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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Revelstoke Revisited – B.C. Historical Federation Conference<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have an interest in the history of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">British Columbia</st1:State></st1:place>, then Revelstoke will be
the place to be from May 26<sup>th</sup> to 28<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Revelstoke Museum & Archives is hosting “Revelstoke Revisited,”
the annual conference of the British Columbia Historical Federation and has
planned an agenda that is sure to satisfy the craving for knowledge of history
enthusiasts from throughout the province. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Everyone can participate in Revelstoke Revisited; you do not have to be
a member of a historical association to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Revelstoke</span></font></st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType> and Archives is hosting the opening reception
on Thursday evening and participants will see the stunning recent exhibits, including
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Land</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Thundering Snow</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, First Tracks, and
Sinixt – People of the Bull Trout. Vocalist Jacolyn Daniluck and pianist
Lyda Carey will take you back to the age of the crooners, and Gray Monk Winery
will provide a taste of the Okanagan. <o:p></o:p></p>
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The keynote address of the conference will be delivered at Revelstoke’s
beautiful Performing Arts Centre on the morning of May 27. Noted B.C. scientist
Dr. John Woods will present the stories that he uncovered as head researcher
and writer for <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Land</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Thundering Snow</st1:PlaceName>, a website on the Virtual Museum of
Canada that was created by <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Revelstoke</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Archives and
partners. The fascinating subject of avalanches and snow science in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place>
will be presented by Dr. Woods with illustrations and examples from the
website. Viewers will never underestimate the power of an avalanche after
seeing this presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Cathy English, curator of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Revelstoke</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType> and Archives, will present a
lively talk on “The Romance of the <st1:place w:st="on">Big Bend</st1:place>,”
weaving tales of tragedy, triumph, and encounters with the wild in the
mineral-rich area north of Revelstoke. Ms. English will also introduce
participants to Revelstoke’s incredible ski history.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Conference delegates will have the opportunity to see
Revelstoke’s history up close and personal with a choice of four tours on
the afternoon of May 27. Tour options include a bus tour to Rogers Pass
National Historic site in <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Glacier</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">National Park</st1:PlaceType>; a bus tour to Revelstoke Dam, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">B.C.</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Interior</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Forestry</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
and Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre; a walking tour of the Revelstoke River
Trail; and a walking tour of Revelstoke’s historic downtown. On Saturday
afternoon, May 28, all of the delegates will have the opportunity to visit the
historic Nels Nelsen ski area on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Mount</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Revelstoke</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and put
themselves in the shoes, or should we say, skis, of the world-class ski jumpers
who once sought fame on the hill. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The B.C. Historical Federation will be dedicating their stunning
monument to noted B.C. explorer and surveyor Walter Moberly at <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Revelstoke</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Railway</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
on the evening of May 27, followed by a reception featuring beer from Mt.
Begbie Brewing Company and rollicking Revelstoke entertainment from local
thespians. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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The conference weekend will culminate in a sumptuous banquet at Revelation
Lodge at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. With stunning views of the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Columbia</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Valley</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> stretched out below, delegates
will enjoy the jazz stylings of Bob Rogers Trio and celebrate the winners of
the B.C. Historical Writing Awards, to be presented by Lieutenant-Governor
Judith Guichon. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Throughout the conference, a book fair will be set up at Regent Inn,
where history enthusiasts can browse titles on B.C. history and in some cases,
chat with the authors. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A pre-conference
workshop, “Getting Ready for the new Societies Act,” will be held
on Thursday, May 26 at 3:00 pm at the Revelstoke Seniors Centre. The Societies
Act is new legislation that was passed in spring 2015 and will come into effect
on November 28, 2016. It governs how societies (not-for-profit corporations)
are created and run in B.C. and includes significant updates to allow for more
flexibility in how societies operate, while still protecting the public
interest. Join Debbie Turner, Deputy Registrar at Registries and Online
Services, as she presents information on the new Societies Act and what
societies will need to do to get ready for the new Act. Debbie is joined by
Jill Sinkwich, a Director at the Ministry of Finance, who helped develop the
legislation. This free presentation will be of interest to anyone involved in a
registered B.C. Society.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Visit <a href="http://www.bchistory.ca/">www.bchistory.ca</a> for more
information and to register for all or part of the conference. To contact the
organizing committee, email Cathy English at <a
href="mailto:curator@revelstokemuseum.ca">curator@revelstokemuseum.ca</a> or
call 250-837-3067. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Revelstoke Museum & Archives</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>315 <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">First
Street West</st1:address></st1:Street></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>PO Box 1908</span></font></st1:Street><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:City
w:st="on">Revelstoke</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">BC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">V0E 2S0</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:address><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Ph: 250-837-3067</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax: 250-837-3094</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Email: <a href="mailto:curator@revelstokemuseum.ca">curator@revelstokemuseum.ca</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Website: <a href="http://www.revelstokemuseum.ca">www.revelstokemuseum.ca</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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