By Laura Stovel
Mount Begbie still offers spectacular hiking at this time of the year.
The lupins, Indian paintbrushes and valerian are still out and a good supply of huckleberries are a welcome site at the first bench. The hike demands a good level of fitness, though, especially strong knees for the downward stretch.
According to Paul Salva, [...]
A hike up Mount Begbie will never be forgotten
September 6th, 2010Nel Lord to bare it all for cancer research
September 5th, 2010Avid golfer Nel Lord plans to bare it all by shaving her head if she raises $2,000 for cancer research during the Canadian Cancer Society’s First Golf Fore The Cure on Sept. 14.
“I am doing this because I have friends and friends of friends with this disease, some who have died,” the vivacious owner of [...]
What’s On This Week
September 4th, 2010September 10: Revy Rocks! Everyone knows that… but it has talent too! Come out to the Revy Rocks Talent Show to see who wins the $500 Grand Prize! — Community Centre — 6 pm
September 12: Join the Drum Circle for Peace — United Church — 4 pm — Questions? Contact Rev. Ken Jones at 250-837-3198 or [...]
Return of the red fish
September 4th, 2010By Chrissi Meyer and Laura Stovel
One of the rites of autumn in Revelstoke is watching the brave struggle of the red fish as they fight their way upstream to spawn. Parents take their children to observe these fresh- and salt-water salmon (kokanee and sockeye respectively) as they [...]
Government ready to seize excessive speeders’ vehicles
September 3rd, 2010As drivers prepare to hit the road for the last long weekend of the summer, the BC government urges them to use caution even as it warns the worst speeders that, starting Sept. 20, new impoundment rules come into effect for those travelling 40 km or more over the posted speed limit.
“Excessive speed is often [...]
Art shows open with a farewell to Sue Davies
September 3rd, 2010Think you need heart surgery? Let’s try a test or two…
September 3rd, 2010By David F. Rooney
Lying abed at Royal Inland Hospital for a couple of weeks allows your mind to brood on all kinds of things: your state of being, your health, your relationships — you name it and it’s eventually going to wander through your brain.
Since the cardio-vascualr incident that sent me [...]
The BC Liberals’ handling of the HST issue… are simply incompetent boobs or are are they dangerously dishonest?
September 3rd, 2010When it comes to the BC Liberals’ bungling of the HST issue, we seem to be left with only two explanations: dishonesty or incompetence. Some people would say that is both.
For me, the bottom line is that the whole HST debacle has highlighted just how far, under this government, British Columbia has strayed from democratic [...]
Chrissi’s diary: 24 hours in a truck – a roadtrip to Williams Lake
September 3rd, 2010It was my second Friday in Revelstoke and my sister and I have made some plans of going to the Hotsprings. But as I already experienced, plans change. Instead of enjoying the Hotsprings we got a phonecall on Friday at 8:45 pm from a local company that has some firefighters working up at Williams Lake. [...]
Stage 2 watering restrictions over and done with
September 3rd, 2010The City of Revelstoke wishes to notify residents Stage Two water restrictions are no longer in effect.
A statement from Engineering and Public Works said “rResidents are reminded that the use of water for sprinkling, irrigation, and the washing of driveways, sidewalks and roadways is only permitted at even numbered property addresses on even numbered calendar [...]
Unsung heroines
September 3rd, 2010By Toni Johnston
When I fell and ended up in the hospital for ninedays, I learned a lot about the medical system.
One of the most amazing facilities to help those being released from the hospital is the Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service. I needed a walker, a raised [...]
Inconsistent bylaw enforcement prompts a good-neighbourly response
September 3rd, 2010I can certainly feel for you for getting the ticket. Kinda like when I come to work and the Bargain Store has pre-empted my parking spot in the back with their cardboard recycling bin. This is space that is part and parcel of my lease which I pay for monthly. I felt like I was [...]
Get ready for fall, seniors!
September 2nd, 2010Hi Seniors of Revelstoke:
Another summer has come and gone. From your board and myself we hope you all had a safe, happy and great summer.
September is here so please remember to pick up this month’s calendar at the front door. And see all the activities and events for the month of September.
The Selkirk Singers will [...]
Arts Centre hosts The BC 150 Applied Arts Project opening this Friday
September 2nd, 2010
By Chrissi Meyer
Over the next three weeks the Art Centre in Revelstoke hosts a travelling exhibition presenting applied arts as they were developed within British Columbia over the last 150 years.
1858 was the formal beginning of the province and the exhibition “reflects, acknowledges and celebrates” the achievements and spirits of B.C. and tries to [...]
Chrissi’s Diary: Dogs, unlocked trucks and Johnny Cash
September 1st, 2010My first week in Revelstoke, my first week in Canada is over and I realized a few things that work differently here. Back home I made plans of what I want to do here and at what time everything has to be happening and done to keep my schedule working. The first lesson I have [...]
