Breaking box office records, Marvel’s The Avengers is gripping the world in superhero fever and fast becoming one of the most successful films of all time.  The Avengers come together to help a society that needs them.  What would superheroes in Revelstoke be like with the problems our society faces?  Higher Ground sought to answer [...]

Toss a dead cat somewhere and you’re liable to hit someone who is petitioning against BC Hydro’s smart meter installation program in Revelstoke.  Whether that petition is a literal petition requesting your signature, free “no trespassing” signs directed towards Hydro employees, or simply a dedicated Facebook campaign of spreading information, it seems everyone is jumping [...]

To read part one of this story visit this link: http://www.revelstokecurrent.com/2012/04/20/as-the-tumbleweeds-roll-through-town/ Over the past week since the first part of this story was released, discussions about the shoulder season have occurred a little more frequently.  The two sides of the coin are very prevalent.  On one hand, people wish the town was a little busier [...]

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 to [...]

Almost overnight at the close of Easter weekend, Revelstoke went from being a thriving resort community full of visitors to a relative ghost town.  Speaking to business owners, many began seeing a slowdown as early as the mid March.  Warm spring weather and the impending, impromptu early closure of Revelstoke Mountain Resort contributed to a [...]

Earlier this week the Rick Hansen, Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay Tour stopped in Revelstoke.  In 1985, Rick began a 26-month, 40,000km journey in his wheelchair as an activist for spinal cord injuries.  During this massive undertaking, Rick passed through 34 countries and circled the globe.  His anniversary tour should remind us of this [...]

Well, it’s that time of year again.  The snow is melting and it’s time to start working in the yard.  For some, the snow does not melt fast enough.  While many places in the world practice yard care futility, lucky visitors to Revelstoke will be able to witness a performance only whispered of in rumour.  [...]

As we all know, our population is rapidly aging.  That’s no secret but it’s funny how living does that to a body.  Jokes aside, as the baby boomer generation grows older, the population shift is causing massive upheaval in global economic and sociological systems.  Recently it was reported that the Harper government is preparing to [...]

Rentals, rentals everywhere and not a tenant to be found. Welcome to spring time in Revelstoke.  Potholes are being filled with snowmelt, the buds are blooming on the trees and so are the vacancy listings at any number of properties throughout Revelstoke.  This is the time of year when the transitory labourers move on, and [...]

Yarn – Noun.  Meaning, Spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing A long or rambling story, esp. one that is implausible Bomb – Noun or Verb.  Verb meaning, To hurl, or drop bombs Informal.  To move very quickly By now everyone in town has seen the warmly wrapped salmon statues on the corner of [...]

Dear Mr. Gaglardi, We would like to start by thanking you for taking the time to read this letter.  We know that you are a busy man, what with your many business interests, including the recent acquisition of the Dallas Stars.  With all these irons in the fire, perhaps our little ski resort way out [...]

Late last week I was sent on assignment by another publication to the lower Kootenays.  I loaded up my car and along with my friend JM; we white knuckled our way down Highway 23 in one of the worst blizzards this season.  During the weekend event we ran into a number of fellow Revelstokians.  All [...]