Melissa Jameson

Jenn and Josh McLafferty moved to Revelstoke to open Monashee Spirits together.

Monashee Spirits readying for grand opening

Jenn and Josh McLafferty are crafting spirits ahead of grand opening of Monashee Spirits in downtown Revelstoke.

Jenn and Josh McLafferty moved to Revelstoke to open Monashee Spirits together.
Left: Miriam Manley (right) is the new executive director of the Revelstoke Arts Council and Sarah Dart (left) is the program assistant.; Right: Victoria Strange is the new executive director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Big changes come to Revelstoke cultural scene leadership

Miriam Manley promoted to run the Revelstoke Arts Council, while Victoria Strange takes over the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre

Left: Miriam Manley (right) is the new executive director of the Revelstoke Arts Council and Sarah Dart (left) is the program assistant.; Right: Victoria Strange is the new executive director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.
Vaping is seen as a healthier alternative to smoking for many.

Revelstoke Secondary School students turn to vaping, despite risks of harm

Known as 'vapes', vaporizers or e-cigarettes have quickly become socially acceptable among Revelstoke's youth.

Vaping is seen as a healthier alternative to smoking for many.
James Richard with his Percheron Sassy.

Giddy-up for a sleigh ride around town

James Richard is offering horse-drawn sleigh rides around Revelstoke.

James Richard with his Percheron Sassy.
Sisters Talia (left) and Theresa Camozzi recently published a book on combatting seasonal affective disorder.

Camozzi sisters pen book on getting SAD

Revelstoke's Talia and Theresa Camozzi write book on seasonal affective disorder.

Sisters Talia (left) and Theresa Camozzi recently published a book on combatting seasonal affective disorder.
Maggie May Davis will be performing some original songs at the Coffee House Hootenanny Extravaganza on Dec. 30.

Maggie May Davis gets original at Coffee House fundraiser

Maggie Davis co-headlines the Revelstoke Coffee House Hootenanny Extravaganza Fundraiser on Dec. 30.

Maggie May Davis will be performing some original songs at the Coffee House Hootenanny Extravaganza on Dec. 30.
Leah Allison is the artist behind Glass Duck.

VIEW: Leah Allison is Glass Duck

Leah Allison is bringing her glass art to Revelstoke.

Leah Allison is the artist behind Glass Duck.
The affordable housing complex on Oscar Street opened earlier this year. More new housing is being considered.

Revelstoke businesses supportive of seasonal employee housing

For Revelstoke businesses, a lack of rental housing has created problems when it comes to recruitment and retention of employees.

The affordable housing complex on Oscar Street opened earlier this year. More new housing is being considered.
Author Leslie Davidson.

Success comes simultaneously for author Leslie Davidson

Revelstoke-based writer found out she won CBC Books award at same time her new children’s novel was published

Author Leslie Davidson.
Artist Jewelles Smith and one of her pieces exploring disabled motherhood.

Revelstoke’s Jewelles Smith explores disabled motherhood through art in new exhibt

Photographer Kip Wiley, potter Jacqueline Palmer, and artists Jewelles Smith, Susan Lind and Kristin Lind display works at RVAC.

Artist Jewelles Smith and one of her pieces exploring disabled motherhood.
John Opra leads the 2015 Revelstoke Remembrance Day ceremony, a role he's served for many years.

Personal Histories: John Opra — the teacher, councillor and Legion member

John Opra has played a central role in Revelstoke's development as both an educator and city councillor.

John Opra leads the 2015 Revelstoke Remembrance Day ceremony, a role he's served for many years.
Rockabilly band Sam Spades is playing Friday and Sunday night at the Glacier Challenge.

Sam Spades digs in for Glacier Challenge show

Edmonton-based rockabilly band Sam Spades plays Friday and Sunday nights at the Revelstoke Glacier Challenge.

Rockabilly band Sam Spades is playing Friday and Sunday night at the Glacier Challenge.
Cailin English presents her painting of a geisha at the Revelstoke Secondary School art show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Presentation, Representation & Manifestation: The RSS art show opens

Art by Revelstoke Secondary School students is on display this month at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Cailin English presents her painting of a geisha at the Revelstoke Secondary School art show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.
Models take part in the University of Minnesota Trashion Show.

Trashion Show encourages you to get creative with waste

Birch & Lace hosting Trashion Show, where all the clothes will be made out of products heading for the garbage or recycling.

Models take part in the University of Minnesota Trashion Show.
Climate scientist Greg Utzig gives an overview of the potential impacts of climate change at the community centre on Thursday.

Climate change could lead to changes in ecosystems, lifestyles

Climate scientist Greg Utzig gives talk on impacts of climate change for Revelstoke.

Climate scientist Greg Utzig gives an overview of the potential impacts of climate change at the community centre on Thursday.
Edith Rudyk has been knitting since the age of six.

Personal History: Edith Rudyk — Knitting away

Edith Rudyk was only six years old when her mother taught her how to cast stitches onto a knitting needle.

Edith Rudyk has been knitting since the age of six.
A selection of Kat Cadegan's jewellery.

The View: Kat Cadegan’s seeds of inspiration

Kat Cadegan’s many years as a tree planter influence her work as a metal artist, crafting pendants, earrings, necklaces inspired by nature.

A selection of Kat Cadegan's jewellery.
Melissa and Ethan Jameson sitting outside Ethan's former foster home in the summer 2013.

Adoption Awareness Month: When a mother and child meet

Revelstoke Review freelancer Melissa Jameson and her adopted son Ethan write about the day they first met.

Melissa and Ethan Jameson sitting outside Ethan's former foster home in the summer 2013.
Artist Krista Stovel stands in front of the shrine she built.

Alters, Shrines, and Curiosities opens to the public

New exhibit at Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre a dream 20 years in the making for artist Krista Stovel.

Artist Krista Stovel stands in front of the shrine she built.
Left: Artist Ron Nixon with one of his water colour paintings.; Right: Amanda Ecclestone is one of several potters with work on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Society this month.

New art show presents pottery, pencil drawings

Coloured pencil and water colour artist Ron Nixon showcased alongside pottery works at Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre this month.

Left: Artist Ron Nixon with one of his water colour paintings.; Right: Amanda Ecclestone is one of several potters with work on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Society this month.