A big mo
Now that's a 'stache! Glen Cherlet's dramatic handlebar moustache stood out, even in a pub full of moustaches. And so ends another Movember at the Last Drop. David F. Rooney photo Read More →
Oh, the angst! Council begins six months of budget deliberations
City Council has begun the long, arduous process of developing a rational and workable financial plan for the next five years. On Tuesday, Finance Director Graham Inglis (left, standing) and Chief Administrative Officer Tim Palmer (center, background) held a two-hour seminar on the preliminary budget for Councillors, including the newly elected Linda...
CBC Smackdown!
David F. Rooney It’s no secret: some people hate the CBC; others are devoted fans. Personally, I think it makes valuable contributions to Canadian culture and national cohesion. Take it away and we’ll be left with… what? A number of near-clones of American broadcasting corporations. But that’s what some Conservative MPs seem...
A fresh new website for Community Connections
Community Connections has a new website that provides users with better organization, easier navigation and much more content than its pervious incarnations. Designed by the talented Tennille Barber of Revelstoke Computer Wiz, the site includes up-to-date information on local, regional, provincial and national developments in the realm of social development...
What is the most family-friendly business in town?
What does it take to have a family-friendly business or provide a family-friendly workplace? The Revelstoke Early Childhood Development (ECD) Committee is asking local families what makes a difference for them. Families are invited to nominate the best family-friendly business as well as the best family-friendly workplace. Click here to download...
CBT’s School Works Program aims to create 900 new jobs
CBT has announced its new School Works Program as part of a $3.5 million commitment to increase employment opportunities for students in the Basin over the next three years. This pilot program will provide an $8/hour wage subsidy to encourage small businesses, non-profit, First Nation and public sector organizations in the Columbia Basin to provide...
CBT grants $100,000 for local youth projects
Revelstoke is among the first communities to receive $100,000 each over the next four years through the Columbia Basin Trust’s new Community-Directed Youth Funds (CDYF) program. The CDYF is intended to support services for youth ages 12-19 by increasing activities, opportunities and services available to them. The program will be open to the remaining...
Historic Mount Cartier Fire Lookout needs a helping hand
The historic Mount Cartier Fire Lookout, now used to house communications gear, is in need of some maintenance in order to ensure its continued survival. This is the lookout as it appeared this past July. Kevin Lavelle photo Editor’s Note: The historic Mount Cartier Fire Lookout, now used to house communications gear, is in need of some maintenance...
Obituary Notice — Thomas William (Tom) Koshman
Thomas William (Tom) Koshman 1928 - 2011 Thomas William (Tom) Koshman passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Friday, November 25th, 2011 at the age of 83 years. A Memorial Service will be held from the Chapel of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home on Wednesday morning, November 30th at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Gary Sulz officiating. Interment...
RTA: Trustees’ bargaining agent demands draconian cuts to rights and fairness
The BC Public School Employers’ Association has tabled a package of proposals that, says the Revelstoke Teachers’ Association, would eliminate working conditions standards and widely-accepted union principles such as seniority, transparency and objectivity in hiring. As well, it would strip fairness and due process from evaluation, discipline...
