Jake Sherman, Author at Revelstoke Mountaineer

Jake Sherman

Jake, 26, is a graduate student in the history faculty at the University of Victoria and a reporter at the Revelstoke Mountaineer. His research has looked at counterculture and alternative media in the Pacific Northwest and Jewish identity in post Holocaust Central and Eastern Europe. Got a lead on a story? Feel free to drop Jake a line at, [email protected]

Local documentary on geographer, artist and backcountry pioneer Mary Vaux to screen at Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre this week

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Sep 25, 2018

Women warriors, the Illecillewaet Glacier, and the battle to preserve the past and transform the future featured in documentary Carving Landscapes at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre.

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New Revelstoke retail spaces focus on getting you out there

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Aug 25, 2018

Three new retail openings in downtown Revelstoke put the focus on the outdoors experience

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In pursuit of the dream: could remote workers transform Revelstoke’s economy?

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Aug 9, 2018

A growing number of remote workers are leaving the woes of city life behind in favour of meaning found in the mountains. It could transform Revelstoke’s economy, contributing to as much as 10 per cent of the city’s working population if the trend continues to grow.

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Following in her dirt-covered footsteps

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Aug 4, 2018

Women warriors, the Illecillewaet Glacier, and the battle to preserve the past and transform the future

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An application has been submitted to the Agricultural Land Commission to develop a 26.2 acre piece of property along the shores of Williamson's Lake. The property would house a hydroponic greenhouse, aquaponic fish farm, and promote farm to table food production, according to the proponent. The application is currently under review process by the Advisory Planning Commission for CSRD Electoral Area B, who will discuss the project on July 25. Photo: CSRD

Williamson’s Lake wellness retreat originally envisioned as educational facility

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jul 31, 2018

Sewage access, waste management and irrigation methods have been left unaddressed by a pending Agricultural Land Commission application for a proposed wellness retreat and farm at Williamson’s Lake

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Four wildfires burning near Revelstoke

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jul 18, 2018

Last night’s intense electrical storm sparked four new wildfires in the surrounding area. The largest is burning at the east gate of Mt. Revelstoke National Park

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Calgary-based CP Rail manager found guilty in February 2015 incident above Revelstoke

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jul 18, 2018

A CP Rail manager has been found guilty in a 2015 incident that saw a loaded train left unattended on a hill above Revelstoke with brakes not adequately applied. The incident happened on the eve of a railway strike. However, CP Rail and another senior manager were found not guilty.

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Wellness retreat plans for Williamson’s Lake revealed in ALR application

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jul 10, 2018

Plans for a large wellness retreat at Williamson’s Lake have been unveiled in an Agricultural Land Reserve application. The large development proposal will be discussed at a CSRD planning commission on July 25.

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A school of fish and a legacy to remember

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jul 4, 2018

The project is the brainchild of Begbie View Elementary kindergarten teacher Linda Dickson, who said she picked the two fish because she knows students have had some awareness of the two as being uniquely local.

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Brief: City to enforce parking rules on Revelstoke streets

By Jake Sherman ● Latest News ● Jun 22, 2018

The city of Revelstoke announced on Wednesday that starting July 9 bylaw officers will begin issuing tickets for parking infractions

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