Revelstoke Times Review

Sheldon Storm Odd is wanted in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000. (RCMP)

RCMP actively search for wanted man on theft charge

Believed to be in Sicamous area

  • Dec 15, 2017
Sheldon Storm Odd is wanted in relation to a charge of theft under $5,000. (RCMP)
The Revelstoke Street Festival offered 66 nights of consecutive music in Grizzly Plaza this summer. (File)

Turn it up

RAC asks council for summer Street Festival funding increase to hire sound technician

  • Dec 14, 2017
The Revelstoke Street Festival offered 66 nights of consecutive music in Grizzly Plaza this summer. (File)
No deal has been made for the fire services agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the CSRD.

City of Revelstoke passes fire services bylaw

We are doing our end of the paperwork to be ready just in case this comes to fruition: mayor

  • Dec 13, 2017
No deal has been made for the fire services agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the CSRD.
Dec. 13 cartoon

Dec. 13 cartoon

EDITORIAL CARTOON

  • Dec 13, 2017
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Revelstoke woke up to a sprinkling of snow this morning. (DriveBC Cam)

In case you missed it

Four stories to catch up on Revelstoke news

  • Dec 13, 2017
Revelstoke woke up to a sprinkling of snow this morning. (DriveBC Cam)
Revy. Set. Grow! is a weekend of farm-focused events Jan. 13-14 in Revelstoke.

Revy. Set. Grow! to build local food system

Weekend of farm-focused events will be hosted in Revelstoke Jan 13-14

  • Dec 13, 2017
Revy. Set. Grow! is a weekend of farm-focused events Jan. 13-14 in Revelstoke.
RCMP officers point their weapons at the vehicle of Mohammadali Darabi on Oct. 17. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

Suspect in October standoff killed himself: Revelstoke RCMP

Mohammadali Darabi, suspect in Calgary homicide of roommate, was stopped in Revelstoke

  • Dec 13, 2017
RCMP officers point their weapons at the vehicle of Mohammadali Darabi on Oct. 17. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
John Diefenbaker and Dwight Eisenhower at the signing of the Columbia River Treaty, January 1961. (White House Photo Office)

Columbia River Treaty to be renegotiated in early 2018

News came in a tweet from the U.S. Department of State

  • Dec 12, 2017
John Diefenbaker and Dwight Eisenhower at the signing of the Columbia River Treaty, January 1961. (White House Photo Office)
The system is now in place at nine locations along the south side of Three Valley Lake. Image credit: Ministry of Transportation.

Hwy. 1 avalanche improvements promise less delays

B.C.'s new remote avalanche-control systems near Revelstoke are ready for avalanche season

The system is now in place at nine locations along the south side of Three Valley Lake. Image credit: Ministry of Transportation.
Glacier Park Lodge has been closed down since 2012. Parks Canada announced this week it will be moving forward with a plan to tear down both the lodge and the adjacent gas station. (Ryan Creary/ File)

Parks Canada moving ahead with demolition of Rogers Pass summit buildings

Removal of gas station planned for 2018

  • Dec 12, 2017
Glacier Park Lodge has been closed down since 2012. Parks Canada announced this week it will be moving forward with a plan to tear down both the lodge and the adjacent gas station. (Ryan Creary/ File)
Maia Zinselmeyer. (Submitted)

VIDEO: When Maia meets Clara

New to dance, Nakusp teen takes on big role in Ballet Victoria's Nutcracker

  • Dec 12, 2017
Maia Zinselmeyer. (Submitted)
A webcam view of the top of the Stoke Chair at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. A skier was reported missing yesterday afternoon and searches are underway today to locate him. (RMR Webcam)

UPDATED:SAR find missing skier at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Joseph Stelcasky was reported missing Sunday afternoon

  • Dec 11, 2017
A webcam view of the top of the Stoke Chair at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. A skier was reported missing yesterday afternoon and searches are underway today to locate him. (RMR Webcam)
From left, Jordan Robertson, David Lenzin, Owen Hart and Evan Simpson are the newest additions to the Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)

Grizzlies add four more to roster

Hoping for another win at home tonight

  • Dec 8, 2017
From left, Jordan Robertson, David Lenzin, Owen Hart and Evan Simpson are the newest additions to the Revelstoke Grizzlies. (Marissa Tiel/ Revelstoke Review)
The number of snowmobiles stolen in Revelstoke has gone down over the past few winters. (File)

Snowmobile thefts going down in Revelstoke

Have decreased by 15 per winter since 2014

  • Dec 8, 2017
The number of snowmobiles stolen in Revelstoke has gone down over the past few winters. (File)
The Columbia Basin Trust has announced $11.6 million in programs and support for arts, culture and heritage over three years. (Submitted)

Trust expands support for arts, culture and heritage

Announces $11.6 million in programs and support over three years

  • Dec 7, 2017
The Columbia Basin Trust has announced $11.6 million in programs and support for arts, culture and heritage over three years. (Submitted)
Doug Clovechok, MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke.

Clovechok supports Andrew Wilkinson for BC Liberal leadership

Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok has made no secret as to who he would like to see leading the BC Liberal Party. His choice is Andrew Wilkinson, the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, former Minister of Advanced Education.

  • Dec 6, 2017
Doug Clovechok, MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke.
The South Klondike Highway in the Yukon, site of the Klondike Road Relay. (Marissa Tiel)

Editorial: Volunteers are the lifeblood of communities

The last time I pulled an all-nighter, I was in school, putting the finishing touches on some assignment or another. I swore that when I graduated, there would be no more all-nighters. That all changed this fall when I stayed up all night at the B.C./Yukon border to volunteer during a road running relay race between Skagway, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon.

  • Dec 6, 2017
The South Klondike Highway in the Yukon, site of the Klondike Road Relay. (Marissa Tiel)
Ashley Bourgeault and Dominic Neron were reported missing on Nov. 25 when their Edmonton-bound plane failed to arrive. (File)

Families of couple missing in Edmonton-bound plane begin online fundraiser

Hoping to raise money to keep search going for Ashley Bourgeault and Dominic Neron

  • Dec 6, 2017
Ashley Bourgeault and Dominic Neron were reported missing on Nov. 25 when their Edmonton-bound plane failed to arrive. (File)
Pedestrians and cyclists are especially hard to see when wearing dark clothing this time of year. (Jørgen Schyberg/Trygg Trafikk)

Revelstoke RCMP urging pedestrian and cyclist safety

With fewer hours of light, it's important to remain visible in the dark

  • Dec 6, 2017
Pedestrians and cyclists are especially hard to see when wearing dark clothing this time of year. (Jørgen Schyberg/Trygg Trafikk)
City of Revelstoke and CSRD remain at odds over rural fire services agreement. (File)

UPDATED: Court date set as CSRD seeks injunction against City of Revelstoke

The regional district wants a guarantee that firefighters will still respond to calls in 2018

  • Dec 6, 2017
City of Revelstoke and CSRD remain at odds over rural fire services agreement. (File)