Alex Cooper

A fatal crash took place on a winding section of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke.

Truck driver dead, another in coma, after Trans-Canada crash

A semi driver died and another is in a coma following a three-vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Albert Canyon on Saturday.

A fatal crash took place on a winding section of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke.
A bear munches on an apple tree. The City of Revelstoke's new wildlife attractant bylaw will give it tools to ensure people secure their wildlife attractants.

City of Revelstoke introduces wildlife attractant bylaw

Proposed wildlife attractant bylaw gives city ability to enter properties to clean up attractants, and then charge the owners for the work.

A bear munches on an apple tree. The City of Revelstoke's new wildlife attractant bylaw will give it tools to ensure people secure their wildlife attractants.
Highway workers and RCMP look at the pile of snow and debris covering Airport Way south of Revelstoke after the Greenslide avalanche path slid on Mount Cartier.

Video: Airport Way re-opens following massive avalanche off Mount Cartier

Airport Way re-opens after it was closed for a day by an avalanche that slide off Mount Cartier, burying the road in snow.

Highway workers and RCMP look at the pile of snow and debris covering Airport Way south of Revelstoke after the Greenslide avalanche path slid on Mount Cartier.
A man charged with trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl appeared in Revelstoke court on Wednesday.

Man charged with trafficking fentanyl in Vernon appears in Revelstoke court

Kelly Mitchell Hanson Loeppky charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, meth, and heroin laced with fentanyl

A man charged with trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl appeared in Revelstoke court on Wednesday.
Transport Canada officials inspect the CP Rail track at Greely, where a train was allegedly left ordered parked without handbrakes on Feb. 15, 2015.

Not guilty pleas entered in connection with Greely incident

CP Rail and two employees accused of ordering train be left parked without brakes near Revelstoke plead not guilty to charges.

Transport Canada officials inspect the CP Rail track at Greely, where a train was allegedly left ordered parked without handbrakes on Feb. 15, 2015.
Robyn Hooper (left), the executive director of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, gives a presentation in Salmon Arm.

CSISS hosting workshops on invasive species

Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society hosting four free spring invasive plant ID and management workshops in Revelstoke on May 10.

Robyn Hooper (left), the executive director of the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, gives a presentation in Salmon Arm.
A digital photo by Natalie Harris that will be part of the Adventure Quencher art show that opens at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre on Friday, May 5.

Adventure Quencher artists soak up inspiration

Four Revelstoke artists head to Kootenays for inspiration for new show, the Adventure Quencher.

A digital photo by Natalie Harris that will be part of the Adventure Quencher art show that opens at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre on Friday, May 5.
The candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke, clockwise from top left: Doug Clovechok (BC Liberal), Gerry Taft (BC NDP), Samson Boyer (Green), Justin Hooles (independent), Duncan MacLeod (independent) and Rylan Kashuba (Libertarian).

Election 2017: Columbia River-Revelstoke primer

Six candidates are vying for election in Columbia River-Revelstoke. Here's a link to all our stories on the candidates and issues.

The candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke, clockwise from top left: Doug Clovechok (BC Liberal), Gerry Taft (BC NDP), Samson Boyer (Green), Justin Hooles (independent), Duncan MacLeod (independent) and Rylan Kashuba (Libertarian).
Sofia Forsman, Ted Morton, and Luke Stevens make their down Mt. Cartier, one of Revelstoke's signature alpine trails.

Revelstoke to host mountain bike symposium

B.C.’s mountain biking leaders will be coming to Revelstoke for their bi-annual conference in September.

Sofia Forsman, Ted Morton, and Luke Stevens make their down Mt. Cartier, one of Revelstoke's signature alpine trails.
From left: John Mason, Kip Holloway and Bryan Dubasov had the first tee time of the season at the Revelstoke Golf Club on Friday.

Revelstoke Golf Club open for season

The Revelstoke Golf Club is continuing its big push to introduce the sport to young people by providing free access to kids under 18.

From left: John Mason, Kip Holloway and Bryan Dubasov had the first tee time of the season at the Revelstoke Golf Club on Friday.
A map showing living wages across B.C.

Updated: Revelstoke’s living wage amongst highest in B.C.

Revelstoke's living wage is $18.77 per hour, the fourth highest of communities with a calculated living wage in B.C.

A map showing living wages across B.C.
The Snowbirds fly in Quebec City in 2012.

Council briefs: Snowbirds show, Big Eddy water contract approved

Revelstoke council awards contract for Big Eddy water project to Mounce Construction; approve Snowbirds air show for July 26

The Snowbirds fly in Quebec City in 2012.
BC Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian, Helen Schwantje, and Wildlife Veterinarian Bryan Macbeth assess the health of two caribou, while RCRW, Parks Canada and Yucwmenlucwu (Splatsin) staff record data and apply a satellite linked radio collar for tracking.

RCRW completes fourth caribou capture for maternity pen

Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild captured 12 female adult caribou for the fourth year of the maternity pen project in early April.

BC Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian, Helen Schwantje, and Wildlife Veterinarian Bryan Macbeth assess the health of two caribou, while RCRW, Parks Canada and Yucwmenlucwu (Splatsin) staff record data and apply a satellite linked radio collar for tracking.
Shoppers line up at Wild Flight Farm's stall at the Revelstoke winter market on April. 27.

New Revelstoke farmers market could open mid-May

A second Revelstoke farmers market could start as early as May 13, though organizers are still waiting for final approval from city hall.

Shoppers line up at Wild Flight Farm's stall at the Revelstoke winter market on April. 27.
Only four councillors were at Tuesday's meeting when the budget was approved.

Revelstoke council approves 2017 budget

Council gave third reading to the city's 2017-21 Financial Plan without saying a word on Tuesday, putting it one vote away from adoption.

Only four councillors were at Tuesday's meeting when the budget was approved.
Downie Timber sends about 38 million board feet of cedar to the U.S. each year, and says it was expecting and preparing for tariffs to be levied.

Downie Timber says no layoffs planned as a result of softwood lumber tariffs

Downie Timber says it has been preparing for tariffs since last Softwood Lumber Agreement was signed in 2006.

Downie Timber sends about 38 million board feet of cedar to the U.S. each year, and says it was expecting and preparing for tariffs to be levied.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort cited its terrain park as one of the many investments it has made in the resort since 2008.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort responds to homeowners’ concerns

Revelstoke Mountain Resort said it is disappointed to hear about the concerns of homeowners and that it takes them seriously

Revelstoke Mountain Resort cited its terrain park as one of the many investments it has made in the resort since 2008.
This image outlines the planned work for phase one of the Big Eddy water system upgrades.

Big Eddy water project bid $500,000 more than budgeted

The lowest bid for phase one of the Big Eddy Water project came in at 28 per cent more than budgeted,

This image outlines the planned work for phase one of the Big Eddy water system upgrades.
Nicole Fricot is Revelstoke's new economic development officer.

Nicole Fricot looks to prepare Revelstoke for economy of the future

Nicole Fricot ready for diverse challenges in position of director of economic development for City of Revelstoke

Nicole Fricot is Revelstoke's new economic development officer.
Rylan Kashuba (left) is the Libertarian Candidate and Duncan MacLeod is an independent candidate running for election in Columbia River-Revelstoke.

Two more candidates enter race in Columbia River-Revelstoke

Rylan Kashuba running for the Libertarian Party and Duncan Boyd MacLeod is running as an independent candidate.

Rylan Kashuba (left) is the Libertarian Candidate and Duncan MacLeod is an independent candidate running for election in Columbia River-Revelstoke.