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BROMANCE It’s Spring and Bromance is in the Air!
by Giles Shearing and Rory Luxmoore
For the most part however, men don’t have them. Between work, eating, exercising, grooming, (well, maybe not so much in Revy), sleeping, extra-curricular “screen-time,” (for example, tablets, laptops, texting, etc.), and connecting with friends on a superficial “shoot-the-shit” level, when is there time for deeper relationships to form? Yet in some circles, strong male relationships have persisted. Take the skateboard community from which the origin of the word bromance was derived, where guys spend countless hours engaged in sport but also in deep conversation. It seems however, that male friendships do matter. A lot. Throughout history, and certainly in the entertainment industry, we have seen a lot of great male friendships. It is no mystery that Sherlock Holmes and Watson shared a close relationship that extended beyond the workday. Despite their frequent disputes, Ernie and Bert always ended up at their shared apartment at 123 Sesame Street the best of friends. One of the classic lines out of 1992 was: “I love you, Wayne”, “I love you, Garth.” As homosexuality blossomed into the mainstream, psychologists observed that some straight men became more isolat-
ed for fear of discriminatory labels that poised to question their own sexuality. As author J. Loweder explains, homophobia, has, in some cases, ruined plutonic touch for straight men. Innocence of male friendships seems to have been lost between archaic biases and new ideas of manliness.
tionships are what make people rich. In China and India, adult males can often be seen holding hands while they chat or walk together. Former U.S. President George Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, who met in 2005, found themselves hand-in-hand and sharing a quick lip kiss, demonstrating mutual admiration.
The diverse range of male relationships in North America seems to have been narrowed and redefined by recent cultural norms. See if these hidden rules resonate with you: bro’s seldom shop together or share a dinner for two. Men seldom go for a walk together or call each other just to talk. Affection is often limited to “man hugs,” celebratory embraces, slaps on the back and hollering. Hunting trips and workouts are acceptable ways for men to "be" together. To correct the course of male relationships, perhaps we can look to other cultures. Originally from Nigeria, Kefas (prefers not to mention last name) now calls Revelstoke home. He recounted life in Nigeria to Reved writer, Rory Luxmoore, where he was surrounded by countless friends and family. He notes his house would often be full of his male friends coming by for a short visit or to stay for days. His time was filled with quality interaction with his buddies playing sports, partying and talking politics. Kefas was so rich in friends that selecting a best man for his wedding was a significant challenge. He cherished his friends, who were honest and would "open up and talk to me and not sugar coat things but tell me the truth.” Being physically and emotionally close to his friends was natural. In Nigeria and other countries quality rela-
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an strong male friendships be saved with a bit of bromance? As modern research suggests, male friendships throughout North America are in peril. In a recent article in Salon. com, author Lisa Wade positions that men are as interested in close male relationships with other men as women are with other women.
As homosexuality blossomed into the mainstream, psychologists observed that some straight men became more isolated for fear of discriminatory labels that poised to question their own sexuality.
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Revelstokian Erik Hanson, a founding member of Extreme Kindness (extremekindness.com), an endeavour of four B.C. men that promotes random acts of kindness, said, “in order to live a life that is filled with love and car- a shredding flick. Inviting new friends, ing, it’s necessary for men to practice men and women, into your circle of those skills, especially with each other.” friends is a sure way to strengthen our community as a whole. These shared Travis Hunt, a Revelstoke physician, said experiences culminate understanding, he values “good humour, patience and trust and a connection that often avahonesty in male friends. Commitment to lanches into stronger relationships. friendships allows a bond to develop.” So where is bromance heading? What Travis went on to say that, “over time is the consequence of not examining you will be able to "open up" and not the current state of male friendship? An be afraid to expose the more vulnerable upcoming documentary due out later side of yourself whether that is emotions, this year, The Mask You Live In, writworry or some sort of problem.” ten, directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, explores the concept of If you’re reading this article in Revel- manliness by examining the multitude stoke, you’re in luck! Revy is the epi- of masks we men are often compelled to centre of progressive male relationships, wear (see: therepresentationproject.org). in the opinion of bros in town. This town For suggestions on being a good man, presents a myriad of ways for men to check theartofmanliness.com and thestrengthen their relationships, sports be- goodmanproject.com. ing the obvious. Other methods include going to shows, doing yoga and medita- And if you need to brush up on your hugtion, theatre involvement, connecting ging skills check out the Youtube video for good conversation over a warm bevy, “How to Give the Perfect Man Hug.” committing random acts of kindness and working on a project together, such as Rory and Giles are bros. They meditate that garage-built cruiser bike or filming together weekly.
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Over the nine years Reved has been in business, ad sales have increased at an average concurrent with progress of the product itself. So it’s reasonable to expect to make this amount because my business history shows me it’s likely. But if one day I decide to disregard nine years of documented averages and aim to make ten times the amount, yet do nothing to change the product in any way, that's an unreasonable William Shakespeare once said, “Expectations are expectation. It could happen but it probably won’t the root of all heartache.” After failing at a few life and I’ll be disappointed. goals over time and feeling more than a little heartbroken, I wondered if maybe the difference be- Writer and adventurer, Jeff Wolf, from Ventween goals and expectations wasn’t clear to me. So tura, Iowa, compares low and no expectations in a I posted a question on Facebook: can you have goals TED conversation. without expectations? “While low expectations would mean you’re seldom The answers that came in ranged from a decisive and disappointed, it also speaks of a person’s self-worth,” simple "No" to philosophized suggestions like replace he said. “If I work all day and expect dinner on the the word "goal" with "intentions" and a quote from table when I get home, I am disappointed (and posBuddha (always a quote from Buddha): “If you have sibly angry) when the expectation is not met. If dinner no expectations, you will have no disappointment.” is on the table, it is merely what I expected. But the experience is completely different if I had no expectaOne answer suggested, “Expectations are like as- tions and found that someone had thought of me and sumptions.” Another said the word "expect" refers to taken the time to prepare a meal for me.” a “right or privilege to have/get/attain something.” OK, got it. Expecting something is assuming it’s your You might also be able to trick yourself into accomprivilege to get it. Not cool. Don't do that. plishing a goal with no expectations simply by asking questions: how long can I go without taking a smoke When I set a big goal it scares me. Not only because I or eating junk food? What if I skip one coffee a day really want to follow through but because if the goal and add that money to a vacation account? What is big, so are the expectations. Maybe the goals most would happen if the next time I felt like complaining I important to us should be the ones set with the low- said something nice? est expectations. But that seemed to contradict and I still wanted to know how. How can we still set goals, Another approach for managing expectations is to which many of us thrive on in life, and not suffer build into your goal the reality of not succeeding, from disappointment if the outcome is different than worst-case-scenario style. If I don’t do/make/get this, what we expected? what’s the worst thing that could happen and would it be something I could accept? Another answer to the posted question reminded us that sometimes success comes disguised as some- It doesn’t escape me that many of the great things in thing you didn’t "expect." Think back to when you my life have happened when I never expected them. thought you’d failed at a goal. Did you really "fail" or They were either goals reduced to a more attainable were you just nudged into a more realistic outcome level or never even dreamed up in the first place–life’s or new direction? Maybe you were urged to ask: little surprises. Sometimes they even came disguised what else is possible if not this? What are my mo- as failure, which really messed with my head. tives for wanting this? Is my happiness contingent on the outcome? It’s tough to go through life without a single expectation. I certainly have a hard time doing it. I do Maybe the problem isn’t having expectations but know my actions—goals or otherwise—will produce knowing what is a reasonable expectation. If I start an a result. But what I don't know, and shouldn't asissue of Reved, my goal is to make a certain amount sume, is what that result might be. Success, after all, of money from ad sales so my printing invoice and might not come as easily if it must struggle through staff are paid. My expectations are pretty reasonable. high expectations. hen you set a goal in life what are you expecting? Success, right? Why set a goal in the first place if it’s not something you want, something you’re hoping to nail, conquer, claim as your own. And what happens if you don’t obtain that goal? You feel like crap! You’re depressed, disappointed, maybe embarrassed.
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efore the Canadian Pacific Railroad’s (CPR) iconic Château Lake Louise or Banff Springs Hotel, there was Glacier House in Rogers Pass, a lodge which gained prominence as the first centre of alpinism in North America. Glacier House, located near today’s trailhead access into the Illecillewaet Glacier and Asulkan Valley, hosted intrepid adventurers, travellers and employees from 1885-1925 when, due to strangled funds and a railway track change, the building succumbed to nature and was eventually torn down. Its skeletal foundations do remain, however, giving visitors the chance to explore a ruinous site shrouded by wilderness.
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Hand-coloured postcards of Glacier House and the Illecillewaet Valley in the late 1800s. Photos courtesy of Revelstoke Museum and Archives.
coming so popular guests found themselves in tents or the spare sleeper car brought to the location to room excess guests. In 1887 there were 708 recorded guests. In 1888 this jumped to 1,020. Impressive numbers considering the railway had only been completed through the area some three years prior and what we know as the Trans-Canada Highway had not found its way through this mountainous region yet. In addition to these numbers, Glacier House also entertained guests who arrived via train for a meal and then continued on their way.
In later years, rather than expanding the building again, two separate buildings conGlacier House rose from humble beginnings. taining rooms were built by the hotel with In an effort to avoid hauling heavy dining carts covered walkways attaching them to Glacier along tracks on notoriously tricky terrain, one House. The surrounding grounds were landcart was parked permanently near the Gla- scaped with gardens and fountains. In 1905 cier House station for rail guests to stop and the Revelstoke Herald declared the hotel had eat in. The location was quickly deemed a re- “many sources of amusement for guests – bilmarkable place to visit due to its scenic sur- liard hall, bowling alley and swings for the roundings. In the book Among The Selkirk children. An observatory has been erected and Glaciers published in 1891, Reverend William a large telescope has been placed at the hotel. Spotswood Green described the area as “… There is a darkroom for photographers.” two and a half miles from the summit of Rogers Pass and almost at the junction of the two Electric light was powered by the nearby streams...the hotel...nestling among the trees Asulkan Brook. The reason for the variety of at the base of Mount Abbott and immediately amusing pursuits might be best stated by Mr. facing a fine cascade falling 1,200 feet from Wilcox in Camping in the Canadian Rockies, the opposite slopes of the valley leading to the published in 1893, who noted “anyone who has visited the Selkirks for an extended period great Illecillewaet Glacier.” has, without doubt, spent many a day within A small hotel, which became Glacier House, doors writing his diary, or enjoying the pleaswas built in place of the dinning car. It offi- ure of music or literature, while the rain is cially opened on January 18, 1887 and gained falling constantly, and the clouds and vapours an impressive reputation. On December 28, hang low on the mountain sides.” 1886 a Winnipeg newspaper noted the interior looked as though the “whole of the fur- Glacier House played home-away-fromniture and appliances were forwarded from home to a variety of explorers. In 1896 Montreal.” A visitor described the building as Mrs. Stallard from San Mateo County, a “Swiss chalet type,” which was “most luxuri- California, is credited with being the first ous and homelike” with guests rooms “small woman on the Asulkan Glacier and the first but snug.” Views from the hotel were deemed woman to have climbed to the pass summit. “fairy-like” in beauty. Glacier House expanded Well-known photographers had a series of but despite this, the burgeoning hotel was be- work depicting the “study of glacial action.”
Mountaineers bagged first ascents one after the other. One guest suggested to CPR to hire guides for ice and rock adventures. In 1898 CPR took that advice and hired two accredited Swiss guides, Edouard Feuz and Christian Hasler, to aid guests in their explorations of the mountains and wilderness surrounding them. Sure of the hotel's popularity, CPR had another annex designed however, it would never see creation. In 1916 the railway constructed the Connaught Tunnel in an effort to avoid the sometimes deadly avalanches that riddled the area during winter. CPR attempted to give guests access to Glacier House via a road built from the west portal of the tunnel but the appeal was faltering. As well, CPR, having lost Château Lake Louise twice and Banff Springs Hotel once to fires, worried about potential fire hazards and finding funds to rebuild if necessary.
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Despite the fires, the Rockies were more easily promoted and were gaining prominence while the Glacier House era was in “the end of first ascents.” Additionally, the Illecillewaet Glacier, observed by guests as early as 1898 and Glacier House’s most magnificent attraction, was receding and saddened returning guests. Glacier House limped out of the limelight. In September of 1925 Glacier House closed its doors and in November 1929 the building was demolished. Located in the modern day area of Glacier House is The Alpine Club of Canada’s A.O. Wheeler hut, a Parks Canada Campground and trailheads to numerous hiking and ski-touring trails. While one can only now see Glacier House in its glory via descriptions, drawings and some early photographs, the remains linger and the area still beckons adventure. Writer's Note: Special thanks goes to Cathy English at Revelstoke Museum and Archives for her help with the information for this story.
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walk back to their herd, that by design, migrate right by the pen. After winning the top prize of $100,000 from Shell’s Fuelling Change initiative in 2013 and garnering additional funds from the Columbia Basin Trust, federal Habitat Stewardship Program, Parks Canada and the Province of B.C., implementation of the project was ready to commence. Since starting, over $70,000 of in-kind volunteer time has been generously donated. In the fall of 2013, a 12-foot, 6.4-hectare pen was built north of Revelstoke. To guard from potential predators, the outside of the fence is electric, supplemented by the watchful eyes of One such animal is the mountain caribou, listed as threatened shepherds (full-time staff during active penning), surveillance under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. Mountain caribou could be cameras and detection systems. The goal for 2014 is to provide described as the most iconic Columbia Basin species for their a safe environment for 10 pregnant cows and their calves. region with specific characteristics such as being considered laid back and relatively gentle but extremely robust under nat- Professional forester and project spokesperson, Kevin Bollefer, ural conditions. Sound like anyone you know? This species is described to me the project’s urgency. one that endured beyond the Pleistocene Ice Age that ended some 12,000 years ago; an era that saw the extinction of ice-age “The herd is currently large enough to help recover but over camels, mastodons and woolly mammoths. time it may follow the same decline as the Columbia South Herd [that saw 120 caribou in 1994 drop to six in 2013] and Mountain caribou are threatened because of the loss of old then intervention is near impossible. Hopefully by boosting growth forests, predator increase, fragmented habitats and hu- numbers in the Columbia North Herd we may see individual man disturbance. In Revelstoke, it was suggested in 2005 that caribou drift to other sub-populations, increasing numbers the cumulative impacts of human disturbance could lead to across the board.” the extirpation (localized extinction) of local herds. Of the five herds near Revelstoke (i.e., Columbia South Herd six animals, “There is lots of opportunity for public involvement,” explained the Frisby-Boulder-Queest Herd with 11, the Monashee South Kevin. Ten pregnant cows require 250 kg of lichen, which only Herd with three and the Kinbasket Herd with three), the Col- provides food until they transition to feed pellets, a feeding umbia North Herd is the most sustainable. Situated between regime already proven successful elsewhere. Kevin estimated Downie Loop and Mica Dam and using both the Monashee and 1kg of lichen per hour per picker or 10 straight days worth of Selkirks Ranges between Revelstoke Lake, this herd had 152 in- picking. If the program expands in 2015 to 20 cows as planned, dividuals in 2013 down from 210 in 1994. that’s a requirement of 500 kg of lichen. Lichen is picked off fallen tress in cut blocks or in areas where caribou aren’t found. Out of an exemplary partnership involving almost everyone in To add your name to the lichen roster or to donate, e-mail Revelstoke with a stake in the preservation of mountain cari- RCRWSociety@gmail.com. bou, the Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild Society was born in 2012 as a non-profit created to increase the Columbia In a world made more valuable by the richness of species, the North Herd population to numbers found in 1994. The plan: to maternity pen is a welcome addition to recovering a species vital create a large maternity pen that would allow for up to 20 preg- to the regional landscape. Although a wonderful undertaking nant cows (female caribou) to calve and raise their young up and demonstration of the tireless efforts of a whole community, to one month of age and be safe from predators. At one month the project also acts as a reminder to lessen our own ecological the pen doors would open and the cows and their young free to footprint and to recognize with whom we share this planet. 5
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Tamia Jensen, Squeaky Cheeks entrepreneur. Photo courtesy of Tamia Jensen.
Squeaky Cheeks by Alison Lapshinoff
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hatever did mothers do before the disposable diaper? Ancient times saw babies wrapped in things like animal skins lined with moss, swathed in woollen strips, or in the case of warmer climes, simply left naked. By the 1800s, squares of cloth folded and secured with safety pins were commonplace. This before the modern washing machine had been invented. Indeed a mother’s day must have been filled with the never-ending task of dealing with her baby’s waste. The first disposable diapers were developed in the 1940s and by the 1960s they were commonplace. Today we scarcely give diapers a second thought. But for the environmentally conscious parent, cloth diapers are the only way to go. Fortunately these days, opting to go cloth needn’t mean endless days of washing and drying.
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About 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum product and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for one baby for one year.
In October of 2013 Tamia Jensen, a long time Revelstoke local, quietly started up Squeaky Cheeks, Revelstoke’s first diaper service. “It’s been in the process for a long time,” Tamia tells me at her home in downtown Revelstoke. From an environmental standpoint, she has, "always been passionate about cloth diapers.”
With a diploma in business administration, Tamia tells me she has seen many people start businesses from the ground up through her work and has learned a lot from that.
It’s simple. Tamia provides her clients with 35 cheerful, yellow Happy Nappy brand diapers twice per week along with two plastic diaper liners and a cloth bag to go in the pail. On Tuesdays and Fridays she comes to collect the used diapers and replaces them with clean ones.
With a seven-year-old stepdaughter but no babies of her own to test her business venture on, Tamia’s first client was her niece, Kasey Jensen.
Tamia does a quick pre-rinse before washing the diapers. In her large basement she has an industrial-grade washing machine with a sanitizing cycle that brings the diapers to the boiling point, killing all bacteria. Indeed, the three different sizes of
Raine Carnegie “I would go skiing naked.”
Happy Nappies she supplies still look brand new. After extensive research on different detergents, Tamia opted to go with Claudia’s Choices, an environmentally conscious company based out of Calgary. Their detergent is strong enough to do the job while being free of unnecessary harsh chemicals, perfumes and phosphates, perfect for baby and better for the environment. As for the diapers, they are made in Langley by a company that helped to inspire her business idea. Like her, they started small but have since grown to the point where they manufacture their own diapers and sell them exclusively to diaper services. Tamia chose them for their reasonable price, built-in liners and the fact that they are locally made here in Canada; something that is becoming increasingly rare.
“Disposable diapers are the third largest consumer product in North American landfills,” she tells me, explaining that each child in disposable diapers is estimated to create one and a half tons of waste by the time they are toilet-trained. That is approximately 6,000 diapers that will likely take up to 500 years to decompose. About 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum product and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for one baby for one year. In a family with one child, diapers make up about half the household garbage. Tamia is pleased that through Squeaky Cheeks she is able to help decrease some of that needless waste.
Joanne Cheal “It would have to be summer and I would hang out in the woods and watch the wildlife.”
Joel Holdener “I would take money from the bank and give it to people who needed it.”
Jess Carroll (left) “I would jump to the front of the lift line so I could get fresh tracks all day.”
Austin Milbourne “Walk around naked all day.”
“I had everything ready to go when she was born,” Tamia relates. That was six months ago now. “She was my guinea pig.” Squeaky Cheeks has room to grow. Currently Tamia has four clients here in Revelstoke but hopes to bring that number up to 14. As babies keep coming and people become increasingly aware of the footprint we are leaving on the earth, more and more parents will switch to cloth, especially when it is simple and inexpensive. For a full-service of 70 diapers and pick-up/drop off on Tuesday and Friday, Squeaky Cheeks charges $20 per week per child, including taxes. A halfservice is also offered for $14. Considering the cost of disposables and the cost of purchasing your own cloth diapers, it sounds like a bargain: for parents and for the environment. Contact Squeaky Cheeks at 250-814-3454 or e-mail them at squeakycheeksinfo@gmail.com. For more info, check out their website at squeakycheeks.net 6
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Running Wild by Rory Luxmoore
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hy would anyone voluntarily put themselves through this kind of punishment? Three thousand metres of elevation gain. Sixty kilometres of rugged alpine trails. Countless hours of sweating and wheezing. Perhaps it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, however trail running, whether it is enduring long distances or trotting a few kilometres on a scenic path, is proving to be enjoyable and beneficial for many people who decide to lace up their shoes. This summer brings a unique race to Revelstoke. Trailstoke will attract the top trail runners in North America to our mountain town in July to test their mettle in one of the steepest running races in the world. Why trail run? In his bestselling novel, Born to Run, Christopher McDougall argues that running comes naturally. Our early existence as humans depended on our ability to run down game over long distances. Men and women could cover great distances through challenging terrain and be rewarded with an exhausted deer or antelope at their feet. We are endurance machines. With our ability to cool ourselves through sweating, our springlike ligaments and tendons and our muscular legs, we can run and run. Distant millennia ago we ran because we had to. Now we run because we want to. Within minutes of Revelstoke, outdoor enthusiasts can explore our spectacular wildness through a plethora of activities. Many of these require a quiver of gear, whether it be a mountain bike, a canoe or a backpack full of supplies. Running is simple. Who better to recognize this than local author and runner Bob Walker, who wrote the popular book Mountain Running in the Canadian Rockies. He explains, “running is easy and cheap, it is not complicated, there are no shuttles, no gear, just a pair of shoes and a body.” And with so little to weigh us down we can trail run most anywhere. As Bob explains, “it is limitless, we can run on pavement, maneuver through rocks and scramble up mountains.” For many of us making things this simple is appealing.
She also admits, “after a run I am a more patient person at home, I have worked out my frustrations on the trail and I come back energized and light.” And who doesn’t feel good when running has you in shape and looking awesome? Revelstoke has been discovered as a trail running destination. Trailstoke organizer and elite ultra runner Amy Golumbia comments, “it's sort of shocking to us that no one has done a trail race here yet! The views are amazing up there. It's huge vertical and the community is so fit and active, not to mention warm and welcoming.” Amy is not the only one to notice the potential of Revelstoke as a running destination. Grace and Phil Hiom, creators of the Dirty Feet Trail Series, will also hold a running race in Revelstoke this summer. “It only took a few kilometres of running to be super excited to have a trail run here,” Grace remarks. “The trails were so flowy and well-marked. It just had to be done.” Don’t worry you won’t have to ascend to the top of a mountain in their races. Dirty Feet will offer challenging but more modest race distances of 21, 10 and 5 km on the popular Mount McPherson trails. Whether you are racing for pleasure or running for fitness there are a lot of options just out the front door. The countless kilometres of established mountain bike trails in the area offer wonderful running opportunities. Maps of local mountain bike trails are available at various locations around town. One can also scamper on well-travelled paths such as the greenbelts on each side of the Columbia River. Hiking trails are abundant throughout the area giving access to mountain flowers and scenic vistas. One comprehensive resource for trail running is the Internet. Ben Wilkey has been mapping and documenting hiking trails throughout the Revelstoke area through his website revelstoketrails.com. You’ll likely find something you like on his site but wherever you run it’s always a good idea to travel with a buddy. It’ll help you stay safe and make your run more enjoyable.
Why trail run? Perhaps a better question is why not trail run? While many of us will not be able to tackle the demanding Trailstoke race this year, we can all reach back a bit to what we once did naturally. Run. And in the process reap the benefits of simple travel on foot over “Being in the woods is therapy for me,” Tanya spectacular terrain in our area. explains. “My senses are heightened and I am so aware and appreciative of everything.” The trails are waiting for you. Feeling good is appealing as well. Revelstokian Tanya Wolgram is a recent convert to trail running. The busy mother of three finds hitting the trails is just what she needs.
Main photo: Rory Luxmoore, Sarah Newton and Zola running Standard Keystone Basin Trail. Photo: Paul Newton. Left photo: Frisby Ridge Trail bringing joy to Sarah Newton. Photo: Rory Luxmooore. Right photo: Debbie Koerber at the Dirty Feet Race's finish line in Vernon, summer 2012. Well-deserved high-fives coming from Tanya Wolgram and event organizer, Grace Hiom. Photo: Todd Wolgram.
Everybody Calm Down, It’s Christmas
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t was Christmas day, 2013 and the Toronto Pearson airport was sheltering some of the unhappiest people on earth. Flights had been delayed or cancelled. People were missing out on gift-giving and turkey-eating. Airport staff were working holiday shifts, experiencing little-tono sympathy from haggard travellers. My sister, Vanessa, had found us a great deal to Cuba for the holidays and only one thing stood between us and our Vitamin-D filled vacation: a good, old-fashioned Canadian Winter Storm. During the seven-hour wait for our Sunwings departure I read news headlines from the paper kiosks. “‘Catastrophic ice storm’ slams into Toronto, strands travellers across the province.” A quote from Toronto Hydro CEO Anthony Haines in The National Post read: “It truly is a catastrophic ice storm that we have had here, probably one of the worst we’ve ever had.” Vanessa greatly dislikes flying but she braves it. I love flying but this storm was looking sketchy. Snow blew sideways into the waiting area's window panes and made mini-ice tornadoes against the glass. Visibility extended not much past the planes’ tails at the gates. During our wait, Vanessa drank boozy coffees from her to-go mug with a committed dedication to pre-flight zen. Amazingly our flight boarded only 30 minutes behind schedule, around 4:00 p.m. Vanessa and I ate travel snacks and discussed the sanity of our pilot. The seat rows were lined with 200 pasty white grumpy faces, despite their impending vacation. Faces that would become familiar in the week to come; we were all going to the same place. Within minutes of boarding, we trundled along
Toronto's Pearson airport, Christmas Day 2013. Background: A Cuban haven. Photos: Heather Lea
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tarmac, in line, now, for de-icing. The captain casually described the mechanical error having something to do with a door while I watched as thousands of litres of fluorescent green de-icer Then the plane stopped. For the first five minutes dripped down my window. nobody cared but after 20 the ping and click of unbuckling seatbelts roused the attention of the During lift-off my right forearm sparse cabin crew: Doreen, a seemingly tough- was locked in a vice grip under my sister’s hand as-nails, aging female attendant with spiky por- but as we rose above the turbulence, she let go to cupine hair and her younger, hotter and very gay signal Doreen for a wine order. When our weary flight attendant handed us two clear glasses of male co-worker, Brad. red I noticed fresh tears in her eyes–the after“Sir, please stay in your seat, we are on the run- math of arguing with one of the Polish wives way!” Doreen’s arms were spread blocking about non-existant apple juice for her kid. We bathroom access. “The plane could take off at smiled at Doreen a lot hoping to show we were on any moment!” The captain came on. The plane her side. She repaid us with liberally-filled wine wasn’t taking off at any moment. It was U-turn- glasses at each pass. ing back to the gate. Mechanical error. Vanessa dug her nails in harder while a few heads We shared our seats with a woman who kept makrose and started a general grumbling of com- ing cross signs on her chest whenever we hit turplaints. “Stay in your seats please!” Ping! Click! bulence. Maria and her husband, Peter, seated Full bladders exploded seatbelts off bellies. across the aisle, were in their late 60s and went every year for three weeks to the resort in ManzaDoreen didn’t stand a chance. There was a giant, nillo de Cuba. There were three hotels there and over-ruling Polish family on board and they came when Vanessa told Maria where we were staying, at her in pairs with crying babies to distract while she made another cross sign over her heart and the other squeezed by to the bathrooms. At first muttered, “Oh no, that’s not good.” My sister’s I found Doreen cantankerous but sympathy soon face fell. She’d been so happy to book the deal set in. It was Christmas. She either had no family but it wasn't clear we’d be five kilometres away or was missing them terribly and we were making in a two-star hotel—the lower-income part of her job hell. There was no holiday cheer back here the resort. We assured Maria we were more the in the back rows. I wondered if things were more adventurous-type than the resort-type anyway. cheerful up front where broad-shouldered Brad She cross-signed her chest. spoke in kinder tones. We landed around 9:00 p.m. Cuba-time. I think After the hour-plus delay we were back on the Doreen was the first off the plane. Vanessa and I the snow-covered runway to a soundtrack about oxygen masks and remaining in your seat. I faked a casual demeanour while my sister’s fingernails left moon-shaped dents in my forearm. Through my clothes.
walked out the back door of the vessel and down the staircase into the warm, night air. Inside the small airport we waited almost as long as the flight to get our luggage and pass though customs. The Polish family elbowed people out of the way to get to the front of the baggage carousel. Tempers flared. We began to dread spending a week around this family. When Vanessa and I finally got outside, Maria came running over to us. She’d gotten us an upgrade to the four-star hotel. We explained we didn’t have money to upgrade but she led us over to a hostess with piercing blue Cuban eyes, who informed us we had indeed been upgraded to the four-star. There was no extra cost as they often move people from the two-star if there’s room. We became good friends with Maria and her husband over the week. She'd come jogging over to us on the beach in her bikini with some tidbit of information: massages were only 10 bucks at our hotel, yoga started at 10:00 a.m., the lunches were better at her hotel than ours but we had the better pool. The 200 grumpy fliers transformed over the week. Hard not to between the beach naps, frosty drinks and Cuban dancing. At home the winter storms raged on.
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uring the warm weather months you may have noticed the bright and imaginative banners hanging on the light standards along Victoria Avenue and Townley Street. The Revelstoke Banner Program is a wonderful opportunity for current and emerging artists to beautify and enhance our community. Many other municipalities produce banner designs, sometimes by a paid artist, and replicate them throughout their community. Revelstoke's innovative program showcases the talents of local artists young and old. It all began in 1999 when the city of Revelstoke was preparing to commemorate its centennial. Local artists Pat Anderson and Betty Olnyk proposed the idea to the city after noticing brightly coloured banners in other communities. Pat stayed on organizing the program for the first 10 years with integral help from Toni Johnston, Jackie Pendergast and Heather Duchman. Originally the project was created as an artistic program to get young people involved in the arts. A certain percentage of the banners were created by children to facilitate this. Many contributors have been designing banners now for a number of years. I, myself, have painted banners most years since 1999 and have now passed the tradition down to my young daughters. For adults and children alike, it is a valuable experience to see their artwork exhibited along the streets; it gives people great confidence and pride that their artwork is worthy enough to be publicly displayed. Sarah Boaz is a long time banner participant, starting ten years ago
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Emily and Madeline Hunt show off their 2014 banners. Photo: City of Revelstoke Banner Program
at age seven. I ask her thoughts on that surrounds us illuminated by the the program: brilliant colour and designs that hang all summer long.” “Banner painting is something I adore because I was able to feel that I was part There is quite a cross-section of people of the community, as well as contribut- working on banners during January and ing to the arts,” she reflects. “When I was February each year to have them out in younger I simply loved the drawing and time for spring. Most of them would not painting but now it's so much more than classically consider themselves "artists" that; I am able to be more artistic and but the banner program seems to bring use mediums I love. It really is truly in- out the creative side of many Revelstokspiring to paint something the citizens of ians. Each year a theme is decided on. Revelstoke will see as well as work with Past themes have included water, trees, such inspiring people.” home and local animals. Unfortunately the number of participants lately have The process has evolved over the years. been declining. This may be in part due There has been experimentation with to an aging of the people who have been the types of paint. Earlier banners using doing banners for the last 10 years. A a heavy duty latex, named Rhino Hide, new crop of people is needed! were prone to fading from the sun and chipping; but the banners are now done The Revelstoke Banner Program is also using fabric paint and ironed when fin- a wonderful way for local businesses to ished to set the colours. There is a fair bit advertise and add artistic interest to loof behind-the-scenes work to this pro- cal roadways. Corporate banners are a ject. Currently, Jackie James and Tina great promotional opportunity. Where Lindegaard are the facilitators. As men- appropriate, city workers hang the bantioned, the banners need to be ironed ners as close as possible to each busiafter painting but they are also ironed ness so they often serve the dual purwhen they arrive to remove the wrinkles pose of being a directional sign along after being folded. Tina and Jackie are Victoria Street. The corporate banners available during the workshop hours can be created by someone associated to offer advice on mixing paint colours with the business or their idea may be and tips for painting and design. The painted by one of a group of local artbanners may have to be changed on ists, who are available to work on these. and off the stretchers several times if the artist did not complete their banner This year's banner painting sessions in one session. are now finished. You can start looking for the creative results hanging “I have been so inspired by the many from lampposts starting in the spring. individuals that have participated in Once the warmer weather returns, city this project over the years,” says Jackie workers will be busy hanging the new James. “Just when you think a theme assortment of designs. If you are inhas been exhausted there is a eureka mo- terested in participating in next year's ment and people’s imaginations explode banner program contact the Revelwith vibrant colours and unique design stoke Community Centre staff from ideas. I love seeing the natural beauty mid-December onward.
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ou never know what might be going on at the neighbours' house. In a large shop attached to their Columbia Park home, Jim and Debbie Gawiuk have spent the last 13 years consumed with the monumental task of building a 50-foot sailboat. “It’s going to be our retirement home,” Debbie tells me, doing a little jig at the thought of no more long, snowy winters. The great vessel towers above us, painted in the cheerful hues of red, green and yellow. Even the shop in which the boat was conceived was custom built especially for this project, complete with a removable wall to facilitate its eventual departure for the sea. The home itself belongs to Debbie’s parents, who were kind enough to allow the building of such a large shop onto their house.
“They have been very supportive over the years,” Debbie says. Jim, a lifetime resident of Revelstoke, has been planning this project since before he met Debbie 16 years ago and although Debbie has not sailed much, she has always wanted to travel around the world. “I just never thought I’d be doing it on a sailboat,” she says with a laugh. A cabinet-maker at Lortap, Jim is an experienced wood-worker and despite working a full-time job, has managed to make his dream a reality. This May the front wall will be removed from the shop to release the boat, named Averie Rose after their grandchildren. She will be put to sea for the first time in Ladysmith, B.C. this spring.
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The whole thing began in 2001 with raw fir and a chainsaw. The graceful curve of the hull was created by cutting the wood into very thin strips, bending them to the correct curvature and then gluing them together. The hull is double-planked to one and a half inches thick. This process alone took two years. “A project like this consumes all your time, energy and money,” Debbie says. “You have to be totally committed.” They even made the seven ton keel themselves right here in town. Using propane heat, Jim and Debbie melted down recycled lead such as old elevator weights collected for them at the metal recycling yard and poured it into a form, something they look back on as being “dangerous and scary.” This massive weight at the bottom of the boat makes it less prone to tipping in rough sea. The sailboat is a traditional design based on a North Sea workboat, designed for comfort not speed. Above deck is a comfortable wheelhouse with seating for six; below, all the comforts of home. The kitchen, or "galley" in boater’s lingo, is equipped with a small fridge and freezer, an oven and stove and a wood-burning fireplace for heat. In the door to the bedroom, or "stateroom," is an antique sidelight from Debbie’s grandparents' home in Vancouver and an antique doorknob from one of Revelstoke’s big, old heritage homes. While Jim did all the woodworking, Debbie did the painting and clear coating. The sails will be made in Port Townsend, Washington.
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“We will probably spend three years just hanging out on the coast and getting familiar with it,” Debbie muses. She is currently studying for her boaters licence. Jim has done some sailing before but never on a boat of his own. The two marine adventurers hope to spend at least as much time living on the sailboat as it took them to build it. They have equipped the Averie Rose with an engine in case the rigours of sailing become a bit much.
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“We want youth to be able to work in all facets of theatre production, whether they have an interest in one or several by Imogen Whale areas,” Anita explains. If students from Revelstoke schools are interested they outh at the Revelstoke Theatre will be given class credit for taking part. Company (RTC) have been carving a place for themselves as stage The RTC will be offering youth a vast hands and lighting crew during some of amount of control in this undertaking. the company’s fabulous shows. Nearly A youth committee will be formed alevery production boasts at least one lowing them to decide what kind of play youth within the cast. they want to put on within the budget parameters. The RTC’s upcoming play, Dog Sees God, by Burt Royal, has a cast comprised Being inclusive is of great importance to completely of youth: four young women Anita and the RTC. and four young men. “If 100 youth come and all want a part in Anita Hallewas, past RTC Chair and a play we will make it happen,” she says current member, thinks the theatre with confidence. “I want to create a good company can do even better to engage system that can be used year after year.” Revelstoke Youth aged 12-29 years old. Through her initiative the RTC applied The Revelstoke school district is excited for and received a grant from Colum- to begin working with the RTC youth bia Basin (CBT) Trust to put on a youth program and the performance will be theatre production. held in the new theatre at Revelstoke Secondary School (RSS). “The Revelstoke Theatre Company has mainly engaged youth through music- It is no surprise to people who know als,” Anita explains. “The company Anita to discover she spearheaded this used to have one every year or every project. A child of theatre-going parents, other year.” Youth came in droves to who themselves met in a musical, Anita these auditions. practiced drama throughout school and graduated university with both a Bach“For The Sound of Music there were six elors of Arts majoring in Drama and a youth parts. We had over a 100 people Bachelors of Education. audition, most of them youth.” “I had the opportunity,” she explains. “I The goal of the RTC is to facilitate youth really feel theatre is so important and interested in any aspect of performing can teach so much.” arts, from set design to acting and directing to stage managing. Most of the While CBT’s generous grant allowed this grant money from the CBT will be spent vision of youth theatre to become a realon paying professionals a nominal fee ity, theatre is rarely a cheap endeavour. to mentor students interested in the If any community individuals or busifield they represent. nesses are interested in supporting the
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ou’ve probably seen them in one form or another: headlining jam nights at Benoit’s Wine Bar, playing in the pit orchestra for local theatre productions or making music on stages and patios all over town. Carl Laurence (trombone, trumpet and vocals), Sylvain Hébert (saxophone and percussion), Darcy Purcell (guitar), Cathy Cameron-Suchy (piano), Dave Marfleet (stand-up and electric bass) and Matt Yaki (drums) are no strangers to the Revelstoke music community, having been playing individually and together in various combinations for over 20 years.
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Back Alley Jazz from L to R: Cathy Cameron-Suchy on piano, Carl Laurence on trombone, Dave Marfleet on bass, Matt Yaki on drums, Darcy Purcell on guitar and Sylvain Hébert on flute. Photo: self-timed by the band!
If the styles and sounds weren’t unique enough to Revelstoke the instruments themselves really set the band apart. Horn-driven with a strong rhythm section their large sound gets toes tappin’ and fingers snappin’ from the very first note. “The rhythm section could really be a band in-and-of itself,” Carl insists, although it’s tough to imagine any one of them without the others once the whole group begins to play. They’re seamless as they trade solos, using subtle nods and sly glances to communicate chord progressions or a shift in tempo. Sheet music provides a loose guideline but they frequently break into spontaneous, improvised riffs with the loose confidence of musicians who know their instruments like they know their own voice. It’s quite a show.
Most recently they’ve been performing together as Back Alley Jazz, treating audiences to a taste of something different from the usual rock and roll or folk music scene. It may even come as a surprise to learn we have a six-piece jazz band here in Revelstoke but Sylvain, for one, saw it coming a mile away. The group admits they are largely motivated by live performances. “We always thought maybe one day Revelstoke would grow and attract more musicians and now it’s hap- “Gigs help us focus,” Sylvain explains. pened,” he explains, although the quality of these musicians likely surpass anyone’s wildest dreams. Most of They’ve been fortunate to have a standing invitation to the band’s members were formally trained in one way or play at Benoit’s, a venue that attracts attentive listeners another, from Matt and Dave’s stints at Humber College and genuine music lovers as an alternative to the louder studying jazz, to Cathy’s scholarship to the esteemed bars and pubs in town. Other shows have included the Berklee College of Music in Boston for trumpet, mak- Snowflake Wine Fest at Revelstoke Mountain Resort ing their union somewhat of an all-star line-up when it and gigs at the gazebo downtown in Grizzly Plaza. As comes to musical chops. for the future of Back Alley Jazz, rest assured there will be plenty of opportunities to get down with the town’s While the name "Back Alley Jazz" might evoke im- funkiest bunch. ages of smoky bars and classics like Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane, the band goes far beyond a strictly There is talk of recording some tunes, playing a few sumtraditional jazz repertoire, putting their own touch on mer venues and possibly travelling to a festival or two the old standards. this year. Fans can stay up to date on the latest news by following the group’s Facebook page or by keep“We’re starting to add more funky stuff to round it out ing an eye out for flyers posted around town. If all else a bit more,” says Carl. “We’ll throw in some Latin styles fails, listen for the sound of sweet, sweet music rising and even reggae just to mix it up and give people some- up through the streets of Revelstoke and let your tappin’ thing they can dance to at our live shows.” toes lead the way.
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he paste looked inert, lifeless. I was having trouble believing it would do anything at all, let alone come to life in a frenzy of yeasty bubbles, enough to leaven bread. Nevertheless, I dutifully cared for it, feeding it fresh flour and water everyday for one week and keeping it warm, all beneath a heavy cloud of scepticism.
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Bread is thought by some to be as old as humankind itself, grains being a staple of our diet for millennia. Early breads were flat, unleavened slabs, likely baked on heated rocks in the ashes of a fire. Indeed it must have been purely by accident that some ancient Egyptian discovered a way to leaven bread by capturing wild yeasts from the air. Legend has it that a slave in a royal Egyptian household left his dough somewhere, forgotten for days, and upon rediscovering it, found it bubbling and lively. The baked result was a loaf of bread much lighter and palatable than anyone had experienced before. Thus, sourdough was born.
by Alison Lapshinoff
zyme phytase, which breaks down phytates, an acid that binds with minerals making them unavailable to the body and inhibits enzymes needed for digestion. The bacteria and yeast present in sourdough pre-digest starches, making them easier on the bread eater’s digestion. And it has been shown that while modern yeast breads cause spikes in blood glucose levels, sourdough breads do not. Bakers are thought to be one of the earliest tradespeople, their skills a highly specialized and somewhat mysterious art or perhaps science. Successful sourdough starters were passed down through generations and kept alive with daily feedings of fresh flour for the yeasts to feast on and grow stronger.
Sonia Ratte of Revelstoke's La Baguette has had her starter for seven years and has spent that time perfecting the ancient craft of creating the perfect sourdough loaf. Indeed, her starter is a bubbling mass of microbial activity, clearly alive If humans have been happily consuming bread since an- and highly active. cient times, then it is curious that gluten intolerance is so prevalent today. Gluten is the protein that forms when “It tastes better. I like the healthy side of it, it’s natural and wheat is mixed with liquid. It is what traps the air in a loaf better for you,” she tells me when asked why she opted to of bread making it light and airy as opposed to a dense, specialize in sourdoughs. “It pre-digests the flour for you.” heavy slab. The fact that modern humans seem to have Sonia believes the prevalence of gluten intolerance is relatsuch difficulty digesting this stuff may be related to the way ed to the mass consumption of cheap, quickly made bread. modern bread is made. Her starter is fed daily and used in most of La Baguette’s loaves, which have a four hour rise time as opposed to the Before the discovery in 1857 by microbiologist Louis Pasteur typical one hour for regular yeast breads. that yeast was indeed a living organism, all breads were what we today consider to be sourdough. Prior to the availability My carefully cared for starter, which was beginning to feel of baker’s yeast in 1868, bread was leavened with magical like something of a science project, miraculously sprung to mixtures of flour and liquid left to capture wild yeasts from life about a week into its existence. It was, all of a sudden, a the air and ferment. The yeast we use today has essentially light, aerated mass of bubbles as opposed to an inert, lifebeen "domesticated." less paste. Perhaps this strange and bubbly organism will live on my counter and in my fridge for years to come as I Today, commercial yeast makes bread production a quick, perfect the ancient craft that is sourdough bread. easy and relatively predictable affair. More loaves, less time and nothing left to chance. But as with anything quick and After seven days of coaxing a starter to life, a full day of easy, this may come at a cost. kneading and rising, forming and shaping the loaves, then finally baking, I miraculously produced a delicious loaf of The long rise time necessary to make sourdough bread in- bread from a few humble ingredients; flour, water, salt and creases lactic acid creating the ideal pH balance for the en- a little invisible magic from the air. 13
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
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Jade Mountain Wellness and Acupuncture Erin Potter R.TCM.P. Kim Nicholls RMT 101 1st St. W. 250-837-3900 jademountain.ca
Beth Purser Massage NHPC Best Western Plus Revelstoke 1925 Laforme Blvd. 250.814.3679 bpurser@telus.net
Welwinds Theraputic Spa
Karen Schneider RMT, Tina Giotsalitis RMT Suite 103 - 103 1st St. E. on the 250-837-3666 bodylogicmassagerevelstoke.com
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Energy Therapy andCoaching
Guided Energy Work and Soul Counselling Frieda Livesey Classes in Soul Awareness Writing 250-837-3724 hearttohearthealing.ca
Nutritionists
Helios Rehabilitation & Performance Amanda Argue RHN 1605 Victoria Rd. Unit 5 250-837-7171 heliosphysio.com
Pharmasave - Nutritional Counselling
Melissa Hemphill, BSc RHN 307 Victoria Rd. 250-837-2028 nathealth@pharmasaverevelstoke.com pharmasaverevelstoke.com
Natural Health Products Mountain Goodness Natural Foods
1601 Victoria Rd. 250-837-4352
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Bodylogic Therapeutic Massage
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T'ai Chi
Revelstoke T'ai Chi - Qi Gong
Eve Wolters 778-252-0078 (local number) Various locations - find us on Facebook. facebook.com/RevelstokeTaiChi
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mustangbedandbreakfast.com 1221 1st St. W. 250-837-2801
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Minto Manor B&B mintomanor.com 815 Mackenzie Ave.
Mustang B&B
Repose Massage Therapy and Day Spa Ashley Sumner BC RMT Amy Eburne BC RMT Located at the Coast Hillcrest Hotel 250-837-3322 reposedayspa.ca
Ol' Frontier Motel
Revelstoke Massage Therapy Clinic
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Powder Pillow B&B
David Walker RMT, Liane Dorrius RMT Josiane Maillet RMT 301 1st St. E. 250-837-6677 revelstokemassagetherapy.com
Regent Hotel
regenthotel.ca 112 1st. St. E.
Sweet View Rooms B&B
Traditional Thai Massage
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Kimberly Olson 250-837-3344 Suite 204, 111 2nd St. www.kimberlyolson.ca
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Swiss Chalet Motel swisschaletmotel.com 1101 Victoria Rd. W.
Yoga/Pilates
The Cube Hostel
Balu Yoga and Wellness
Physiotherapy
Canyon Motor Inn
Sheri Zebroff RMT and Shendra Kelly RPT Frieda Livesey - Guided Energy Therapy 414 1st St. W. 250-837-3975 baluyoga.com
cubehostel.ca 311 Campbell Ave.
Helios Rehabilitation & Performance 1605 Victoria Rd. Unit 5 250-837-7171 heliosphysio.com
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Eatsn'Sips 112 Restaurant and Lounge regenthotel.ca 112 1st. St. E.
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Benoit's Wine Bar benoitswinebar.com 107 2nd St. E. 250-837-6606
Restaurants/Pubs
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La Baguette Espresso Bar 607 Victoria Rd. & Garden Ave.
250-837-3755
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Sangha Bean 111 Connaught Ave.
Main St. Café 317 Mackenzie Ave.
250-837-6888
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The Last Tee Clubhouse 171 Columbia Park Dr.
250-837-2440
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$-$$$ Modern Bake Shop & Café 212 Mackenzie Ave.
250-837-6886
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Traverse Lounge and Night Club regenthotel.ca/traverse 312 1st. St. E. 250-837-2107
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Woolsey Creek Bistro woolseycreekbistro.ca 604 2nd. St. W. 250-837-5500
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Zala's Steak and Pizza Bar zalasrestaurant.ca 1601 Victoria Rd.
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Big Eddy Pub and Liquor Store 2108 Big Eddy Rd.
250-814-0095
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Carrie's Café 204 Mackenzie Ave.
Nomad Food Co. 1601 Victoria Rd.
250-837-7175
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Conversations Café 205 Mackenzie Ave.
250-837-3035
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Ol' Frontier Restaurant theolfrontier.ca 122 Hwy 23 N.
Highmark Lounge 5 km west on Hwy 1
250-837-3495
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River City Pub regenthotel.ca S-$$$ 112 1st. St. E.
Isabella's Ristorante isabellasristorante.ca 206 Mackensie Ave.
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Paramjit's Kitchen paramjitskitchen.com 116 1st. St. W.
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