All dressed up with somewhere to go
Young Téo Doucet was all dressed up with somewhere to go on Friday as he was accompanied by his Mom, Kayley Robson to the art exhibition opening at the Revelstoke Art Gallery. Monsieur Doucet was almost as popular with gallery patrons as the fabulous paintings hanging on the walls. You can enjoy the three shows, too, by visiting the Gallery anytime...
News Without Borders
Welcome to News Without Borders, a feature of The Revelstoke Current intended to link you to timely and interesting stories. June 19, 2013 Canada’s strict party discipline perverts democracy — In B.C. Premier Christy Clark’s fantasy world, her party’s members in the provincial legislature “frequently” oppose positions she’s taken. That’s...
A chuckle a day…
Come on… crack a smile! It’s good for you! June 19 June 18 June 17 Read More →
The Current Video
If you like video (And who doesn’t?) we hope you’ll enjoy The Current Video feature. The first video is a recording of Revelstoke Museum Curator Cathy English’s presentation about Queen Victoria Hospital’s first 100 years. The second video by columnist Leslie Savage of Savage Delights fame chronicles her adventure in baking...
Take steps to avoid mosquito bites and West Nile virus
Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; some carry West Nile virus, a disease that is spread from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding can help to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus. West Nile virus (WNv) was first...
Local news briefs
The newly established Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is holding its inaugural meeting on Thursday at the Community Centre. Representatives from environmental groups across the region will discuss ways to build its vision as a new non-profit tackling invasive species in the region. Highlights of the meeting are likely to be a brief...
$52,352.30 raised at the Relay for Life
Last week’s Relay for Life raised $52,352.30 for the Canadian Cancer Society, Chairwoman Cheryl Fry said Monday. “Thank you Revelstoke for another great successful Relay For Life,” she said in a statement. Cheryl said the great prizes went to: Top Teams The Waterways Houseboat Trip went to Team Gloria for raising $18,304.15, in turn they gave...
A Home for the Hunts pilot project is accelerating
The Habitat for Humanity – Revelstoke Community Housing Society pilot project to renovate Pauline and Simon Hunt’s home on Sixth Street East has been approved by the partners and now moves into the construction phase. “We are absolutely thrilled to have met the requirements of both Habitat for Humanity Kelowna and the Community Housing Society...
Don’t miss UBT at the Last Drop on Thursday
Uncle Bad Touch, perhaps better known simply as UBT, will bring their near 60s sound to the Last Drop on June 20. Find out more about this great band at https://www.facebook.com/ubtiscool. Photo courtesy of UBT Read More →
Brock University Caribou Math winners at AHE
Arrow Heights Elementary Students proudly show off their math competition medals.Grade 7/8 Competition Participants Back Row: Kate Granstrom (2nd Place at AHE), Alana Brittin (1st Place at AHE)Grade 3/4 Competition Participants Front Row: Emily MacLeod (4th Place at AHE), Kaity Herle (3rd Place at AHE), Josh Larsen (2nd Place at AHE), Megan Hoshizaki...
