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MLA Pat Pimm quits caucus after arrest

MLA Pat Pimm quits caucus after arrest

Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm has resigned as a parliamentary secretary for natural gas development and quit the B.C. Liberal caucus after being arrested in a domestic dispute at his home Sunday.

51-acre park donated to CSRD

It might be the nicest gift the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has ever received: a 51-acre parcel of park land worth $424,500.
Campbell gets appointment to London

Campbell gets appointment to London

Former premier Gordon Campbell has been nominated to be Canada's next High Commmissioner to the United Kingdom.

Septage disposal fees cut by more than half

The fee for getting rid of septage waste in Revelstoke has been reduced by more than half, the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District announced.
Jackson, Lockerby to get Governor General bravery award for Griffin Lake rescue

Jackson, Lockerby to get Governor General bravery award for Griffin Lake rescue

Two Kelowna-area men whose heroics are credited with saving the lives of four people after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke are to be decorated for their bravery by the Governor General of Canada.
Sculptors add plaques and patinas to Revelstoke's 'rusty fish'

Sculptors add plaques and patinas to Revelstoke's 'rusty fish'

Kratz explained to the Times Review that what some Revelstokians were calling rust was known to metal artists as the "patina process." The artists were in town to apply a double-boiled mix of turpentine, beeswax and linseed oil to the sculptures that will help guide the sculptures' aging process.
Despite request for proposals, no decision yet on location of new tourist info centre

Despite request for proposals, no decision yet on location of new tourist info centre

The City of Revelstoke has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a concept design for the proposed new home of the Revelstoke Tourist Information Centre. The RFP asks for designs for a building to be located in the parking lot right next to Grizzly Plaza, right next to the Canadian Avalanche Centre building.

Thieves get truck, ATV and dirtbike

Thieves once again struck in the middle of the night, stealing a truck, dirtbike and ATV from a driveway in Johnson Heights sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

Auditor wants BC Rail trial costs

B.C. Auditor-General John Doyle has applied to B.C. Supreme Court for details of the legal defence costs for Dave Basi and Bob Virk, convicted of breach of trust last fall for their role in the sale of BC Rail operations.
Revelstoke man saves Malakwa Supermarket from arsonist

Revelstoke man saves Malakwa Supermarket from arsonist

Mary Ann Metal is grateful for a good Samaritan whose selfless actions prevented her livelihood from going up in flames.