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Pontoon boat on a lake with a small wake behind it

Boaters reminded to keep speeds low near shorelines

Wakes can increase erosion and impact nesting birds, according to Ministry of Water and Lands and Resources Sustainability.

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A hiker stands on a field of fallen trees and snow covering the Balu Trail in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park trails remain closed following heavy avalanche season

Balu Pass trail, along with two others are closed indefinitely as Parks Canada staff evaluate how much of the popular trails will need to be rebuilt.

Arial view of the Revelstoke airport
Regional district board backs sale of Revelstoke airport

The City of Revelstoke is seeking to retake ownership of the airport, which was sold in 1980.

Family walking and biking on a Mount Revelstoke National Park path during the fall. Photo part of the Canada Strong Pass story.
Returning Canada Strong Pass means free access to Mount Revelstoke National Park all summer

From mountain biking trails to Meadows in the Sky hikes, Mount Revelstoke National Park is a source for various free outdoor activities this summer with Canada Strong Pass.

Meghan Tabor in a pink cowboy hat, biking gear with a mountain bike at her feet. She is looking at the camera while smiling and throwing peace signs.
Meghan Tabor brings Revelstoke experience to BC’s mountain biking tourism industry

The new Mountain Bike BC executive director says Revelstoke’s partnership between local biking club and tourism management organization is an example for the whole province.

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

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.

A Future West Moto Cross dirtbike racer taking a jump while another racer looks back at them in the air. Both are on the Revy Riders Dirtbike Club race course
How Revy Riders Dirtbike Club is bucking the odds

While other motocross and dirt bike clubs are closing up shop, Revy Riders Dirtbike Club is gearing up for bigger races and community events.

Coldest Night of the Year crowds gathered outside the Revelstoke Legion front door and parking.
Revelstoke Legion offers new members free annual membership

With the local legion coming to the end of its trusteeship, Royal Canadian Legion’s centennial celebration is a chance to bolster numbers, the vice president says.

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

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

Three men standing at a podium presenting at SILGA 2026
Interior municipalities rally behind Revelstoke resolutions at the Southern Interior Local Government Association convention

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.