Glimpses of the Past: April 17, 2025

Compiled by Jaimie Reynolds, Collections Manager

Steamboat Marion at Revelstoke, circa 1900. Revelstoke Museum and Archives Collection, P-4220.

130 years ago: The Kootenay Mail, April 20, 1895

Captain Robert Sanderson brought the steamer Marion to the upper landing, the first arrival at Revelstoke for the season. She had no trouble getting through. The steamer Arrow, which started the previous week, got stuck on the sand bar at Green Slide and was still hanging there.

120 years ago: Revelstoke Herald, April 20, 1905

It was reported that there seemed to be an influx of very questionable characters coming to Revelstoke. They were committing various petty thefts and other unlawful acts. The newspaper report stated that they “sincerely hoped that when these offenders were brought up the magistrate would not temper justice with too much mercy”.

110 years ago: Revelstoke Mail-Herald, April 17, 1915

New war tax stamps had been received at the Revelstoke post-office. They were similar to the ordinary one and two cent postage stamps. However, at the base of the stamps, the words “war tax” were enclosed in a scroll of maple leaves.

100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 15, 1925

The Revelstoke Golf Club was having the course rolled this week, in anticipation of a very active season. The sport was quite popular in Revelstoke at this time. From indications at present, it was expected that there would be about one hundred members playing the game that year.

90 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, April 18, 1935

Mrs. L. Lenoski who lived on C.P.R Hill was surprised one morning when, upon inspection of her backyard, noticed an object in her unused dog kennel. To her surprise, she found it occupied by an Airedale, and her family of six puppies. No one in the Lenoski family had noticed the dog there previously and it was impossible to say how long they had been there. Phone calls to the Lenoski family were much appreciated as it was hoped that someone would identify the animal as a beloved family pet.

80 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, April 19, 1945

The Revelstoke High School Players were excited to present an amusing three-act play. The play was titled “And Came The Spring” and was a “rollicking comedy revolving around the everyday life of the Hartman family”. The play had a large cast of 17 students and was under the direction of Mrs. Allwood and N.G. Duclos.

70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 21, 1955

Mrs. Wilfred Nobbs, chairman of the recent Boy Scouts financial drive, presented the completed results at an association meeting. The total raised was $558.22. This was a gratifying response on the part of the public. Mrs. Nobbs was thanked for the success of her efforts and those of her committee.

60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 15, 1965

Members of the Nordic Committee of the Revelstoke Ski Club held a surprise evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Styles prior to them leaving for their new home in Manitoba. Alan McInnes presented the couple with an engraved tray and extended the committee’s best wishes. Mr. Styles mentioned that he hoped Revelstoke would continue to hold its place in the forefront of ski jumping competitions.

50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 17, 1975

It was announced that a new $3.5 million dollar shopping complex was going to be built in Revelstoke, between First Street and Victoria Road. The complex would be known as Alpine Village. At the time, besides Cooper’s supermarket, commitments for a restaurant and sport shop had been received, with plans for a bank, drug store, hardware and other commercial businesses being considered. The shopping center would be governed internally.

40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, April 17, 1985

Approximately 120 people gathered in the Mountain View School Gymnasium to enjoy a delicious potluck supper sponsored by the Parents Home and School Group. There was a large variety of dishes to choose from and the meal was completed with a large piece of cake. After dinner, a choir performance took place, and a few rounds of bingo finished out the evening.

30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, April 18, 1995

The Big Eddy Market sold a winning lottery ticket two weeks in a row. Walter Nelson was $20,000 richer; thanks to his lucky picks on BC Keno. The Revelstoke tree feller had only been playing the game for three weeks when he struck gold. Plans for his winnings included buying a house.

20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, April 20, 2005

The official Community Connections Food Bank fundraising event for the year was a “Pie Throw”. It would be held on the 300 Block of Mackenzie Avenue and would cost $20 a throw. Many prominent Revelstoke locals were on the ballot.