Laura Stovel, Author at Revelstoke Mountaineer

Hospice: Comfort and care at the end of life

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Dec 7, 2021

As people approach the end of their lives, some may be supported by family or friends; others, for whatever reason, may be alone. Theresa Hamilton, executive director of the Revelstoke Hospice Society, reflects on her life’s work as a death carer.

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Seven generations on this land

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Oct 26, 2021

Revelstoke writer Laura Stovel explores Indigenous culture and life in the Revelstoke region at the time of the arrival of explorers, traders, settlers and colonial forces. Her story shows how the actions of all our ancestors generations ago still resonate in our lives today, calling attention to the realization that our actions today will also resonate through the lives of the generations that will follow us.

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They Called Her Jennie

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Sep 19, 2021

A collaborative LUNA art project explores challenging issues in a historic Revelstoke murder.

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Ties that bind: The Supreme Court recognizes Sinixt rights in Canada

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Apr 25, 2021

‘As the people gathered here well know, this Supreme Court victory marks one small step on the road to justice and reconciliation.’

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Birch: From weed to treasure

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Apr 21, 2021

A look at one of the areas’ overlooked tree species.

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For Revelstoke’s wood industries, diversity is key

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Mar 12, 2021

Revelstoke’s unique industry conditions provide space for smaller milling operations

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Valuing the forest and the trees

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Feb 16, 2021

I wanted to know more about why forest companies log original forests. Would it be possible to prioritize ecosystem health and still have a strong forest industry?

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The many lives of John Augustyn

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Jan 25, 2021

A Revelstoke Veteran’s incredible story of survival through hardship during some of the worst chapters of the Second World War.

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The meaning of belonging: Sinixt at the Supreme Court of Canada

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Oct 11, 2020

‘The stakes are big, with implications for indigenous peoples and provinces/territories all along the Canada-US border. If the Sinixt win their case, this may set a precedent for other indigenous nations whose people were divided by the border.’

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Snakes galore

By Laura Stovel ● Latest News ● Apr 15, 2020

‘Garter snakes mate in the fall and spring while they are still together, so many of the clusters we are witnessing may involve mating.’

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