130 years ago: The Kootenay Star, October 14, 1893
The screw steamer Arrow, built at Revelstoke, made her trial trip with 24 people aboard. The steamer started from the wharf and went up the stream nearly as far as the bridge before turning around and going some distance down before the Illecillewaet. Everything went smoothly, and she will likely be employed on the Arrow Lake during the winter.
120 years ago: Revelstoke Herald, October 15, 1903
The library project was in jeopardy after the city council leased the library building for a business college. Many citizens strongly objected to this decision, noting their dedication to raising funds for the library, and were urging the mayor to reconsider the decision.
110 years ago: The Mail-Herald, October 15, 1913
City Council received a deputation of representatives from the local churches, asking that council put a bylaw before ratepayers proposing that the church properties be exempt from taxes. This would apply to property up to 100 x 175 feet. It was agreed to send the matter to the voters.
100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 10, 1923
Two nurses received their diplomas and medals at the annual graduation for the Queen Victoria hospital. The ward was “tastily and artistically decorated” with streamers in the hospital colours, purple and gold.
90 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, October 13, 1933
Seeds from cedars on the slope of Mount McPherson may soon be growing on the slopes of the Andes in Ecuador. Due to the high elevation of the Andes, seeds from a high elevation, like the Revelstoke district, were selected for the shipment.
80 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, October 14, 1943
After the call was put out to to find a dentist, a man from Regina visited to inquire about the opportunity to set up practice in Revelstoke. Capt. E.V.Dubiskey, recently of the Canadian Dental Corps overseas, was “favourably impressed” and working on arrangements to move to the area.
70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 15, 1953
The Revelstoke Art Association, founded by Sophie Atkinson, had been making great progress in the short time it had been functioning. A recent art show demonstrated this progress, with visiters coming from as far away as Vernon to view the local artists’ work. Mary Wells (whose paintings can now be found in the Revelstoke Museum and Archives collection) was thought to have made the most progress of the group.
60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 10, 1963.
The new branch of the Toronto-Dominion Bank was holding its grand opening on October 11, 1963, with Mayor A.W. Lundell officiating. Graham Miller, formerly of the Edmonton main office, is the manager of the local branch. The bank, now known as TD, is still in its original location.
50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 11, 1973
A temporary stop sign was put up at Mackenzie Avenue and First Street, just outside the Revelstoke Review building. For once, reporters didn’t have to move to record some news.
40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 13, 1983
The Revelstoke Canyon Dam was nearly completed as the diversion tunnels were closed off and the reservoir began filling. The water rose at an initial rate of half a foot per hour, but was expected to slow down as the reservoir filled.
30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, October 13, 1993
The legal battle between the City of Revelstoke and a Toronto development group over the Mount Mackenzie ski hill property was heating up. The development group filed a lawsuit against the legal firm representing the city, alleging that they were provided poor advice concerning the city’s legal position on the sale agreement.
20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, October 15, 2003
The future of Mountain View and Mount Begbie schools was up in the air. The elementary schools could be replaced if the new five-year capital plan proposal was approved by schoolboard trustees, which included the consolidation of the two schools into one new elementary school (this eventually came to pass, and both schools were closed in 2012).
Compiled by Mandy Broberg, Collections Manager, Revelstoke Museum and Archives