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Emily Kemp

Emily Kemp is a freelance journalist and frequent contributor to the Revelstoke Mountaineer.

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First step for Revelstoke Tech Fabrication Lab

An application for a grant of $108,000 is the first step towards a Revelstoke Tech Fabrication Lab, which will cost overall $180,000 for phase one and will give locals access to 3D printing and more.

Nature translated into music at LUNA Art Festival

Musician Rhoneil Eurchuk's striking melodies and beats that capture a year of nature movements will be discovered at Revelstoke's upcoming LUNA Art Festival.

Revelstoke’s pottery scene thrives

A look at local artists living and working their passion.

Celebrate multiculturalism at Revelstoke’s eighth Carousel of Nations

The eighth Carousel of Nations is promising to be one of the biggest yet and this year's event on Feb. 4 from 4–7 p.m., there's a few changes to work with the growth.

Uncover the mystery of making jewellery

Writer Imogen Whale attends a silver ring making class with jeweller Arleigh Garratt of Garnish organised through the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Revelstoke skatepark campaigners reduce cost and scope of project

The Columbia Valley Skateboard Association have reduced the scale of their park to reduce the cost. And while city councillors state the park would be a valuable asset with minimal maintenance, raising the final $250,000 needed to get it past the finish line the depends on city budget discussions.

Revelstoke trails plan: several new trails initiatives proposed
Revelstoke council votes to hold referendum on application to annex Catherwood properties

The City of Revelstoke will hold a referendum on whether to annex the properties of 3304 & 3452 Catherwood Road into the city. A counter-petition was successful in putting the applications on hold. It was revealed over the weekend that a proposed climbing gym might be developed on one of the properties.

Proponents say climbing gym on hold with Catherwood annexations

With the Catherwood Road annexations potentially on hold, the Mountaineer can reveal a local climbing gym development had been earmarked for that area.

Revelstoke shows solidarity for women’s rights