BC Hydro online survey to understand recreational use of Arrow Lakes Reservoir and Kinbasket boat ramp use
Harry Anderson and Dave Fitchett are two of the LEES and Associates surveyors finding out what people hope to see done with boat ramps on the Kinbasket and Arrow Lakes. Photo courtesy of BC Hydro BC Hydro has announced an improved online survey now available at www.arrow-kinbasket-recreation-survey.ca as part of its studies to understand water and shore-based...
Fundraiser for Japan brought in a bundle
Kawakubo Restaurant’s Fundraiser for Japan last Sunday raised $21,592 for the Canadian Red Cross’ relief efforts in Japan. In a quick phone call while on his way to Vernon and then Toronto Wednesday, restaurant co-owner Keith Stevenson said the fundraiser was a huge success from his point of view. And from the point of view of anyone else,...
Just in time for Easter, Leslie Savage offers up a turkey roasting course
Foodie extraordinaire and Savage Delights columnist Leslie Savage will teach you all the ins and outs of preparing a turkey dinner — and what a dinner it will be! — through her Easter Dinner 101 course on offer through Okanagan College. If this is a course you'd like to take don't delay! Enrol today by calling 250-837-4235. David F. Rooney...
A simple act of compassion may give the Golf Club’s injured loose moose a fighting chance
That injured cow moose at the Golf Club may — or may not — survive the winter but one local resident is doing what he can to give it a fighting chance.. Here's a closer image of the moose taken last week. Bob Tippe photo By David F. Rooney That injured cow moose at the Golf Club may — or may not — survive the winter but one local resident...
With winter leaving it’s time to start thinking about bees and seeds
Busy bees in Mount Revelstoke National Park may also be pollinating the plants in your garden this summer. David F. Rooney photo By David F. Rooney With the snow fast disappearing it’s time to start thinking about… you guessed it — gardening! And the North Columbia Environmental Society has some pretty cool events lined up for everyone...
Obituary Notice — Romilda Martinis
Romilda Martinis 1934-2011 Mrs. Romilda Martinis passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the age of 77 years. Prayers will be recited from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday evening, March 29 at 8:00 p.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday morning, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. with...
Obituary Notice — Alan Blane Pounder
Alan Blane Pounder 1967-2011 Alan Blane Pounder passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the age of 43 years. A Memorial Service will be held at the Revelstoke United Church on Thursday afternoon, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Ken Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...
Savage Delights explores The Fish Bus
Orion Davidson’s fish bus is a familiar sight in small BC communities, offering frozen fish in top condition at reasonable bulk prices. Leslie Savage photo Food Editor Leslie Savage You must have seen the fish bus. Parked outside Mountain Goodness, once a month or so. Orion Davidson drives it up from Grand Forks and sells the fish. GET YOUR FISH HERE CRAZY...
New Facebook group encourages locals to discuss their views and… VOTE!
Well, it looks as though we shall all go to the polls this spring to elect a new federal government. That may not be something we necessarily want to do, but Giles Shearing is encouraging Revelstokians to vote through a new Facebook group, Revelstoke Votes 2011, located at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175056685875876. “It doesn’t matter...
Kawakubo’s Fundraiser for Japan was an immense success
By David F. Rooney The Kawakubo Restaurant’s Fundraiser for Japan proved to be an immense success Sunday. Not only were all 300 tickets sold out but organizers were confident that the event would surpass their early fundraising estimates. “When we started talking about this last Friday we thought we might be able to raise $10,000,”...
