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Claire Levrat

Originally from France, Claire moved to British Columbia five years ago and quickly fell in love with Revelstoke. With years of experience as a communications specialist, she came to Canada to explore the country and enhance her English language skills. Claire is passionate about writing stories that can positively impact the community. When she’s not enjoying the outdoors, you can find her engrossed in a book, listening to podcasts or catching up with friends over coffee and dinner.

Claire's Latest Articles

Avenue Home + Boutique interior shop with a collection of the design pieces they have.
Avenue Home + Boutique brings new home decor, design and staging services to Revelstoke

Family-owned Avenue Home + Boutique offers selected home decor and interior design services.

Traverse fundraiser rallies community for local food bank

The high-energy fundraiser at Traverse nightclub, organized to help with post-holiday decline in donations, turned a night of beats into an evening of giving.

Local organizations help women thrive in backcountry leadership

Through tailored programs, Revelstoke-based female mountain experts and organizations help more women embrace winter backcountry adventures.

Open Mountains Project Society participants standing in a snowy valley watching an instructor show how to measure safe snow with a shovel in preparation of avalanche training.
Open Mountains Project Society hopes to offer year-round programs

The non-profit seeks to break down barriers in rural mountain communities and foster inclusivity in mountain spaces.

Photo of shelves of food for the Revelstoke food security article.
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.

Reflecting on early holiday shopping with downtown businesses
LFI farm
LFI Updates: Cultivating Revelstoke’s Sustainable future

Following a conversation earlier this year with Revelstoke Local Food Initiative, the Mountaineer discussed recent updates with the non-profit team members.

Eight workers stand outside the Canada Post office in Revelstoke, all wearing large, "CUPW on strike" signs.
How local businesses are navigating the Canada Post strike

On Nov. 15, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) started a national strike asking for fair wages, safer working and retirement conditions and new services. Revelstoke postal workers from CUPW Local 823 joined the movement.

The Little Spoon extends from market vendor to Bakery & Café

The Little Spoon opened its doors in Mackenzie Village Oct. 14, offering locals and tourists a new European-style bakery & café experience.

Revelstoke Local Food Initiative invites locals to take part in summer programs

Revelstoke Local Food Initiative is offering many opportunities for Revelstokians to learn more about their local food.