Sign In Subscribe Now The main bridge through Revelstoke and across the Columbia River is reduced to single-lane traffic until as late until Thursday as Emcon Services carries out a spring clean regional operations manager for Emcon told Black Press Media the reduced traffic flow along the shared Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 23 route is needed as the bridge gets its annual scrub "Each spring we're required to clean and wash the bridge," Moncrief said "All the debris and everything kind of clogs up the drain." the single-lane flow comes into effect 5 a.m with minor delays expected across 1.4 kilometres of highway Visit DriveBC for updates Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed Friday afternoon between Revelstoke and Golden Avalanche control work between Jumping Creek Road and Beaver Valley Road is expected to start at 1 p.m The project will require the highway to close in both directions for about five hours Motorists are advised to consider alternate travel plans as no detours are available Visit DriveBC for up-to-date highway closure information Looking for a home away from home while visiting Revelstoke the Mountaineer compiled a few options of hotels and resorts to keep the whole family comfortable The weekly newsletter that demystifies news entrepreneurship Basecamp Resorts founded and operated by Canadian businesswoman Sky McClean offers a home away from home experience across its three Revelstoke locations the Resort offers a peaceful and scenic retreat while its Suites property places guests right in the heart of town Both properties have a condo feel; spacious with full kitchens and generous storage space offering benefits through a variety of local activity providers including Silver Tip Aviation Guests can receive demo cards and discounts for Powder Rentals and Valhalla Outfitters to support their mountain experience Basecamp partners with BC Transit to offer complimentary vouchers for the Revelstoke Mountain Resort Shuttle newly renovated and affordable third property Northwinds is located close to Boulder and Frisbee Basecamp is committed to supporting the local community through its housing solutions currently building long-term rentals as well as continuing to provide affordable housing for staff members Escape to the mountains in comfort with Boulder Mountain Resort (BMR) Situated just 3.5 kilometers west of Revelstoke the resort offers a memorable stay with a variety of unique accommodation styles on offer forest bunkies and the luxurious and spacious Boulder Lodge The resort is nestled in a serene forest setting conveniently located right across the highway from the snowmobile trails on Boulder Mountain making it an ideal base for sledders to access the terrain While the perfect base to explore the adventure-rich paradise of the Revelstoke region spending time at BMR is an unforgettable experience on its own the resort is a great spot for families to unwind in summer with a playground and hot tub it also offers an outdoor gathering space overlooking the mountains perfect for hosting events or get-togethers VRGE is fresh to Revelstoke’s hotel scene, redeveloping the Gateway Inn Motel into “the gateway to adventure.” The hotel is far more than just a comfortable and modern accommodation setting guests up with everything they need to take on the outdoors and partnering with several local businesses to provide a range of in-house services VRGE provides all the equipment needed for a stellar snowy experience Tantrum Bike provides rentals for biking enthusiasts The hotel also offers secure gear storage and a garage for those bringing their own equipment Guests can unwind with Repose Massage Therapy and its hot tub facilities the perfect complement to high-adrenaline activities The enclosed fire pit area is a central communal space; in winter it is licensed for apres-ski socializing Guests can also enjoy dining at the Lüft Café & Bar The Regent is one of the oldest family-owned hotels in Canada and the oldest family-owned business in Revelstoke and once deeply entwined with the railway industry today the hotel is a charming place to stay for an unforgettable Revelstoke experience guests are steps away from the town’s eateries and attractions The hotel also boasts its delicious and renowned 112 Restaurant and Lounge which hosts events and live music throughout the week The Regent offers rooms that blend modern comfort and scenic views with the hotel’s unique heritage; what is particularly special is that no two are the same Health-minded guests can visit the fitness centre ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration While offering enough amenities for a great experience its prime location means it is the perfect base for exploring everything the city and region have to offer Located at the base of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort, the Sutton Place Hotel offers no shortage of year-round activities for adventure enthusiasts guests have a seamless ski-in ski-out experience pairing days on the slopes with nights in the charming village hiking and the thrilling Mountain Pipe Coaster The Sutton’s self-contained condominium suites are spacious units with all the amenities you would find in your kitchen at home allowing for groups of all sizes to self-cater With Mackenzie Village now up and running as a commercial space guests have conveniences like grocery shopping even closer Each suite features washing machines and dryers which are particularly handy in the colder months A stand-out feature of the hotel is its heated outdoor pool For those looking to venture beyond the resort it is only a short shuttle ride to the town centre The soon-to-be-completed multi-use pathway will allow individuals to walk or bike this route over the summer Wherever you choose to stay while visiting Revelstoke you’ll be provided with a memorable experience and the perfect base to explore everything the region has to offer having recently settled in Revelstoke after four months of travelling After graduating from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Communication in 2023 she worked as a Communications Adviser at the Council for International Development Aotearoa New Zealand Charlotte is passionate about storytelling and using communication as an instrument for positive change within communities A love for winter sports and the outdoors brought her to Revelstoke and she is loving getting amongst everything the town has to offer – and writing about it You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. 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By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy The project involves the design and construction of improvements to 2.6 km of the Trans-Canada Highway 1 approximately 40 kilometres east of Revelstoke including rockfall and avalanche mitigation climate change resiliency and median divider and roadside barrier.  The project is adjacent to the recently completed Illecillewaet and extends to the western end of the MacDonald Snowshed.   Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction is posted on this page in advance. 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Questions about the collection of email addresses can be directed to the Manager of Corporate Web Did you find what you were looking for?YesNoThe B.C Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures We can help in over 220 languages and through other accessible options. Call, email or text us, or find a service centre It's a complaint you hear a fair amount in Revelstoke: Why is my phone service so spotty the city's most popular telecommunications service provider about what the culprit behind its spotty service may be senior communications manager Tricia Lo said that "while TELUS has invested more in Revelstoke than any other operator our network does see increased traffic from seasonal users," specifically near Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) Amid growing demand in Revelstoke for wireless bandwidth Lo shared that TELUS is working with RMR to implement network upgrades this summer "that will significantly increase capacity and improve 5G and LTE voice and data quality for local residents RMR is "currently in discussions with TELUS and other telecommunications providers to improve our current service," it told Black Press Media by email RMR said while it can't yet provide a sense of timelines or what improved coverage will look like "the ultimate goal is to provide reliable coverage for our guests TELUS pledged to connect more than 90 per cent of Revelstoke homes and businesses directly to fibre-optic cable in a multi-million-dollar investment at no cost to either residents or the city and with the promise of up to 100 megabits per second had said in a release that Revelstoke residents would "have access to incredible internet speeds." TELUS brought its fastest 5G network in Canada to Revelstoke promising up to 1.7 gigabits per second and highlighting the importance of high-speed connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic TELUS regularly evaluates its networks in Revelstoke and elsewhere "to deploy more efficient and advanced technologies that provide our customers with the best experience possible," Lo added "We remain committed to working with our partners and all levels of government to continue to improve network connectivity in rural and remote areas." The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre is currently closed and will reopen May 17 you'll be in front of one of the most powerful dams in B.C Whether you're on a guided or self-guided tour you'll be able to take an elevator to the top of the dam for a breathtaking downstream view of the Columbia River Valley Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Sylix Okanagan Operational hours are subject to change without notice Guests must arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour times Limited spots available and are on a first come This is our regular schedule but as we're a working dam and powerhouse unforeseen issues may arise that require us to cancel tours Call us at 250 814 6697 or email revelstoke@bchydro.com if you need more information The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre is located only 5 km north of the town of Revelstoke on HWY 23N. For directions to our Visitor Centre visit Google Maps Explore our centre through photos and read about what others have to say about their visits Lots of great information for all ages & stunning views at the top! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth a visit... Get the latest news and tips from BC Hydro directly to your inbox A building from a British Columbia ghost town is about to get a new lease on life The Oliver & District Heritage Society (ODHS) has launched a $15,000 fundraiser to refurbish the Fairview Jailhouse which was built in 1896 The 129-year-old jail from the historic gold mining townsite was left behind when the town declined before being moved to its current location at the Oliver Museum garden thanks to concerned local volunteers The Oliver Museum is a heritage building and former police station ODHS conserved the building so it could be enjoyed and experienced by future generations and it hopes to do the same with the jailhouse which has dry rot due to many hot summers and cold winters.  "Expert opinion urges widespread replacement of the failing timbers, which must be done in a heritage-sensitive manner followed by the careful repainting of the building all to ensure its ongoing conservation into the future," ODHS stated Fairview serviced many gold mines between 1890 and 1910 and saw over 500 residents call the town home stores and churches. The jailhouse still contains relics from the mining days of Fairview and nearby Camp McKinney ODHS was established in 1982 and is a registered non-profit and charitable society that ensures the conservation of historical buildings and human and natural history of Oliver and surrounding areas.  "This fundraising campaign is vital to ensuring the ODHS can fund these important conservation efforts," they stated The $15,000 will go towards the structural repairs and painting of the jailhouse To support the Fairview Jailhouse restoration project go to:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/oliver-and-district-heritage-society/campaign/historic-gold-mining-town-of-fairview-bc--1896-jail-refurbishment- Motorists are being warned the Trans-Canada Highway will be closed between Sicamous and Revelstoke for two hours on Thursday morning Blasting work between the Griffin Lake Avalanche Gate and the Clanwilliam Overhead Bridge is expected to close 15 kilometres of the highway west of Revelstoke starting at 10 a.m but the blasting work is only expected to close the highway until noon Anyone planning to travel between Sicamous and Revelstoke that morning is advised to check DriveBC for any changes to scheduled work plans A familiar hospitality and development company is building rental opportunities in Revelstoke Basecamp Resorts’ Pine and Peaks Revelstoke is Basecamp’s largest long-term rental project With three hotels already in Revelstoke and 25 total real estate projects in Kananaskis Pine and Peaks is the latest edition to a large profile the project aims to fix a struggle her company frequently deals with in Revelstoke and other communities “There’s nowhere for any of our staff to live others must be as well,” McLean told Revelstoke Mountaineer For years now McLean has heard from staff at all levels of Basecamp struggling to find and retain adequate rentals in communities across B.C A combined experience of building high-quality hotel options and developing other real-estate properties put Basecamp in a unique position to help aid the communities it operates in we’ve obviously seen all the communities we’re in in a desperate need for housing.” Revelstoke’s Pine and Peaks development will be a model for future rental developments in Fernie and Canmore communities struggling with the same housing challenges McLean sees in Revelstoke Starting at $1,500 a month for a studio and with one-bedroom two-bedroom and three-bedroom layouts available there’s been a range of demographics looking to move in I don’t think we’ll have a clear idea of the demographic makeup until all the units are rented.” While McLean noted there is no silver bullet to ending Revelstoke’s housing woes she does think how city staff are currently working with developers will continue to ease struggles “It’s dramatically improved since we showed up in 2018 Back then we couldn’t get answers to anything.” A waitlist for when registration opens for Pine and Peaks Revelstoke is available online with move-in scheduled for September Lys is your community journalist for Revelstoke Mountaineer He grew up in Calgary with the Rockies as a weekend stomping grounds and spent a decade on Vancouver Island for school and working as the community reporter for The Discourse Nanaimo Lys is focused on showcasing underrepresented voices community joy and innovation and finding a new way to tell big stories you can find him slowly working his way through his book collection while his two cats either curl up for pets or throw themselves around the place A fundraiser has been set up after the sudden death of a 17-year-old Summerland Secondary School student was a member of the high school’s Rockets basketball team “His dedication to the game and ability to lift the spirits of his teammates made him an invaluable part of our team,” said one of the school’s coaches Campbell is also described as a cheerful person who brightened the lives of those around him “He was a remarkable individual who positively influenced everyone he encountered,” a statement on the GoFundMe fundraising page reads had raised more than $20,000 as of noon on May 5 a memorial service and tribute by the Summerland Rockets will be held in Campbell’s memory The fundraiser can be found online at gofundme.com/f/ssfc3-do-it-for-jack Quality, attainable and thoughtfully-designed housing is how Chris Pollen, founder of Boxfort Homes describes the company’s projects in Revelstoke a collection of 39 residences in Revelstoke’s growing Southside neighbourhood offers multifamily townhouses as a practical housing solution for the community Being one of Boxfort’s primary areas of focus Revelstoke’s rapid growth as a resort town presented a clear need for accessible housing The Hemlock project spanned several years of planning and began taking shape when Boxfort acquired the mid-size lot opposite the Southside grocery store one of the various amenities Pollen has been drawn in by The company later purchased two other properties attached to the lot to complete the Humbert Street corner “You have this great local grocery store, you have the greenbelt and these trails Southside has more going for it than some neighbourhoods in way larger cities,” Pollen said Boxfort’s houses were designed as multifamily rather than single-family homes a decision which Pollen explained aligns with the Revelstoke Official Community Plan (OCP) “The OCP encourages infill development and for 15 per cent of all-new homes to be multifamily with doors,” he said “That’s exactly what we are providing here at Hemlock.” With extensive experience building similar multifamily townhouses in Calgary Pollen has seen just how these builds succeed in other communities “No one was doing it in Revelstoke,” he said “We saw an opportunity to increase density and transform this lot in a way that benefits the community.” Hemlock townhouses have flexible floorplans designed to optimise living Boxfort offset the smaller square footage of 1350 sq ft by spreading the three orfour spacious bedrooms and numerous bathrooms over three levels with functional layouts to effectively utilize the space Many of the townhouses include a legal micro-suite of 300 sq This offers the benefit of self-contained living It is forward-thinking should the rental opportunities allowed in single-family housing extend to multi-family “Boxfort believes that bed and breakfasts should also be allowed in multi-family houses,” Pollen said “Everyone should be able to participate in a resort community.” In addition to a functional and cutting edge interior Pollen was committed to ensuring the exterior reflected the natural beauty of the Revelstoke The homes are inspired by Norwegian design featuring bold architectural expression with vertical cedar siding A practical draw of the exterior is the front door entrances on Humbert Street which give the townhouses a proper home feel and offer convenience for guests and deliveries Hemlock Neighbourhood has an optimal spot in the heart of Southside The townhouses are located directly across from the grocery store with a 10-minute walk downtown and a seven-minute drive to Revelstoke Mountain Resort With close proximity to Kovach Park and the Greenbelt Trails outdoor recreation is truly on its doorstep happy and safe place to call your own as well as integrating you into the community as much as we possibly can,” Pollen said Pollen hopes the block will also contribute to Southside becoming a more commercial neighbourhood by creating gentle density “Density is required to bring some of those businesses in and we thought ‘what a beautiful way to do it’,” he said Hemlock homes are designed with real Revelstoke residents in mind – people who live work and are connected to the community here – and locals were given first access to the townhouses before they went to the public Boxfort wanted Hemlock to be accessible for middle income families and consider the neighbourhood as middle-income housing in terms of new builds in Revelstoke but also be thoughtful so that the houses were not overpriced and excessive” They have already seen significant uptake from families as well as some of the townhouses being used to accommodate staff working for businesses in the area Pollen also highlighted the growing interest from individuals and families considering permanent or seasonal moves to Revelstoke In a community with an evolving demographic Boxfort ensured that Hemlock could meet a diverse range of needs ultimately making it an attainable option for as many as possible “We’re very excited about what we’ve delivered and the ongoing impact Hemlock will have on the community.” Peaks is one of three Boxfort Homes developments which take advantage of what Pollen said is Southside’s unique mix of zoning and housing scenarios thatcould be developed and townhomes and that next to the post office and create these really walkable communities And you can do that sustainably in the Southside.” Pollen has seen communities developed with thousands of single-family homes before assets like transit he wants Peaks Townhomes to help with the city’s overall plans to develop Southside into a neighbourhood node in the coming years bringing in the population density needed to support more businesses and resources within the area “By adding the houses in a gentle density way we’re able to help impact that social benefit.” Peaks Revelstoke townhomes’ location is another measure of how developing Southside as a node could increase public transit usage Growth would be aided by an increased population within Southside explaining that sustainability means minimizing impact on current city utilities and infrastructure along with environmental impact “We didn’t increase the number of pipes or the amount of pipes in Humbert We didn’t increase the amount of sidewalks or snow removal or anything likethat But we put more tax on that lot which will now generate [money] to the city That creates a more sustainable economic city.” Concerns that the growing focus on Southside could lead to future displacement of residents will require strategies from the city developers and the neighbourhood to make sure as many within Southside benefit “There’s a lot of life left in a lot of those houses I think the community will experience change in many different ways,” Pollen said explaining owners could explore utilizing the space of larger lots for possible subdivision carriage homes and other density solutions that would align with Revelstoke’s goals for Southside “It’s a case of what housing innovations can we utilize in a neighbourhood like Southside?” Revelstoke residents may recognize Rebecca Marchildon from the Alchemy Studio downtown. Now, she and her sister, Hayley, have teamed up to launch Avenue Home + Boutique. Officially opened in Mackenzie Village on Dec the shop brings a thoughtfully curated selection of home decor furniture and design services to the community “Hayley had always wanted to live in Revelstoke I thought it would be a great idea to create a store together using Hayley’s strengths,” Rebecca said and with new developments rising in the area the pair saw an opportunity to create their dream shop which would offer high-quality home decor alongside Hayley’s interior design expertise offering a huge commercial space that aligned with their vision “I’ve always prioritized the quality of the goods I purchase — it’s my No and I want the local community to shop with confidence.” The boutique carries a variety of brands that share this commitment many with an environmentally friendly approach curating a mix of European and Canadian brands Since the grand opening of the shop on Jan Hayley and Rebecca have received lots of positive feedback from customers Many locals have described the store as a missing piece in Revelstoke’s retail landscape providing a much-needed destination for high-end bedding they plan on offering online shopping for local pick-up The shop is currently open every day from 10:30 a.m and could be open for longer hours on Fridays in the near future Avenue Home + Boutique offers full design and staging services Hayley brings a wealth of experience in these areas having previously owned an events and staging company in Ontario while Rebecca gained extensive knowledge of the industry when she built her home in Revelstoke Hayley’s expertise and eye for design are at the heart of this family business “Hayley was Canada’s top sales representative for a major window and door company before looking for a way to do more of what she loved,” Rebecca said With Revelstoke’s ongoing development and the new builds coming up in the neighbourhood the sisters hope to collaborate on many more staging projects They have already begun working with local designers and property managers who have expressed excitement about the boutique’s services Recent projects include both new condo units and the renovation of existing units As Avenue Home + Boutique continues to grow Hayley and Rebecca remain committed to helping local homeowners and businesses create beautifully designed spaces that reflect both style and comfort For more information, visit Avenue Home + Boutique at Mackenzie Village or follow the store on social media Claire moved to British Columbia five years ago and quickly fell in love with Revelstoke With years of experience as a communications specialist she came to Canada to explore the country and enhance her English language skills Claire is passionate about writing stories that can positively impact the community When she’s not enjoying the outdoors listening to podcasts or catching up with friends over coffee and dinner An Instagram influencer known for producing outdoor-related content was sentenced on May 1 at the Yukon Territorial Court for illegally hunting three bears and obtaining Yukon hunting licences using misleading information between October 2022 and May 2023 relate to offences committed under the Yukon Wildlife Act Justice Katherine McLeod ordered Hamm to pay a $10,500 fine and an equal amount in contributions to the Yukon conservation fund for illegally hunting three bears within a five-day period in May 2023 McLeod fined Hamm $2,750 and $1,750 for obtaining hunting licences using misleading information on two separate occasions between 2022 and 2023 She also ordered him to contribute a total of $3,500 to the conservation fund for both counts of obtaining Yukon hunting licenses as a non-resident McLeod prohibited Hamm from hunting in Yukon for two years McLeod ruled that Hamm must complete an online hunter education and ethics development course before he can obtain a Yukon hunting licence again She also ordered him to forfeit pelts from the bears he hunted Defence lawyer Kevin Drolet told the court that Hamm could make the payment immediately and that the necessary funds were held in a trust account Hamm attended the proceedings virtually from outside the territory Crown prosecutor Kelly McGill presented submissions on sentencing noting that the Yukon Wildlife Act authorizes the courts to impose a fine of up to $50,000 or up to one year in custody for the offences on the indictment McGill and Drolet agreed upon sentencing recommendations for the offences on the indictment that Hamm pleaded guilty to including an equal amount in contributions to the conservation fund as well as a two-year hunting ban and a three-year prohibition on joining groups out on hunts McGill and Drolet noted in their submissions that Yukon hunting licenses are reserved for Yukon residents and that Hamm had obtained one despite being a non-resident McGill argued that Yukon wildlife is a public resource and that non-residents can only hunt through a third party adding that Hamm’s non-compliance with Yukon’s licensing laws was an aggravating factor in sentencing McGill said Hamm hunted a grizzly bear near Kluane Lake in May 2023 and that he also hunted two black bears approximately a three-hour drive north of Haines Junction and another at Bove Island on Tagish Lake’s Windy Arm McGill also noted that conservation officers recovered two black bear hides a grizzly bear hide and a bear skull from a taxidermist in the Yukon Drolet argued in mitigation that sustainable harvest numbers for grizzly bears in 2022 were less than one-quarter of the annual sustainable harvest He also argued that Hamm submitted all the required harvest and biological reports to Yukon Conservation Officer Services after hunting the bears Drolet added that Hamm has family connections to Yukon despite the defence’s characterization of his residence as unusual due to the nature of his employment said in sentencing that the nature of Hamm’s employment should help serve as a deterrent against future offences untamed landscapes make enforcing wildlife and conservation laws difficult leaving the territory vulnerable to violations She emphasized that denunciation and deterrence should play a role in sentencing for the offences to which Hamm pleaded guilty Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) wrapped its 2024-2025 winter season Monday April 21 with one extra Local’s Day Friday April 18 and live music at the Paul Mair Plaza While early spring weather closed lower chunks of the resort leading up to closing day over 1,100 centimeters of snow kept the resort from cutting the season short laying the perfect foundation for the months ahead,” Laura Meggs RMR communications manager told Revelstoke Mountaineer “Consistent snowfall paired with stretches of bluebird days made for unforgettable turns all season long.” “We’re proud to look back on a winter marked by deep snow unforgettable events and a strong sense of community.” The YETI Natural Selection Tour international snowboarding competition once again brought the finale to Revelstoke’s mountains but kept the action on the resort instead of heading out to the deeper backcountry With a week filled with events around town and the entire finale taking place at the Montana Bowl Meggs said YETI Natural Selection highlighted Revelstoke for a worldwide audience “The Montana Bowl venue now stands as a lasting legacy RMR stayed in the news as a spot for growing talent It wasn’t just the next generation taking advantage of the snow this season Revelstoke local Hans Travnicek earned a shout out from Meggs for the most days skied in the season with the 74-year-old racking up 143 days on the mountain during the 170-day-long season the last three years have been about far more than just what happens on the ice And after some hard-fought championship finals the three-season Revelstoke Grizzlies defender is entering a new chapter of his life is looking to pursue neuroscience in university this fall — and the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is supporting him on this journey One of this year's recipients of the KIJHL's student athlete bursary Fyfe has earned $1,000 to help finance his post-secondary studies for which he'll take to either the University of Lethbridge or University of British Columbia after saying a hard goodbye to his billet family and fellow Grizzlies "I honestly had no idea until I saw the actual post," he recounted adding that his friends told him people had been reposting the bursary awardees Calling Black Press Media from his work back home with Alpine Drywall (Lethbridge) he shared that it hit him at some point during this last season with the Grizzlies that he was nearing the end of his Revelstoke era "I was just trying to enjoy it every time I stepped on the ice." devoted a decade to minor hockey back in Alberta Coming to town back for his first season in 2022 Fyfe had no idea how big a deal junior hockey was for Revelstoke his time living here with the Grizzlies has been "the best three years of my life," he said especially when it's come to boarding and bonding with his billet family "It teaches you how to grow up and take care of yourself," he explained describing him and his teammates going from boys to men over these last years "It's a lot of the guys' first time living away from home." Fyfe and other Grizzlies have been routinely involved with volunteering at the Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store along with the Meals on Wheels initiative that serves fresh meals to seniors at Moberly Manor who otherwise aren't able to cook for themselves "We're involved in the community a lot," Fyfe said He's also dedicated countless hours to volunteering for Revelstoke's minor hockey scene always enjoying a fun skate with the little ones "They kind of just look at you like you're some superhero," he joked Fyfe was an A-grade student in high school and has since received major accolades in his junior hockey career including the Grizzlies' "Unsung Hero" and "Fan Favourite" awards along with the KIJHL's 2022-23 Community Player of the Year Grizzlies general manager described Fyfe as "an individual who is a respected member of the community always willing to help with events and volunteering his time." "There are so many people in that organization that support us," Fyfe said describing the countless game volunteers and the crowds never failing to fill up the 1,000-seat Revelstoke Forum each night "I kind of just wanted to give back to them." Fyfe has served the Grizzlies with 115 games and 42 points across three regular seasons along with 49 games and 21 points during playoffs He also scored big in the 2024-25 playoffs with a KIJHL Star of the Week shoutout for key assists he made against the 100 Mile House Wranglers in the Teck Cup round, which Black Press Media reported last April Fyfe said it's been amazing touring with the Grizzlies to win three championships since 2022 one of Fyfe's all-time highlights from the last three years was playing his 100th junior hockey game in the 2024-25 season against the Kamloops Storm — during which his younger brother Brenner was playing for the other team's bench making it an unforgettable night of brotherly competition Fyfe also fondly remembered his Grizzlies' hard-won round this winter against the Princeton Posse "I think that series is when our team got very close," he said describing how adversity brought them closer together and how he'd thought to himself "wow Asked whether he plans to return to Revelstoke Fyfe said "absolutely." Fans and fellow Grizzlies can look forward to seeing him back for the annual alumni game "Going to try to come out for the home-opener game," he added WorkSafeBC has fined Revelstoke's ski resort $78,370 for multiple "high-risk violations" that it says caused a utility vehicle to roll down an embankment in fall 2023 and injure its driver WorkSafeBC reported that Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) staff had been using the vehicle to transport parking signage when one worker backed it over a steep slope They sustained "serious injuries" as the vehicle tumbled over Summarizing its incident report to Black Press Media WorkSafeBC said an on-site investigation found no curb or guardrail had been installed along the parking lot's edge no rear-view mirror had been fitted on the vehicle and inadequate training and supervision had been provided for the driver to ensure they could navigate steep terrain and were wearing a seat belt RMR "failed to ensure a curb was installed wherever there was a danger of a vehicle or equipment running over the edge of an elevated area," WorkSafeBC said the firm failed to provide its workers with the information and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety RMR noted the incident occurred in fall 2023 and confirmed a team member had sustained serious injuries from it "Our thoughts continue to be with the individual and their co-workers who continue to live with the impacts from this incident," RMR said care and well-being are its number-one priority we have taken comprehensive steps to learn from and strengthen prevention and preparation practices to bolster safety across all operations." Black Press Media is submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to WorkSafeBC for the full incident report and will update this story when it has been obtained Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Revelstoke's $4.59-million plan to bolster routes for cycling walking and mobility devices in its west end got majority approval Tuesday despite council's mixed feelings around how much residents were consulted Endorsed to become part of the city's 2023 Transportation Master Plan are seven connectivity enhancement projects to Revelstoke's Big Eddy neighbourhood The projects were recently presented to the public infrastructure committee on March 27 that includes three-metre-wide multi-use paths along Highway 1 Highway 23 and Big Eddy Bridge; two- and three-metre-wide sidewalks and multiple bike lanes along Big Eddy Road; a painted walkway along Begbie Lundell and Griffiths roads; and a three-metre-wide multi-use path along the Big Eddy Greenway-Nixon Road connection These projects were designed and proposed by McElhanney Ltd. that's also involved with Revelstoke's current $40-million wastewater facility upgrade But as the Big Eddy active transportation plan currently remains a planning study according to public works director Steve Black no public consultation was conducted by city staff The plan also hadn't been publicly shared via TalkRevelstoke prior to April 8 Tim Palmer maintained that the city should proactively be taking public feedback given that the plan will impact areas right along some residents' backyards and based on people's comments about previous active transportation enhancements elsewhere in the city "It caught me by surprise that the Big Eddy [active transportation plan] suddenly was there and I didn't know it was coming so I doubt that very many people in Big Eddy right now are aware of this that could impact their area," he said adding residents may also have their own great ideas to contribute Palmer moved a motion to defer approval of the plan to council's next meeting largely on grounds that he felt he couldn't endorse the active transportation plan because he said he hadn't yet been supplied McElhanney's full document While the remaining majority of council still supported moving forward on the plan Aaron Orlando agreed with Palmer that it would be in the city's and public's best interest to have the document posted on TalkRevelstoke to keep the conversation going at the community level "The conversations I've had with Big Eddy residents since this has been made public has all been supportive," Coun Several councillors also agreed that adopting a concrete plan could make it easier for the city to secure grant funding for making such improvements to Big Eddy's active transportation network After several revisions to the final motion all of council except Palmer voted to endorse the plan and subsequently add it to TalkRevelstoke The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has announced it's deploying a team of investigators following the derailment of a CPKC train around 4:30 a.m CPKC spokesperson Terry Cunha said multiple cars from the train derailed about 12 kilometres west of Field with no injuries and no mention of other trains being involved "The line was cleared of the derailed cars late this morning and the rail line reopened after repairs and safety inspections," Cunha said adding that no dangerous goods were being transported on the eight empty cars used to carry finished motor vehicles "CPKC crews will remain on site to continue the removal of the involved cars," Cunha concluded "The cause of the derailment is under investigation." It's the second derailment involving CPKC near Field since Feb when three crew members died after a freight train went off the tracks on a steep grade and sharp curves "the TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence," the TSB shared from Calgary the morning of May 1 the derailment may have occurred about five kilometres north of Yoho's Finn Creek and about 50 metres away from the Trans-Canada Highway A series of avalanche close-calls for skiers has led Parks Canada to urge caution in the backcountry in and around Glacier National Park Avalanche Canada reports there have been multiple slides in the past week that caught skiers “North-facing slopes in the alpine hold the best ski quality but they also are concealing a reactive surface hoar layer,” said a notice from Parks Canada on Tuesday “Folks in and around the region have been caught off-guard by this layer resulting in several avalanche involvements.” two skiers were caught in an 2.5-magnitude avalanche on Bruins Glacier “Loud whumpf immediately followed by slope releasing,” the report said The skier higher up the slope was pulled 40 metres by the slide The second skier slid 60 metres and was partially buried April 14 a 1.5-magnitude avalanche caught a skier on Mount Tilley “Slab broke above me near the smallest part of the feature and propagated across the entire feature,” said the report “Went for a small ride and stayed mostly on top before tipping head first on the bench below Partial burial to chest and no injuries.” Avalanche Canada reports the slide risk in the alpine and treeline is moderate in the area around Revelstoke The accolades continue for players on the Mowat Cup-winning Grand Forks Border Bruins Vernon's Tyler Burke and Kelowna's Russell Kosec were named two of the three KIJHL's Stars of the Month for their performances in both the Teck Cup and Mowat Cup En route to victory in the KIJHL championship against the Revelstoke Grizzlies In the four Mowat Cup games against the Ridge Meadows Flames the 20-year-old forward scored seven times Kosec was named the top defenceman of the month Manning the back end for an average of 24:17 the 20-year-old was a plus 15 and had two multi-point games The Border Bruins broke through to win two titles this season They dispatched the Grizzlies in a four-game sweep to win the Teck Cup before beating the Pacific Junior Hockey League champion (PJHL) Flames in Game 4 of the best-of-five finals to take home the Mowat trophy We Canadians emerged from our homes like groundhogs peeking out after the winter: cautious unsure if the political storm had passed or merely stopped for a coffee we leaned over counters and said things like at least it wasn’t the other guy,” or “Did you see the size of her majority The sacred rite of grumbling commenced—a truly national sport my friends: we are almost pathologically committed to not letting politics ruin the mood A cousin might bring up trade policy over turkey that governments are like the weather—unreliable Revelstoke business owners, a local author and representatives from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce joined Protect Our Winters (POW) Canada representatives Wednesday April 9 at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre to talk about the impacts of the climate crisis on Revelstoke’s tourism and outdoor industries “We’re trying to coalesce the outdoor industry to speak up for the environment and protect and preserve everything we have out here in the mountains,” Greg Hill POW Canada athlete and local author told audiences Hill spoke to his own experiences with the world’s changing climate noting the growing levels of wildfire smoke that restrict summer outdoor activities and the shortening snow seasons that hinder winter tourism locations it’s the economics that’s going to impact this the most.” Those economics include local businesses like Steven Cross’ Revy Outdoors which supplies summer and winter outdoor recreation gear Cross talked about the economic impact the last few years have had on the store as well as the personal impact of climate change “I noticed the mental health decline when the warm front moved in Feb When we had big forest fires and smoke a couple years ago That’s a direct impact on people and myself other retailers in town and other businesses in town it’s pretty much a universal reaction.” Through her research for the POW Canada Outdoor Recreation and Economic Report climate scientist said over 1,000,000 jobs and $101.6 billion annual economic contributions from outdoor recreation is a lowball number missing out on smaller outdoor recreation activities and other ways residents and tourists alike enjoy the outdoors.  “It doesn’t represent all of the activities out there,” Knowles said noting that statistics didn’t account for other indirect impacts the outdoor recreation industry has on other businesses such as ones catering to outdoor recreation tourism One of those categories of businesses connected to the outdoor recreation industry is having an oversized impact on the industry’s climate impact “When we look at outdoor recreation communities 75 per cent of the emissions comes from transportation people coming either to the community to recreate or travel within the community The next highest percentage is 20 per cent for our infrastructure About five per cent of emissions comes from the activities themselves.” That 75 per cent means that the outdoor recreation industry needs to explore who to cater to and how to get them to location That might even mean focusing tourism advertising closer to home instead of larger overseas campaigns POW Canada’s report wants more support provided to tourism-heavy municipalities to help reduce emissions “A lot of outdoor recreation communities have small resident populations – 7,000 people on average But we’re servicing over 10 times that in terms of visitors to the community especially for a municipality often given the resources based on our resident population to then provide the services or the emissions reductions or the waste management that’s sustainable for this massive population.” It’s that sort of advocacy work for municipalities and local businesses that Revelstoke’s Chamber of Commerce is spearheading “How can we prepare our communities for [climate change impacts], instead of being so reactive to what happens with wildfires or the lessening of the snowpack, what actual impact can we do? What changes can we make here, and how can we move that forward?”You can register with POW Canada to keep up to date future panels Interior Health (IH) says emergency services will be temporarily unavailable at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver The hospital's emergency room is closing from 7 p.m This comes after IH announced a 19-hour closure at Oliver's emergency room on Friday evening through Saturday morning Its most recent service interruption marks the fifth of its kind in 2025 after a slew of regular emergency room closures in 2023 and 2024 Patients are asked to access emergency care at the Penticton Regional Hospital during this time "All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital," IH said Close to one-third of eligible voters in Canada did not cast ballots in the April 28 federal election The turnout in that election was 19,597,674 of 28,525,638 registered electors those who did not cast ballots were more numerous than those who voted for any of the parties listed. If even half these people had voted they could have altered the results of the election.  there was a lot of interest in the outcome with some stating that it was the most important Canadian federal election in anyone’s living memory. International relations with the United States were top of mind for many voters This included the tariff war and repeated statements by the U.S Health care was considered a top issue by many voters as well Big issues should prompt all Canadians to take an interest in the democratic process And while voter participation was considerably higher than the 62.3 per cent who voted in the 2021 federal election Voter turnout in Canada has traditionally been higher than it was in the most recent election an average of 70.5 per cent of eligible voters have cast ballots that figure came close to 80 per cent of those eligible The last time a Canadian election has had more than 70 per cent voter turnout was in 1993 the figure dropped to 58.8 per cent in the 2008 election it remains lower than in the 1970s and earlier It is unfair to suggest all those who did not vote were apathetic or lazy and some may have chosen not to vote for reasons of conscience when close to one-third of eligible voters do not participate in the electoral process this number is cause for concern as a democracy is only as healthy as its participation People have the right to choose the government they want to lead this country through some challenging times.  The public has a voice through the electoral process Passing on the opportunity to vote weakens this voice Sign up below for unlimited digital access for 30 days receive our daily news alerts & breaking news Yesterday we got out at Revelstoke Ski Resort in British Columbia I’ve spent many months here over the years and just being here makes me happy They saw about 4 centimeters of new snow overnight The upper mountain was foggy so we headed straight into the trees We skied until noon then skied 5,620-vertical-feet down to the base and into the Sutton Place Hotel for lunch Revelstoke is putting us up right at the base of the gondola and we are forever grateful We made breakfast burritos and toast for lunch and headed back out at 1:30 p.m and even ran into our buddies Aaron & Lucas I had more spunk in the afternoon and had a blast challenging myself skiing the tree moguls as fast as I could and the exchange rate is amazing here right now then a 5000+ ft of corduroy all in one run on a mountain with a great pitch that run and pitch is baller skiing on fresh tracks great january spot if it has been snowing consistently UC Berkeley graduate - molecular cell biology major Brothers Wilbur and Templeton are in search of a new home.  The cats were actually born in Vernon under a boat and rescued by the Okanagan Humane Society they have been living with a foster family circumstances changed and the cats were unable to stay in the home OHS is once again caring for these two bonded felines these brothers are looking to go to the same home that will be able to care for them these cats are good with other felines in the home They are quite happy to play with other cats too.  It’s not known if they are good around children as they haven’t been exposed to them.  They are both adaptable and gentle-natured For more information on the duo please contact okanaganhumanesociety.com/adopt Enter your email to connect to 30 more days worth of stories by journalists living & working in Revelstoke Kicking off the IFSA Qualifier Circuit in the renowned North Bowl at Revelstoke Mountain Resort This is the first IFSA Qualifier 4* of the season where the best freeride athletes begin their journey for a chance to be crowned champion of the Americas and qualify for the FIS Freeride World Tour Don't waste time seeking out the best skiing content; we'll send it all right to you Whether you’re a long-time local or just hunkering down for the weekend a date night in Revelstoke could mean dining out at one of the various restaurants in town catching a show at one of Revelstoke’s various live music venues or simply enjoying time on one of the countless trails in and around Revelstoke We’ve got some ideas for your next special evening There is no shortage of restaurants and dinner options date nights in Revelstoke there are plenty of options to wow your date Alfred’s is one spot that will give you a taste of high class dining The exclusive pop-up diner hosted in Dose’s coffee shop opened in December The venue has been booked up nearly every night since taking reservations through Open Table and email Helmed by professional chefs and friends Brad Johnston and Ivan Blackwell Alfred’s was born out of a feeling that something was missing in Revelstoke’s food scene “Rather than waiting for a space to become available to open a new venue they decided to turn their existing Cafe into a pop-up restaurant for the winter,” Lauren Webster Dose Coffee and Alfred’s co-owner told Revelstoke Mountaineer anyone looking for an Italian-inspired fine dining experience can’t go wrong guests are offered the ability to share meals amongst each other letting everyone explore a wider selection of Alfred’s food and drink menu Whether you’re on a double date with old friends or meeting folks for the first time Alfred’s creates an intimate atmosphere that toes the line between high class Italian restaurant and a family reunion dinner “Every single dish deserves its place on the menu and the chefs have done an outstanding job at executing such an incredible menu in our small space,” Webster said Those wanting a spirited night out have options at one of Revelstoke’s various tasting rooms Try Monashee Spirits’ selection of specialty crafted cocktails Begbie Brewery’s locally brewed ales or settle in with some rustic vibes at Craft Bierhaus while enjoying some sport films a host of art galleries and a selection of stages offering everything from comedy to tragedy Revelstoke has an artsy date night covered Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre boasts four gallery spaces showcasing local and regional artists along with a range of classes enjoying live poetry readings or one of the various pottery sessions offered throughout the year Dress to the nines for the next gallery opening for an evening of meeting with Revelstoke’s art scene March 14 for a new take on a questionable romance Listing all of Revelstoke’s events is a feat, one Revelstoke Mountaineer attempts weekly in our newsletter and monthly in our print calendar. Whether it’s one of the cozy concerts at Sound Cellar, live music at The Last Drop, any of the film festivals hosted in town, or the latest sporting event there’s something for any type of date night in Revelstoke. Read our latest print to plan out what activities you’ll leave home for Revelstoke’s terrain and famous snow took centre stage at the 2025 YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke with both competition days hosted in Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s (RMR) Montana Bowl March 14 start and competitors were eager to hit the slopes “This snow is the best situation we could have asked for,” Ellery Manning, youngest competitor at Natural Selection and winner of the inaugural Research and Development competition told Revelstoke Mountaineer whether supportive or offering more of a challenge Competitor Madison Blackley possibly shared the most telling words in what challenge the terrain offered.  That particular challenge only seemed to bring more excitement for riders and fans alike “I’ve dreamed of venues like this. I can’t explain how magical this mountain is,” Blake Moller told Revelstoke Mountaineer Other competitors added it wasn’t just the snow and conditions fueling their eagerness to hit the slopes but also the support from the community “There is immense pride in it being in Canada,” Mikey Ciccarelli 2024 YETI Natural Selection winner and Canadian rider said The growing popularity of Natural Selection Revelstoke has been an overall boost for Canada’s spot in the snowboarding world one he’s excited to see develop more with Revelstoke’s help The move from heliskiing competitors out to a remote part of the Selkirk mountains to hosting the entire competition in Montana Bowl was in part due to the growing support Revelstoke has shown the international snowboard competition Natural Selection chief operations officer said “This town has shown up time and time again we had a sort of ‘build it and they will come,’ moment this year based on how much interest we had last year from folks wanting to come out to the venue.” Audiences trekked in and out of the YETI viewing zone high fiving competitors as they rode into the venue and finding spots in the deep snow to settle in and watch the competition Audiences also gathered at RMR’s Revelation Lodge to watch the rides.  “It’s one of the biggest snowboarding events and it’s here in our backyard Of course you get excited for that,” local rider Vicky Mohr told Revelstoke Mountaineer whether you ride to the competition or enjoy at the lodge While technical issues delayed viewing for outside audiences the vibes were still high to cheer on the riders and celebrate snowboarding “It’s quite a bit scary seeing the challenging terrain that they’re going in and it brings a lot of folks together,” said local boarder Samantha Barrow who viewed the rides from the screen inside the lodge Having ridden at various resorts in Canada she’s excited to see Revelstoke as the backdrop for some of the most skilled riders One of the paintings in Summerland artist Jane Blagborne’s exhibit addresses the tariff war involving the United States and Canada preparing to defend itself against an orange eagle Blagborne said the image was inspired by the tariff war with the United States and the ongoing 51st State comments made by the U.S The image is one of many paintings in Blagborne’s exhibit which opened May 1 at the Summerland Art Gallery Blagborne said her art reflects her interest in birds She said she believes society lacks value in nature and its gifts “I hope in some way my artwork can stimulate our residents to stop staring at their cell phones and engage with this incredible valley we live in,” she said Blagborne grew up in Summerland but later left the community to pursue a career in nursing She returned to the community 20 years ago No One Covers Revelstoke Like The Revelstoke Review Don’t miss out on reading the latest local Join our community and receive daily news alerts & breaking news Revelstoke’s short-term rental future was once again the focus of a community meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26 with staff holding a public information session at the Revelstoke Community Centre director of development services stressed at the top of the meeting that Revelstoke is still in the early stages of what will be a long process “Regulating this type of development is complex,” Simon told an audience of roughly 60 in-person attendees and an online audience “No municipality has found the one silver bullet to do this.” Staff are gearing up for eight months of community feedback sessions, public information sessions and a survey gathering information on what Revelstoke wants to see for the future of STRs Municipalities across the province are already publishing the data around provincial regulations for STRs giving Revelstoke staff a chance to explore ways Revelstoke could navigate different scenarios A particular stat shows that restricting STRs including opting into a permanent residence clause might not be the needed strategy to alleviate large scale housing and rental shortages Municipalities that were required to implement permanent residence regulations have not always seen an increase in available long term housing and other international data points to STRs possibly not being as large a drain on longer term rental stock as previously thought “It might not be as great as may appear on the surface,” Simon told the crowd when asked if it was possible to assess the economic impact of a low long-term rental stock The potential for future councils to opt in and out of the permanent residence clause of Bill 35 could mean local businesses navigating the ins and outs of a shifting policy STRs closing shop due to owners not living in them as a main residence won’t just shift Revelstoke’s STR stock it could mean a loss for various businesses in town connected to the STR market.“That’s the worst case scenario,” Caroline Lachapelle Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce’s executive director told Revelstoke Mountaineer Lachapelle is confident city staff will keep that particular challenge in mind as they build out new STR frameworks and potentially pitch to council Revelstoke provincially opting out of the permanent residency clause but building their own local bylaws for the scenario She highlighted during the STR information session and to Revelstoke Mountaineer that city staff have been proactively communicating at a level previously unseen.  “I think something that the public might not be aware of is the astronomical amount of meetings that the chamber has with the city in private talking about the pinch points they’ve created and solutions businesses think could work.” “Revelstoke problems are best solved by Revelstoke solutions,” Coun. Tim Stapenhurst wrote on the Slido site used to collect questions and comments from in-person and online attendees previous STR regulations within Revelstoke have been focused on finding the balance best tailored to Revelstoke.  Other residents want the longer term future of Revelstoke to be kept in mind during planning “Nobody’s been talking about quality of life When you’re surrounded by short-term rentals She mentioned supporting current zoning for Revelstoke’s STRs instead of allowing a blanket allowance throughout the city letting folks move to areas where they can expect STRs to be With international economic threats on the horizon and all levels of governments strategizing how to navigate upcoming tariffs some residents want to see STRs focused on creating one more local economic opportunity for Revelstoke Opinions were divided on whether to use the permanent residence clause to keep ownership local “The hotels that are generally being built in Revelstoke are corporate owned by companies outside of Canada, which means revenue leaving Revelstoke. Short-term rentals are owned by a lot of locals, and we’re seeing that revenue stay in Revestoke,” Emily Revell, owner of Stay Revy Vacation Rentals said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page an adventure tour operator with a collection of luxury lodges just reopened Eleven Revelstoke Lodge in British Columbia A seven-year-old missing Chilliwack girl has been found alive after she went missing from Winona Road in the Chilliwack River Valley the previous day around 4 p.m she's in good health as far as we can tell."  Chilliwack RCMP had just wrapped up a press conference when media were called back to the detachment for the good news Bowerman said that Lily had wandered "quite a distance" from her home but was in good enough shape to walk out on foot with the search-and-rescue team in place.  "I really want to the opportunity to thank the citizens of Chilliwack that assisted in this search," he said Bowerman had explained the lengths that rescuers had already gone to in order to find the young girl She had chased some neighbour's dogs into the woods beside her home on Thursday (May 1) at about 4 p.m A massive search was launched immediately by neighbours in the closely knit rural area People in Chilliwack gathered Thursday evening to help in the search for a missing seven-year-old girl and she still hadn't been found by Friday at noon.  Chilliwack RCMP put a call out at 10 p.m Thursday night, asking for the public's help to find Lily Coursol Chilliwack Search and Rescue is on scene with a command unit and crews from around the Fraser Valley were out until about 5 a.m. They are conducting a full search on the ground According to a Chilliwack RCMP news release crews are using “all technological resources available” to find Coursol.  They are urging those who want to help to stay away from the area and let the search and rescue teams do their work Initially there were about 20 neighbours searching for the girl into the night and a call was put out for more searchers to arrive Friday morning.  officials decided to stick with trained search crews and those who arrived were turned away. A police checkpoint is in place along Sleese Road.  "We understand the public’s concern and wanting to help; however the search consists of difficult terrain and is a heavily wooded area Untrained personnel in the area will make search efforts more difficult and put others at unnecessary risk," Chilliwack RCMP said.  Police say the child apparently followed her neighbour's dogs into a wooded area but did not return with them An air and ground search are currently underway She was last seen wearing all pink clothing.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lily Coursol is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Revelstoke's Community FireSmart and Resiliency Committee came together one last time before wildfire season Thursday voting to start fire fuel mitigation in multiple neighbourhood forests and looking ahead to two public awareness events this May The committee resolved unanimously on April 24 to approach city council about wildfire risk reduction in two urban fuel-treatment areas recommended by forestry consulting firm Blackwell Consulting which penned Revelstoke's 123-page Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters Salmon Arm RCMP are pursuing numerous charges in relation to a "significant file involving Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material." said the charges are being sought against a "repeat offender."  Other "investigate highlights" from the quarter included a couple of missing persons files including Derek Ryde who was reported missing on March 25 Revelstoke Grizzlies wrapped the 2024-2025 season in the final series of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) Teck Cup playoffs The defending champions couldn’t quite keep the Grand Forks Border Bruins from claiming the cup with the Bruins winning the series in a four game sweep “I would describe the season as successful Revelstoke Grizzlies coach told Revelstoke Mountaineer.  “We just didn’t get the final result we wanted There are another 19 teams who would like to have been where we ended up I think what this group achieved is still a pretty big success.”  The Grizzlies were crowned the KIJHL Okanangan/Shuswap champions before heading to the finals against the Border Bruins winning four of the five games against the 100 Mile House Wranglers Some of the Teck Cup highlights for Novak included the team’s wins against rival Princeton Posse which was one of the top teams throughout the regular series but it was one of the best series of the playoffs.” Novak took one of his biggest lessons from the season from that particular series he and the rest of the coaching staff will focus on helping players remain calm no matter how games are panning out “We had some really young players this year this was their first junior hockey playoffs experience I think we dealt a bit with some overwhelm.” Novak has seen older players on the team creating a culture of focusing on the next game and not letting momentum stall out at every hurdle Kesler Fyfe and Nathan White and players Daniel Wittenberg and Austin Wooley are now aging out of the KIJHL and heading off to new adventures and Novak wanted to thank them for their time with the Grizzlies They came here as young kids and now you can see them transform into these young men.” “We have such a community that supports us and so much you see the players wanting to give back.” From fans who came out for every home game to volunteers who have taken on various roles to the billet families who create a second home for players not from Revelstoke Novak said the list of those who make the Grizzlies one of the top teams of the KIJH is long “Every time I see how the people stay behind the team Revelstoke is a very special place for that The end of the season might still be fresh and even a little tender for the team and coaches and Novak said there are no larger plans for the off-season or next season just yet But he does still have one prediction to make for the 2025-2026 hockey season and they’ll be ready to use that experience from this year and bring it for a new season.” longtime Revelstoke local Stewart McCartney notified Black Press Media of a strange-yet-entertaining detail on the federal election voter cards that arrived for him and his wife in town at the Revelstoke Community and Aquatic Centre "as expected as a Revelstoke community member," McCartney noted Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Of all the things this sophomore resort at the bleeding edge of B.C.’s Selkirk Mountains is renowned for, powder tops the list. These days, when people want the guaranteed deep stuff, they either go to Japan or Revelstoke. And while Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) is hard to get to and isn’t as developed as some of it peers (RMR lingers at the bottom of reader satisfaction for on-mountain amenities such as lodging and did introduce a new lift last season—the Stellar Chair—that eases congestion and offers more beginner and intermediate terrain Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s Website Wondering which resort got 25 in the west? Read about Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows, Calif. The number 21 doesn’t just belong to Roger Clemens anymore. Soon RMR might steal his nickname—the Rocket—because this 12-year-old resort in the British Columbia heartland is about to take off. Born of a tipsy beginning just before 2008’s economic downturn, Revelstoke was supposed to become the largest resort in Canada and is busy catching up to that promise with a phase of new lift building For years it’s been an underdog enclave of peaks and powder for core skiers willing to go the extra mile (RMR ranks near the bottom for Travel Ease) but those who do make the pilgrimage do it for a reason “Biggest expert terrain in Canada,” one reader boasts RMR has the longest vertical drop on the continent (5,620 feet), giving it high marks for Challenge, as well as Value and Overall Satisfaction. The uniquely authentic Victorian burg at the resort’s foot also continues to win hearts. “Revelstoke, the town, is one of the most charming mountain towns in North America.” We concur. — Matt Coté 2020 Resort Guide: Overall West Mountain Collective Pass Resorts Up-and-comer Revelstoke is quietly gaining in popularity not just regionally This place has it all—over 3,000 acres of terrain and snowcat and heli-skiing—from the base area Skiers come here for adventure: spend a few days exploring the resort’s abundant glades and long cruisers (vertical rise: 5,620 feet!) then book a day or two in the Selkirks via cat or heli Mountain Collective Resorts Ikon Pass Resorts 2020 Resort Guide West: Skier’s Mountains Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says new legislation will speed up approvals for infrastructure projects the Infrastructure Projects Act is meant to enable the provincial government to expand work already underway "to reduce redundancy but redundancy," Ma said in Victoria.  "We'll be able to prioritize and accelerate approval for projects that will need to support for people in their communities The environmental assessment office will be developing an expedited environmental assessment process so that designated provincially significant projects we go through a faster review while continuing to uphold high environmental standards." Ma said B.C.'s population has "exploded" by 188,000 people between June 2023 and June 2024 "For everyone 10,000 people that are added to the population we need an additional 18 hospital beds and 4,000 additional homes and we saw 188,000 people join us in a single 12-month period." the legislation will speed up approvals for priority provincial infrastructure projects It would also allow for an expedited environmental assessment process so designated projects can be reviewed "more quickly without compromising B.C.'s high environmental standards." The legislation would also allow the Infrastructure Ministry to work with school districts health authorities and post-secondary institutions to deliver some projects on their behalf.  Ma said the projects could be delivered by Crown corporations First Nations and the private sector.  "They would need to create significant economic social or environmental benefits for people in B.C. and are projects that contribute to the priorities of British Columbians Members of credit unions in the Southern Interior of B.C Summerland Credit Union and Revelstoke Credit Union have received consent from the BC Financial Services Authority The three credit unions announced their intent to merge in June 2024.  the proposed merger will be brought forward for member approval The snowboard-talent-seeking Natural Selection Tour has announced Friday as Day 1 for its competition on the slopes near Revelstoke tour media organizer Lora Bodmer shared Wednesday afternoon the pool of 24 internationally acclaimed boarders from the U.S. Czechia and Austria will face off March 14 starting 1 p.m at the Montana Bowl just outside the bounds of Revelstoke Mountain Resort The namesake nature of the two-day competition is that the two most ideal weather days between March 10 and 17 are chosen for the athletes to blow powder and show their stuff with the 12 top-performing competitors advancing to Day 2 likely either this Saturday or Sunday One male and one female athlete will leave Revelstoke with the championship titles by end of Monday Look out for Revelstoke's own Dustin Craven Spencer O'Brien and Brin Alexander as they hit the slopes Tune into the competition Friday by livestream from Revelation Lodge, or elsewhere via redbull.com/int-en/live/natural-selection-tour-2025-snowboard-revelstoke-day-1 Longer-than-anticipated avalanche control in Glacier National Park will close the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden all of Wednesday afternoon and evening Highway 1 will remain inaccessible for 10 hours on March 26 as Parks Canada performs avalanche control work in the park at Rogers Pass Emcon's Selkirk Division operations manager Kody Moncrief told Black Press Media by email A total of 141 kilometres of highway remain inaccessible both ways to traffic between Revelstoke's Townley Street and Golden's Anderson Road This shuts access through both Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks "Due to some unpredictable weather conditions which are causing rapidly increasing avalanche hazard Parks Canada will be performing avalanche control in Rogers Pass resulting in Highway 1 closure between Revelstoke and Golden today," Moncrief explained He added today's closure was originally planned only for Ministry of Transportation and Transit avalanche work in provincial boundaries outside the parks but has now been extended to Parks Canada land An update on the closure is expected as of 9:45 p.m Visit drivebc.ca/mobile/events/index.html for updates Danielle Smith’s populist crusade has reached a dangerous new chapter the United Conservative Party has made it startlingly easier for fringe movements to force a referendum — including one on Alberta's separation from Canada What was once a fringe fantasy is now within reach of being legitimized by the province’s own legislative framework Let’s be clear: this bill wasn’t crafted to serve democracy The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations issued a statement Thursday evening accusing Premier Danielle Smith of comments and actions that promote the idea of a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada calling it reckless and a violation of a treaty agreement The statement affirmed that a referendum on separation would be a violation of the treaty relationship between First Nations and the Crown Revelstoke Mountain Resort has received an $78,370 fine for an incident that saw an employee hurt after a vehicle rolled down an embankment A penalty report from WorkSafeBC says workers at the resort were using a utility vehicle to transport materials to install parking lot signage when they backed up too close to an embankment which caused the truck they were in roll down the slope WorkSafeBC said an investigation was launched that found that there were no adequate guardrails in place that could have prevented the fall the firm had not provided adequate supervision or training regarding operating mobile equipment adjacent to areas with steep terrain," said the penalty summary "The firm failed to ensure riders of mobile equipment used seat belts while the equipment was in operation and to ensure its mobile equipment had at least one rear-view mirror installed." In an email to Castanet Revelstoke Mountain Resort said the incident happened in the fall of 2023 resulting in serious injuries to the employee "Our thoughts continue to be with the individual and their co-workers who continue to live with the impacts from this incident," the resort said "It is our sincere mission to have anyone who visits or works at the Resort to return home safely after enjoying the experiences our mountain offers we have taken comprehensive steps to learn from and strengthen prevention and preparation practices to bolster safety across all operations." More than 200 kilometres of Highway 1 will be closed in both directions periodically between Golden as the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and Parks Canada carry out avalanche control work which Emcon Services reported to have begun Friday night runs 15.4 km between the Griffin Lake Avalanche Gate and Clanwilliam Bridge The estimated reopening time on Saturday for that section of Highway 1 was 12:30 a.m a 51.5-km stretch between Malakwa Loop Road and Highway 23 East will close Saturday starting 3 p.m. Passenger vehicles may bypass via Frontage Road the 144.2-km Golden-Revelstoke passage will closed Saturday at 4 p.m. with no detour available and eastbound commercial vehicles to be held in Malakwa until the closure ends Passenger vehicles may still bypass via Frontage Road Visit drivebc.ca/mobile/events/index.html for more updates Get ready to shred some leg burners at Revelstoke Mountain Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50 She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel hywel williams/Courtesy of Revelstoke Mountain Resort Royce Sihlis/Courtesy of Revelstoke Mountain Resort Tom Poole/Courtesy of Revelstoke Mountain Resort