Aaron Orlando

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Slocan Valley metal artist James Karthein has been working on a new metal sign for the extensive renovations underway at the Eagle Pass Heliskiing headquarters on Mackenzie Avenue. You're probably familiar with some of Karthein's work; he built the sturgeon and kokanee sculpture on Mackenzie Avenue (along with artist Kevin Kratz). The giant, metal heron statue in the front window of Art First is another fantastic work by Karthein. It was actually built as a maquette for a nine-foot version erected in Castlegar. It's for sale at around $10,000. Karthein has other downmarket works at Art First! including a fire poker set made to mimic the tools of winter – a ski pole and shovel.

Art First! opens holiday exhibit

Revelstoke sturgeon sculpture co-creator James Karthein's heron maquette graces Art First!'s window. He

Slocan Valley metal artist James Karthein has been working on a new metal sign for the extensive renovations underway at the Eagle Pass Heliskiing headquarters on Mackenzie Avenue. You're probably familiar with some of Karthein's work; he built the sturgeon and kokanee sculpture on Mackenzie Avenue (along with artist Kevin Kratz). The giant, metal heron statue in the front window of Art First is another fantastic work by Karthein. It was actually built as a maquette for a nine-foot version erected in Castlegar. It's for sale at around $10,000. Karthein has other downmarket works at Art First! including a fire poker set made to mimic the tools of winter – a ski pole and shovel.
The Revelstoke Court House dome renovation project will take another three weeks to complete, said City of Revelstoke public works manager Darren Komonoski. Currently, contractor Mid-City Roofing is applying a ‘cool mint green’ rubber coating to the dome, and are using lights to work into the evening (pictured left) to complete the project as soon as possible. Because temperatures have dropped, the contractors are now heating the enclosure that is covering the dome to a constant temperature of eight degrees Celsius. This temperature will allow the rubber membrane to set properly. The roof renovation project was prompted after leaks and other aging was discovered in the dome in 2011. It set off a debate about whether to replace the copper roof with a new one, or repair the roof with the rubber membrane. Late this summer, when crews began removing paint from the dome, lead was discovered in the paint, delaying the project for months because additional remediation steps were required. At that point, some city councillors expressed concern that a $12,000 consultant’s report on the roof repair didn’t flag the possibilty of lead paint in a 100-year-old building. When the rubber-versus-copper debate was ongoing, the rubber option was forecast to cost $125,000–$150,000. The project is now expected to cost closer to $375,000. Komonoski said recent delays are caused by the contractor underestimating the time required to install the rubber membrane, and delays caused by mandatory work stoppages when court is in session. For a full history of the Revelstoke Court House renovation project, see links in the story below.

Revelstoke Court House dome reno delayed into snow season

The Revelstoke Court House dome renovation project will take another three weeks to complete, city officials say.

The Revelstoke Court House dome renovation project will take another three weeks to complete, said City of Revelstoke public works manager Darren Komonoski. Currently, contractor Mid-City Roofing is applying a ‘cool mint green’ rubber coating to the dome, and are using lights to work into the evening (pictured left) to complete the project as soon as possible. Because temperatures have dropped, the contractors are now heating the enclosure that is covering the dome to a constant temperature of eight degrees Celsius. This temperature will allow the rubber membrane to set properly. The roof renovation project was prompted after leaks and other aging was discovered in the dome in 2011. It set off a debate about whether to replace the copper roof with a new one, or repair the roof with the rubber membrane. Late this summer, when crews began removing paint from the dome, lead was discovered in the paint, delaying the project for months because additional remediation steps were required. At that point, some city councillors expressed concern that a $12,000 consultant’s report on the roof repair didn’t flag the possibilty of lead paint in a 100-year-old building. When the rubber-versus-copper debate was ongoing, the rubber option was forecast to cost $125,000–$150,000. The project is now expected to cost closer to $375,000. Komonoski said recent delays are caused by the contractor underestimating the time required to install the rubber membrane, and delays caused by mandatory work stoppages when court is in session. For a full history of the Revelstoke Court House renovation project, see links in the story below.
This is a conceptual proposal for a highway tourist sign to be put on one of seven billboards and signs owned by the City of Revelstoke. The city's enhancement committee met last week to discuss options for possible highway billboard improvements.

Revelstoke tourist billboard choices: giant pizzas and lattes or heritage skiers theme?

City of Revelstoke enhancement committee wants to improve seven city-owned highway tourist signs. Exactly how is the challenge.

This is a conceptual proposal for a highway tourist sign to be put on one of seven billboards and signs owned by the City of Revelstoke. The city's enhancement committee met last week to discuss options for possible highway billboard improvements.

Should forest service road directional signage improve?

West Arrow Park resident David Coleman thinks the Ministry of Forests should improve the signage on the west side of the Arrow Lakes.

Revelstoke First World War soldier Antonio Orlando appears in uniform in this photo contributed by his daughter Rosemary Sisson.

Remembrance Day: The search for a Revelstoke veteran’s story

The discovery of the writer’s name on a First World War veterans’ roll piques curiosity about the soldier’s story

Revelstoke First World War soldier Antonio Orlando appears in uniform in this photo contributed by his daughter Rosemary Sisson.
Lyle Huntley is the new City of Revelstoke Director of Corporate Administration and Communications.

City of Revelstoke adds administration, communication position

Lyle Huntley named new Director of Corporate Administration and Communications

Lyle Huntley is the new City of Revelstoke Director of Corporate Administration and Communications.

Residents’ participation in Columbia River Treaty is encouraging

Ongoing participation in the Columbia River Treaty is needed to help deal with treaty issues

The fall colours in the Goldstream River valley are stunning. The undulating, marshy river valley supports a variety of trees and plants, providing a contrast to the surrounding evergreen mountains.

A Goldstream moose hunt

For an authentic Revelstoke experience in the autumn, explore backcountry river valleys on a hunt for moose

The fall colours in the Goldstream River valley are stunning. The undulating, marshy river valley supports a variety of trees and plants, providing a contrast to the surrounding evergreen mountains.
The Moses Creek waterfalls.

IPP developer who is BC Hydro engineer to divest from Moses, Begbie Creek projects

BC Hydro engineer serving as director in IPP companies to divest directorship, equity in local projects.

The Moses Creek waterfalls.
SensibleBC cannabis decriminalization campaign leader Dana Larsen visited Revelstoke this summer.

SensibleBC hopes to stoke smouldering Revelstoke campaign

Marijuana decriminalization campaigners say Revelstoke is lagging behind other communities due to lack of canvassers

SensibleBC cannabis decriminalization campaign leader Dana Larsen visited Revelstoke this summer.
Above: Yvette Pendergast is the owner of Bette’s Underthings & Clothing, Revelstoke’s newest retail shop. Bette’s sells women’s bras, underwear, sensual undergarments, yoga wear, activewear and men’s underwear. They’re located in the 200 block of First Street West.

Bette’s Underthings & Clothing opens doors on First Street West

Bette’s Underthings & Clothing is opening this week to fill a much-needed niche in the Revelstoke women’s clothing market

Above: Yvette Pendergast is the owner of Bette’s Underthings & Clothing, Revelstoke’s newest retail shop. Bette’s sells women’s bras, underwear, sensual undergarments, yoga wear, activewear and men’s underwear. They’re located in the 200 block of First Street West.
Nadine Overwater’s La Nina Sled Camp offers women-only group tours that help beginners and intermediate riders overcome significant barriers to entry into the sport of big mountain riding.

Revelstoke’s growing sense of adventure tourism

New Revelstoke niche adventure tourism operators are providing opportunities standard at established resorts

Nadine Overwater’s La Nina Sled Camp offers women-only group tours that help beginners and intermediate riders overcome significant barriers to entry into the sport of big mountain riding.

Lawsuits drive City of Revelstoke insurance rates up

The City of Revelstoke will pay more for liability insurance in 2014 due to an increase in the number of lawsuits against the city.

Workers take down the railway crossing lights at the intersection of Fourth Street and Victoria Road on Monday, Oct. 21.

City pays ‘maximum’ $10,000 for crossing signal removal

The City of Revelstoke bargained CP Rail down to a maximum of $10,000 for removal of Fourth Street crossing signals

Workers take down the railway crossing lights at the intersection of Fourth Street and Victoria Road on Monday, Oct. 21.
The City of Revelstoke’s new street sweeper is the Johnston RT655 Regenerative Air Sweeper, like the one pictured here.

Revelstoke city administrators defend street sweeper purchase

Decision not a “slam dunk” but senior staff say English-made street sweeper can handle Revelstoke conditions

The City of Revelstoke’s new street sweeper is the Johnston RT655 Regenerative Air Sweeper, like the one pictured here.
The Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. facility is undergoing a minor facelift, but the brewers really outgrown the First Street West location and want to build a new facility.

Mt. Begbie Brewing wants tax break to build new $2 million brewery

Will high Revelstoke business taxes drive local brewery and source of civic pride to build in Salmon Arm?

The Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. facility is undergoing a minor facelift, but the brewers really outgrown the First Street West location and want to build a new facility.
This Catherwood Road mobile home was damaged in a Friday, Oct. 19 kitchen fire that broke out just before 9 p.m.

Mobile home damaged by kitchen fire

Kitchen fire damages mobile home in Friday evening incident.

This Catherwood Road mobile home was damaged in a Friday, Oct. 19 kitchen fire that broke out just before 9 p.m.
The skier line-ups on Victoria Road will be moving away from the main artery this season due to safety concerns, but the new route has yet to be determined.

New official bus stops keep ski shuttle on Victoria

Merchants’ lobby to keep ski shuttle route on Victoria Road results in plans for new bus stops this season

The skier line-ups on Victoria Road will be moving away from the main artery this season due to safety concerns, but the new route has yet to be determined.
Prisoners and guards pictured at a short-lived, First World War internment camp on Mount Revelstoke in 1915.

Plaque commemorating Mt. Revelstoke internment camp planned

City council supported a drive to erect a plaque commemorating a short-lived, First World War-era Mt. Revelstoke internment camp

Prisoners and guards pictured at a short-lived, First World War internment camp on Mount Revelstoke in 1915.
A proposed subdivision on the shore of the Illecillewaet River in the Greeley area includes 21 lots about one-hectare in size each. The lots are outlined in yellow, located between the CPR line and the Illecillewaet River, including three lots at the far right of the frame. The proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park base area is to be located to the south of the train tracks, in the large field at the bottom of the frame.

21-property Greeley development gets limited preliminary OK from planning commission

Proposed 'hobby farm' subdivision next to Revelstoke Adventure Park planned by same developers.

A proposed subdivision on the shore of the Illecillewaet River in the Greeley area includes 21 lots about one-hectare in size each. The lots are outlined in yellow, located between the CPR line and the Illecillewaet River, including three lots at the far right of the frame. The proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park base area is to be located to the south of the train tracks, in the large field at the bottom of the frame.