Aaron Orlando

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The Moses Creek waterfall is located in the Westside Road area.

Moses Creek independent power project in city limits faces public process

Project drawing water from Moses Creek, Beattie Creek referred to city for consultation

The Moses Creek waterfall is located in the Westside Road area.
The Revy Riders' dirt bike track and also their trail facilities were one of many tourism-promoting projects to receive funding from Revelstoke's Resort Municipality Initiative fund.

Resort report: Revelstoke hotel revenues up by 33% since 2008

The Resort Municipality Initiative annual report contains valuable data for tourism operators and other sectors in Revelstoke

The Revy Riders' dirt bike track and also their trail facilities were one of many tourism-promoting projects to receive funding from Revelstoke's Resort Municipality Initiative fund.
Mayor David Raven presented Spirit of Revelstoke awards to community volunteers at an Oct. 5 ceremony held in conjunction with the Revelstoke Volunteer Fair. Pictured here from left: Mayor David Raven, Fran Prunkle, Tuulikki Tennant, Taryn Walker, Cindy Pearce, Bill Shuttleworth (back), Sarah Newton, Melissa Hemphill (front), Joel Olsen (back), George Winingder, (back) Jennifer Greenwood, Jody Lownds, Geoff Battersby, BR Whalen, Dean Prunkle, Sydney White, and Ken Ellis. Not in attendance were Bob Fournier, Gregg Walker, Dana Clogesy, Pam Doyle, Mavis Cann, Erin Wilkins, Rowland Bell, Peter Zmaeff and Bridget Daughney.

Spirit of Revelstoke awards honour community volunteers

The second annual Spirit of Revelstoke awards honoured volunteerism in the community, honouring 25 residents

Mayor David Raven presented Spirit of Revelstoke awards to community volunteers at an Oct. 5 ceremony held in conjunction with the Revelstoke Volunteer Fair. Pictured here from left: Mayor David Raven, Fran Prunkle, Tuulikki Tennant, Taryn Walker, Cindy Pearce, Bill Shuttleworth (back), Sarah Newton, Melissa Hemphill (front), Joel Olsen (back), George Winingder, (back) Jennifer Greenwood, Jody Lownds, Geoff Battersby, BR Whalen, Dean Prunkle, Sydney White, and Ken Ellis. Not in attendance were Bob Fournier, Gregg Walker, Dana Clogesy, Pam Doyle, Mavis Cann, Erin Wilkins, Rowland Bell, Peter Zmaeff and Bridget Daughney.
Jean-Marc LaFlamme hopes to bring Jump On Flyaways air service to the Revelstoke Airport.

Will social media air service take off in Revelstoke?

Social-media savvy Jean-Marc Laflamme hopes to bring charter air service to Revelstoke Airport with Jump On Flyaways.

Jean-Marc LaFlamme hopes to bring Jump On Flyaways air service to the Revelstoke Airport.
The giant 'WELCOME' sign at the western entrance to Revelstoke on Victoria Road suffers from legibility issues because of its black paint on an often dark background. An upcoming tourist sign overhaul hopes to explore this and other signage issues.

Revelstoke highway, city tourist sign overhaul planned

Upcoming and ongoing processes explore upgrading and updating highway and in-town tourist signage.

The giant 'WELCOME' sign at the western entrance to Revelstoke on Victoria Road suffers from legibility issues because of its black paint on an often dark background. An upcoming tourist sign overhaul hopes to explore this and other signage issues.
Above: Video premiere road warriors Izzy Lynch and Chris Rubens stopped in New Denver for a selfie en route to stoke a Nelson crowd as the visiting pros at a premiere there early this week.

Revelstoke locals Rubens, Lynch featured in Sherpas’ Into the Mind

Chris Rubens, Izzy Lynch earn feature credits on 2013 buzz ski film Into the Mind by Sherpas Cinema; Revelstoke premiere this Friday at RPAC

Above: Video premiere road warriors Izzy Lynch and Chris Rubens stopped in New Denver for a selfie en route to stoke a Nelson crowd as the visiting pros at a premiere there early this week.
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.

Revelstoke Resort Shuttle needs new route after Victoria Road nixed

Safety concerns mean the bus can't stop on Victoria Road anymore, and it's yet unknown where the new route to RMR will go.

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.
City of Revelstoke environment coordinator Penny Page-Brittin presented two Revelstoke water reports at a city planning committee meeting on Sept. 26.

Huge treated water loss through aging Revelstoke pipes

Anywhere from 23 to 79 per cent of Revelstoke treated water leaks away through aging pipes before it reaches users’ taps.

City of Revelstoke environment coordinator Penny Page-Brittin presented two Revelstoke water reports at a city planning committee meeting on Sept. 26.
Shiloh, a Pomeranian owned by Farwell resident Vittoria van Leur, recovers from bite wounds sustained in a Sept. 8 attack on Wilson Street near the Big Eddy Bridge. Two dog attack victims say they're gathering evidence of past attacks to support their demand for improved animal control services.

Farwell pit bull attack victims shocked by lack of city action

Victim of identical 2010 pit bull attack said nothing was done despite vociferous complaining, multiple incidents; maybe more than 6 attacks

Shiloh, a Pomeranian owned by Farwell resident Vittoria van Leur, recovers from bite wounds sustained in a Sept. 8 attack on Wilson Street near the Big Eddy Bridge. Two dog attack victims say they're gathering evidence of past attacks to support their demand for improved animal control services.
PHOTO: Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewery’s seasonal beers are an opportunity for individual brewers to shine when they get the chance to craft their own brew. This fall, brewer Tyler Papp presents his Jacked Lantern ESP – Extra Special Pumpkin. It’s based on an extra special bitter, blended with roasted DeMille’s Farm pumpkins and locally-sourced spices to create a subdued ale with a light finish. It features a medium body, a malty mouth feel with an autumn-orange amber hue. Papp selected the traditional extra special bitter as the base for its medium-hop bitterness that’s not too cloying. “I thought the lighter style would lend to an easier drinking beer,” he said. The young brewer has been at Mt. Begbie for about two years and previously worked at Brewsters Brewing Company in Alberta and Fernie Brewing Company. Meet Tyler and the rest of the Mt. Begbie crew at a release party for Jacked Lantern at the Village Idiot Restaurant on Friday, Oct. 4 from 4–8 p.m. Mt. Begbie will have their full selection out on Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon to 7 p.m. in downtown Revelstoke, where they’ll join other breweries for tastings as part of the Cornucopia Best of the Fest. — Aaron Orlando

Mt. Begbie presents Jacked Lantern

An ESB is an extra special bitter, so what's an ESP? Find out at Mt. Begbie's release party this Friday. Details here.

PHOTO: Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewery’s seasonal beers are an opportunity for individual brewers to shine when they get the chance to craft their own brew. This fall, brewer Tyler Papp presents his Jacked Lantern ESP – Extra Special Pumpkin. It’s based on an extra special bitter, blended with roasted DeMille’s Farm pumpkins and locally-sourced spices to create a subdued ale with a light finish. It features a medium body, a malty mouth feel with an autumn-orange amber hue. Papp selected the traditional extra special bitter as the base for its medium-hop bitterness that’s not too cloying. “I thought the lighter style would lend to an easier drinking beer,” he said. The young brewer has been at Mt. Begbie for about two years and previously worked at Brewsters Brewing Company in Alberta and Fernie Brewing Company. Meet Tyler and the rest of the Mt. Begbie crew at a release party for Jacked Lantern at the Village Idiot Restaurant on Friday, Oct. 4 from 4–8 p.m. Mt. Begbie will have their full selection out on Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon to 7 p.m. in downtown Revelstoke, where they’ll join other breweries for tastings as part of the Cornucopia Best of the Fest. — Aaron Orlando
Take To Heart owner Keith Starling with some of his specialty products. Middle: a worker in the mill.

Take to Heart carves out niche in specialty market

From timber frames to trim, Take To Heart fills specialty market with high-quality milled wood products.

Take To Heart owner Keith Starling with some of his specialty products. Middle: a worker in the mill.

Revelstoke city leadership needs to clarify mission, plans, strategy

City of Revelstoke council and administration needs to fill vacuum created by stack of unfinished development bylaw overhauls.

The Deschutes Passage project in Oregon transports migrating salmon past the Round Butte Dam; proponents say similar technologies could be adopted to allow salmon to return to the Canadian Columbia.

Campaign plans to reintroduce migrating salmon to Canadian Columbia River

New campaign wants to return salmon to the Columbia River in Canada, saying new dam bypass systems in U.S. highlight the possibilities

The Deschutes Passage project in Oregon transports migrating salmon past the Round Butte Dam; proponents say similar technologies could be adopted to allow salmon to return to the Canadian Columbia.
Have you seen Kyung Chun? The 71-year-old Burnaby man went missing south of Revelstoke a week ago while mushroom picking in the bush.

Search commences after missing mushroom picker mystery

Nakusp RCMP are looking for public assistance finding 71-year-old Kyung Chun, who went missing near Fosthall

Have you seen Kyung Chun? The 71-year-old Burnaby man went missing south of Revelstoke a week ago while mushroom picking in the bush.
Dean Eadie and Jill Robinson’s new Calgary-made indie TV show Go Fish is set to premiere on the Shaw Channel in the Calgary market on Oct. 1. The Revelstoke-born and raised actor started out on the railways before stumbling into the role.

Revelstoke railroader switches career track into acting life

‘It doesn’t make any sense to me. It just fell into my lap," says Dean Eadie of new role on TV show debuting in October.

Dean Eadie and Jill Robinson’s new Calgary-made indie TV show Go Fish is set to premiere on the Shaw Channel in the Calgary market on Oct. 1. The Revelstoke-born and raised actor started out on the railways before stumbling into the role.
Revelstoke Adventure Park proponent Jason Roe (in black) presents the Illecillewaet Development company's application for an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion. The presentation came at a Sept. 11 CSRD Area B Advisory Planning Commission meeting.

Heliskiing lodges and adventure park applications subject of planning meeting

Heli-skiing lodges and the Revelstoke Adventure Park proposal were the topics of discussion at a Sept. 11 CSRD meeting.

Revelstoke Adventure Park proponent Jason Roe (in black) presents the Illecillewaet Development company's application for an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion. The presentation came at a Sept. 11 CSRD Area B Advisory Planning Commission meeting.

Intruder startles resident in late night B&E attempt

Man attempts to enter Mackenzie Avenue residence on Tuesday night, chase ensues.

Brothers Colin Girard (left) and Greg Girard make up the Canada Eh Travel & Adventure web network. They’ve just relocated from Vancouver Island to call Revelstoke home.

Canadian web tourism pioneers relocate to Revelstoke

Canada web tourism promoters plan to make Revelstoke their home base for adventure

Brothers Colin Girard (left) and Greg Girard make up the Canada Eh Travel & Adventure web network. They’ve just relocated from Vancouver Island to call Revelstoke home.
Spice O’ Life Emporium owner Dinah Collette is gathering petition signatures for Sensible BC’s marijuana decriminalization referendum initiative.

Marijuana decriminalization petitioners active in Revelstoke

Marijuana smokers' supply shop owner talks about local attitudes to marijuana, collects signatures for Sensible BC.

Spice O’ Life Emporium owner Dinah Collette is gathering petition signatures for Sensible BC’s marijuana decriminalization referendum initiative.
Revelstoke City Council wants back-alley gardens, compost bins and firewood storage like these ones removed. But hey wait! Aren’t we supposed to be reducing our reliance on imported food, diverting waste from the landfill and cutting down on non-renewable fossil fuels? Yes, said some councillors, but not in the alleyway, because emergency vehicles need to drive through. But aren’t these alleys totally blocked off anyway due to snow storage in the winter? They could remove the snow in an emergency, said city staff.

City of Revelstoke wants back-alley gardens, composters and garbage gone

No more southern exposure? City staff say it doesn't matter if its gardens or garbage, it's all got to be removed from alleyways.

Revelstoke City Council wants back-alley gardens, compost bins and firewood storage like these ones removed. But hey wait! Aren’t we supposed to be reducing our reliance on imported food, diverting waste from the landfill and cutting down on non-renewable fossil fuels? Yes, said some councillors, but not in the alleyway, because emergency vehicles need to drive through. But aren’t these alleys totally blocked off anyway due to snow storage in the winter? They could remove the snow in an emergency, said city staff.