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...
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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...
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...
Kick this around the dinner table — Soccer Berry Pie
Soccer Berry Pie has an obvious inspiration, but was invented by Thomas MacDonald. Watch the video of Leslie and Tom showing how to make the non-roll crust for this end of soccer-season dessert. By Leslie Savage To celebrate the wrap up of local soccer team, my grandson and I made a video about making Soccer Berry Pie. We also made Hockey Puck Pizzas,...
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...
Can the Westside Gravel Pit finally be eliminated?
The controversial Westside Gravel Pit’s tenure is kaput and the North Columbia Environmental Society is urging City Council to oppose its renewal. What Council will do is almost anyone’s guess, but councillors did — despite broad opposition to the pit — approve the pit when it began operations in 2010.This aerial photo shows the extent of then-newly...
Friday’s new art show is a symphony of colour and form
By David F. Rooney: The three exhibitions opening at the Revelstoke Art Gallery this Friday are a symphony of colour that could well sweep you off your feet. Front and center is an exhibition, Paintings by the Mount Carlyle Group, of 51 new works by painters Jenny Baillie, Brigitte Desbois, Louise Drescher, Stephanie Gauvin and Mirja Vahala. These...
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Flag bearers wanted for the Canada Day Parade! The Revelstoke Multicultural Society is seeking volunteers to act as flag bearers during the upcoming Canada Day Parade on July 1. With this year’s theme set as multiculturalism, this is a great opportunity to celebrate the many different cultures that co-exist here in Revelstoke. Flags are available...
Proposed adventure park will be sensitive to Greeley Creek water concerns
By David F. Rooney Jason Roe, proponent of an adventure-tourism project near Greeley Creek, says his project does not pose a threat to the security or quality of Revelstoke’s drinking water, despite some concerns expressed by the City. “Those concerns have been expressed before,” Roe said of a letter Mayor Dave Raven sent to Front Counter BC...
One grandfather’s heart-felt thank you to the students and grads at RSS
I cannot thank the students and Grads of RSS enough for their caring and the attention they have given to my granddaughter, Aleesha Kaler. Most people know it is difficult to raise a special-needs child. They have difficulties trying to fit in and be accepted. During my visits to Revelstoke and phone calls to my family, I have been hearing great stories...
