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Congratulations grads!

Congratulations grads!

Revelstoke Secondary School sent another class into the "real" world at the 2011 commencement ceremony Thursday.
Highway re-opened after fatal accident west of Sorrento

Highway re-opened after fatal accident west of Sorrento

Travellers on the Trans-Canada Highway are now able to travel after being re-routed for most of the day Thurdsay after a collision has closed both lanes of the highway between Sorrento and Chase.
HST referendum deadline now Aug. 5

HST referendum deadline now Aug. 5

Two-week extension in response to postal service delays
How much do mayor and council make?

How much do mayor and council make?

Revelstoke city council's rate of pay has not changed for some years. The mayor earns $22,000 annually, while each of the six councillors got $11,000. The report is for information only and does not recommend discussion on changing council’s remuneration.

Mudslide closes Highway 1 near Hope

Highway 1 is closed in both directions after a 10:30 a.m. mudslide near Herrling Island apparently trapped at least one vehicle.
When it comes to trails, who has what rights?

When it comes to trails, who has what rights?

A few weeks ago some concerns were brought up online about some mining exploration work that took place near the Mt. Macpherson biking trails.
Vancouver riot review gets underway

Vancouver riot review gets underway

Former Vancouver Olympic boss John Furlong and former Nova Scotia deputy attorney general Doug Keefe have been appointed co-chairs of a review into the June 15 Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver.
Shelter Bay ferries replacement ramping up

Shelter Bay ferries replacement ramping up

Plans to replace the aging ferries that ply the Upper Arrow Lake route between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay are taking shape.

City council defers decision on replacement fire truck

Revelstoke city council has balked at committing to purchase an 'aerial platform' truck for Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services, saying they wanted more information on financial issues
Landslide threatens Meadows in the Sky Parkway

Landslide threatens Meadows in the Sky Parkway

The Meadows in the Sky Parkway is closed to vehicles at the 14 kilometre mark due to a landslide below the road just beyond that point.