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Tractor-trailer hits logging truck

The driver of a westbound tractor-trailer is lucky to have escaped with only minor injuries after two oncoming commercial vehicles collided on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Premier Christy Clark stopped at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Tuesday to unveil the second part of her jobs plan, a goal of increasing the number of international students in B.C. by 50 per cent. But critics were quick to point out that at least one of the key measures, an international education council, is already in place.
UPDATED: Tragic cycling incident claims young life

UPDATED: Tragic cycling incident claims young life

A nine-year-old Revelstoke boy is dead after a biking incident Monday in Columbia Park.
Council debates ‘tempest in a teapot’ sign issue

Council debates ‘tempest in a teapot’ sign issue

‘Poetry’ and ‘public art’ arguments shot down because council can’t regulate speech
Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Chance for Pickton to leave prison just 12 years away

Swift parole a long shot for serial killer of missing women: Expert
Premier boosts northwest export plans

Premier boosts northwest export plans

The Ridley Island bulk terminal at Prince Rupert will be expanded with a $90 million road and rail project, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday.

City decides not to compost 13 years of sewage sludge in Southside

Southside residents should get some relief from sewage lagoon smells next spring. On Sept. 13, city council approved a nearly $434,000 contract to de-sludge the lagoon to Newalta Ltd.
Emergency services and more hitting streets for food drive

Emergency services and more hitting streets for food drive

Don’t be alarmed when you see emergency vehicles flashing their lights around town next week. They aren’t rounding people up, instead they will be taking part in the Emergency Services Fight Back Against Hunger Campaign.
Five bears destroyed in Revelstoke in past week

Five bears destroyed in Revelstoke in past week

Five bears have been destroyed in Revelstoke in the past week after wandering into town in search of food, according to the Conservation Office.
Former Chamber head Adelheid Bender back as interim leader

Former Chamber head Adelheid Bender back as interim leader

Adelheid Bender has been named the interim executive director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce. She is filling in for John Devitt while a permanent replacement is found.