Never-ending change at Community Connections
By David F. Rooney Change seems to be a never-ending process at Community Connections. Over the past several months the social service agency has undergone personnel changes and has had to cope with tightened finances. But those unwanted changes are forcing its dedicated and hard-working staff to be creative and to do more with less. Diane Gadbois has...
In Pictures: Winter skills training for the Cadets
Cadets from Enderby and Revelstoke embarked on their Snowbound FTX this weekend which included winter camping and survival skills. Here, courtesy of Shannon Moorhead are a series of photos by Ron and Xena Tilden. Enjoy: Members of the Cadet Corps recently embarked on some arctic survival skills programActivities included snowshoeing, geocaching, avalanche...
New rules for commenting on The Current
By David F. Rooney The rules for commenting on The Revelstoke Current have been changed as a result of the recent unpleasantness regarding Norm Macdonald’s opinion piece headlined, British Columbians aren’t buying BC Liberal excuses on HST. In the interest of full disclosure and maintaining a high level of civility all posters are now required...
Find some time at 5 pm to catch the Rick Hansen Relay ceremony
By David F. Rooney The Rick Hansen Relay marking the 25th anniversary of his amazing Man in Motion World Tour comes to Revelstoke at 5 pm on Tuesday (April 10). There’s a lineup of local athletes young and old who will relay the official medal commemorating Hansen’s original around-the-world tour. They include Chris Ball, Kendra Blakely,...
Weekend weather photos
If you thought all of the snow that fell last week was only falling up high, think again. This shot looking north from the banks of the Columbia River near Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn at 3:09 pm on May 29 clearly shows drifts of the white stuff on the ground. Rene Hueppi photo Remember that ominous crack of lightning on the weekend? Here's what...
Want to win a GREAT prize? You’ll need a ticket…
Kathy Burke knows a good deal when she sees one like these in support of the Shriners' raffle in support of the Patient Transportation Society. The tickets are $5 for one or three tickets for $10. Cecil Bennett (left) and Scott Burke are in front of Cooper's every weekend this month selling tickets for the Sept. 18 draw, which boasts a 2011...
CBT supports Bear Aware
On Monday, May 10, Bear Aware Community Coordinators met to receive training for the Bear Aware outreach programs being delivered to Basin communities this summer. CBT is providing $55,000 towards the Bear Aware programs in the Basin. Front Row (left to right): Colin Smith, Golden; Sharon Wieder, Rossland; Kathy Murray, Fernie; Penny Page-Brittin, Revelstoke;...
Merry Christmas to everyone from The Revelstoke Current
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone! I’d like to wish everyone in Revelstoke a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! David F. Rooney Publisher-Editor The Revelstoke Current Read More →
