130 years ago: The Kootenay Star, March 31, 1894
Revelstoke Pharmacy was advertising a “sure cure for the tobacco habit” called “No-To-Bac” that promised to be cheap, effective, and “perfectly harmless.”
120 years ago: Revelstoke Herald, March 31, 1904
Arrangements were being made to resume work on the Goldfinch mine at Camborne, which included extending the 648-foot tunnel.
110 years ago: The Mail-Herald, April 1, 1914
It was announced that the Land and Timber Office for the Kootenays was to be located in Revelstoke, a welcome recognition of Revelstoke as an important centre for the district.
100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, March 26, 1924
Local business and rancher Mr. Miles Yingling purchased a portion of the Howson Block that contains a frontage of 75-feet on Mackenzie Ave, one of the best business blocks in the interior of the province. The block was built in 1910 by Mr. R. Howson. The section of the block now houses Wearabouts Clothing Co., Birch and Lace Salon, and Valhalla Pure Outfitters.
90 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, March 29, 1934
The funeral for one of Revelstoke’s oldest old-timers, Mrs. Mary McCarty, was to be held at St. Francis’ Church on the weekend. Mrs. McCarty was the wife of the late Mr. Frank McCarty, the first mayor of Revelstoke.
80 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, March 30, 1944
The warehouse of the City Transfer at Second St. and Connaught Ave. was being torn down. The building had previously held the Edison Theatre, a popular hangout spot, and was briefly used as a morgue after the Rogers Pass snow slide of 1910.
70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 1, 1954
Another historic landmark was being dismantled: the building at the corner of Government Rd. and Second St. It originally housed the Kootenay Mail in the late 1800s, later became the customs office, and then served as a service station for over 20 years. The Revelstoke Independent Band used the second floor as a band hall for nearly 25 years.
60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, March 26, 1964.
The Columbia River Treaty was set for a hearing at the External Affairs Committee in Ottawa for April 7th. The Committee was to hear from Hon. Paul Martin, chief Canadian negotiator, as well as experts and members of the general public. General A.G.L. McNaughton, who was opposed to the treaty, would also be heard.
50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, March 28, 1974
The subscription rate for the Revelstoke Review was increasing to $6.00 (~$36 in 2024) for Canadians and $7.00 for foreign subscriptions.
40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, March 28, 1984
The Revelstoke Canadian Club hosted Robert and Signe McMichael, founders of the McMichael Canadian Collection of Art, for a show on Canadian art featuring the Group of Seven.
30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, March 29, 1994
Three Revelstoke youths formed a new organization to try and make it a little easier for local skateboarders to enjoy their “much-maligned” sport. The Revelstoke Skateboarding Club was trying to get financial support from local businesses to set up a skateboarding facility at the Revelstoke Arena.
20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, March 31, 2004
A selection of houses for sale in Revelstoke ranged in price from $34,000 to $189,900 (~$50,000 to $290,000 in 2024).