Hearing from you is a very important part of my job
MLA Norm Macdonald The spring session of the British Columbia legislature begins soon and will continue through until summer. The session will focus on the provincial economy as we debate the provincial budget. I will participate in what is called the ‘estimates debate’ where as critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations...
Who embodies the Spirit of Revelstoke?
The Community Development Corporation is launching a new program to promote volunteerism in our community. Revelstoke has a strong history of volunteerism, contributing not only to the ‘hidden’ economy but also to the vitality and spirit that makes our community “the friendly, happening place we all know and love,” it said in a news release. “The...
“Grief is love turned inside out”
By Laura Stovel Over the past year, Revelstoke has been rocked by the sudden deaths of several young and middle aged men and at least one woman with Revelstoke roots. Local counsellor Tuulikki Tennant, “Revelstoke has had a particularly rough year,” so much so that people have begun to “brace themselves psychologically” for the next loss. Around...
Jackie Goodman enjoys cycling to beat cancer
Jackie Goodman poses in front of semi bearing the logo of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Darrell Goodman photo As a member of the Lake Revelstoke Dragon Boat Society Jackie Goodman is an active campaigner against cancer. Now’s she’s expanding her participation in cancer research fund raising by cycling from Surrey to Seattle. “t was nice...
City plans increases — some of them major — to user fees and charges
Some of the highest fee increases are those for development services. Please click on the image to see a larger version of it. Revelstoke Current scan By David F. Rooney Proposed changes to the City’s schedule of fees and charges mean yu may end up paying more for the privilege of playing Bingo or renting a ball field. You’ll also pay 2%...
CAC project aims to reduce avalanche deaths in snowmobile community
FERNIE — In recent years, a new trend has become clear in British Columbia’s backcountry, as more and more snowmobilers are being killed. As a result, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is launching the Mountain Snowmobile Education Project, thanks to federal, provincial and municipal government funding, announced Jan. 20 in a brief ceremony in...
Steve Bender could be home by week’s end
David. F. Rooney Councillor Steve Bender, who was hospitalized in Vancouver last week after he experienced serious internal bleeding, could be back home in Revelstoke by the end of the week. His wife, Adelheid, said “his vital signs are good” and doctors at Vancouver General Hospital have resumed his blood thinner treatments. He started taking Warfarin...
There are scammers out there waiting for YOU…
By David F. Rooney Imagine logging onto one of your favourite websites, The Stoke List, and scrolling down through its many offerings and then you see something very familiar offered for rent. It looks a lot like your house… wait a minute! It is your house. This sounds like a bad joke but it has really happened to one Revelstoke woman. School teacher...
Elderly man burned by portable propane heater
An elderly resident received significant burns to his body when he tried to use a portable propane heater inside his home early Thursday. Fire Chief Rob Gerard said Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services received a First Responder call at 6:30 pm about a man on fire at a residence in the 900 Block of Begbie Road. “Upon arrival fire crews discovered an elderly...
Fire on Simpson Street
Fire fighters battled an afternoon fire on Simpson Street on Friday. Photo courtesy of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services responded to a 911 call about an house fire in the 400 block of Simpson Street on Friday afternoon. “Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, located in the rear of the residence”, Fire Chief...
