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Melissa Jameson

Melissa Jameson was the civic affairs reporter for the Revelstoke Mountaineer. She handled the newsy side of goings on about Revelstoke. She now periodically freelances for Revelstoke Mountaineer with a focus on accessibility and local history.

Melissa's Latest Articles

Update: Revelstoke RCMP locate missing woman

Revelstoke RCMP say Hayley Roy has been located and thanked the public for their assistance.

Fees for B&B licenses in Revelstoke are going up

In a move to bring fees on part with short term rentals, city council has voted in favour of increasing new and existing license fees for bed and breakfasts to $500, a 900% increase from the current $50

City asks for public input with heat survey

The City of Revelstoke is asking members of the public to fill out a survey which is being conducted as part of creating an Extreme Heat Response Plan.

‘We know how to stop people dying from drug toxicity, can you please listen?’

In Revelstoke, two people died from poisoned drugs in the first months of 2023, bringing the total to 13 deaths since 2020

Brandon John, Nault, 29, is wanted for domestic violence related charges. Photo: BC RCMP
Brief: RCMP asking for help locating a man wanted on multiple warrants

Police say Brandon Nault, wanted for domestic violence related charges, may travel between Revelstoke and Kelowna

Brief: Public tip leads to arrest

Revelstoke RCMP arrest man wanted for theft, dangerous flight from police in Vernon. Scott Robert Page, 33, of Calgary, has been charged with several Criminal Code offences including possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, obstruction, and two counts of theft.

A map showing the areas affected by the Special Avalanche Warning marked in red. Image: Avalanche Canada
Special public avalanche warning in effect until end of May 1

A dramatic increase in temperatures is expected to destabilize the snowpack, resulting in dangerous, destructive avalanches for the mountainous regions of western Canada

City seeks public input on future of Revelstoke Forum

The city has launched a six-week public engagement process intended to hear the community’s thoughts about potential options for the future of the Forum.

PacificSport Centre will support athletes in the Columbia Basin

The Pacific Sport Columbia Basin is part of the Regional Sport Alliance, a collective of provincial sport-delivery organizations

Grizzlies host Cyclone Taylor Cup this weekend

The best B.C. Junior B hockey teams will be in Revelstoke this week vying for the provincial championship Cyclone Taylor Cup.