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A team of plows, graders and dumptrucks clear Victoria Road in Revelstoke on Jan. 3.

Trans-Canada Highway reopens in stages after snowstorm

Highway 1 re-opens in stages after heavy snows and avalanche control closes route around Revelstoke.

A team of plows, graders and dumptrucks clear Victoria Road in Revelstoke on Jan. 3.

Revelstoke Community Centre hosts emergency centre for stranded travellers

Travellers stranded in Revelstoke due to the Trans-Canada Highway closure can find information at the Revelstoke Community Centre

It's a grey, snowy day in Revelstoke, and the heaviest snows are forecast for tonight.

Avalanche hazard closes Trans-Canada west of Revelstoke

High avalanche hazard closed highway between Revelstoke and Craigellachie until 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, estimated.

It's a grey, snowy day in Revelstoke, and the heaviest snows are forecast for tonight.
Revelstoke SAR members pictured in a training exercise in this file photo.

25 people need Revelstoke SAR rescue in 33 days

Visiting sledders and slackcountry users keep Revelstoke SAR busy after getting lost and stuck on local mountains

Revelstoke SAR members pictured in a training exercise in this file photo.
Salmon migrating upstream in the Bonneville Dam fish ladder. Reintroduction of salmon to the Canadian Columbia River has emerged as an issue in the Columbia River Treaty review process. Advocates want to bring salmon back, and even begin trials in a few years.

Salmon reintroduction to Canadian Columbia River recommended by U.S. Entity

U.S. Entity includes U.S. Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission recommendation for salmon reintroduction to Canadian Columbia River

Salmon migrating upstream in the Bonneville Dam fish ladder. Reintroduction of salmon to the Canadian Columbia River has emerged as an issue in the Columbia River Treaty review process. Advocates want to bring salmon back, and even begin trials in a few years.

Positions emerge ahead of 2014 Columbia River Treaty deadline

U.S. stakeholders seek to elevate ecosystem function to new pillar of treaty.

Revelstoke residents provide input at a Columbia River Treaty information session in November of 2011. Sessions like these across the basin led to the formulation of the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committtee recommendations released on Dec. 11.

Positions emerge ahead of 2014 Columbia River Treaty deadline

Columbia Basin local governments issue recommendation on Columbia River Treaty review process.

Revelstoke residents provide input at a Columbia River Treaty information session in November of 2011. Sessions like these across the basin led to the formulation of the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committtee recommendations released on Dec. 11.

Former railroader highlights many rail safety issues

A recently-retired CP Rail employee raises safety concerns about the state of rail operations.

A tow truck hooks up the Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services highway rescue truck on the evening of Dec. 20 after it hit ice and crashed into the ditch on the Trans-Canada near the entrance to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Crash puts Revelstoke highway rescue truck out of commission

Revelstoke's highway rescue truck was severely damaged in a crash on Dec. 20

A tow truck hooks up the Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services highway rescue truck on the evening of Dec. 20 after it hit ice and crashed into the ditch on the Trans-Canada near the entrance to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Young woman dies in head-on MVI on Trans-Canada Highway

A 23-year-old woman died in a Dec. 20 head-on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden on Friday night.

This portion of exposed water pipe on the Illecillewaet River is now covered in ice and snow, meaning a permanent fix will have to wait until thaw.

Water pipe to Arrow Heights threatened, floods probable cause

Engineering firm assessing situation after erosion possibly caused by summer storm exposes water pipe to Illecillewaet River flow

This portion of exposed water pipe on the Illecillewaet River is now covered in ice and snow, meaning a permanent fix will have to wait until thaw.
Somewon Collective co-owner Jen Kipling at their Big Eddy headquarters.

Local snow lifestyle brand Somewon celebrates with charity party

Revelstoke lifestyle brand Somewon Collective celebrates another season of growing their brand with white-out party, proceeds to charity

Somewon Collective co-owner Jen Kipling at their Big Eddy headquarters.
Pauline and Simon Hunt celebrate the completion of the Habitat for Humanity Home for the Hunts project on Dec. 15. Over a hundred volunteers contributed and many businesses donated to make the extensive home renovation project happen. The newly-finished interior looked fabulous, featuring contemporary, natural mountain-town aesthetics and lots of wide-open space.

Home for the Hunts celebrates successful renovation project

Revelstoke’s first Habitat for Humanity home celebrates (near) completion with ceremony honouring volunteers

Pauline and Simon Hunt celebrate the completion of the Habitat for Humanity Home for the Hunts project on Dec. 15. Over a hundred volunteers contributed and many businesses donated to make the extensive home renovation project happen. The newly-finished interior looked fabulous, featuring contemporary, natural mountain-town aesthetics and lots of wide-open space.
The Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market has been located in Grizzly Plaza for about 30 years.

Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market proposes move to Campbell Avenue

After city staff bump market for car show, Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market proposes permanent move to Campbell Avenue or expansion

The Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market has been located in Grizzly Plaza for about 30 years.
A helicopter at the Revelstoke Airport. Currently, helicopters transporting patients to Revelstoke's Queen Victoria Hospital land at the Revelstoke Airport where BC Ambulance staff pick them up and transport them to the hospital.

Queen Victoria Hospital helipad study planned

Revelstoke City Council approved $32,050 in funding for a feasibility study for a helipad at Queen Victoria Hospital

A helicopter at the Revelstoke Airport. Currently, helicopters transporting patients to Revelstoke's Queen Victoria Hospital land at the Revelstoke Airport where BC Ambulance staff pick them up and transport them to the hospital.
The Revelstoke Community Band hosted a Christmas concert at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 15. They were joined by the Salmon Arm Community Band. Together they played traditional Christmas favourites and some jazz arrangements. Here band leader John Baker conducts Chris Selvig (left) and Kevin Lavelle (centre).

Photo: Revelstoke Community Band performs Christmas classics

Revelstoke Community Band performs Christmas classics at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre

The Revelstoke Community Band hosted a Christmas concert at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 15. They were joined by the Salmon Arm Community Band. Together they played traditional Christmas favourites and some jazz arrangements. Here band leader John Baker conducts Chris Selvig (left) and Kevin Lavelle (centre).

Two rushed to hospital with serious injuries after head-on at Rogers Pass

RCMP say fatigue a factor after driver of Honda Civic veers into oncoming lane and collides head-on with semi-trailer

A helicopter takes off at the Revelstoke Airport during the wildfire season in 2013.

City council approves Revelstoke Airport runway extension funding

Revelstoke Airport authority plans to extend runway towards Airport Way, create turn-around area to allow larger aircraft.

A helicopter takes off at the Revelstoke Airport during the wildfire season in 2013.
City engineering director Mike Thomas (centre left) and public works operations manager Darren Komonoski listen to residents’ concerns about sewage odour in the Southside neighbourhood at an impromptu meeting this summer.

City of Revelstoke seeks sewer stink solutions

City staff are looking for engineering firms for proposals to end the summer sewer stink problem at the Southside sewage lagoons

City engineering director Mike Thomas (centre left) and public works operations manager Darren Komonoski listen to residents’ concerns about sewage odour in the Southside neighbourhood at an impromptu meeting this summer.
Longwalkshortdock plays Traverse on Saturday, Dec. 14

Longwalkshortdock brings energy, visuals to Traverse

Longwalkshortdock’s pogo-jumping, fist-pumping, thrashing-dervish antics onstage are a trademark.

Longwalkshortdock plays Traverse on Saturday, Dec. 14