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Emily Kemp

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

Emily's Latest Articles

Catherwood boundary extension counter-petition gets needed 10% vote

The applications to annex two properties on Catherwood Road into the City of Revelstoke have been stalled as a petition against the process gained enough signatures. City council will decide at the January 24 meeting whether to abandon the application or go ahead with a referendum which will cost $10,000.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort celebrates best ski resort award

After winning the best ski resort in Canada award from the World Ski Awards in Austria late last year, Revelstoke Mountain Resort officially celebrated the trophy back on home ground.

Instagram contest: Win two tickets to Snowed In Comedy Tour

Five hilarious award-winning comedians come to Revelstoke to ski and laugh. Win two tickets to the show!

Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club plans to move in summer 2017

If enough funding is secured, the Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club will move their activities to a new location out near Westside Road, relieving the local Upper Arrow Heights residential neighbourhood of shooting noise.

2016 figures show big boost in Revelstoke development
Trapper Snowboards title sponsor for 2017 Canuck Splitfest

Local splitboard and snowboard company is title sponsor for the seventh annual Canuck Splitfest.

Revelstoke snowmobile trade still setting high marks each year

But will Alberta's economic slump impact put a regulator on the sledding trade? And how can the industry deal with increased congestion on popular riding areas?

Mountain View heritage building sells for $50,000

The old Mountain View Elementary School will come to life this year with its sale finalised at $50,000. Owner Gareth Jones plans to renovate the historic building and phase one of his development will be to get the craft distillery operational.

New Luna festival to energize and showcase Revelstoke arts scene

A lively new arts festival for Revelstoke is expected to boost our local arts scene and provide entertainment in the 2017 fall. Luna will call on 25 local artists to create installations for the event that will last two-weeks.

Mt. Begbie Brewing’s new brewery set to open