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The city's snow clearing equipment will be out in force with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected by the end of Thursday.

Winter storm warning in effect for Revelstoke

Environment Canada issues winter snowfall warning for Revelstoke area, saying up to 40 centimetres of snow could fall by end of Thursday.

The city's snow clearing equipment will be out in force with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected by the end of Thursday.
A map showing the Revelstoke Adventure Park at final build-out.

Revelstoke Adventure Park aims for July 2018 opening

Jason Roe, the CEO of the Revelstoke Adventure Park, says they will start work this spring with the aim of opening in 2018.

A map showing the Revelstoke Adventure Park at final build-out.
Revelstoke's population is up to more than 7.500.

Updated: Revelstoke population up by 5.7 per cent

Revelstoke population jumps to 7,547 people in 2016 from 7,139 in 2011 according to census.

Revelstoke's population is up to more than 7.500.
Court convenes in Revelstoke this first Wednesday of every month.

Extreme remorse results in conditional discharge for violent domestic assault

Stories from the February 1, 2017, sitting of Revelstoke court.

Court convenes in Revelstoke this first Wednesday of every month.
The Revelstoke Grizzlies have clinched a playoff spot.

Revelstoke Grizzlies have eyes on playoffs

Revelstoke Grizzlies lose to Chase Heat and 100 Mile House Wranglers last week, but still clinch a playoff spot.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies have clinched a playoff spot.
Brock Hoyer launches himself through the air during the second of two pro men’s races at the 2017 Motovan Canadian Snow Bike MX Nationals in Revelstoke on Saturday.

Snow bike MX nationals put on a big show in Revelstoke

40 racers take part and hundreds come out to spectate Motovan 2017 Canadian Snow bike nationals.

Brock Hoyer launches himself through the air during the second of two pro men’s races at the 2017 Motovan Canadian Snow Bike MX Nationals in Revelstoke on Saturday.
Victoria Strange, the next executive director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, talks about Cat Mather’s ceramic art work, Shiny, that was voted Best in Show at the Anything Goes Art Auction at the gallery on Friday. Mather’s work was auctioned off during the fundraiser and went for $225. The gallery was packed for the annual fundraiser, which raised $4,600 for the gallery.

Photo: A Shiny piece

Anything Goes Art auction raises $4,600 for the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Victoria Strange, the next executive director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, talks about Cat Mather’s ceramic art work, Shiny, that was voted Best in Show at the Anything Goes Art Auction at the gallery on Friday. Mather’s work was auctioned off during the fundraiser and went for $225. The gallery was packed for the annual fundraiser, which raised $4,600 for the gallery.
Transport Canada investigators inspect the track near Greeley in September 2015.

Revelstoke court appearance put off for accused in Greeley incident

Court appearance for Canadian Pacific Railway, Mark Jackson and Tim McLelland adjourned until April 5 for arraignment hearing.

Transport Canada investigators inspect the track near Greeley in September 2015.
The Revelstoke Adventure Park plans to include ziplines, a wave park, lift-access mountain biking, bungee jumping and more.

Province approves Revelstoke Adventure Park

The Revelstoke Adventure Park has been given the final stamp of approval by the BC Government.

The Revelstoke Adventure Park plans to include ziplines, a wave park, lift-access mountain biking, bungee jumping and more.
A snow biker rides the Revy Riders’ motocross track in preparation for the MCQMX snow bike nationals this weekend.

First ever snow bike MX nationals in Revelstoke on Saturday

The first ever Canadian snow bike motocross competition takes place in Revelstoke this Saturday.

A snow biker rides the Revy Riders’ motocross track in preparation for the MCQMX snow bike nationals this weekend.
A group of approximately 70 people gathered on Monday for a vigil in front of Salmon Arm city hall for the victims of the Quebec City mosque shooting on Jan. 30. A vigil will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5, in Revelstoke.

Vigil being held in Revelstoke to remember victims of Quebec mosque attack

A vigil is being held to remember the victims of the attack on an Islamic centre in Quebec City on Sunday.

A group of approximately 70 people gathered on Monday for a vigil in front of Salmon Arm city hall for the victims of the Quebec City mosque shooting on Jan. 30. A vigil will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5, in Revelstoke.
A CP Rail train jumped the tracks when it collided with another train near Beavermouth on Sept. 6.

Report released into derailment involving over-length train

Transportation Safety Board reports looks at causes of train derailment between Revelstoke and Golden.

A CP Rail train jumped the tracks when it collided with another train near Beavermouth on Sept. 6.
Sites like AirBnB have made it easier than ever for people to rent out their homes, suites or rooms.

Opposition continues to vacation rentals

Revelstoke council approved one more vacation rental, declined one and deferred two others at their meeting last week.

Sites like AirBnB have made it easier than ever for people to rent out their homes, suites or rooms.
Revelstoke Grizzlies’ defenceman Matthew Monk winds up on a breakaway during overtime against the Chase Heat on Friday.

Revelstoke Grizzlies pick up four of six points

Revelstoke Grizzlies beat Sicamous Eagles, tie Chase Heat and lose in overtime to Summerland Steam.

Revelstoke Grizzlies’ defenceman Matthew Monk winds up on a breakaway during overtime against the Chase Heat on Friday.
Airport Way just south of Nichol Road is rated as one of the worst sections of road in the city.

Report looks at the state of Revelstoke’s roads

Pavement Management Plan grades conditions of Revellstoke's road network and suggests budget scenarios to address problems.

Airport Way just south of Nichol Road is rated as one of the worst sections of road in the city.
The proposed 20,000-square-foot skateboard park (pictured) may be scaled back if funding doesn't come through.

Group considering smaller skateboard park if funding falls through

Columbia Valley Skateboard Association looking at scaling back size of proposed new skateboard park in order to get it built this year.

The proposed 20,000-square-foot skateboard park (pictured) may be scaled back if funding doesn't come through.
Left: Keith Gallicano is still playing competitive volleyball in his 60s.; Right: Gallicano after receiving the MVP award at the 1971 B.C. high school volleyball championships.

Revelstoke’s Keith Gallicano inducted into Volleyball BC Hall of Fame

Keith Gallicano is part of the third class of inductees into the Hall of Fame, and one of the first five players to be inducted.

Left: Keith Gallicano is still playing competitive volleyball in his 60s.; Right: Gallicano after receiving the MVP award at the 1971 B.C. high school volleyball championships.
David and Shelley Evans inside the info centre for their Mackenzie Village development.

Mackenzie Village development expected to go on sale by end of February

First phase of Mackenzie Village to go on sale at end of February; pricing estimated at $350 per square foot.

David and Shelley Evans inside the info centre for their Mackenzie Village development.
Revelstoke Search & Rescue heli-lift a lost skier out of the Greeley drainage below Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Wednesday morning.

Warning issued after two calls for missing skiers near Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Revelstoke RCMP advise people to be prepared after Search & Rescue called out twice on Tuesday to look for missing skiers.

Revelstoke Search & Rescue heli-lift a lost skier out of the Greeley drainage below Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Wednesday morning.
Owners are looking to have two neighbouring properties on Catherwood Road annexed to the City of Revelstoke.

Revelstoke council opts for referendum on Catherwood annexation question

A referendum will be held to decide whether or not two properties on Catherwood Road should be annexed into the City of Revelstoke.

Owners are looking to have two neighbouring properties on Catherwood Road annexed to the City of Revelstoke.