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Revelstoke RCMP said this Mar. 28 fire on the Trans-Canada east of Revelstoke broke out suddenly in the cab, burning both occupants, one of them seriously. The cause remains unknown.

Man seriously burned after sudden, unexplained fire in cab of truck

Surrey man suffers serious burns to lower half of body after a fire broke out suddenly in the cab of a tractor-trailer he was travelling in

Revelstoke RCMP said this Mar. 28 fire on the Trans-Canada east of Revelstoke broke out suddenly in the cab, burning both occupants, one of them seriously. The cause remains unknown.
Salmon migrating upstream in the Columbia River at a fish ladder in the Bonneville Dam.

Despite mixed B.C. position, stakeholders continue Canadian Columbia River salmon reintroduction push

The B.C. government Columbia RIver Treaty position on salmon reintroduction isn't good news, but it leaves gates open, salmon advocates say

Salmon migrating upstream in the Columbia River at a fish ladder in the Bonneville Dam.
Society Snow & Skate’s homegrown S-Games at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is everything a snowboard competition should be: fun first and see what happens after that. Now in its fourth year, the Mar. 29–30 event at RMR’s Revelation Lodge has seen steady improvements in the course and the local and visiting competitors. Enter one of the many comps, or like most, just come hang out for the music, the sun and the fun. If you ride, the S-Games is the must-attend Revelstoke shred event of the season.

S-Games comp at Revelstoke Mountain Resort this weekend

Revelstoke's season-ender snowboard competition and fest is this weekend (Mar. 29–30) at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Society Snow & Skate’s homegrown S-Games at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is everything a snowboard competition should be: fun first and see what happens after that. Now in its fourth year, the Mar. 29–30 event at RMR’s Revelation Lodge has seen steady improvements in the course and the local and visiting competitors. Enter one of the many comps, or like most, just come hang out for the music, the sun and the fun. If you ride, the S-Games is the must-attend Revelstoke shred event of the season.
A FortisBC gas meter and assembly in Revelstoke. FortisBC is studying the possibility of switching Revelstoke's gas system from propane to natural gas supplied via LNG containers.

FortisBC studies switching Revelstoke from propane to LNG

Revelstoke underground gas network operator FortisBC is studying the possibility of switching from propane to natural gas

A FortisBC gas meter and assembly in Revelstoke. FortisBC is studying the possibility of switching Revelstoke's gas system from propane to natural gas supplied via LNG containers.
The passing of Bavarian brewing industry titan and family brewing dynasty scion Jannik Inselkammer, 45, in a Mar. 24 heli-skiing avalanche incident near Revelstoke is front page news in the Munich region today, and is being widely reported across German national media outlets. The billionaire businessman held stakes in Augustiner Brewing and his family had attained an extensive real estate portfolio in Munich, Germany. He was a Bavarian brewing industry leader.

Revelstoke heli-ski avalanche victim identified as Munich brewing industry leader Jannik Inselkammer

News of Munich brewing industry scion and leader Jannik Inselkammer's death is being reported across Germany this morning

The passing of Bavarian brewing industry titan and family brewing dynasty scion Jannik Inselkammer, 45, in a Mar. 24 heli-skiing avalanche incident near Revelstoke is front page news in the Munich region today, and is being widely reported across German national media outlets. The billionaire businessman held stakes in Augustiner Brewing and his family had attained an extensive real estate portfolio in Munich, Germany. He was a Bavarian brewing industry leader.

14-vehicle pile-up snarls Trans-Canada east of Revelstoke overnight

A jackknifed tractor-trailer was the first link in a chain-reaction, 14-vehicle pile-up that closed the TCH on the morning of Mar. 26

Racers go head to head at a strip near the Glacier House Lodge at a Revelstoke Spirit Fest earlier in 2014. The event was a trial run for the reformatted 2014 Snowarama this Sunday. The event at Glacier House Lodge will features races, a barbecue, raffles and more.

Revelstoke Snowarama revival features sled drag racing at Glacier House

Organizers of the Mar. 30 Revelstoke Snowarama charity snowmobile event have redesigned the format to be inclusive of all community members

Racers go head to head at a strip near the Glacier House Lodge at a Revelstoke Spirit Fest earlier in 2014. The event was a trial run for the reformatted 2014 Snowarama this Sunday. The event at Glacier House Lodge will features races, a barbecue, raffles and more.

Did your Revelstoke CBT Community Initiatives project get funding?

Here is a list of Revelstoke projects that received CBT Community Initiatives funding in 2014 and the amount they received

A side view of proposed new exterior renovations at City Hall. The renovations were discussed at the last sitting of the now disbanded Development Review Committee in February.

City of Revelstoke Development Review Committee disbanded

Revelstoke City Council has disbanded the city’s Development Review Committee, which reviewed certain development application proposals.

A side view of proposed new exterior renovations at City Hall. The renovations were discussed at the last sitting of the now disbanded Development Review Committee in February.
The Revelstoke RCMP provided this image of the path of a fatal Mar. 24 avalanche in the Birthday Bowl area in Canadian Mountain Holidays' Adamants tenure north of Revelstoke.

Update 2: German heli-skier dies in avalanche near Revelstoke

A 45-year-old German national died in an avalanche while heli-skiing in a backcountry area about 75 km north of Revelstoke on Monday morning

The Revelstoke RCMP provided this image of the path of a fatal Mar. 24 avalanche in the Birthday Bowl area in Canadian Mountain Holidays' Adamants tenure north of Revelstoke.
The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents A Perfect Blend at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Friday, Mar. 28. The show features a trio of performers: Marea Chernoff, oboe; Olivia Martin (pictured), bassoon; and Naomi Cloutier, piano. Many composers have written works combining the two double-reeds blended with the piano. The trio will perform works by French composers Lalliet and Poulenc, as well as contemporary North American composers Andre Previn and Bill Douglas. Tickets ($20) are available at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and Art First!

Kamloops Symphony Chamber Musicians play RPAC

KSO musicians play chamber works by classic and contemporary composers at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Mar. 28

The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents A Perfect Blend at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Friday, Mar. 28. The show features a trio of performers: Marea Chernoff, oboe; Olivia Martin (pictured), bassoon; and Naomi Cloutier, piano. Many composers have written works combining the two double-reeds blended with the piano. The trio will perform works by French composers Lalliet and Poulenc, as well as contemporary North American composers Andre Previn and Bill Douglas. Tickets ($20) are available at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and Art First!
In this file photo, workers with highway maintenance contractor HMC participate in avalanche control and clearing near Three Valley Lake.

City of Revelstoke to improve response for travellers stranded by highway closures

After meetings with stakeholders since a Jan. 2 road closure incident, the city is planning to take the lead to develop a plan

In this file photo, workers with highway maintenance contractor HMC participate in avalanche control and clearing near Three Valley Lake.
How can Revelstoke, as a community, get more healthy? The Revelstoke and Area Healthy Community Project explores the multifaceted issue to find improvements that can be made at the community level. Pictured above is the 2013 Terry Fox Run in Revelstoke.

Revelstoke health project seeks ways to improve health at community level

Ministry of Health initiative results in Revelstoke project to find ways Revelstoke can act at the community level to improve health

How can Revelstoke, as a community, get more healthy? The Revelstoke and Area Healthy Community Project explores the multifaceted issue to find improvements that can be made at the community level. Pictured above is the 2013 Terry Fox Run in Revelstoke.
In this file photo, a dirt biker rides one of the new forest trails created by the Revy Riders dirt bike club over the past few years. The club has applied for funding for more work on the trail system. It's one of several tourism infrastructure projects that has received approval from the Revelstoke Tourism Infrastructure Committee and will be before Revelstoke City Council on Mar. 25.

New Revelstoke tourism infrastructure projects get committee OK

Two new music festivals, a trail around Williamson's Lake, lighting at the Nordic centre, dirt biking trails, bike trails proposals get OK

In this file photo, a dirt biker rides one of the new forest trails created by the Revy Riders dirt bike club over the past few years. The club has applied for funding for more work on the trail system. It's one of several tourism infrastructure projects that has received approval from the Revelstoke Tourism Infrastructure Committee and will be before Revelstoke City Council on Mar. 25.
Head Coach Nina Greschner (l) and Kidskate/Canskate coach Adreinne Schurdevin accept bouquets of flowers following the Mar. 13 Our Precious Planet performance.

Photos: Our Precious Planet

The Revelstoke Skating Club’s fantastic Mar. 13 showcase Our Precious Planet explored environmental themes

Head Coach Nina Greschner (l) and Kidskate/Canskate coach Adreinne Schurdevin accept bouquets of flowers following the Mar. 13 Our Precious Planet performance.
Starbucks Coffee is proposing opening a retail location with a drive-through in Revelstoke.

Starbucks Coffee, new gas station proposed for Revelstoke

Coffee retail giant Starbucks Coffee proposes new location with drive-through as part of gas station development plan in Revelstoke

Starbucks Coffee is proposing opening a retail location with a drive-through in Revelstoke.
The City of Revelstoke’s Parks, Recreation and Culture committee has asked the Revelstoke Vintage Car Club and Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market organizers to find a solution to a scheduling conflict that has a prestigious vintage car show and the market booked in Grizzly Plaza on May 17.

Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market to stay in Grizzly Plaza, likely expand

A scheduling conflict with a big May 17 vintage car show led to permanent market relocation plan, but now an expansion is planned instead

The City of Revelstoke’s Parks, Recreation and Culture committee has asked the Revelstoke Vintage Car Club and Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market organizers to find a solution to a scheduling conflict that has a prestigious vintage car show and the market booked in Grizzly Plaza on May 17.

Home propane rates up significantly in Revelstoke starting April 1

Increase adds up to $215 per year increase for an average customer in Revelstoke

This file photo of Peter Beckett dates from his time as a city councillor in New Zealand.

Man accused of murder in Revelstoke-area drowning in verbal exchange with judge

Judge: Allowing a former New Zealand politician charged with murder to file applications in court on his own behalf not advisable

This file photo of Peter Beckett dates from his time as a city councillor in New Zealand.
Revelstoke Board of Education members and Revelstoke School District Staff discuss the future of the Big Eddy School property sale at their Mar. 14 meeting. From left: board member Jeff Nicholson, board member Mauro Morrone, district superintendent Mike Hooker, board member Elmer Rorstad, board chairperson Alan Chell and board member Brian Dubasov.

Big Eddy School property sale on hold as Big Eddy Waterworks District deals with Interior Health long-term water safety concerns

Interior Health requirements for Big Eddy Waterworks improvements, study delays school development plans, requires hydrology study

Revelstoke Board of Education members and Revelstoke School District Staff discuss the future of the Big Eddy School property sale at their Mar. 14 meeting. From left: board member Jeff Nicholson, board member Mauro Morrone, district superintendent Mike Hooker, board member Elmer Rorstad, board chairperson Alan Chell and board member Brian Dubasov.