Glimpses of the Past: June 4, 2026

Compiled by Jaimie Reynolds, Revelstoke Museum & Archives

Revelstoke Lawn Tennis Club, 1918. Revelstoke Museum & Archives Collection, P-87.

130 years ago: Kootenay Mail, June 6, 1896

H.N. Coursier store had just opened a beautiful lot of spring dresses and trimmings, as well as millinery and fancy goods. Additionally, they were also offering Slater boots and shoes, along with men’s clothing and furnishings.

120 years ago: Revelstoke Mail-Herald, June 2, 1906

It was announced that Revelstoke stores would close at 1 pm every Wednesday during the months of June, July and August. There was no mentioning of a reason but people wishing to do their mid-week shopping were encouraged to do so before closing hour.

110 years ago: Revelstoke Mail-Herald, June 3, 1916

Refreshing ice cream was going to be sold at the opening of the Revelstoke Lawn Tennis club, which would also be en fete on the King’s Birthday, June 3rd. The occasion was being marked by the opening of the new Club House, the erection of which was entirely due to the generosity of the Forest Mills of British Columbia Limited Company.

100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 2, 1926

A distinguished couple made a visit to Revelstoke. Viscount and Lady Exmouth, of Devonshire, England spent the day in the city en route to visit their relatives in Riondel, BC. They stayed at the King Edward Hotel and expressed that they were very pleased with their time in Revelstoke.

90 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 5, 1936

Radio station KGA Spokane put Revelstoke ‘on the air’ in a complimentary program, “The Northwest on Parade”. Several local radio listeners heard the program and spoke well of the remarks the station had to make about Revelstoke.

80 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 6, 1946

Two Vancouver girls, who were on a hitch-hiking trip from Vancouver to Mexico, via New York, had a warm and welcome stay with a Revelstoke couple. The girls spent the night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.H Bearcroft, who gladly welcomed them in. The girls said BC motorists had been kind and courteous and that their journey so far had been very pleasant.

70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 7, 1956

Local doctor, Dr. Hamer, was in Vancouver attending a refresher course for doctors. Lectures were being given by eminent medical professionals from the United States and as far away as Great Britain.

60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 1, 1966

Residents were thrilled by the appearance of a deer on Mackenzie Avenue! Army Cadets at the Drill Hall on the corner of Rokeby and Second were startled by the odd spectacle as it was such a rare occurrence. The deer avoided traffic, scampered up Hickory Hill and into the National Park. It was written that the animal would have a good story to tell its relatives at the park.

50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 2, 1976

The Revelstoke Museum, aka Revelstoke Museum and Archives opened on June 1st for the season. The hours were 2pm to 9pm, seven days a week. Since it had opened almost two years prior, the museum had attracted considerable attention. The Revelstoke and District Historical Association had been widely acclaimed for its fine work.

40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, June 4, 1986

A group of local seniors participated in an aerobic moonwalk. The group built up enough miles to equal the distance from the earth to the moon. Andy Carlson led the pack of about 20 seniors on their way Queen Elizabeth Park, with others doing the walk earlier or later in the day to avoid the hot sun.

30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, June 5, 1996

A new business opened up in Revelstoke and was advertised in the Mayor’s Report. The business was called Quillows by Debbie, which offered lap quilts that folded into pillows. Debbie was offering a variety of quillows in multiple colours and designs, which would have made great graduation, wedding or birthday gifts.

20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, June 7, 2006

Hundreds of people gathered at the airport for the annual Airport Appreciation Day to enjoy hot dogs and burgers, swig some pop, and take in the selection of vintage cars and aircraft on display. Fascinating displays included the Jaws of Life, a radio controlled aircraft, and many classic cars. Many people also lined about for rides above the valley in local helicopters.