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Smoke from the Mountain Creek wildfire, the most significant one in Glacier National Park, can be seen from the highway corridor. Photo by R. Schmidt, Parks Canada

Firefighters tackling small blazes near Revelstoke

No serious fires in Southeast Fire Centre or national parks yet, but danger is high to extreme

Smoke from the Mountain Creek wildfire, the most significant one in Glacier National Park, can be seen from the highway corridor. Photo by R. Schmidt, Parks Canada
Revelstoke Backcountry Guides is seeking tenure of an area just east of Revelstoke. Image by Revelstoke Backcountry Guides

Revelstoke guide seeks backcountry ski hut tenure

Mike Bromberg of Revelstoke Backcountry Guides applying for tenure for heli-access & hut-based touring

Revelstoke Backcountry Guides is seeking tenure of an area just east of Revelstoke. Image by Revelstoke Backcountry Guides
The Alsowwan family consists of a father, mother and two teenage songs. Photo contributed

New Syrian refugee family chosen for Revelstoke

The Alsowwans, a family of four, have been selected to come to Revelstoke

The Alsowwan family consists of a father, mother and two teenage songs. Photo contributed
A fire engulfs the Boston Flats Trailer Park near Ashcroft. More than 30 homes are believed to be destroyed, but all residents were able to escape unharmed. Photo by Marianne Rumbal

Revelstoke wildfire crews battling Ashcroft blaze

Monashee and Columbia Unit Crews are battling 7,300-hectare wildfire near Ashcroft and Cache Creek

A fire engulfs the Boston Flats Trailer Park near Ashcroft. More than 30 homes are believed to be destroyed, but all residents were able to escape unharmed. Photo by Marianne Rumbal
Seth Bafaro will be suiting up for the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL next hockey season. Photo by the Saskatoon Blades

Seth Bafaro traded to Saskatoon Blades

Revelstoke Minor Hockey product traded to Saskatoon from Tri-City Americans

Seth Bafaro will be suiting up for the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL next hockey season. Photo by the Saskatoon Blades
26 City of Revelstoke employees earned more than 75,000 in salary and benefits in 2016. Revelstoke Review file photo

Top City of Revelstoke earners for 2016 revealed

Statement of Financial Information reveals top city earners, councillor expenses

26 City of Revelstoke employees earned more than 75,000 in salary and benefits in 2016. Revelstoke Review file photo
A man charged with trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl failed to appear in Revelstoke court on Wednesday. Revelstoke Review file photo

Accused drug trafficker a no-show in Revelstoke court

Kelly Mitchell Hanson Loepkky is charged with trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl

A man charged with trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl failed to appear in Revelstoke court on Wednesday. Revelstoke Review file photo
Owners of dangerous dogs will have to put this sign up outside their home according to new city regulations. City of Revelstoke image

Dangerous dog rules approved by Revelstoke council

Council approves changes to animal control bylaw, municipal tree bylaw, and more.

Owners of dangerous dogs will have to put this sign up outside their home according to new city regulations. City of Revelstoke image
A bear lies on a bag of garbage after it was tranquilized by a Conservation Officer last Wednesday, June 30. It was later destroyed. Photo by Conservation Officer Dan Bartol

Garbage bear in Columbia Park euthanized

Bear was reported walking into garages with people in them and getting into garbage

A bear lies on a bag of garbage after it was tranquilized by a Conservation Officer last Wednesday, June 30. It was later destroyed. Photo by Conservation Officer Dan Bartol
Emily Unterberger stands on the podium in third place, next to World Cup champion Catharine Pendrel.~ Photo contributed

Emily Unterberger finished third at Whistler Canada Cup mountain bike race

Local cross-country racer has eyes on national championships after second podium finish this year

Emily Unterberger stands on the podium in third place, next to World Cup champion Catharine Pendrel.~ Photo contributed
People have fun at the Kovach Park skateboard park. A new one will be built in its place next summer. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

City set to sign contract for new skateboard park

City of Revelstoke to hire Newline Skateparks to build skateboard next summer at cost of $730,000

People have fun at the Kovach Park skateboard park. A new one will be built in its place next summer. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
The Snowbirds perform in Comox in preparation for the 2017 air show season in April. ~ Photo by Roxanne Wood, Department of National Defence

Snowbirds set to soar over Revelstoke July 25-26

Canadian Forces Snowbird air show coming to Revelstoke for non-aerobatic show on July 26

The Snowbirds perform in Comox in preparation for the 2017 air show season in April. ~ Photo by Roxanne Wood, Department of National Defence
Revelstoke's Stephanie Melnyk chases a PSG Kelowna player during the teams' opening game. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Williams Lake wins seventh Big Bear in a row

Williams Lake wins men's side; Kelowna PSG win's women's side at Revelstoke Big Bear soccer tournament

Revelstoke's Stephanie Melnyk chases a PSG Kelowna player during the teams' opening game. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
Aggressive or dangerous dogs will have to be muzzled in public places, according to proposed regulations by the City of Revelstoke. ~ Photo from Pixabay, creative commons

City of Revelstoke proposes new rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

Changes to Animal Control Bylaw will define and control aggresssive and dangerous dogs

Aggressive or dangerous dogs will have to be muzzled in public places, according to proposed regulations by the City of Revelstoke. ~ Photo from Pixabay, creative commons

Council throws cold water on snowmobile carbon levy proposal

Revelstoke council takes no action on letter by NCES asking for carbon levy, saying it would be divisive

Camp Creek flows over the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke, resulting in a closure of the highway that could last for two days, RCMP say. ~ Photo by Revelstoke RCMP

UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway open from Revelstoke to Sicamous after washout

Highway closed until at least Sunday due to washout at Camp Creek Bridge west of Revelstoke

Camp Creek flows over the Trans-Canada Highway west of Revelstoke, resulting in a closure of the highway that could last for two days, RCMP say. ~ Photo by Revelstoke RCMP

Updated: Pilot survives plane crash in Glacier National Park

The plane crash happened near the Rogers Pass summit on Tuesday

A conceptual drawing of the proposed roundabout for the Fourth/Victoria/Townley intersection. — Image credit: McElhanney Consulting Services

Grant needed for Revelstoke intersection project

News from the May 23 meeting of Revelstoke city council

A conceptual drawing of the proposed roundabout for the Fourth/Victoria/Townley intersection. — Image credit: McElhanney Consulting Services

Fire north of Revelstoke under control

Fire in Jordan River gravel pit started when controlled burn jumped to nearby slash pile

RCMP arrested a man on Sunday after receiving numerous reports of stolen vehicles, theft and arson. ~ RCMP logo

Man in custody after trucks stolen, burned in Revelstoke

Man faces 14 charges related to truck thefts, arson and flight from police

RCMP arrested a man on Sunday after receiving numerous reports of stolen vehicles, theft and arson. ~ RCMP logo