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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.
“We want to build your forever bike,” Jack Sutter, Jackalope Bikes founder and owner said.
Finessing bike frame fabrication
Jackalope Bikes is tailoring each bike for its user, using in-house design and metalwork to build for a range of sizes and skill needs.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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.
“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.
“It was suddenly tangible, all this work we’d done for years,” Bridget Johnston, Revelstoke Pathfinder said.
Revelstoke Girl Guides celebrate Europe trip, thank the town for support
Three years in the making, troop members and leaders reflect on traveling abroad and the support from locals.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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.
“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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Revelstoke Cycling Association applies for $30,000 from regional fund to support trail network
Revelstoke Cycling Association still needs long-term funding, but the Economic Opportunity Fund will bolster staff and trail maintenance.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“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.
‘That’s how we keep our fire going’
Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke celebrates 10 years of relationship building and community.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“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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“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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Cronometer named Canadian foodtech leader
The Revelstoke-based foodtech company wins the Canadian Food Innovation Network’s inaugural Foodtech Frontier Award.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
#BCnews #CDNnews
“It really solidifies our position as one of the leading nutrition tracking apps in the world,” Brendan Benson, Cronometer product team manager said.
#BCnews #CDNnews
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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“We need to keep the guys honest,” Novak said.
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Revelstoke Grizzlies hit the ice for new hockey season
New players, new goalie strategies, same hometown support in the cards for this season, head coach says.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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.
#BCnews
“We need to keep the guys honest,” Novak said.
#BCnews
In partnership with BC Housing, Revelstoke’s emergency shelter program will provide 10 rooms for individuals referred for temporary shelter. The program will operate out of the Frontier Motel from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, April 30.
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Revelstoke emergency shelter space opens for winter
Community Connections Revelstoke Society once again operating emergency shelter space from October to April.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
In partnership with BC Housing, Revelstoke’s emergency shelter program will provide 10 rooms for individuals referred for temporary shelter. The program will operate out of the Frontier Motel from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, April 30.
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Winter sports enthusiasts requiring adaptive equipment and lessons will get to try out even more sports this upcoming season with Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program now offering snowshoeing and Nordic skiing along with alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing.
Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program adds more winter sports to roster
Registration for all winter sports offered by Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program opens Wednesday, Oct. 1.
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September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Winter sports enthusiasts requiring adaptive equipment and lessons will get to try out even more sports this upcoming season with Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program now offering snowshoeing and Nordic skiing along with alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing.
Want to meet the Mountaineer team? Tell us what story you want to see reported. Maybe pick up some swag as well! Come say hi at the Revelstoke Farm and Craft Market.
September 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Want to meet the Mountaineer team? Tell us what story you want to see reported. Maybe pick up some swag as well! Come say hi at the Revelstoke Farm and Craft Market.
LUNA Arts lights up Revelstoke's downtown Saturday, Sept. 20. We've got your preview of what installations you can find this LUNA Fest. From an interactive stamp project to a Revelstoke indie print to a group light show, there’s a bit of something for everyone.
Light, art and imagination transform downtown Revelstoke for LUNA Arts 2025
‘We are really proud to be continuing the legacy of this festival,’ Arts Revelstoke executive director says.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
LUNA Arts lights up Revelstoke's downtown Saturday, Sept. 20. We've got your preview of what installations you can find this LUNA Fest. From an interactive stamp project to a Revelstoke indie print to a group light show, there’s a bit of something for everyone.
Looking to cheer on Revelstoke Women's Enduro racers at Saturday's event? Find your spot along the race route, starting at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club and winding through the Macpherson trails.
"It’s really about encouraging each other and building each other up," one organizer told the Mountaineer.
"It’s really about encouraging each other and building each other up," one organizer told the Mountaineer.
Bring out the cheer squad for Revelstoke Women’s Enduro
Everyone welcome to come cheer on racers Saturday, Sept. 13, organizer says.
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September 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Looking to cheer on Revelstoke Women's Enduro racers at Saturday's event? Find your spot along the race route, starting at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club and winding through the Macpherson trails.
"It’s really about encouraging each other and building each other up," one organizer told the Mountaineer.
"It’s really about encouraging each other and building each other up," one organizer told the Mountaineer.
LUNA Arts, Arts Revelstoke's longstanding nocturnal arts festival is a celebration of trust. In the process, in the art and that everything will come together in the end for a fabulous celebration of Revelstoke's and Canada's art scene.
“That’s always been a part of the LUNA spirit,” Spurr said.
“That’s always been a part of the LUNA spirit,” Spurr said.
SJ Spurr brings the forest’s small wonders to LUNA Arts 2025
Longtime LUNA contributor SJ Spurr's latest project highlights vulnerable forest species and brings hidden stories to light during Revelstoke's nocturnal art festival.
revelstokemountaineer.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
LUNA Arts, Arts Revelstoke's longstanding nocturnal arts festival is a celebration of trust. In the process, in the art and that everything will come together in the end for a fabulous celebration of Revelstoke's and Canada's art scene.
“That’s always been a part of the LUNA spirit,” Spurr said.
“That’s always been a part of the LUNA spirit,” Spurr said.
Revelstoke Museum and Archives will soon have a new space to show off its art collection and the gallery will bear long-time curator Cathy English's name.
“Building the collection, building the museum, making it what it is today, that was Cathy,” Laura VanZant, assistant curator said.
“Building the collection, building the museum, making it what it is today, that was Cathy,” Laura VanZant, assistant curator said.
Cathy English celebrated with museum art gallery
New gallery honors long-time curator Cathy English while giving Revelstoke Museum space to showcase its hidden art collection.
revelstokemountaineer.com
August 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Revelstoke Museum and Archives will soon have a new space to show off its art collection and the gallery will bear long-time curator Cathy English's name.
“Building the collection, building the museum, making it what it is today, that was Cathy,” Laura VanZant, assistant curator said.
“Building the collection, building the museum, making it what it is today, that was Cathy,” Laura VanZant, assistant curator said.
Filmmakers of all skill are welcome to submit their summer adventures to Pam's Film Festival, Revelstoke's take on Whistler's famous Dirt Diaries.
“It’s less about the tricks and the filming and more about the storyline,” Ralph Metcow, founder of PAMFF explained. “What gets the crowd going?”
“It’s less about the tricks and the filming and more about the storyline,” Ralph Metcow, founder of PAMFF explained. “What gets the crowd going?”
PAMFF film exhibition returns to showcase local adventures
Creators of all levels of experience are invited to submit footage of their summer activities for the Oct. 12 event.
revelstokemountaineer.com
August 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Filmmakers of all skill are welcome to submit their summer adventures to Pam's Film Festival, Revelstoke's take on Whistler's famous Dirt Diaries.
“It’s less about the tricks and the filming and more about the storyline,” Ralph Metcow, founder of PAMFF explained. “What gets the crowd going?”
“It’s less about the tricks and the filming and more about the storyline,” Ralph Metcow, founder of PAMFF explained. “What gets the crowd going?”
Revelstoke's Art Alleries, a collection of artwork found throughout the downtown, is a showcase of how urban design can beautify spaces and create small moments of community joy.
We've got your guide to find all these pieces around town and the inside scoop about the newest Art Alleries additon.
We've got your guide to find all these pieces around town and the inside scoop about the newest Art Alleries additon.
Take a stroll through Revelstoke's Art Alleries
Tucked away in allies, on building walls and in the corners of Revelstoke’s downtown, check out these hidden art installations.
revelstokemountaineer.com
August 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Revelstoke's Art Alleries, a collection of artwork found throughout the downtown, is a showcase of how urban design can beautify spaces and create small moments of community joy.
We've got your guide to find all these pieces around town and the inside scoop about the newest Art Alleries additon.
We've got your guide to find all these pieces around town and the inside scoop about the newest Art Alleries additon.
City of Revelstoke residents won’t be included in a recent CSRD decision over short-term rentals. The regulation requires STR operators to live in their residence the majority of the year.
Still a CSRD director hopes the City of Revelstoke will consider following the district's lead.
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Still a CSRD director hopes the City of Revelstoke will consider following the district's lead.
#BCnews
Regional district surrounding Revelstoke opting into provincial STR regulation
City of Revelstoke not included in regulation, but surrounding communities soon require principal residence.
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August 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
City of Revelstoke residents won’t be included in a recent CSRD decision over short-term rentals. The regulation requires STR operators to live in their residence the majority of the year.
Still a CSRD director hopes the City of Revelstoke will consider following the district's lead.
#BCnews
Still a CSRD director hopes the City of Revelstoke will consider following the district's lead.
#BCnews
Taylor Sandell, Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre’s newest executive director and curator is envisioning growth alongside the community with new collaborations and programs.
“Banding together to share energy and resources and ideas is a fantastic way to improve the community overall,” Sandell said.
“Banding together to share energy and resources and ideas is a fantastic way to improve the community overall,” Sandell said.
At the heart of Revelstoke’s art scene, RVAC plans for growth and community building
Taylor Sandell, Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre’s new executive director chats projects and goals on the horizon for Revelstoke’s visual art hub.
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August 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Taylor Sandell, Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre’s newest executive director and curator is envisioning growth alongside the community with new collaborations and programs.
“Banding together to share energy and resources and ideas is a fantastic way to improve the community overall,” Sandell said.
“Banding together to share energy and resources and ideas is a fantastic way to improve the community overall,” Sandell said.
LUNA Sound, Revelstoke's night of live music showcases 13 artists at four stages around town Friday, Sept. 19. Check out the artists and plan your night of rocking good tunes and spectacular shows.
LUNA Sound highlights disguise and transformation
13 artists will host a night of live music at four different venues around Revelstoke to kick off LUNA Fest.
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August 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
LUNA Sound, Revelstoke's night of live music showcases 13 artists at four stages around town Friday, Sept. 19. Check out the artists and plan your night of rocking good tunes and spectacular shows.
Revelstoke Idea Factory is moving into the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre after a long and unplanned hiatus left members and equipment in limbo.
“We wanted... to make sure that what we were able to rebuild would be something that [members] would actually appreciate,” Rick Casson, board chair said.
“We wanted... to make sure that what we were able to rebuild would be something that [members] would actually appreciate,” Rick Casson, board chair said.
Revelstoke Idea Factory finds a new home in Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
The local makerspace is aiming to reopen its doors by fall for all of Revelstoke’s 3D printing, laser cutting and design needs.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Revelstoke Idea Factory is moving into the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre after a long and unplanned hiatus left members and equipment in limbo.
“We wanted... to make sure that what we were able to rebuild would be something that [members] would actually appreciate,” Rick Casson, board chair said.
“We wanted... to make sure that what we were able to rebuild would be something that [members] would actually appreciate,” Rick Casson, board chair said.
“Our members are anxious about the move [to Kamloops],” Christopher Monette, Teamster media relations said. “A lot of folks there, they’ve got roots down in the community, and it’s going to be complicated to potentially uproot their lives in order to follow their careers.”
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Railway unions gear up for negotiations as CPKC plans employee relocation
The planned mass resettlement of nearly 300 workers could derail community connections and impact Revelstoke’s economy, union leaders warn.
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August 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“Our members are anxious about the move [to Kamloops],” Christopher Monette, Teamster media relations said. “A lot of folks there, they’ve got roots down in the community, and it’s going to be complicated to potentially uproot their lives in order to follow their careers.”
#BCnews
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Revelstoke Museum & Archives celebrated the completion of its accessibility lift with a crowd of supporters.
“It really does take a village to raise visitors from the parking lot to the second floor,” Cathy English, RMA curator said. “Thanks to our incredible village we did it together. Thank you.”
“It really does take a village to raise visitors from the parking lot to the second floor,” Cathy English, RMA curator said. “Thanks to our incredible village we did it together. Thank you.”
Revelstoke Museum & Archives celebrates lift-off with community-backed accessibility project
Revelstoke rises to the occasion with over $110,000 in community donations to help complete the museum’s new accessibility lift.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Revelstoke Museum & Archives celebrated the completion of its accessibility lift with a crowd of supporters.
“It really does take a village to raise visitors from the parking lot to the second floor,” Cathy English, RMA curator said. “Thanks to our incredible village we did it together. Thank you.”
“It really does take a village to raise visitors from the parking lot to the second floor,” Cathy English, RMA curator said. “Thanks to our incredible village we did it together. Thank you.”
Wildfire N41517 is now classified as extinguished.
N41419, west of the Downie Creek recreation site is being held at 0.009 hectares.
Wildfire N41406, south of Begbie Falls recreation site is being held at 0.1 hectares.
N41419, west of the Downie Creek recreation site is being held at 0.009 hectares.
Wildfire N41406, south of Begbie Falls recreation site is being held at 0.1 hectares.
The wildfire, currently labeled as N41517 on BC Wildfire Service resources is listed as out of control and estimated 0.009 hectares in size. The fire was sparked by lightning strikes in the area Tuesday, Aug. 12, DeRousie said.
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August 16, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Wildfire N41517 is now classified as extinguished.
N41419, west of the Downie Creek recreation site is being held at 0.009 hectares.
Wildfire N41406, south of Begbie Falls recreation site is being held at 0.1 hectares.
N41419, west of the Downie Creek recreation site is being held at 0.009 hectares.
Wildfire N41406, south of Begbie Falls recreation site is being held at 0.1 hectares.
“It really builds my confidence that shows have the capacity to sell out here,” Jackie Daytona, Revelstoke's local drag king said. He's eager to help budding drag artists enter the scene and build up Revelstoke's reputation as a hub for the art form.
Local drag king envisions grassroots drag scene in Revelstoke
‘I think there's a great demand for drag in Revelstoke,’ Jackie Daytona says.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“It really builds my confidence that shows have the capacity to sell out here,” Jackie Daytona, Revelstoke's local drag king said. He's eager to help budding drag artists enter the scene and build up Revelstoke's reputation as a hub for the art form.
Steven DeRousie, Revelstoke fire chief says a wildfire on Boulder Mountain is not currently a threat to the city or surrounding and is being actively monitored.
"We’ll be sure to update you via the official City of Revelstoke and City of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services social media pages."
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"We’ll be sure to update you via the official City of Revelstoke and City of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services social media pages."
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August 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Steven DeRousie, Revelstoke fire chief says a wildfire on Boulder Mountain is not currently a threat to the city or surrounding and is being actively monitored.
"We’ll be sure to update you via the official City of Revelstoke and City of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services social media pages."
#BCnews
"We’ll be sure to update you via the official City of Revelstoke and City of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services social media pages."
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Our August print issue is out now! What to know where to pick up a copy? Or maybe you're not in town this month and still want to read the latest issue. You can find all that on our website.
revelstokemountaineer.com/magazine/
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August 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our August print issue is out now! What to know where to pick up a copy? Or maybe you're not in town this month and still want to read the latest issue. You can find all that on our website.
revelstokemountaineer.com/magazine/
revelstokemountaineer.com/magazine/