Parents dispute SD19’s claim it can’t fulfill Early French Immersion request
By David F. Rooney Parents seeking an early French Immersion program for their children were clearly unhappy last week with a report by Superintendent Mike Hooker that basically said School District 19 lacks the capacity to sustain such a program. Hooker told the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 27, that declining enrolment makes it impossible...
Parents organize to make French immersion possible
Ten Revelstoke parents, with support of many others, have formed the first Revelstoke Chapter of Canadian Parents for French. CPF Revelstoke was formed to unite parents in the community interested in seeing a French Immersion program created and sustained within School District No. 19.CPF Revelstoke Members: Tara Sylvestre, Sebastian Werner, Giles Shearing,...
Hearts to Heart: a quilt for baby Hugo
When infant Hugo Poole underwent heart surgery last month, the thoughtful and generous ladies of the Quilting Guild decided to produce a cuddly comfort quilt for him. Named Hearts to Heart, the quilt was presented to him on February 16 during the guild’s annual retreat for two days of sewing and project development at the Knights of Pythias Hall....
Obituary Notice — Morris Charles Tessaro
Morris Charles Tessaro1940 – 2013 Mr. Morris Charles Tessaro passed away in Revelstoke on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the age of 72 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Morris in the Spring or Summer of 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children, 100-2629-29th...
MLA Report: Auditor General critical to protecting public interest
MLA Norm Macdonald The public depends on institutional watchdogs to keep government accountable. Offices like the Ombudsperson or Auditor General are critical to ensuring that government behaves in the public interest regardless of the political cost. When government actively weakens or undermines these institutional checks and balances, you can be...
Guess who got the No. 1 dog tag?
Wayne Murray stopped by Revelstoke Mobility with his dog Zoey on Thursday morning to collect his dog tag this morning. Yes, Wayne was the top bidder in the Revelstoke and District Humane Society’s silent auction of the City’s No. 1 dog tag this year. The dog tag went for $325. Shannon McKee photo Read More →
Einstein feared technology’s effects… why don’t we?
John Devitt Recently a Facebook acquaintance of mine posted a quote from Albert Einstein who said, “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” Einstein is likely rolling in his grave observing the world we live in today. The acts of hand writing a letter or striking up a conversation...
Obituary Notice — Gerald Herman Barthel
Gerald Barthel, our loving brother and uncle died on September 27, 2012 at Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care. Service will be held at the Revelstoke Alliance Church on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2 pm. Gerald will be laid to rest with his mom at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke. Read More →
Cops seek help finding stolen vehicles
Police are hoping someone can step forward with information about two recent vehicle thefts. A statement said one vehicle, which was stolen last week, was even used in a theft in Alberta. In the early morning hours of Friday July 20, a 2004 Silver Chevrolet pickup with BC license plate EG4208 was stolen from the 1200 block of Victoria Road. Later in...
DAVID ROONEY TAKING A FORCED BREAK
BY LESLIE SAVAGE David Rooney, Editor and Publisher of The Revelstoke Current, was airlifted late Sunday from Salmon Arm to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, where he remains in serious condition in the Critical Care Unit. Staff at The Current ask you to join us in wishing David a rapid and complete recovery. Please send messages of good will...
