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Congratulations Health Care Assistant graduates! Students participating in the Health Care Assistant program at Okanagan College in Revelstoke gathered on Mar. 17 to celebrate their upcoming graduation from the program. The program was a first in Revelstoke and the result of a partnership between Interior Health, Okanagan College and the Revelstoke District Health Foundation. Some of the students will go on to work in home support and residential care in Revelstoke. Congratulations graduates! Front row left: Jennifer Crockford, Chantelle Cumskey, instructor Audrey Austin, Mallory Dale-Anderson, Dawn Peterson, Jackie James. Back row from left: Jennifer Lenzi, Kayla Dodman, Nataliya Kiyan, Connie Marsden, Maralee Faurot, Kara Farrell.

Congratulations Health Care Assistant Grads!

Students participating in the Health Care Assistant program at Okanagan College in Revelstoke gathered on Mar. 17 to celebrate a milestone

Congratulations Health Care Assistant graduates! Students participating in the Health Care Assistant program at Okanagan College in Revelstoke gathered on Mar. 17 to celebrate their upcoming graduation from the program. The program was a first in Revelstoke and the result of a partnership between Interior Health, Okanagan College and the Revelstoke District Health Foundation. Some of the students will go on to work in home support and residential care in Revelstoke. Congratulations graduates! Front row left: Jennifer Crockford, Chantelle Cumskey, instructor Audrey Austin, Mallory Dale-Anderson, Dawn Peterson, Jackie James. Back row from left: Jennifer Lenzi, Kayla Dodman, Nataliya Kiyan, Connie Marsden, Maralee Faurot, Kara Farrell.

Alpine Club of Canada to host alpine camp near Revelstoke

Five-week General Mountaineering Camp to be located near Frenchman Cap.

Tomo Campos, Jon Muirhead and Jasper Rosen of Beyond Boarding have put many miles on their bio-diesel powered camper van, traveling around B.C. to learn about the effects of climate change on remote communities. They’ve put together a video and spoken word presentation, which they’ll present at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Mar. 15.

Beyond Boarding links snowboarding, positive change

Touring snowboard activists hope to draw fellow boarders into activism through films and presentation at RPAC this Saturday at 7pm

Tomo Campos, Jon Muirhead and Jasper Rosen of Beyond Boarding have put many miles on their bio-diesel powered camper van, traveling around B.C. to learn about the effects of climate change on remote communities. They’ve put together a video and spoken word presentation, which they’ll present at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Mar. 15.
This truck crashed into the snow bank then jackknifed, blocking traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway for almost three hours on Mar. 14.

Revelstoke RCMP: Crash, jackknife, highway closure due to speed

Revelstoke RCMP say crash on the Trans-Canada Highway on Mar. 14 due to speeding relative to snowy conditions

This truck crashed into the snow bank then jackknifed, blocking traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway for almost three hours on Mar. 14.
This Ministry of Transportation photo provides an aerial perspective of the Mar. 9 Greenslide avalanche, and judging by the area of dead trees at the toe of the avalanche, the slide path has gone much bigger in the past.

Four deaths in six days: CAC cautions about ‘troublesome’ snowpack

Following four avalanche fatalities in six days, the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning backcountry users about dangerous conditions

This Ministry of Transportation photo provides an aerial perspective of the Mar. 9 Greenslide avalanche, and judging by the area of dead trees at the toe of the avalanche, the slide path has gone much bigger in the past.
This Mar. 8 residential fire in the 1800-block of Illinisky Road started when snow slid off the roof, ripping out the power line, which caused an arc fire. It was one of three residential fires in Revelstoke on Mar. 8.

Three residential fires in one day: No smoke detectors in home with six renters

Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services responded to three different house fires on Mar. 8, including two in homes with inadequate smoke detectors

This Mar. 8 residential fire in the 1800-block of Illinisky Road started when snow slid off the roof, ripping out the power line, which caused an arc fire. It was one of three residential fires in Revelstoke on Mar. 8.
Footprints in the snow alerted Revelstoke hotel security guards to a crime in progress, then led them to the ski thief.

Snow foils Revelstoke ski thief

A man making a getaway with stolen snowboard in one arm and stolen skis in the other failed to account for the freshies factor

Footprints in the snow alerted Revelstoke hotel security guards to a crime in progress, then led them to the ski thief.
The Revelstoke Men’s Bonspiel finished on Mar. 2 with a victory in the A final by Ed Wozniak’s team from Revelstoke, who edged out Roger Kessler’s team, also from Revelstoke. A total of 10 teams entered, including visiting teams from Armstrong, Calgary and Lethbridge. Pictured here from left: Roger Kessler (Skip), Angelo Brunetti, Lawrence Rebalkin, Rocco Zappone, Sandy McDonald, Gary Krestinsky, Ed Wozniak and Adam Kidd. Event sponsors include Tim Hortons, Investor’s Group and Canyon Electric.

PHOTO: Revelstoke Bonspiel finalists

Ex Wozniak's team walked away with the win at the Revelstoke Curling Club's men's bonspiel

The Revelstoke Men’s Bonspiel finished on Mar. 2 with a victory in the A final by Ed Wozniak’s team from Revelstoke, who edged out Roger Kessler’s team, also from Revelstoke. A total of 10 teams entered, including visiting teams from Armstrong, Calgary and Lethbridge. Pictured here from left: Roger Kessler (Skip), Angelo Brunetti, Lawrence Rebalkin, Rocco Zappone, Sandy McDonald, Gary Krestinsky, Ed Wozniak and Adam Kidd. Event sponsors include Tim Hortons, Investor’s Group and Canyon Electric.
A Revelstoke Southside neighbourhood takes advantage of a downright warm Sunday afternoon by scooping up some rays from atop a snow pile.

Pineapple Express closes Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass

Warm weather has pushed up avalanche danger in Rogers Pass, prompting a Trans-Canada Highway closure for control and clean up

A Revelstoke Southside neighbourhood takes advantage of a downright warm Sunday afternoon by scooping up some rays from atop a snow pile.
This Ministry of Transportation photo of the Greenslide Avalanche puts a new perspective on the huge slide. Notice the yellow sign near the toe of the debris field that turned down the roadway, then compare it for size with the photos below.

Update with new photos: Massive Greenslide avalanche on Mt. Cartier overruns Airport Way

A massive avalanche on Mt. Cartier has created a massive debris field that stretches close to the Columbia River

This Ministry of Transportation photo of the Greenslide Avalanche puts a new perspective on the huge slide. Notice the yellow sign near the toe of the debris field that turned down the roadway, then compare it for size with the photos below.
Damaged snowmobiles await repair in this Revelstoke Times Review file photo unrelated to the Feb. 23 theft arrest.

Man accused in Revelstoke snowmobile thefts appears in court

Enderby man facing multiple charges following theft of truck, trailer and snowmobiles from Revelstoke

Damaged snowmobiles await repair in this Revelstoke Times Review file photo unrelated to the Feb. 23 theft arrest.
Transport vehicles stacked up at Rogers Pass on Mar. 5 after avalanche control and avalanches closed portions of the highway in Glacier National Park.

Update: Trans-Canada closures due to avalanche control, clean up

Heavy snow has closed the highway in Glacier National Park due to avalanche control and clean up on Mar. 5. More closures Mar. 6.

Transport vehicles stacked up at Rogers Pass on Mar. 5 after avalanche control and avalanches closed portions of the highway in Glacier National Park.
Revelstoke community members gather at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the 2012 CBT Community Initiatives presentations.

Revelstoke community groups seek half million in funding

Expect a packed room at the Revelstoke Community Centre on Mar. 4 when 36 groups make their pitch for funding for community projects

Revelstoke community members gather at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the 2012 CBT Community Initiatives presentations.
The evenly-matched Zala’s Blackhawks and Village Idiots faced off in the Revelstoke men’s league final at the Revelstoke Forum on March 1. It was tied 4-4 after three periods, sending it into sudden death. The Blackhawks had the upper hand in quality chances in OT, but the Idiots managed to pull off the win, earning bragging rights for the 2014 off-season. The 2013–2014 Village Idiots, in no particular order, are Erik Stone, Bryan Fish, Mark Ferguson, Mark Johnson, Adam Briscoe, Fraser Blyth, Matt Potter, Adam Barraball, Johnny Price, Darcy Howat, Jon Dandie, Shawn Heming, Gabe Taylor, Chris Conliffe, William Kristiansson, Mark Pitz, Mark Gunner, Jean-Marc LaFlamme, Derek Scarcelli, Devon Coughlin, Jordan Downey, Mike Ormandy and Steve Dufault.

Village Idiots are Revelstoke men’s league champs

The Village Idiots triumphed over the Zala's Blackhawks to clinch the 2014 Revelstoke men's league title

The evenly-matched Zala’s Blackhawks and Village Idiots faced off in the Revelstoke men’s league final at the Revelstoke Forum on March 1. It was tied 4-4 after three periods, sending it into sudden death. The Blackhawks had the upper hand in quality chances in OT, but the Idiots managed to pull off the win, earning bragging rights for the 2014 off-season. The 2013–2014 Village Idiots, in no particular order, are Erik Stone, Bryan Fish, Mark Ferguson, Mark Johnson, Adam Briscoe, Fraser Blyth, Matt Potter, Adam Barraball, Johnny Price, Darcy Howat, Jon Dandie, Shawn Heming, Gabe Taylor, Chris Conliffe, William Kristiansson, Mark Pitz, Mark Gunner, Jean-Marc LaFlamme, Derek Scarcelli, Devon Coughlin, Jordan Downey, Mike Ormandy and Steve Dufault.
Ottawa indie-folk musician Kalle Mattson and his band tour his new album, Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold, on Mar. 3 at the Last Drop.

Kalle Mattson tours acclaimed new album in Revelstoke

In Revelstoke, live musical gems often happen on the off nights – the Mondays and the Wednesdays – like Kalle Mattson's upcoming show

Ottawa indie-folk musician Kalle Mattson and his band tour his new album, Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold, on Mar. 3 at the Last Drop.
1. Alex Cameron got a big thanks at the Feb. 22 Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Awards Banquet for his 35 years of service in the kitchen preparing dinner for the banquet. 2014 was his last one. He’s pictured here with Justus Cameron, who won awards for first place junior rainbow and second place junior dolly. 2. Ryan Kubos won the Rob Lenzi Memorial Trophy for the largest elk and the first place elk trophy for the six-pointer (pictured) he got south of Revelstoke. 3. The spread. 4. Charlie Keates hooked the first and second-place men’s dolly and the Art Davis Memorial Trophy for the largest fish for a 21-pound, four-once dolly. 5. 13-year-old Daryin Campbell took home an armful of awards, including first place black bear, second place black bear, second place whitetail and the grand pirze – Hunter Sportsman of the Year, for the black bear pictured behind him. The bear scored 18 2/8 and was taken in the Goldstream area. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

PHOTOS: Daryin Campbell wins Hunter Sportsman of the Year

Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club awards banquet highlights the best in hunting and fishing of 2013.

1. Alex Cameron got a big thanks at the Feb. 22 Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Awards Banquet for his 35 years of service in the kitchen preparing dinner for the banquet. 2014 was his last one. He’s pictured here with Justus Cameron, who won awards for first place junior rainbow and second place junior dolly. 2. Ryan Kubos won the Rob Lenzi Memorial Trophy for the largest elk and the first place elk trophy for the six-pointer (pictured) he got south of Revelstoke. 3. The spread. 4. Charlie Keates hooked the first and second-place men’s dolly and the Art Davis Memorial Trophy for the largest fish for a 21-pound, four-once dolly. 5. 13-year-old Daryin Campbell took home an armful of awards, including first place black bear, second place black bear, second place whitetail and the grand pirze – Hunter Sportsman of the Year, for the black bear pictured behind him. The bear scored 18 2/8 and was taken in the Goldstream area. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
On Dec. 20, Revelstoke RCMP released this image of a man they say is the man who robbed the Revelstoke Shell gas station just before midnight on Dec. 19. On Feb. 25, police executed a search warrant and made an arrest in the case, thanks to tips from the public.

Police arrest Revelstoke man for December Shell station robbery

A two-month RCMP investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Revelstoke man for the Dec. 19 robbery of the Revelstoke Shell gas station

On Dec. 20, Revelstoke RCMP released this image of a man they say is the man who robbed the Revelstoke Shell gas station just before midnight on Dec. 19. On Feb. 25, police executed a search warrant and made an arrest in the case, thanks to tips from the public.
In this file photo taken during the snowstorms over the past weeks, a tow truck helps the BC Transit bus out of a jam after deep snows grounded the public transit service.

Costs up, ridership down on Revelstoke transit

BC Transit to present on results of new three-route system, which includes positive and negative change

In this file photo taken during the snowstorms over the past weeks, a tow truck helps the BC Transit bus out of a jam after deep snows grounded the public transit service.
Heading into last Friday’s final game, lesser fans could have opted for the paper-bag-on-the-head routine following the Grizzlies grim, worst-ever 9-39 with four overtime losses season, which included a 1-28 slide since mid-November. But not Revelstoke fans, who stuck it out to the end. They were rewarded with a last-minute, come-from-behind victory on Feb. 21, when the Grizzlies downed the Trans-Canada rival Sicamous Eagles 5-4, thanks to a last-minute, clutch goal from Grizzlies season MVP Brodie Buhler. The goal electrified the Revelstoke Forum, and demonstrated that while the Grizzlies have many woes to reckon with during the off-season, fan support isn’t one of them.

Grizzlies fans go wild for face-saving last game win

The Revelstoke Grizzlies finished their season with a last-minute win. We look back on the season and ahead to changes in the off season.

Heading into last Friday’s final game, lesser fans could have opted for the paper-bag-on-the-head routine following the Grizzlies grim, worst-ever 9-39 with four overtime losses season, which included a 1-28 slide since mid-November. But not Revelstoke fans, who stuck it out to the end. They were rewarded with a last-minute, come-from-behind victory on Feb. 21, when the Grizzlies downed the Trans-Canada rival Sicamous Eagles 5-4, thanks to a last-minute, clutch goal from Grizzlies season MVP Brodie Buhler. The goal electrified the Revelstoke Forum, and demonstrated that while the Grizzlies have many woes to reckon with during the off-season, fan support isn’t one of them.
The Revelstoke Community Housing Association is planning to complete this 12-unit affordable rental housing unit on Oscar Street by the end of 2014.

Revelstoke affordable rental housing project targets December completion

Society hopes to complete 12-unit Oscar Street project this year; after changes, $1.49 million in funding secured

The Revelstoke Community Housing Association is planning to complete this 12-unit affordable rental housing unit on Oscar Street by the end of 2014.