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An ariel view of the Revelstoke wastewater treatment plant lagoons, one of them filled and one empty and under construction. Having all waste water in one lagoon has increased the Southside stink

‘It impacts my whole life’: Residents share concerns with wastewater treatment plant stench

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Jun 11, 2026

With wastewater treatment plant smells expected to last through the summer during construction, residents want the health impact acknowledged.

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Steve Black stands on a rock cliff overlooking a very high Illecillewaet River now clear of the Box Canyon log jam. There are bits of logs on either side of the river still.

A silent farewell to the Box Canyon log jam

By Lys Morton ● Latest News ● Jun 11, 2026

Snow melt, rainfall and high water flow on the Illecillewaet River cleared out roughly 200 metres of logs and debris Thursday, May 28 with no infrastructure damage downstream.

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Helicopter with Revelstoke mosquito larvae treatment on the Columbia River flats.

Regional district starts seasonal mosquito larvae treatment around Revelstoke

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Jun 3, 2026

Irregular water levels were a key factor to the mosquito boom in Revelstoke last year, mosquito biologist says.

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Fable Book Parlour front store entrance and new signage after City of Revelstoke development permit approval.

New city website aims to ease permitting communications and more

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Jun 3, 2026

Accessible development permit language and easier website navigation key for local businesses submitting applications, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce CEO says.

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Wide shot of Revelstoke Forum with aging ceiling and facility amenities. It will be replaced by the Revelstoke Multipurpose Facility

Cost top of mind in community engagement on multipurpose facility

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 27, 2026

Residents surveyed about Revelstoke Forum replacement say long-term recreational growth is a goal but tax-payer burden must be considered.

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Go By Bike Week participants walk their bike across the street leading to Grizzly Plaza in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bylaws adapt to growing bike culture and e-bike riders

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 27, 2026

Biking bylaws are expected to change over the next decade as new infrastructure and assisted bikes roll out, manager of development services says.

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Paul Simon, a younger white man and Gary Sulz, and older white man sitting in chairs partially facing each other in an office and talking about Revelstoke STRs

City staff recommend existing short-term rental regulations following public engagement

By Lys Morton ● Featured ● May 13, 2026

Council will finalize the short-term rental policy in June with community feedback in mind.

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A line of volunteers spread out sand and find rock for prime Western Painted Turtle nesting sites with the wetlands behind them in the background.

ReDi Grant recipients celebrate funding following record-breaking application year

By Lys Morton ● Development ● May 6, 2026

Over 30 local non-profits receive more than $383,000 in funding from Columbia Basin Trust program.

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Three men standing at a podium presenting at SILGA 2026

Interior municipalities rally behind Revelstoke resolutions at the Southern Interior Local Government Association convention

By Lys Morton ● Regional ● May 6, 2026

While the resolutions won’t be up for debate at the Union of BC Municipalities convention, the support will help boost Revelstoke-sponsored concerns provincially.

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Caroline Lachapelle, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce CEO standing at a mic and presenting to a conference crowd. The room is filled with multiple tables, each seating eight to ten people

Chamber seeks ‘long-term, sustainable solutions’ for rural employers

By Lys Morton ● Development ● Apr 29, 2026

As the provincial and federal governments shift immigration and labour focus, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce advocates for hospitality employers and local youth training programs.

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