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Embedded premieres in Revelstoke Roxy Theatre to Revelstoke-made low budget feature film Canada debut at Roxy launch film society Facing challenging economic conditions, Roxy Theatre owner Carl Rankin launches Revy Film Society to attract grassroots community involvement and new content, direction for town hub Aaron Orlando

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Roxy Theatre owner Carl Rankin has formed a new independent film society and wants energetic community members to get involved as directors and members to help attract new initiatives, new crowds and new attractions to the heritage Roxy Theatre. The realtor and businessperson tells me he’s a passionate film fan, but he’s just spread too thin to take on many initiatives needed to keep the Mackenzie Avenue anchor afloat. Rankin tells me his age a few times (and tells me not to print it as many times) and concedes he needs an injection of youthful, enthusiastic theatre fans who’ll bring new ideas and social networking skills to help the theatre. Big screen TVs, online access to media and changing socialization patterns are squeezing small town movie theatres. But also, the big studio system takes its toll, demanding a bigger and bigger cut of door receipts, rang-

ing from about 50—70 per cent of the door for big blockbusters. “You make $5,000 a week on a big movie and you have to give away $3,000. It’s not fun,” Rankin said. Rankin was inspired by a story in the Globe and Mail that featured the extensive measures community groups on Vancouver Island were taking to preserve their hometown theatres, including raising tens of thousands to keep the doors open on assets that served as de facto community centres. He’s hoping to generate some of that momentum here. What new ideas does he want to pursue with the newly-minted Revy Film Society? He’s looking to partner with prominent film festivals in Toronto and Vancouver to see about bringing their offerings here. The Roxy has a state-of-the-art digital system with the “best digital, the best sound” that can be used for live events like playoff hockey, concerts or

Roxy Theatre, page 16

Don Knodel stars as TV reporter James Parnell alongside actor Steve Thackray as Sheriff Mike Hoffler in the low budget thriller Embedded, which was filmed in Revelstoke in 2010. Revelstoke was transformed into Hatts Creek, USA, as you can tell from the temporary sign and American flag on city hall. The film makes its Canadian premiere on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Roxy Theatre. Still from Embedded contributed by Don Knodel Aaron Orlando

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Revelstoke audiences will finally get a look at their home town through the lens of Revelstoke-born director Micheal Bafaro when Embedded has its Canadian premiere at the Roxy Theatre on Feb. 28. The low-budget ‘found film’ genre thriller was filmed here in 2010 and features lots of local tal-

ent in small parts and as extras. Even mayor David Raven helped out with the production when he toured the area with the producers to do some amateur location scouting. The retired forester showed them around the Blanket Creek area where many of the outdoor scenes were filmed. Embedded tells the tale of a former big-time television reporter whose career has taken

a turn for the worse. He’s reporting from rural Montana when he’s called to the fictional town of Hatts Creek, to cover the story of a 12-year-old boy who’s gone missing in the woods. The reporter joins the police and a posse of hunters who form a search party (hence ‘Embedded’) and venture into the forest. The townsfolk suspect a grizzly

Embedded, page 16

Men in crisis: Focusing on mental health services in Revelstoke Does Revelstoke have adequate mental health and counselling services for men? What more can be done to help men struggling through crisis? Part one of a two-part exploration. Aaron Orlando

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Does Revelstoke have adequate mental health and counselling services for men in crisis? Two high profile incidents in the past months involving men who ended their lives has underscored the need for awareness of services and resources available and a discussion on what more can be done in Revelstoke.

As a community, Revelstoke is full of passionate and active advocates for a spectrum of community services. High profile local organizations and individuals champion services for children, youth, seniors, women or families – I’m sure you could list a couple for each category. Who would you turn to if your brother, son or father was struggling with family challenges, mental health conditions, relationship

breakdown of substance abuse problems? In a two-part series, we speak with service providers and advocates about services currently available in the community and what more can be done.

Interior Health emphasizes responsive network of services I spoke with two senior mental health representatives at Interior Health on conference call. Cliff

Cross is the Director of Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Interior Health’s community integration portfolio. Diana Gawne is the Mental Health and Substance Use manager for Vernon, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm. Gawne, who grew up at Rogers Pass and Revelstoke, explains that our community has high levels of medical mental health services compared to regional communities of a similar size. While the services may not have as high a public profile as others offered in the community, Cross and Gawne emphasize that there are a range of mental health

and counselling services available through an accessible network At Queen Victoria Hospital, staff include a full-time psychiatrist, a full-time nurse clinician, counselling services, a full-time substance use clinician, and part-time workers in counselling, life skills and community support outreach. The services in Revelstoke are linked to regional programs and services, including a 17-bed mental health unit in Vernon. “The resources in Revelstoke stack up better than anywhere,” Cross said.

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