Revelstoke Times Review

The Trans-Canada Highway is closed west of Revelstoke due to a vehicle incident. (DriveBC)

Update: Hwy. 1 west of Revelstoke reopens after nearly seven hours

Had been closed following a three-vehicle fatal collision Thursday afternoon

  • Dec 21, 2017
The Trans-Canada Highway is closed west of Revelstoke due to a vehicle incident. (DriveBC)
A holiday message from our publisher

A holiday message from our publisher

By Shelley Westwood

  • Dec 20, 2017
A holiday message from our publisher
Afternoon highway closure planned

Afternoon highway closure planned

Hwy. 1 to close east of Revelstoke for one hour for avalanche control

  • Dec 20, 2017
Afternoon highway closure planned
Dec. 19 cartoon

Dec. 19 cartoon

EDITORIAL CARTOON

  • Dec 20, 2017
Dec. 19 cartoon
Editorial: Three Valley Gap needs government attention

Editorial: Three Valley Gap needs government attention

When I was growing up in Calgary, my family would always travel west for our summer holidays. We'd stuff the car with camping supplies and in we'd pile, heading towards the coast along the Trans-Canada Highway.

  • Dec 20, 2017
Editorial: Three Valley Gap needs government attention
BC Liberal MLAs Jane Thornthwaite, Norm Letnick, Doug Clovechok, Tracy Redies and John Yap celebrate the end of the session. (File)

MP Clovechok wishes constituents happy holidays

Family, love, peace and joy. Hope, blessings, and giving. Fellowship, community and harmony. These are the words that are woven through the holiday season that we call Christmas; beautiful words that are found in our songs, traditions and prayers.

  • Dec 20, 2017
BC Liberal MLAs Jane Thornthwaite, Norm Letnick, Doug Clovechok, Tracy Redies and John Yap celebrate the end of the session. (File)
Shannon Smith was driving by Three Valley Gap on Oct. 17 when a cliff sluffed onto her vehicle, totalling the car and injuring Smith, who says she’s lucky to be alive. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

The day the wall fell down

Cliff sluffing continues to plague drivers at Three Valley Gap. This is one woman's story.

  • Dec 20, 2017
Shannon Smith was driving by Three Valley Gap on Oct. 17 when a cliff sluffed onto her vehicle, totalling the car and injuring Smith, who says she’s lucky to be alive. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
A black bear similar to the one in this 2008 file photo has been seen in Arrow Heights the past few days. (File)

Black bear spotted in Arrow Heights

Not uncommon to see bruins in December says Revelstoke Bear Aware

  • Dec 19, 2017
A black bear similar to the one in this 2008 file photo has been seen in Arrow Heights the past few days. (File)
Columbia River- Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok is currently in hospital. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

Doug Clovechok remains in hospital

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA awaiting gallbladder surgery in Calgary

  • Dec 19, 2017
Columbia River- Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok is currently in hospital. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
RCMP asking public assistance in identifying theft suspects

RCMP asking public assistance in identifying theft suspects

Three different theft cases all happened in October

  • Dec 19, 2017
RCMP asking public assistance in identifying theft suspects
From left, City of Revelstoke Fire Chief Rob Girard and Mayor Mark McKee stand alongside Engine 2, a 2016 Fort Garry Fire Engine that was put in service in March 2017 (File)

Rual fire services hearing rescheduled

CSRD to ask judge for an injunction against City of Revelstoke on Dec. 28

  • Dec 19, 2017
From left, City of Revelstoke Fire Chief Rob Girard and Mayor Mark McKee stand alongside Engine 2, a 2016 Fort Garry Fire Engine that was put in service in March 2017 (File)
The Revelstoke School District is one of two local recipients of Columbia Basin Trust’s social grants. (Google Maps)

Two Revelstoke groups receive CBT social grants

Revelstoke School District and Women's Shelter Society among 16 recipients in the region

  • Dec 19, 2017
The Revelstoke School District is one of two local recipients of Columbia Basin Trust’s social grants. (Google Maps)
Columbia River- Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok was hospitalized after he appeared at the CP Holiday Train event in Revelstoke on Dec. 14. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

MLA Doug Clovechok hospitalized in Calgary

The Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA is expected to undergo non-life-threatening surgery today

  • Dec 18, 2017
Columbia River- Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok was hospitalized after he appeared at the CP Holiday Train event in Revelstoke on Dec. 14. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
At 8 a.m., there was already a lengthy line-up for the Revelation Gondola. (RMR Cam)

More than 20 cm falls on Revelstoke Mountain Resort overnight

Winter driving conditions in effect

  • Dec 18, 2017
At 8 a.m., there was already a lengthy line-up for the Revelation Gondola. (RMR Cam)
The RCMP are investigating after a 12-year-old girl was approached by a middle-aged male before school Monday morning.(File)

RCMP investigating possible attempted child abduction

12-year-old female student was approached by a middle-aged male on her way to school this morning

  • Dec 18, 2017
The RCMP are investigating after a 12-year-old girl was approached by a middle-aged male before school Monday morning.(File)
Pilot Dominic Neron and his girlfriend, Ashley Bourgeault have been missing since Nov. 25 when the plane they were flying from Penticton to Edmonton failed to arrive. (File)

Family suspends search for missing Alberta couple, plane near Revelstoke

Due to bad weather, families of missing Albertan couple say they will resume in the spring

  • Dec 17, 2017
Pilot Dominic Neron and his girlfriend, Ashley Bourgeault have been missing since Nov. 25 when the plane they were flying from Penticton to Edmonton failed to arrive. (File)
Glen O’Reilly requested that a parcel of land big enough for a 20-unit affordable housing project be dedicated in trust to the society so that he can approach BC Housing for funding. (RCHS)

Revelstoke Community Housing Society aiming to break catch-22 cycle

Requesting land in trust from City for 20-unit affordable housing project

  • Dec 17, 2017
Glen O’Reilly requested that a parcel of land big enough for a 20-unit affordable housing project be dedicated in trust to the society so that he can approach BC Housing for funding. (RCHS)
Andie Reynolds performs during the Revelstoke Skating Club’s Christmas Show. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke Skating Club celebrates holidays with a show

Athletes perform for small audience at the Forum

  • Dec 17, 2017
Andie Reynolds performs during the Revelstoke Skating Club’s Christmas Show. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Trans-Canada Highway between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. (DriveBC Cams)

Snowfall warning issued for Hwy. 1

Between 15 and 20 cm expected

  • Dec 17, 2017
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Trans-Canada Highway between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass. (DriveBC Cams)
The Oscar Street townhouses are one of Revelstoke's few sources of affordable housing. (File)

Province partners with Columbia Basin Trust for new affordable housing

Goal is to create 225 affordable rental units in the Columbia Basin area

  • Dec 15, 2017
The Oscar Street townhouses are one of Revelstoke's few sources of affordable housing. (File)