Revelstoke transit access lacking for seniors and students, p · 14. The future of Revelstoke's multipurpose facility, p · 16.
Museum & Archives Heritage Garden celebrates 20 years, p · 18. Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery releases Doctor's Orders, p · 20.
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Introduction
Lots of newcomers to town, myself included, might be feeling a bit lost with the multiplex/multi-sport/multi-purpose facility that seems to be on the horizon. It’s a little hard to give your input when you’re not quite sure what this pretty large project is going to be about. I chatted with Laurie Donato, Revelstoke’s director of parks, recreation and culture about the project in hopes to get everyone up to speed as plans start to take shape.
Big thanks to Claire Levrat who chatted with Revelstoke Local Food Initiative about what they’ve got going on this summer. July was busy with their annual Farm-to-Table fundraiser, but there’s lots of other projects helping with food security in Revelstoke.
Christopher Spencer sat down with Monashee Spirits founder and distiller Josh McLafferty about a pandemic pivot the local distillery took and how a recently released whisky called Doctor’s Orders is paying tribute to that moment in Revelstoke’s history.
Also, I might have a small letter for you on pg. 11, dear reader. Nothing big, just a little reflection on an anniversary coming up this month.
Stay safe this August.
- Lys Morton, community journalist
COVER AND INSET PHOTO: Monashee Spirits founder and distiller Josh McLafferty.
Photo by Andy Kermack
Find out what’s happening in and around Revelstoke this month in the events calendar. Don’t forget to add your community event online at revelstokemountaineer.com.
THIS MONTH AT COUNCIL Revelstoke City Council covers transit, development and more.
NEWS BRIEFS
Revelstoke Women’s Centre shutters, resources provided elsewhere
Revelstoke Fire Base set for fall ground breaking
HERE’S TO A YEAR OF COMMUNITY TRUST
Lys Morton, community journalist, reflects on one year at Revelstoke Mountaineer.
REVELSTOKE LOCAL FOOD INITIATIVE INVITES ALL TO TAKE PART IN SUMMER PROGRAMS
The organization is offering many opportunities for Revelstokians to learn more about their local food.
REVELSTOKE TRANSIT ACCESS LACKING FOR SENIORS AND STUDENTS
Residents voice frustration with current Revelstoke transit services. 16
THE FUTURE OF INDOOR RECREATION: THE REVELSTOKE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY
Still in the planning and input phase, the facility will offer a home to community recreational organizations and more. 18
REVELSTOKE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES HERITAGE GARDEN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
The garden has been an oasis while also showcasing community stories. 19
LOCALS IN REVELSTOKE COMMUNITY BAND BRING PASSION FOR MUSIC
Players get a chance to fall in love with music once again with the Revelstoke Community Band.
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MONASHEE SPIRITS RELEASES DOCTOR’S ORDERS
When the pandemic hit, Monashee Spirits turned to sanitizer production. Later, they’d create a whisky symbolic of perseverance.
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REVELSTOKE ROLLER DERBY BRINGS CROWDS TO FINAL BOUT OF THE SEASON
July 20 open-gender bout brought players from Alberta out to wrap up the 2024 derby season.
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PUZZLES
Try your hand at August’s puzzles and check your answers for last month!
The free summer concert series returns with talent from around Canada. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to bring a seat down and enjoy the performances.
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Revelstoke Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46, 600 1 St. West., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Revelstoke Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary invites you to come enjoy breakfast and support your local legion. Grab yourself a warm and ready breakfast before heading out for your weekend adventure, prices by donation.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Revelstoke Museum & Archives, 315 First St. West, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about the history of Revelstoke and explore some of the historical architecture that makes up Revelstoke’s downtown. Meet at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives and wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a walk outdoors. Tickets purchased at the museum and can be used to access the rest of the museum before or after the tour.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
TEEN HOW TO DRAW FACES WORKSHOP
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Teenage artists are welcome to this class that breaks down how to draw faces. Supplies provided, but you’re welcome to bring your favorite sketchbook and pen to practice with materials you know and love. Led by Maelle Skiftun, spots are $27 per person.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
DROP IN ART NIGHT
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Bring along whatever project you’re working on, your favorite tea and maybe a little snack to the free Drop In Art Night at Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Enjoy a judgment-free atmosphere with other local artists as everyone works on a project of their choosing. Please bring your own supplies.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
MAJOR FUNK
The Last Drop, 200 3rd St. West., 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Yukon’s very own Major Funk, a stylish funk band performs at The Last Drop. Enjoy performances from their latest album, The Inbetween. Tickets available at the door.
FRIDAY, AUG. 16 TO SUNDAY, AUG. 18
MURAL WORKSHOP WITH ANTONIA OTOYA
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., multiple times Teenage and adult beginner and intermediate artists are welcome to learn how to map out, plan for and create large scale acrylic mural pieces in this three day workshop with artist Antonia Otoya. Artists will work together to create pieces and get hands-on experience along with art theory during their work. Spots are $180 with all materials provided, book your spot online at revelstokeartgallery.ca/education.
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
100 YEARS OF REVELSTOKE GOLF COURSE
Revelstoke Golf Course, 171 Columbia Park Dr., 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come down and celebrate 100 years of golfing in Revelstoke with live music, a putting competition, BBQ dinners, bouncy castles and more. All ages are welcome, all skill level putting competitions available.
Come meet with Parks Canada representatives and interpreters and learn all about the plants and animals that call this area home.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
TEEN HOW TO DRAW FIGURES WORKSHOP
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Teenage artists are welcome to this class focusing on the art of figure drawing. Supplies provided, but you’re welcome to bring your favorite sketchbook and pen to practice with materials you know and love. Led by Maelle Skiftun, spots are $27 per person.
Bring your own favorite board game or try out the collection offered at the Revelstoke Railway Museum games night. Whether you’re a major fan of Ticket to Ride or wanting to try out Munchkins for the first time, all skill levels are welcome.
FRIDAY, AUG. 23 TO
SUNDAY, AUG. 25
TRANSELKIRKS RUN
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, 111 MacKenzie Ave., multiple times
Take on the multi-stage, multi-day trail race adventure down Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s world renowned terrain. Try your hand at the half-stoke, the full-stoke, the Stoked Scramble or the Stoked Ultra and test your trail running skills.
Join Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to learn the art of mural painting. Photo by Birte Spreuer
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
BLUE HERON NIGHT OF MUSIC
3668 Airport Way, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Get the boogie on with this concert celebrating lively music with bands Two Runners, Paris Pick, Little Lamb and more. No parking available on site, travel by foot or by bike. All ages welcome, kids under 12 are free. Tickets $60 for sale at Valhalla Pure Outfitters.
MONDAY, AUG. 26 TO FRIDAY, AUG. 30
GRIZZLIES SKILLS HOCKEY CAMP
Revelstoke Forum, 1100 Vernon Ave., multiple times
Get on the ice for skills training, work on your mobility and recovery with dryland training and get some time with the Revelstoke Grizzlies at this start of season hockey camp. U7/9 Integrated, U11 Integrated, U13/15 girls and U13/15 Integrated camps available. Registration at www.revmha.com
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
SUMMER SWIM, MOVIE AND PIZZA PARTY
Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre, 600 Campbell Ave., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Youth ages seven to 12 are welcome to enjoy a movie, pizza and swim time with peers at this fun evening event. Register for the event on the Revelstoke recreation website or connect with a community centre staff member to learn more. $35 per person entry.
Stop by Grizzly plaza this month to catch one of the free concerts at REVY.Live Outside.
Photo by Lys Morton
Make sure to check out Major Funk at The Last Drop.
Photo provided by Major Funk
Test your stamina at the TranSelkirks Run at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
Photo provided by TranSelkirks Run
THIS MONTH AT COUNCIL
REVELSTOKE CITY COUNCIL COVERS TRANSIT, DEVELOPMENT AND MORE.
By Lys Morton
Emergency Operation Centre activated
The level one Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) was activated on Saturday, July 20 in response to growing wildfires in the Columbia-Shuswap regional district.
“Staff are working at the EOC and other trained personnel are ready to jump into action if needed,” Mayor Gary Sulz said. This includes staff updating the emergency management page with all evacuation updates and other information.
Council approves free transit for provincial election days
Council approved a recommendation from Black that transit be free for all riders during the Oct. 19 provincial election day with $300 to offset the cost pulled from the Council Contingency Fund. Coun. Austin Luciow proposed free transit also be provided during all advanced polling days, noting that shoulder season numbers and students back in school could see more residents trying to take advantage of advanced polling.
Coun. Tim Palmer put forward a motion that budgeting for future free transit days during all elections should be considered instead of relying on money from the Council Contingency Fund.
Columbia Basin Trust presents future goals to council
Johnny Strilaeff, president and chief executive officer of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) shared an updated business plan, feedback from past projects and some large ticket repair issues.
2024 is expected to be a transition year for CBT after reviewing and renewing their business plan in February. This includes launching future programs and partnerships with communities within the Columbia basin. Revelstoke-specific projects such as wage subsidy programs, childcare programs like the Lucky Penny Garderie and work with Revelstoke Community Housing Society to support affordable housing solutions will remain within CBT’s scope.
Major equipment failures and maintenance at the Arrow Lakes generating station could impact the financial security of some projects and programs, Strilaeff warned. The station struggled to maintain regular output with one generating turbine periodically out of service throughout 2023. The flaws that caused the issue with the turbine have been discovered in the two other
Arrow Heights turbines. Insurance was able to cover all losses during work on the first turbine, but CBT isn’t sure if that same financial support will be available during work on the other two and costs could reach somewhere in the millions.
Revelstoke and the surrounding area will soon be getting a new representative, with CBT hiring on two additional community liaisons and reworking region coverage.
Downie
Street BC Housing project gets more green lights
BC Housing’s long-awaited Downie Street project, a partnership with Revelstoke Community Housing Society, received phase two and phase three green lights all around for current building and amenity plans, including the expansion of a childcare centre on site in phase one plans, a public park and more parking options.
Wildsight field trip prompts open communications
Mayor Sulz, Coun. Palmer and Coun. Matt Cherry along with a group of city staff attended a Wildsight field trip to a Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation (RCFC) logging area that Wildsight Revelstoke voiced concerns over in a March 12 council meeting. Initial plans for RCFC to remove five trees in the building of an access road was a key point of Wildsight’s concerns and the focus of the tour and conversation. RCFS was able to eventually reduce the tree removal from five to three.
Palmer requested the communications from Wildsight be shared with the city’s environmental committee, noting the committee has voiced concerns over lack of input at council. While RCFC is run by a board and not governed by the city or council, Palmer challenged Sulz’s claim that there was an armslength distance between the logging corporation and the city.
Palmer added that current strategies and practices by RCFC are largely unknown to the public and broader awareness could help ease environmental concerns and showcase Revelstoke as a leader in sustainable forestry practices in B.C.
Council voted in favour of sharing the Wildsight communications with the environmental committee with Sulz opposed.
June 27 special council meeting
Council met with Steve Black, director of engineering and public works, to discuss renewing the city’s partnership with BC Transit.
The 2024-2025 Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) with BC Transit provides transit throughout Revelstoke in partnership with BC Transit and Interior Health.
The procurement of additional buses has been delayed due to funding issues at BC Transit, putting pressure on the resort shuttle fleet to fill in some transit gaps, leaving some transit users who require accessibility accommodations struggling with limited schedules and routes. The goal remains for Revelstoke to eventually run their entire system with BC Transit alone, but for at least one more year the collective operation needs to remain.
Council voted in favour to sign the AOA with Coun. Palmer opposed. Council also requested city staff meet with BC Transit at the Union of BC Municipalities then present potential interim solutions for accessibility later to council.
Revelstoke city hall.
Photo by Lys Morton
REVELSTOKE FIRE BASE SET FOR FALL GROUND BREAKING
THE NEW BASE WILL INCLUDE ON-SITE PHYSICAL THERAPY RESOURCES FOR STAFF.
By Lys Morton
REVELSTOKE WOMEN’S CENTRE SHUTTERS, RESOURCES PROVIDED ELSEWHERE
THE
REVELSTOKE WOMEN’S CENTRE IS THE LATEST RESOURCE TO LOSE KEY FUNDING.
By Lys Morton
Building designs for the new Revelstoke Fire Base office are complete, and site development for the future facilities is ongoing, BC Wildfire Service told Revelstoke Mountaineer. A new septic field, stormwater management, parking and the inclusion of a water line approved by the City of Revelstoke are all in the works as old infrastructure is removed from the site.
“The existing facilities were at the end of their lifecycle and were deemed insufficient for projected staffing levels and fire zone needs,” BC Wildfire said.
The two-storey building will house office spaces for regional operations, fire crew living areas, a kitchen area and conference room. The Revelstoke Fire Base will also include an occupational health and safety fitness room, keeping crews on-site for training and therapy related to the physically demanding and repetitive job.
An open-plan office space will allow for meeting areas to be reconfigured for larger groups and training sessions, accompanying the fluctuation of staff needed depending on the season. The new building is projected to have a capacity of 80 staff.
“The new fire base building will provide the needed space for the zone to operate effectively as well as provide an optimal place from which to dispatch crews,” BC Wildfire said. “This new base will strengthen the BC Wildfire Service’s ability to deliver effective wildfire management and emergency response support within the region.”
The new base will remain at the current base’s location alongside the Revelstoke airport facility, on land leased from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
Revelstoke Women’s Centre, the women's outreach office run by Community Connections Revelstoke Society (CCRS), has locked its doors. Services previously held in the Orton Avenue space are now being offered at the CCRS main office and outreach centre.
There are no current plans to bring the centre back, Barbara McInerney, CCRS’ new interim executive director told Revelstoke Mountaineer. Instead, the centre is now one of various programs across Canada that can’t find financial security post Covid-era relief funding.
“There was no funding pot that we could find at the time to keep the building open,” McInerney said. “We still have our base funding for our counseling for children, youth, adults and seniors. The staff that worked at the Women’s Centre are now working at the main office, people can still access those counselors and family support workers.”
The centre housed counseling resources, legal guidance, childcare supports and more with a focus on being a space for women, provided by women. Losing the building poses new challenges in terms of education and awareness, McInerney said, but stressed there is longer sustainability in place for the key programs provided there.
“Our core team has base funding, that’s the clinical counseling team, the child development team and the family supports,” McInerney said, explaining that Revelstoke’s food bank and community kitchen are working on projects that could see partnerships in Revelstoke. It’s a move needed with Revelstoke’s food bank breaking visitor records and servicing 164 families in one evening.
“We need to get creative in our sustainability. It’s something the team is really dedicated to right now.”
Creativity in sustainability would need to be a high priority if CCRS ever considered bringing the Revelstoke Women’s Centre back in a new brickand-mortar. Long term plans and funding would need to be mapped out and secured to keep the centre from once again closing its doors, a hurdle other organizations in town are dealing with, McInerney said.
“That’s the hard part, creating that longer term sustainability.”
McInerney noted that a key focus will be on connecting and strengthening relations with other organizations in town such as the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society.
Revelstoke fire base will see work start on the new building by fall.
Photo by Lys Morton
Revelstoke Women's Centre has shuttered their location, but resources are still being offered through Community Connections.
Photo by Lys Morton
LYS MORTON, COMMUNITY JOURNALIST, REFLECTS ON ONE YEAR AT REVELSTOKE MOUNTAINEER.
By Lys Morton
Wednesday, Aug. 14 will be one year at Revelstoke Mountaineer for me. Time sure flies, eh? Since then I have written over 40 Revelstoke This Week newsletters, 16 City Council Minute newsletters and over 100 articles exploring so many different aspects of Revelstoke.
“I did not imagine myself falling in love with local journalism as much as I have since taking this role,” I recently told a fresh journalism school grad who was struggling with what happens next. “Tell nine-year-old me, who was convinced he’d be a world-traveling, international politics journalist, he’d end up reporting in a town just one province over and he would have lost it. But this was the best move I ever made.”
It’s been a year of being trusted with numerous stories, events, questions and more from a community I’m brand new to. In my first letter to you, I wrote how I was very conscious of the fact
someone not currently connected to the community was taking on the role of local journalist, acknowledging there was a lot I was going to have to do to build your trust. Since then I have been able to connect with so many of you to get feedback on how things are going.
A community member once made what was possibly a lighthearted comment about how frequently some people come and go in Revelstoke. I was maybe two months living in Revelstoke, still getting that shocked, “oh, you just moved to town” look from folks. This particular community member asked how long I was planning to stay in Revelstoke. Considering I’d just packed a trailer and two cats onto BC Ferries and across the province, I said I was planning to stay for a while.
“We’ll see if you make it a year, some folks don’t last too long here,” they replied. “It’s hard to live in Revelstoke.”
Well here we are, one year later. In that year
I have become even more determined to make Revy my home. Not just because I am ridiculously grateful for all the connections I’ve made in this town through Soup and a Smile lunches, QueerShred craft and skate nights and attempts at all seasons of green trails in and around Revelstoke. Not just because I have come to learn Revelstoke is a town willing to invite you into anything and everything with folks eager to showcase what makes them love this region. But because I want to be a long-term journalist in this town.
“Are you scared you’ll have nothing to write about in a town this small?” someone asked when they heard I’d gotten the job.
“Not even remotely. There are always stories.”
And I was right. There has never been a shortage of stories to report on, simply relationships that still need to be built. I can’t accurately express my gratitude for everyone who has given me their time and trusted me with a story this past year
Staying means building more relationships, sharing more stories and creating more solutionsbased journalism for a city we all love. Trust in your local journalists, knowing who they are, is a key relationship in any municipality and something I am determined to provide to Revelstoke.
Thank you, over and over again for your trust in me as a community journalist. I hope I’ve proven myself in that role this year, and I cannot wait to see what other stories we get to tell at the Revelstoke Mountaineer.
Community journalist Lys Morton reflects on one year at Revelstoke Mountaineer.
Photo by Signy Morton
REVELSTOKE LOCAL FOOD INITIATIVE INVITES ALL TO TAKE PART IN SUMMER PROGRAMS
THE ORGANIZATION IS OFFERING MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVELSTOKIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR LOCAL FOOD.
By Claire Levrat
The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative (LFI) has much to offer to connect the community to local food and education this summer. Known for its vibrant yearround market, which was awarded most outstanding community impact among B.C. markets last year, the non-profit organizes various events, workshops and programs to further its mission.
Although established in 2015 as a society, the Revelstoke LFI has been active since 2010, working closely with local partners such as Community Connections to advocate for better access to nutritious and sustainable food. Their combined efforts have gained momentum, especially given the significant development and changes that Revelstoke has undergone over the past years. These shifts have led to increased challenges in affordable housing, accessible transportation and the overall cost of living, as noted by LFI executive director Amanda Cockburn.
“There is definitely a sense of urgency as more folks experience food insecurity… the consequences of our work became more important and I feel that we need to get this right,” she emphasized.
To address these pressing matters, city council adopted the Revelstoke Food Security Strategy in 2014. Fast forward to 2022, local experts in the field have developed an updated version, which now serves as a guide for LFI’s work.
“The most impactful part of the strategy to me was deepening my understanding of food literacy and how we can all be more connected to our food and where it comes from,” Cockburn explained. “Most of the LFI’s work is rooted in this concept. We want to keep doing what we do, and looking for ways to do it even better.”
Reflecting on this strategy, LFI has just taken on the food security coordinator role that the City of Revelstoke funds.
“This is a really big accomplishment for the LFI to take on this type of work,”
Cockburn shared. “Our modern food culture is all about food availability 24/7, fast options and lots of packaging, which is not sustainable. We have a false sense of security that food will always be available, and that is simply not the case. Food security is about taking more control and ensuring that Revelstoke has fresh, healthy food available.”
With two decades of leadership and events management experience, Cockburn has been the new LFI Executive Director since December 2023. Although new to the role, she led the organization of the Farm-to-Table Fundraiser and the inaugural LFI Revelstoke Garlic Festival at Queen Elizabeth Park last summer, using her professional experience for a good cause.
“Every task or project I work on feels like it’s having a positive impact,” she shared. “We have a really solid team this summer who are all crushing their roles. Every time I check in with them, I leave feeling so stoked about what’s being accomplished!”
Blown away by the success and vibrance of the farmers’ market and the community’s consistent support for it, Cockburn hopes for nothing less for the rest of the program over the following months.
Summer activities with LFI
Summer is a bustling time for the LFI team, as they strive to empower Revelstoke residents of all ages to enrich local food production and use. The Youth Summer Camp is well into its second year. More than just a fun outside summer activity, it aims to be a valuable educational opportunity for local youth ages six to 10. The objective is to teach kids early about where their food comes from and how they can make healthy, sustainable food choices in the future. Parents still have the opportunity to sign their children up for the camps running from Aug. 12 through Aug. 16 and Aug. 19 through Aug. 23. Visit LFI’s website for full details.
In a celebration of Revelstoke’s local food, Midsummer Nights Green is took place July 20. This year, the seventh annual Farm-to-Table fundraiser was held at the local First Light Farm, and tickets sold out, demonstrating its deep resonance with residents.
The Garden Guru workshops have also returned, allowing DIY enthusiasts to learn various garden-related and food-gathering techniques from local experts. Participants can also discover the secrets of Kombucha making, mushroom foraging and beekeeping throughout the summer and fall. Workshops are open to all and operate on a donation basis.
Later this season, LFI will host the Revelstoke Garlic Festival for the second year. On Sept. 15, the event will feature diverse workshops, vendor stands, kids entertainment and a beverage garden with live music, promising a day of fun and excitement for all.
For more information, visit LFI’s website or in person at the farmers’ market every Saturday. Their stand is located on the corner of First Street and Mackenzie Avenue.
Captured from the first Garden Guru workshop which introduces attendees to the world of bees during International Pollinator Week. Photo by Revelstoke Local Food Initiative
“This [annual Farm-to-Table fundraiser] is truly an epic celebration of local food, taking humble farm ingredients and turning them into a magical shared experience. There is really nothing like it in Revelstoke,” Revelstoke Local Food Initiative executive director Amanda Cockburn says. Photo by Juniper Ridge Photography
Downtown Revelstoke Community Garden cared for by local kids participating in the Little Sprouts program. Photo by Revelstoke Local Food Initiative
TOURISM TALKS
RESIDENTS TALK TOURISM
In 2022, Tourism Revelstoke asked residents to provide us with feedback on tourism within our community Since then, we've created a Destination Management Plan to align the actions we take with the values we heard are important to residents This plan represents our community’s longterm vision to make Revelstoke the best place it can be for residents, visitors, and the next generations
Our local culture is a key component to our success as a destination. Something we hear loud and clear from visitor experience surveys is that visitors value our local community vibe - they love how welcome they feel and the authenticity of the people they encounter That experience is curated entirely by locals, so preservation of our unique small town mountain charm and welcoming nature is essential for our tourism economy to thrive
We recognize that tourism can’t just be about unbridled growth and that we can’t be good hosts if we aren't able to thrive in our own community, which is why your opinion matters to us!
We'd like to continue to hear from you regarding your thoughts, feelings and insights related to tourism in Revelstoke We believe that locals should be actively involved in decision-making processes related to tourism development and management in our community Your feedback will help inform our destination management priorities for the coming years
Photo | Mira Ehlerr
REVELSTOKE TRANSIT ACCESS LACKING FOR SENIORS AND STUDENTS
RESIDENTS VOICE FRUSTRATION WITH CURRENT REVELSTOKE TRANSIT SERVICES.
By Lys Morton
As Revelstoke navigates transit needs, residents look for variety and flexibility in bus schedules. Some cite childcare needs, others just want to see a movie. Many need to get to and from doctor’s appointments. All share a similar sentiment: more consideration of Revelstoke’s growth is needed in public transportation.
The Mountaineer chatted with some community members and local bus driver Gail Anderson to learn more about what residents are looking for.
Student needs
Shifting time tables during school months doesn't seem to take students, families and after school care programs into consideration according to Jo Gawler, executive director of Revelstoke After School Society. The winter transit schedule leaves little time for students and staff to depart from school at the end of the day and make it to a stop before the bus arrives, she said.
With wait times of up to two hours between buses and a tight pickup time after school lets out, Gawler sought alternative means to transport staff and kids to the main afterschool care location at Big Eddy Elementary, including staff driving students themselve. This creates a financial and insurance burden, however. But having staff arrive at the school leaves them waiting around with nothing to do for extended periods.
“We have been so close to missing the bus so many times,” Gawler said. “It puts so much added stress on my staff and the kids…and then I’m told, ‘you haven’t missed it yet, it doesn’t seem to be an issue’.”
Anderson, a senior driver for BC Transit knows from her own experience the schedule struggles that leave some students racing to catch the bus. While she herself can’t change it, Anderson works to try and line up schedules and give a bit of leeway time.
“I’m not going to leave kids out in the snow, [or] in the heat... I’ll keep an eye out and make sure everyone who needs that stop is on board, I know of groups who are reliant on that bus at those times. But that means knowing ahead of time and building that relationship.”
Gail Anderson, BC Transit driver for Revelstoke, says more can be done to meet the growing transit needs of residents and visitors.
Photo by Lys Morton
Medical needs
The long time spans between bus runs also means those using transit to reach appointments can be left for hours at a location before that appointment.
“You end up waiting at an office, wandering downtown just looking for something to do when really you just want to be home,” Cindy Ratcliffe told Revelstoke Mountaineer. She and Ella Underdown explained they have both tried to attend appointments and run errands using the HandyDart, but the scheduling for pick up times leaves seemingly as little flexibility as the regular bus routes.
“If doctors run late, which they often do, you have to cut your appointment short so you can meet the HandyDart because you scheduled it 24 hours ago for that specific time,” Ratcliffe said. She often feels rushed to end an appointment that oftentimes.
Some resources and organizations in town are trying to fill that access gap, including Community Connections Revelstoke Society (CCRS). Siobhan O'Connor with CCRS has personally driven clients to doctor appointments.
“The frequency just isn’t there, not for what I think is needed in this town now. Then we’re trying to fill those gaps,” O’Connor said.
Access safety
Relying on the resort shuttle as part of Revelstoke’s transit creates another access barrier for those struggling with steep stairs, traveling with strollers or trying to bring groceries back home, some residents point out.
“I worry about people trying to get on with their little ones,” Underdown said. “Trying to get on and off that bus is not easy for folks.”
Users hope future fleet growth, whether with another bus similar to the BC Transit ones currently in town or a potential larger bus with crouch and ramp features could add to the overall accessibility of transit in Revelstoke. Revelstoke Mountain Resort stated in a recent Open House that adding public transit access to the resort is a key focus for the next five years but with BC Transit struggling with vehicle procurement, the future shape of Revelstoke’s fleet is up in the air. Still, Anderson is hoping it lands on the side of growing with the demand in town.
“There are so many kids that ride the bus now, and that’s such a good thing, but I won’t put them at risk if these buses get too full,” Anderson said, referring to cases in larger municipalities where school students are often cramped on city buses.
A point of growth
Revelstoke transit access finds itself in an odd point, Anderson said. It is a resource attempting to serve multiple populations in a growing town with resources that aren’t quite keeping pace.
Underdown wants to see a schedule that continues to provide safer travel alternatives for those accessing Revelstoke’s bars later at night, but also provides for those looking for an earlier evening.
“Folks who want to go to a movie, or go downtown and eat at a restaurant. Those are really hard to plan for with the current schedule.”
The multi-partner transit plan Revelstoke currently operates might not be able to sustain the town in coming years, O'Connor said, noting that most complaints she hears all seem to boil down to one common theme.
“There just isn’t enough in general. Not enough runs, not enough time slots, not enough accessible services for the transit. It’s maybe not quite meeting what our community needs.”
It’s a need that seems to be growing based on the community requests, Ratcliffe said.
“More and more people want to be able to take the transit around town, and want to be able to rely on that instead of having a car all the time. I really hope we can make it work more for folks.”
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THE FUTURE OF INDOOR RECREATION: THE REVELSTOKE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY
STILL IN THE PLANNING AND INPUT PHASE, THE FACILITY WILL OFFER A HOME TO COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MORE.
By Lys Morton
Revelstoke’s Multipurpose Facility has gone through enough name changes, council meetings, community feedback and general conversation that those born in Revelstoke and new to town might be equally as lost on the status of the future facility slated to replace the current Revelstoke Forum.
The proposed project, still in early stages of planning, has been a key topic in recent budget talks and five year plans for the city.
The Revelstoke Mountaineer sat down with Laurie Donato, Revelstoke’s director of parks, recreation and culture to chat updates and insights on what the next couple of years might bring.
Revelstoke Forum’s future
Revelstoke Forum’s current roof was the push to finally start considering replacing the whole building instead of continuing patchwork maintenance. Yearly, a contractor is brought on by the city to manage snow removal for the Revelstoke
Forum and costs are estimated in each budget on what next season might need.
“We don't know how long we can do that for,” Donato explained.
The city has attempted to go the route of repairing and updating the forum’s roof alone. Losing out on a $10 million grant in early 2020 that could have covered the estimated $7 million needed to upgrade the roof, plus a poor assessment of the entire building was the final nail in the coffin, Donato said.
While the roof is the main stressor for the current Revelstoke Forum, it’s only the first in a list of updates, accessibility modifications and repairs needed for the beloved space that was built in the 60s.
“You go to any event there and you can tell it’s not functioning the way we need it to,” Donato said, pointing to small locker rooms, lack of storage within the facility, a too-small concession stand, multiple accessibility issues and general end-of-lifecycle issues for a building of that age.
A question of cost
The proposed multipurpose facility has gone through a number of identity changes as the project grows with community feedback. Names have shifted from multiplex and multisport to finally settling on multipurpose as a way to catch any and all organizations that will use the facility while keeping the door open for other additions down the road. The main goal remains the same no matter the name; increase the available usable indoor space for organizations in Revelstoke.
“We are so short on space for so many different uses,” Donato agreed. The challenge is how to balance a growing community’s needs with its financial ability. Especially when what started as a conversation about replacing the roof of the Revelstoke Forum has evolved over time to be about a new facility that many are hoping could solve some recreational issues in the city.
“[A larger facility] comes with a big price tag,” Donato said. “It's great if the community is ready to accept that and prepared for the financial
Talks around Revelstoke Forum’s current aging roof and facility sparked the look into a future multipurpose facility.
Photo by Lys Morton
consequences of a facility like that. We just have to be cautious on what that looks like. We have to really do our due diligence at the beginning of the process.”
Long term costs are also front-of-mind in plans to map out the future facility, including weather-proofing for Revelstoke’s climate.
“We can’t give folks a price tag now when we don’t even know what’s going to be in it. That’s where our advisory committee comes in, conversations with the community [and] getting an idea of what people want to see can present to them options and a cost breakdown.”
While it can be difficult getting the necessary ranges of input in and planning out something that can offer a little bit for everyone, Donato is determined to get it right for the community to have options and know what’s possible.
“I don’t want this to be a shock to people when they see the price tag. This is going to be a big commitment, we need everyone on board with the plan. I don’t
REVELSTOKE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES HERITAGE GARDEN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
THE GARDEN HAS BEEN AN OASIS WHILE ALSO SHOWCASING COMMUNITY STORIES.
By Lys Morton
Revelstoke Museum & Archives (RMA) Heritage Garden is nestled along the south side of the museum’s current location, once the old Revelstoke post office. For a piece of greenery that leads out to First Street, with train activity noticeable in the background, the garden has gained a reputation as an oasis. For 20 years it has hosted museum programs, community celebrations, private functions and more, making it a living part of the community.
“It’s a completely volunteer-run garden, and it created just a lovely green space,” Cathy English, RMA curator told Revelstoke Mountaineer. “You walk in there and just feel this sense of peace.”
The Heritage Garden sits in what used to be the access alleyway and loading zone for the old post office, a space that some folks thought would be too narrow to create a functioning garden space in. But museum board member Liz Barker, who envisioned the project and spearheaded the build, was determined to create the space.
Soon, community members rallied around the project, providing brick-laying labour, carpentry for the pergola, fence installation and more. This included bricks from two key buildings in Revelstoke’s past – the old Queen Victoria Hospital and the Canadian Pacific Railway station.
The community also stepped in to help fund a majority of the build.
“We raised $40,000 for the project, and maybe $5,000 of that was low grants. The rest was donations,” English said. It helped start the garden off as a place created by the community for the community.
“People really feel like they have a stake in what we do here,” English said, pointing to the recent access lift project that received large amounts of community donations as well.
Support for the Heritage Garden didn’t just show up financially when the project started in 2001.
Plants from the community were donated when the garden opened, and each heirloom plant now marks a piece of Revelstoke’s history.
The rhubarb came from Charlie Sing’s garden, a market-level gardener whose horse-drawn produce cart ran from 1915 until his death in 1954 and whose smiling photo greets visitors to the garden. The lily of the valley was once maintained by Eva Burn, a local schoolteacher whose beloved garden grew numerous plants used in her science classes. The Revelstoke daylily was developed by Henry Lorrain in Ontario to showcase the town his sister called home.
The garden also showcases plants that called the area home long before Revelstoke was even planned, providing information about the various native plant species found in the region. That mix not only creates a range of plants for guests to explore, it also includes a necessary narrative in Revelstoke’s history.
“We really try and share every story, every community that’s been here, and that includes the nations that were here long before this was Revelstoke,” English said.
“It's building trust within people, letting them know that we really care about their stories,” English said when asked how the RMA has worked to collect community stories. “We’ve realized over the years that honoring people's stories and people's memories is probably one of the most important things that a museum can do, particularly a community history museum.”
While a garden might not be front of mind when folks stop to visit a museum, RMA’s Heritage Garden will remain necessary in helping share community stories. That will be key in keeping the community spirit that built a garden going.
“We all love Revelstoke, we all want Revelstoke to thrive,” English said. “Whether you’ve been here for 70 years or seven months, I think we can really come together for this town.”
Revelstoke Museum & Archives Heritage Garden is a favorite of RMA’s team Harumi Sakiyama, Maria Somerville, Laura VanZant and Cathy English.
Photo by Lys Morton
Revelstoke Museum & Archives Heritage Garden showcases local plants, heirloom blooms and more connected to Revelstoke's history.
Photo by Lys Morton
LOCALS IN REVELSTOKE COMMUNITY BAND BRING PASSION FOR MUSIC
PLAYERS GET A CHANCE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC ONCE AGAIN WITH THE REVELSTOKE COMMUNITY BAND.
By Lys Morton
The Revelstoke Community Band (RCB) has existed in one form or another since 1895. It’s survived two world wars, a pandemic, multiple economic booms and busts and the general shifting dynamics of Revelstoke. While there are times in the band’s history when attendance lapsed, that core thread of passion for music has remained through every iteration.
The band has been there to celebrate various moments in Revelstoke’s history. The 10th anniversary of Revelstoke Railway Museum opening, the 1982 BC Winter Games, the 2009 Revelstoke Homecoming, countless Remembrance Day ceremonies, numerous Christmas concerts and more.
Membership numbers might currently be on the low end, still rebuilding from pandemic levels, but the joy of music and performance remains all the same.
“It’s such a warm and supportive group, everyone is just so friendly,” Julie Beauce, recorder and alto saxophone player told the Revelstoke Mountaineer.
“We are all just here for the love of music.”
The RCB is open to all skill levels of musicians eager to learn more and practice their craft. The group meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Revelstoke Secondary School (RSS) band room. Coinciding with the school calendar, the RCB is on break from their Tuesday evening meetups for the summer. But goals for the fall and winter season are already on the mind of some members who are eager to fine tune pieces already in the band’s repertoire and learn new pieces, selected by musical director Tessa Davis.
“Tessa [Davis] is so good at knowing what the group is capable of and finding pieces that match up with what we have in the band so far and also challenge us,” Jennifer Paton, clarinet player said.
Davis is also one of the music teachers at RSS. That connection, along with practicing at the high school and Revelstoke’s smaller music community allows RCB the chance to play alongside RSS bands, giving both groups a chance to share tips, tricks and passion for music.
“It’s a chance to hear these pieces with a much bigger sound, with a whole range of instruments. We had over 60 of us playing the last time and it’s a completely different sound,” Paton said.
That shared concert time has also led to some recent graduates joining the RCB as a way to keep playing, an opportunity some members of the RCB are so grateful to provide, having paused their own music journey shortly after their graduation years ago.
“I played all through high school and I loved it,” Rosemary Kelsall, clarinet player said. “And then I stopped for how many years and I’m so sad I missed all that time to play an instrument that I really love. But now I get a chance to do that again.”
RCB’s ability to remain connected to other communities in Revelstoke has been a key goal for the group. Not just with the winter concerts alongside the Revelstoke Community Choir, shows at Mount Cartier Court Intermediate & Extended Care facility and Mount Begbie Manor seniors housing. But there are plans to help connect with organizations that maybe need some added community spotlight, such as the Revelstoke Legion as they reopen from a recent closure.
Whether through the range of events they play at or the weekly meet-ups that can be a drop-in musical place for those only staying in Revelstoke for a season, RCB has been a warm and welcoming environment for all skill levels.
“I came in and all of a sudden I had all these new friends,” Beauce said about joining the RCB. “We really want to grow, we're open to anyone that wants to come and play music.
Revelstoke Community Band will pick up for the 2024-2025 season
Tuesday, August 27. Those interested in joining can contact RCB at revelstokecommunityband@gmail.com or follow their Revelstoke Community Band Facebook page for more information. Those without instruments but with experience playing can reach out to RCB who can assist in sourcing instruments for purchase or rental in the community.
Revelstoke Community Band plays at the 2023 Octoberfest.
WHEN THE PANDEMIC HIT, MONASHEE SPIRITS TURNED TO SANITIZER PRODUCTION. LATER, THEY’D CREATE A WHISKY SYMBOLIC OF PERSEVERANCE.
By Christopher Spencer
In the rugged heart of British Columbia, amidst the soaring peaks and whispering pines in Revelstoke, lies a distillery with a narrative as rich and evocative as the flavours found in their meticulously crafted spirits.
Monashee Spirits, led by founder and distiller Josh McLafferty, became known for its innovative and resilient approach to spirit production. As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, McLafferty made a necessary shift from crafting award-winning libations to producing hand sanitizer.
But McLafferty’s ingenuity didn’t stop there. In a surprising yet meaningful collaboration, he teamed up with local doctors he supported during the crisis to turn surplus local corn, originally intended to make the hand sanitizer, into a bourbon-style whisky.
This creation, aptly named Doctor’s Orders, is more than a spirit; it’s a symbol of perseverance and
unity. It’s a liquid memoir, capturing the essence of those harrowing days when the world seemed to stand still.
In an interview with the Revelstoke Mountaineer, McLafferty opened up about this innovative endeavor, the community bonds strengthened and how Doctor’s Orders is just one bottle in a Days of Darkness series that stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community.
McLafferty’s journey with Monashee Spirits began eight years ago in Revelstoke. Throughout the years, the distillery gained a reputation for its dedication to using local ingredients and promoting sustainability. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented extraordinary challenges for the distillery.
“When the pandemic hit, we got letters and calls from the government telling us we had to shut down. It was a really dark time for us,” McLafferty recalled. That’s when Monashee Spirits shifted
their production from spirits to hand sanitizer, becoming a crucial resource for the community during uncertain times. “We were one of the first in the country to make hand sanitizer. Local farmers brought us grains, and we distilled them into sanitizer, which we donated to local police, hospitals and residents.”
Through all this, community support played a crucial role in sustaining the business, as many people who came for sanitizer also bought a bottle of spirits. That support, along with government grants and loans, helped keep the lights on.
One of those local suppliers, Fieldstone Organics, provided Monashee Spirits with an abundance of corn. When the demand for hand sanitizer dwindled as the pandemic waned, McLafferty found himself with a surplus of this key ingredient. A conversation with local farmers sparked an idea. He smiled as he recounted, “I asked them what I should do with all this corn, and they suggested making a bourbonstyle whisky.”
Although the term bourbon is reserved for American producers, Canadian distillers can still craft similar corn-based whiskies. McLafferty did just that, with the help of a local physician with a shared passion.
“One of the doctors and I decided to make this bourbon-style whisky together. He wanted to learn the process from start to finish, so we ground the grains, cooked them, distilled the spirit and filled the barrel together.”
This collaboration and the distillery’s determination during the pandemic culminated in the release of Doctor’s Orders, the name paying homage to the once-believed medicinal roots of alcohol and the tireless efforts of healthcare workers during COVID-19.
“We kept the ABV high at 58.8 per cent, joking that it would cure what ails you,”McLafferty said.
Monashee Spirits founder and distiller Josh McLafferty.
Photo by Andy Kermack
“Our
Alcohol by Volume (ABV) specifies the percentage of alcohol present relative to the total volume.
The whisky itself is a testament to craftsmanship and local collaboration.
“It’s aged almost four years in new American oak barrels with a char number four,” Josh detailed. A level four char is considered a heavy char, penetrating deeper into the wood which can result in rich flavours of vanilla, sweetness and sometimes spice.
The emerging spirit boasts rich notes of caramel, vanilla,and a smooth finish, distinguishing it from Monashee Spirits’ staple Triticale Whisky, which offers a more rye-forward profile with hints of peppercorn and baking spices.
Reflecting on the journey, McLafferty feels a deep sense of pride and gratitude.
“Those were really dark days for us. We weren’t sure if we would survive financially to even taste the whisky we were making. But the community’s
support and the collaborative spirit we fostered made it possible.”
Doctor’s Orders stands as a symbol of perseverance and the indomitable spirit of a small-town distillery that refused to give up. As McLafferty put it, “When people pour this whisky, I want them to think of resilience and community. It’s a tribute to everyone who helped us through those challenging times.”
In a world forever changed by the pandemic, Monashee Spirits’ Doctor’s Orders is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there can be moments of light, camaraderie and exceptional whisky. Monashee Spirits’ releases often sell out quickly, a testament to the community support offered to the distillery.
“Our last single malt sold out in 45 minutes. We had people lined up around the block,” MacLafferty shared proudly. They have new projects on the horizon as well, including a peated triticale whisky and a peated single malt whisky, along with various
seasonal gins and an Irish cream liqueur.
But for McLafferty , spirits are more than just drinks—they’re snapshots in time.
“Hundreds of hands go into making a single bottle. From the seeds to the growers to the packagers, it’s a collective effort. Our barrels age surrounded by stories and people. Spirits capture those moments.”
His enthusiasm is infectious.
“Our best times aren’t spent with a glass of water. They’re spent with a nice wine, a good whisky or a beautiful beer. That’s where the best moments of our lives happen, over food and drink. I love being part of that.”
It’s clear that this distillery is more than just a business. It’s a community gathering place, where passion and craftsmanship come together to create something truly special.
McLafferty says.
Photo by Cole Hofstra
REVELSTOKE ROLLER DERBY BRINGS CROWDS TO FINAL BOUT OF THE SEASON
JULY 20 OPEN-GENDER BOUT BROUGHT PLAYERS FROM ALBERTA OUT TO WRAP UP THE 2024 DERBY SEASON.
Revelstoke Roller Derby (RRD) wrapped up a season of skating shenanigans and derby bouts at a July 20 open-genders bout that saw Revelstoke Derailers going up against other open-gender teams. The Derailers brought fancy footwork and hometown cheers to the Revelstoke Forum.
Derailers' Stacie Byrne (derby name 3rd Degree Byrne) was awarded MVP blocker for the first time in her derby career. MVP awards are given by the opposing team who base their decisions on the game played.
“It’s an achievement that has to be truly earned,” Taylor Sandell (derby name George Sanderson) told Revelstoke Mountaineer.
Byrne wasn’t the only player of note at the July 20 bout, with the Derailers’ newer skaters not backing down from taking on opposition’s Big Sexy, formerly a member of Canada’s Men's Roller Derby team and a notable presence on the track.
“He's always towering above you with all the moves,” Sandell said. “But he's the sweetest person.”
Big Sexy was fouled out of the bout in part due to a forearm penalty that was actually him holding up one of the Derailers newest skaters in an effort to keep them from falling over in the middle of a jam.
The bout marked the end of a season that just started, with the Derailers’ first bout held June 1 in Penticton. RRD’s derby season runs opposite most other derby leagues in B.C. and Alberta due to arena access restraints. Still, participants from B.C. and Alberta came out for the evening in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
“Roller derby humans are very dedicated people,” Sandell said.
There is no shortage of hands needed to help run any of the RRD events, and new volunteers are always welcome.
“We get people who are interested in the sport… who want a way to maybe explore things without stepping onto the rink in stakes right away,” Dom Fortin, RRD director of volunteers said. Anyone is welcome to volunteer for Roller Disco nights, helping sell tickets and run the concession stand at the derby bouts or assist in other RRD events when they come up.
“You don’t have to play derby, you can just want to hang out with a really cool group of people,” she said. “This is such a welcoming group that would be happy to have you.”
Plans for future events and next season’s derby games are already being mapped out, with the beloved disco night an obvious returning event and more Greenbelt skate-alongs in the mix. In a recent poll of those attending the last disco night of the season, one participant said, “I had no idea my kids could have so much fun in town.” It’s a comment RRD is using to build ideas.
“We’re really starting to consider skate camps, we’re trying to get a grant so we can purchase a whole fleet of rental skates to help with that access and get more people into the sport,” Sandell said. RRD is also looking for a home space outside of the Revelstoke Forum and general meet-up places that could help them establish longer programs and house gear and supplies.
“There’s really an interest for this in town for roller skating,” Sandell said. “I think we can keep making that grow.”
With over 400 participants coming out to three Roller Disco events, a boisterous crowd at both home derby bouts and inquiries about future Greenbelt skate-alongs, RRD shows no sign of slowing down in their support of rollerskating love in Revelstoke.
By Lys Morton
Contact RRD at revelstokerollerderby@gmail. com to inquire about next season’s volunteer opportunities, potential event spaces, interest in joining the Revelstoke Derailers and other inquiries.
The Revelstoke Derailers players Sofa King Fast and 3rd Degree Byrne at the July season finale bout.
Photo by Lys Morton
Joe How?
by Barbara Olson
Dirty up again
Parliamentary bill passer 67 Brew hinted at by the ends of 16-, 29-, 45- and 59-Across
Dunce cap shape 8 Represents 9 Tropical smoothie fruit
10 Dungeons & Dragons co.
11 "Meh" marks, in school
12 Superfan's reaction at a rock concert, say 13 Taking as a given
17 Key of Neil Young's "Heart of Gold"
21 Clothing store sections: Abbr.
23 Make a gunshot sound, say
24 Suffix for an enzyme
25 ___ Elias (Yukon/Alaska peak)
27 Trio that sang "Lucky Man," for short
30 Take ___ for the worse
31 Bakers' ones have 13
34 On-the-job lingo, e.g.
35 "Now you listen to me!"
36 Finding a four-leaf clover, to some
38 "Dukes of Hazzard" sheriff
39 Eight: Pref.
42 Letter gestured to mean "loser"
44 "Hardy" follower
46 Have some reservations, maybe?
47 "Methinks not"
48 Become bored with
52 Marie who co-discovered radium
53 Lowdown joint?
55 "___ -daisy" ("On your feet")
57 Chris Hadfield's ISS title
60 Ad ___ (at the place, for short)
61 Gov't. innovation grp.
62 Fabi of Formula One fame
63 Meas. of pressure
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