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Local business Forage & Fill partnered with Revelstoke's food bank to provide high-quality clothes for clients to select while picking up food. It's a way to provide a "dignified shopping experience" for clients and reduce the pressure on Revelstoke's thrift stores overwhelmed with clothes.

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort wrapped their 2024-2025 winter season with a bonus Local's Day before the resort closed Monday, April 21. “We’re proud to look back on a winter marked by deep snow, unforgettable events and a strong sense of community,” Laura Meggs, RMR communications manager said.

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Recent redrawing of election ridings to create the Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies riding led to some Revelstoke residents being directed to vote at stations in Trout Lake, Seymour Arm and Sicamous. Feedback during advanced voting prompted Elections Canada to reassess. #CanPoli #BCnews

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Revelstoke business owners and representatives from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce joined Protect Our Winters Canada representatives Wednesday, April 9 at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre to talk about the impacts of the climate crisis on Revelstoke’s tourism and outdoor industries.

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Revelstoke Grizzlies junior hockey team didn't quite get the ending to the season they were hoping for. But head coach Jiri Novak is still singing the praises of players, staff, volunteers and fans. “We have such a community that supports us and so much you see the players wanting to give back.”

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Peter Bernacki came to Revelstoke to help with his brother's construction business, then fell in love with the region, the wildlife and the community. “We start to take this for granted. People come to visit from all over the world and remind us just how incredible this all is.”

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Canada heads to the polls Monday, April 28. We chatted with the Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies candidates about the questions Revelstoke readers want to know. #BCnews #BCpoli

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Our April Home issue is now out at some of your favourite locations around town, including Revelstoke Museum & Archives, Conversations Coffee House, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and more.

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Canada’s federal elections are coming up Monday, April 28 with advanced voting opening Friday, April 18. First time voting in Canada? Been here for generations and just want help keeping track of the candidates? We’ve got you covered in your Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies election guide. #BCnews

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The Governments of B.C. and Canada are preparing for any potential scenario following President Donald Trump's administration pausing Columbia River Treaty renegotiations, B.C. energy minister Adrian Dix told viewers during a March 25 virtual information session. #BCnews

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Revelstoke book retailers are calling for the Canadian government to reconsider a proposed 25 per cent tariff on book imports from the United States. The latest move in an escalating trade war between Canada and the US could kneecap bookstores and museums during the summer tourism season. #BCnews

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Revelstoke's Yorke Parkin is coming home with three gold medals from Italy's Special Olympics World Winter Games. The 16-year-old scored big in Advanced Slalom, Advanced Giant Slalom and Advanced Super G races. “It was a nice experience to race in Italy and ski in different conditions." #BCnews

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BC Cancer's mobile mammography unit is headed to Revelstoke March 24 and is showcasing one of the strategies to provide healthcare to rural communities. “It’s always helpful if there’s a screening opportunity coming to your community that makes you feel that your needs are being met." #BCnews

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Norway’s Ståle Sandbech and Canada’s Spencer O’Brien were top of the pack at YETI Natural Selection Revelstoke. Top snowboarders from around the world eagerly sand their praises for the mountain and the town. “I’ve dreamed of venues like this,” Blake Moller told Revelstoke Mountaineer. #BCnews

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Traverse nightclub organized Groove 4 Food – a fundraiser for the Community Connections Revelstoke Society food bank where cover was a cash donation or non-perishable food items, raffles were held and DJs donated their time. "The food bank always struggles to get donations after Christmas.”

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“The more we see it as normal that women are in this space, the more we have a ladder for other females to climb,” says Carmanah Minions, administrator of Girls Do Ski, one of the local organizations working to increase women's presence in the backcountry. #BCnews

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Revelstoke's Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society has been maintaining the trails and land along the Illecillewaet and Columbia River since the 1980's. They recently added parts of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway to their route to expand winter recreational trails. #BCnews

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Local organizations pitched to a committee of community members and a room full of residents for the Resident Directed Grant 2025 program, a stream of community funding provided by the Columbia Basin Trust. The program provides the @cityofrevelstoke.bsky.social with over $383,000 to distribute.

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Monashee Spirits, Revelstoke's local distillery won an award for excellence in sustainability at the 2025 Canadian Whisky Awards in January. “Sustainability isn’t always the easiest path, but for us, it’s the right one,” owner Josh McLafferty said.

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@cityofrevelstoke.bsky.social is seeking community input on what they want out of short-term rentals with a survey open until Monday, March 31 on TalkRevelstoke.ca “Revelstoke problems are best solved by Revelstoke solutions,” Coun. Tim Stapenhurst wrote during a Feb. 26 community meeting.

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Day one of YETI Natural Selection Snow at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is wrapping up, and audiences were kept close to the action thanks to drone pilot Gabriel Kocher. “I just want to put the camera where it needs to be to get you the best perspective."

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After a day of riders scoping out the Revelstoke Mountain Resort competition zone, Natural Selection Snow announced who takes on who in the first round when competitors hit the slope for two days of snowboard creativity, risk, execution, difficulty and overall flow. #NST

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After two years of feedback regarding Revelstoke's largest bylaw rewrite, the project is inching closer to a final draft and approval. Still, at a recent public hearing residents continued to voice concerns around future parking infrastructure and how to protect Revelstoke's heritage buildings.

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Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society was one of numerous organizations taking part in Coldest Night of the Year, an international event focused on providing smaller charities the resources to host larger fundraisers. The Feb. 22 walk raised over $20,000 and donations are still coming in.

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Yorke Parkin, alpine skiier will represent Revelstoke, B.C. and Canada in Turin, Italy March 8 to March 16 when he hits the slopes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games. "I want to show what skills are coming out of Revelstoke, that we have the potential to be really known for alpine skiing."

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Pickle Juice, Revelstoke’s self-proclaimed number one ski bum rock band will be celebrating the release of its self-titled album Saturday, Feb. 22 at Traverse. Doors open at 9 p.m. and entry is free until 10 p.m. Then, the band will be touring Alberta and B.C. with Ottawa band AHRF. #BCnews

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She Patrol 2025 wrapped up at Revelstoke Mountain Resort with 30 girls ages 12 to 18 learning mountainside skills needed to work in the ski patrol industry and other ski and outdoor related fields. “It is something that I’m proud of our team doing,” Keria Makinson, RMR ski patrol supervisor said.

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Founded in 1968, the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club has become the heart of the region’s sledding culture. From grooming to education initiatives, club staff and members work to make sledding safe for all. “It’s really a 24-hour operation," executive director Amber Lane told the Mountaineer. #BCnews

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There's still time to sign up to walk and collect donations for Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society's Coldest Night of the Year, held Saturday, Feb. 22. The annual fundraiser provides key support for programs and therapy resources offered to all ages and genders in and around Revelstoke. #BCnews

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Stoke FM, Revelstoke's community radio station launched their Hot Chocolate Showdown today. Local coffee shops, restaurants and distilleries present their take on the winter drink and customers get to vote their favourite. It's the latest way Stoke FM is fundraising for community radio. #BCnews

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Whether you’re a long-time local or just hunkering down for the weekend, a date night in Revelstoke could mean dining out, enjoying locally made goodies, catching a live music show or simply enjoying time on one outdoors. We’ve got some ideas for your next special evening.

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Anything Goes, Revelstoke Visual Arts Society’s latest fundraiser is putting new artists alongside local favourites and helping support the various programs and resources the organization provides. The gallery show and bidding opens Thursday, Feb. 20.

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The Kodiaks, Revelstoke’s women’s hockey team, is hitting the ice at the Revelstoke Forum, Friday, Feb. 7 to showcase all-star players and raise funds for Revelstoke After School Society. “You got this whole group of women that are such a big part of the community. Let’s have a fun event."

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While author Charlotte Smith might have tried out dog sledding with some rougher snow conditions, the recent powder fall has helped boost some of Revelstoke Dogsled Adventures' trails. Learn about Revelstoke's adventurous pups and the family team that builds unique adventures for their guests.

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From freeride skiing to Revelstoke's world renowned slopes to living with chronic pain, Nat Segal's latest documentary, "Mountain Joy" is showcasing the joys of mountain life and outdoor sports in spite of some challenges.

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Revelstoke Winter Carnival, the relaunched tradition featuring outhouse races and winter fun, is seeking performers, vendors and volunteers for their Feb. 13-15 festivities. "I want this to be sustainable,” Allie Bruni, Revelstoke Winter Carnival producer told Revelstoke Mountaineer. #BCnews

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Revelstoke Unstuck, a community group started to help shovels sidewalks and blowing up into a catch-all support system, is gearing up for their Valentine’s Day gift giving. Nominations are open until Thursday, Feb. 6, volunteers are welcome to join in for deliveries around town and gift making.

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Revelstoke's Food Commons project, a partnership between Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke and Revelstoke Local Food Initiative will work to reestablish Indigenous food systems within Revelstoke, securing more local food resources and helping 'reconcile with the land'.

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Community Connections Revelstoke Society, the organization responsible for Revelstoke's foodbank, wrapped up 2024 with over $123,000 in donations and 3,500 pounds of food. A highlight of that fundraising was the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train with $13,023 raised.

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Open Mountains Project Society is aiming to offer year-round programs in and around Revelstoke for outdoor activities and sports. The non-profit seeks to break down barriers in rural mountain communities and foster inclusivity in mountain spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities.

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Humanity in Revelstoke, Piña Perro Dog Rescue and Revelstoke District Health Foundation all received overwhelming support for their fundraisers leading up to the holidays from Revelstoke. “Amazed, astounded, overwhelmed, ecstatic, marvelous, proud, humbled," Steven Hui, RDHF chair shared.

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How food secure is Revelstoke? Since adopting its food charter 10 years ago, Revelstoke has taken a stride forward for the community’s food security, but challenges remain. Claire Levrat checks in on what organizations are doing to develop strong local food resources.

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