Glimpses of the Past: November 7, 2024
Compiled by Jaimie Reynolds, Collections Manager
Car on the Big Bend Highway, circa 1940. Photo by Earle Dickey. Revelstoke Museum and Archives Collection, P-2430.
130 years ago: The Kootenay Mail, November 3, 1894
Five men left Revelstoke to work on a placer claim on Gold Stream, Big Bend. Their names were H.S.Howard, Jack Letendre, Gus Hedstrom, Dugald McEachren, and Pete Landre. The five went up in two boats, taking with them over 3000 lbs of provisions, with plans to winter in the Big Bend area.
120 years ago: Revelstoke Herald, November 3, 1904
The second monthly entertainment of the Rathbone Sisters and the Knights of Pythias took place with over 100 guests in attendance. The evening featured a guessing contest of quotations placed around the venue, with presents such as a paper knife and a smoking set being awarded to the winners at the end. Refreshments were served and a lovely night of dancing took place.
110 years ago: Revelstoke Mail-Herald, November 7, 1914
A successful tea and social was held at the home of Mrs. Bunnell by the ladies of St. Francis Church. There were many items being sold including a silver collection and homemade candy. The many guests enjoyed an assortment of culinary goodies, and a jolly good selection of songs was played on the piano.
100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, November 5, 1924
It was expected that the new ice rink in Revelstoke was set to be turned over to the hands of the rink committee, signaling its near completion. It was said that the rink was undoubtedly one of the very best in the interior. The locals were excited not only for the ice to make an appearance but also for the possible ability to hold events in the rink’s large halls.
90 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, November 2, 1934
A wonderful Halloween dance was held at the Masonic Hall. Beautiful decorations were strung up around the venue and delicious refreshments were served. There were lots of spooky costumes at the dance, and music was provided by Maddaloni’s Serenaders.
80 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, November 2, 1944
The Big Bend Highway was officially closed for the winter season. Traffic over the road had been very good during the summer and travelers had been generous in praising the good condition of that section of the Trans-Canada Highway.
70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, November 4, 1954
A U.S Project Engineer revealed that the Mica Creek Dam project was to perhaps be started within the year. It was stated that it would take about 7 years to complete, and would be one of the “strongest new forces in the field of northwest power development”.
60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, November 5, 1964
The Revelstoke Teacher’s Association held a ceremony of induction into the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation for teachers new to the province and to the profession. The inductees were presented with certificates by the president of the Revelstoke Teacher’s Association. A social evening of dancing and camaraderie followed the ceremony.
50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, November 7, 1974
The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Transportation Union held a Halloween Party and Initiation of a new member. After the meeting, a penny auction was held for members and invited guests. Following this, a wonderful lunch and social, all decorated in a Halloween theme, was held as well.
40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, November 7, 1984
Revelstoke was hit with an unusually early snow storm, with a total of 91.4cm (36’’) of snow coating the streets of town. According to staff at the weather station, the only other heavy snow recorded in the month of November was in 1955. The town was hard at work with snow removal, but the skiers had pretty big smiles on their faces.
30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, November 8, 1994
The Nancy Greene Ski program was becoming a great success in Revelstoke. The program is laying down a solid foundation for the juvenile skiers and is providing them a good base to build from. The program was for kids between the ages of six and twelve, and had quickly become integrated into ski clubs all over Canada.
20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, November 3, 2004
The Revelstoke Forestry Museum was an award winner! The museum received the “Minister of Forests Award of Excellence, for promoting the province’s culture and history in forestry”. The award was presented by Minister of Forests Mike De Jong, and Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Wendy McMahon. The museum had just completed its fourth season, and was looking to expand and create new exhibits in the near future.