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YETI Natural Selection returns to Revelstoke Saturday, March 7 for one of the biggest snowboarding competitions. But it's not just the snow and terrain that keeps bringing the event back to Revelstoke.
“We’ve been embraced by the people,” Carter Westfall, Natural Selection co-founder and CEO said.
The Revelstoke Grizzlies are Prestige Hotels and Resorts Cup winners and top team in the KIJHL as the regular season wraps up.
“Now everyone’s looking forward to the playoffs,” head coach Jiri Novack said. The Grizzlies face the Merritt Centennials Friday, March 6 in the first round of playoffs.
Revelstoke Women's Shelter Society's fundraising medallion flashed gold during the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. Over $36,000 was raised to support the society's programs including a free counseling service available to all in town.
Donations can be accepted until Tuesday, March 31.
Avalanche Canada is still reporting considerable avalanche risk around Revelstoke and throughout the B.C. Interior. Weak snow layers, fluctuating temperatures and fresh storms are all keeping things unstable on top of three main weak layers from January and February.
Over 30 guests packed the Revelstoke Museum and Archives Saturday, Feb. 21 to celebrate local Girl Guides history and congratulate Pathfinder Avery Hornosty in earning her Canada Cord.
“This Canada Cord is an emblem of your strength and commitment,” Sue Nielsen, Pathfinder guider told Hornosty.
“These are resident directed grants. We want to feel, to hear the support from the community and what they would like the monies to go towards,” Meghan MacIsaac, City of Revelstoke community development coordinator said.
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What’s in the future for short-term rentals in Revelstoke? @cityofrevelstoke.bsky.social staff recently heard from residents at a series of group sessions before they head back in front of council with “Revelstoke solution” recommendations.
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When @electionsbc.bsky.social gets the 2026 general elections going, @cityofrevelstoke.bsky.social will be using a new pay policy for city staff and election workers helping with elections preparation and voting day work.
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As the @governmentofbc.bsky.social calls for more third spaces to support youth mental health, Revelstoke’s Stoke Youth Network is finding ways to step up with accessible programs in town.
“This is preventative care,” Sam Green, Stoke Youth Network youth liaison said.
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Peter Milobar visited with constituents in Revelstoke in his bid for leadership of the Conservative Party.
B.C. residents have until Saturday, April 18 to register as a
@conservativebc.bsky.social member and be in good standings to vote.
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Building an operations centre for one of the largest @bcsara.com rescue groups requires one of the largest fundraising goals in Revelstoke's history, with Revelstoke Search and Rescue aiming to raise over $3.4 million to build its new home.
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In an effort to keep more residents food secure, the Good Food Box program is selling produce below grocery prices in the latest Community Connections Revelstoke Society pilot program.
“This helps alleviate some of the pressure the food bank is feeling,” Austin Luciow, Good Food Box organizer said.
Affectionately called The Vegetable Bunker by staff, a new cold storage facility in Revelstoke is storing produce from around the region in the latest food security move for the city. The three industrial fridges can store roughly 60,000 pounds of food for future processing.
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At Revelstoke Mountaineer, we're highlighting local solutions and celebrations. From underreported community projects to deeper investigations into the issues that matter to you. Our community-led reporting means we want to hear from you! What do you want to see reported on?
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Shifting temperatures, mixed precipitations and heightened avalanche risk means a mixed bag of conditions when heading out for backcountry recreation, Brad Harrison reports. Check out our conditions report for your scoop on how things are shaping up in BC's Interior.
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Join the Revelstoke Museum and Archives Friday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. as they officially launch their newest online exhibit, Japanese Legacies. The exhibit showcases how Japanese Canadians have found ways to live with dignity in Revelstoke for generations and through turbulent events.
Leah Allison is celebrating her favourite community in Revelstoke with the Big Eddy Winter Market, Friday, Dec. 12. Pulling inspiration from European street markets and giving it a Revelstoke flair, the market is one way Allison is showcasing the "good vibes and potential" in the Big Eddy.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort's opening day is delayed, but that doesn't mean the trail grooming team isn't focused on creating the best routes possible for the season.
“We’re grooming every moment that the hill is closed,” Aaron Clarke, Revelstoke Mountain Resort slopes manager said.
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Julianna Howatt, renowned mountain guide and rock climber shares how recovery from a major accident and her gender transition reshaped how she interacts with the industry in "Beauty in a Fall".
"In a day and age where connection can be hard to find, we wanted the power of story to create that."
We've got your winners for the 2025 Revelstoke's Business Excellence Awards.
“Revelstoke continues to grow, and it continues to grow in a responsible way” Scott Robertson from Absolute Contracting told the audience. “The more we give to Revelstoke the more it gives back to us.”
With her blend of pointillism and realism artwork, Delreé Dumont weaves a prairie evening throughout This Land Is a Lullaby, written by Tonya Simpson. The duo are winners of the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award.
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From customer-led design to in-house builds, Revelstoke’s very own bike manufacturing company is aiming to blend riding styles and needs to match the biking culture throughout B.C.’s Interior and beyond.
“We want to build your forever bike,” Jack Sutter, Jackalope Bikes founder and owner said.
Revelstoke's Girl Guides troop was full of stories at a Wednesday, Oct. 15 presentation highlighting their summer trip to Europe after three years of planning and fundraising in town.
“It was suddenly tangible, all this work we’d done for years,” Bridget Johnston, Revelstoke Pathfinder said.
“I think [@colshuregdist.bsky.social] recognize that having these networks is a great value and important for the health and well-being of residents here, as well as the economic benefits of tourism,” Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Cycling Association executive director said.
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“We need to be telling our stories. We need to be sitting around the fire, metaphorical or real and sharing what we do,” Michelle Cole, Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke co-treasurer said, explaining the society is shifting attention towards ‘fire keeping’ for the future.
Revelstoke's @cronometer.bsky.social is a winners of Canadian Food Innovation Network’s inaugural Foodtech Frontier Awards.
“It really solidifies our position as one of the leading nutrition tracking apps in the world,” Brendan Benson, Cronometer product team manager said.
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The Revelstoke Grizzlies are on the road for the start of the 2025-2026 hockey season with a roster of new players, some experienced goalie power and head coach Jiri Novak’s plan to keep players mentally, “on the ice.”
“We need to keep the guys honest,” Novak said.
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