Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine October 2025 Issue
Mount Revelstoke prescribed burns bring big smoke, p · 11. How regional district STR regulations impact Revelstoke, p · 12.
Pedal and Pint celebrates 20 years of Revelstoke biking, p · 18. Take a stroll through Revelstoke's Art Alleries, p · 20.
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Emergency service providers and volunteers gather for the 2025 Emergency Service Food Drive.
Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer
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Introduction
Last month I had the pleasure of hosting our entire Interior team for Discourse Community Publishing, the parent company of Revelstoke Mountaineer. We met with a bunch of readers at the Revelstoke Farm and Craft Market, joined in with a volunteer team at The Neighbourhood Kitchen and toured around for LUNA Arts. It was a whirlwind of a trip and we were able to connect with so many of you. From a whiteboard full of story ideas you want to see the Mountaineer cover to conversations about your favourite articles, we heard a lot!
I think I can speak for the whole team when I say we wrapped up the retreat with new energy to report on solutions and celebrations in all the communities Discourse Community Publishing works in. It was especially fun showing them the places and faces behind the stories including the Revelstoke food bank, refilled after another successful Emergency Service Food Drive, some of the Art Alleries around town and some LUNA highlights.
Thank you all for showing my team how incredible this particular community is.
- Lys Morton, community journalist
6 EVENTS
Find out what’s happening in and around Revelstoke this month in the events calendar. Don’t forget to contact Revelstoke Mountaineer to add your event in the newsletter and calendar.
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CITY COUNCIL RECAP
Subscribe to the Mountaineer’s bi-weekly council newsletter at revelstokemountaineer.com/ newsletter to keep up-to-date on municipal news.
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REVELSTOKE LOOKS TO CUT AIRPORT DEFICIT, BOOST GROWTH
City economics development group is exploring short-term opportunities to help build longterm sustainability.
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CITY OF REVELSTOKE LAUNCHES NEW LOGOS
The multi-icon system focuses on setting tone and accessible communication.
11
LATEST PRESCRIBED BURNING OPERATIONS BRING BIG SMOKE TO REVELSTOKE
Mount Revelstoke National Park staff explain why heavy smoke could be seen from town during a Sept. 4 prescribed fire.
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REGIONAL DISTRICT
SURROUNDING REVELSTOKE OPTS INTO PROVINCIAL STR REGULATION
City of Revelstoke not included in regulation, but surrounding communities soon require principal residence.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE FOOD
DRIVE CALLS ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Revelstoke food bank sees nearly 1,000 clients ahead of its annual fundraiser.
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REVELSTOKE ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM ADDS MORE WINTER
SPORTS TO ROSTER
Registration for all winter sports offered by Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program opens Wednesday, Oct. 1.
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REVELSTOKE EMERGENCY SHELTER SPACE OPENS FOR WINTER
Community Connections Revelstoke Society reopens emergency shelter space from October to April.
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B.C. AUTHOR EILEEN DELEHANTY PEARKES CHAMPIONS COLUMBIA RIVER IN NEW BOOK
Author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes brings her decades-long study of the Columbia River to life in Big River, blending stories of resilience, conservation and cross-border community ties while touring the basin that continues to inspire her work.
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PEDAL AND PINT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF REVELSTOKE BIKING
The community-led cycling event has been around for two decades, offering camaraderie, skill building and more to Revelstoke’s cyclists.
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TAKE A STROLL THROUGH REVELSTOKE'S ART ALLERIES
Check out these hidden art installations tucked away in allies, on building walls and in the corners of Revelstoke’s downtown.
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REVELSTOKE RIDERS TAKE THE PODIUM AT WOMEN’S ENDURO Women’s Enduro hailed as a highlight of biking comradery by event organizer.
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REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES HIT THE ICE FOR NEW HOCKEY SEASON
New players, new goalie strategies, same hometown support in the cards for this season, head coach says.
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PUZZLES
Check your answers for last month’s puzzles and try your hand at October’s crossword and sudoku.
OCTOBER 2025 CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY OCT. 8
OCTOBER EVENTS
MONDAY, OCT. 6, 20 AND 27
SOUP AND A SMILE
United Church, 314 MacKenzie Ave., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Soup and a Smile invites you to enjoy a bowl of homemade soup, a choice of dessert, a drink and bun. Come with friends or sit with someone new at this community lunch event hosted every Monday. Entry by donation, all welcome to attend.
MONDAY, OCT. 6
REVELSTOKE MEN’S NIGHT
Mountain Archives, 113 First St. West, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Revelstoke Men’s Night is an evening group dedicated to providing men with a space to build support networks, friendships and community. The group encourages conversation with the goal to reduce men’s loneliness, facilitate open communication and build healthy communities. Free to attend.
MONDAY, OCT. 6, 13, 20 AND 27
FREE MEDITATION
MONDAY
Balu Yoga and Wellness, 414 First St. West, 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wrap up your Monday and start your week with a moment of pause at Balu Yoga’s free Meditation Monday classes.
BROWN BAG HISTORY: EPIDEMICS
Revelstoke Museum and Archives, 315 First St. West, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Bring your lunch along and learn about the history of Revelstoke with a new topic every other week. This week, learn about the epidemics that have impacted Revelstoke and how the town weathered each health crisis.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ PRESENTS AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave., 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Arts Revelstoke hosts Cirque Kalabanté and the show Afrique en Cirque. Enjoy an immersive experience of Guinean culture with sets and costumes. Features daring acrobatics and original choreography accompanied by live djembe drumming, the show is a joy for all ages. Tickets available through Arts Revelstoke.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
CASEY THOMAS-BURNS QUARTET
Selkirk Room, Regent Hotel, 112 First St. East, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Revelstoke Jazz Club welcomes Casey Thomas-Burns to the Selkirk Room. Enjoy dinner, drinks and some fabulous music. Entry by donation, doors open at 7 p.m. and tables are first come, first serve.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10
SAFE HAVEN: THE RAINBOW-JORDAN WILDERNESS SCREENING
Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave., 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Valhalla Wilderness Society hosts a screening of Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness Explore the landscape of the rainforest around Revelstoke and learn about the efforts to keep it standing.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
REVY MUSIC SCENE FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER
TRAVERSE, 312 First St. West, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Enjoy the best of Revelstoke’s music scene and help support the Revelstoke food bank in this evening of live music and grand prizes. Check out Pickle Juice, Sweetgrass Caribou, Amy Stenner and more.
SUNDAY, OCT. 12
FINAL EXHIBIT DAY
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Make sure to check out visiting artists Clement Yeh, Julie McIntyre, Pepe Hidalgo and Rebecca Stewart before the gallery closes to prepare for the next exhibit.
SUNDAY, OCT. 12
CLEMENT YEH ARTIST TALK
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibiting artist Clement Yeh shares insights into his practice and his exhibition Movement in Time and Space. Artists of all skill levels, art enthusiasts and those just looking to learn more are welcome to attend this free talk.
Join local bands Pickle Juice and more at TRAVERSE for the Revy Music Scene Food Bank Fundraiser. Photo by Ryan Collins
SUNDAY, OCT. 12
SILENT BOOK CLUB
The Sound Cellar, 101 First St. West, in the alley, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bring your current read and curl up in The Sound Cellar lounge for an evening of relaxed reading among other book fans, hosted by Fable Book Parlour. Open to ages 16 and up, free to attend, bring a blanket and some reading socks for extra coziness. Check Fable Book Parlour’s Instagram for up to date location information.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
BYO PUMPKIN CARVING
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Need to get your Halloween pumpkin carved but not looking to make a mess of your kitchen? Use the Revelstoke Visual Arts studio space instead. Bring your own pumpkin, carving tools and inspiration. Free to attend for those 18 and older.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
CROCHET WITH CATHY: CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS
Revelstoke Museum and Archives, 315 First St. West, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Now is your chance to learn how to crochet from Cathy English herself. She’ll teach you how to hold your yarn and hook, the basic stitches and how to begin a project. $35 per person, all supplies included. Pre-registration is required.
WEDNESDAY OCT. 22
BROWN BAG HISTORY: BEARS!
Revelstoke Museum and Archives, 315 First St. West, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Bring your lunch along and learn about the history of Revelstoke with a new topic every other week. This week learn about how Revelstoke has interacted with the bears in the region and what the town has learned.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
EXHIBIT OPENING
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Check out Revelstoke’s Turbo Bambi and visiting artists Theo Robinson, Jan Kozlowski and Zuzy Rocka at the latest exhibit opening. Meet with artists, community members, enjoy live music and drinks at this evening celebrating Revelstoke’s art scene.
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
INTRODUCTION TO POINTILLISM
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join artist Delree Dumont in this introductory course in the art of Pointillism. Dumont shares tips and tools of the craft, including paint styles, colour highlights and more. This is an introductory workshop geared towards adults. Youth 16 and up can attend. $70 per person, all materials included.
Enjoy a meal of soup, dessert and a warm drink every Monday at Soup and a Smile. Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer
Learn the basics of crocheting with Cathy English. Photo provided by Revelstoke Museum & Archives
CITY COUNCIL RECAP
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By Lys Morton
Council eyeing reduced speed limits
In response to increased community concerns over pedestrian safety at various key crossings in town, council voted in favour of exploring reducing speeds limits for collector and local roads.
Plans to reduce speed limits throughout Revelstoke were highlighted in the transportation master plan, approved in 2023.
“This is one component to make the community more pedestrian safe,” Steve Black, director of engineering and public works told council.
Key roads such as Townley Street, Fourth Street and Douglas Street could be reduced to 40 kilometres per hour and all community roads reduced to 30 kilometres per hour.
All pedestrian crossings on Victoria Road are oftentimes blocked by large volumes of recreational vehicles parked along the shoulder of Victoria, hindering pedestrian visibility, Black said, adding he has reached out to a contractor to develop strategies for the crosswalks such as increased lighting.
“I think everybody, including myself, is very concerned with the amount of people that are trying to cross Victoria at any location,” he said.
There is currently no funding budgeted for a larger-scale reduction of speed limits in Revelstoke, but staff are exploring if funding may be available through tourism money due to high visitor traffic.
Council supports application for compost program and septic receiving station
In the latest step towards Revelstoke’s future compost program, staff proposed applying for nearly $3 million from the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund. The money would go towards purchasing 3,800 new bear resistant compost bins, 3,800 new bear resistant garbage bins and 3,800 compost containers for in-home use. Funds would also cover the printing and distribution of communication materials to residents on what can go into the compost bins and when collection takes place.
The city has already allocated funding for two new refuse trucks specialized in collecting compost waste, with an expected delivery of the vehicles by Fall 2026.
In an effort to tap into more of the Strategic Priorities Fund staff proposed the City of Revelstoke partner with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) for an application towards a new septage receiving facility
Currently no septage receiving facility operates in Revelstoke or the surrounding Area B for the CSRD, even though roughly a third of Revelstoke and surrounding area residents are on a septic system, requiring residents to work with companies operating out of Enderby and Tappen to empty septic tanks.
“This would be a big benefit for the regional district and for the city if we’re successful,” Black said.
Council voted unanimously to support both applications.
Council says farewell to community librarian
Lucie Bergeron, current community librarian for the Okanagan Regional Library Revelstoke location gave her goodbyes to council and introduced Katie Munro as her replacement come Saturday, Sept. 20.
In her goodbye to council, Bergeron championed future support for the Revelstoke library as library networks across the province have faced a freeze on provincial funding all while providing increased social resources for communities.
“A lot of services are being put on libraries to support mental health, to support immigration. It just never ends. At a certain point, libraries are going to hit the wall,” Bergeron said. She noted that Revelstoke has been highly supportive of the library over the years and asked that support continues.
“Lucie went over and above what’s required,” Coun. Tim Palmer, who sits on the regional library board said in his praise for the work Revelstoke library does in the community. From managing an expansion to the library space, spearheading accessible upgrades to providing emergency cooling and warming centre resources, Palmer highlighted the work Bergeron and her team have accomplished over the years.
Fourth Street calming measures delayed
Following recommendations from the Public Infrastructure Committee, council voted in favour of delaying above ground work planned for Fourth Street, including traffic calming measures.
Below ground updates will continue, but above ground updates will wait until BC Housing begins its work on the Downie Street affordable housing project in an effort to combine resources and reduce impact on the community.
Watermain updates will close Fourth Street from Temple Street to Moss Street until Friday, Oct. 17. Detour signage for the area will be in place, and Southside Market will remain open and accessible from Humbert Street or Edward Street.
Revelstoke city council. Photo by Keri Knapp/Keri Knapp Photography
REVELSTOKE LOOKS TO CUT AIRPORT
DEFICIT, BOOST GROWTH
CITY ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT GROUP IS EXPLORING SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP BUILD LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.
By Lys Morton
The city is eyeing future opportunities for the Revelstoke Airport in a bid to maximize its economic impact and reduce drag on city resources.
Currently the Revelstoke Airport operates in a deficit, bringing in nearly $693,000 in revenue but over $872,00 in expenses in 2024. Year after year, 85 per cent of the deficit is covered by city taxes and 15 per cent is covered by regional district taxes.
“We have an increase in stakeholders and economic opportunities now as times change,” Cat Moffat, City of Revelstoke manager of community economic development said at a Wednesday, Sept. 10 Revelstoke and Area Economic Development Commission meeting.
An airport working group will further explore what options the city has for the Revelstoke airport before presenting to council at a future meeting.
One of the expenses driving the deficit that could easily become a revenue asset is fuel prices, which are below market compared to other regional airports and
fuel costs across the province.
Coupled with the airport acting as a wildfire operating centre, 2024 marked the latest in a high fuel use year that saw the city largely covering the difference in fuel costs.
“We're still almost on par for the deficit no matter how much fuel they've sold. So that's some low hanging fruit we should look at,” Moffat said.
A more substantial change to managing the airport could be the city retaking ownership from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. The city sold the airport to the regional district over 40 years ago, and updating fuel prices, along with other economic opportunities such as landing fees is set by the owner. Retaking ownership could help speed things along, with the regional district missing a regular presence within the city to monitor use of the airport, Moffat said.
In a 2022 assessment of future development options, regional district staff noted a high demand for hangar spaces. With pad prices still below current market prices, increasing that cost is another option Moffat said the city could explore.
“The question now is what small opportunities help with that deficit and then what growth do we want from there?” Moffat said.
Future opportunities for the Revelstoke airport was the focus of a Sept. 10 Revelstoke and Area Economic Development Commission meeting.
Photo provided by Columbia Shuswap Regional District
CITY OF REVELSTOKE LAUNCHES NEW LOGOS
THE MULTI-ICON SYSTEM FOCUSES ON SETTING TONE AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION.
By Lys Morton
Revelstoke got a chance to check out its new city logo Saturday, Aug. 30 at the final REVY Live Outside of the season. With opening performances from the Revelstoke Highland Pipe band and a speech from Mayor Gary Sulz, the event marked the soft launch of the new logo after over a year of work and community feedback.
“We can only do this community justice when this community shares their thoughts, ideas and asks questions,” Sulz told the audience.
The new logo is one part of an overall brand and communications strategy redevelopment, spearheaded by Francesca Williams, City of Revelstoke communications coordinator. Early on in her role with the city, Williams noted an opportunity to involve the community more in future conversations from city staff and council members.
“My hope through this project is that we're laying a solid base to be able to build on that opportunity for engagement,” Williams said.
Building from a core “City of Revelstoke.” typeface, the logo can switch out colours and icon elements to help distinguish between tone and themes of the communication being sent out.
With visuals designed by local artist Adam Fraser, the logo includes silhouettes of bears, an outline of Mount Begbie and can swap between burgundy, gold, forest green, river navy or black and white. Other secondary elements will help differentiate between city departments.
The Revelstoke Stop aims to visually tie the City of Revelstoke, Tourism Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce together. Incorporated into the Tourism Revelstoke logo in 2019, the full stop punctuation mark has a long history in Revelstoke’s signage and name over the years. From the railway signs
that marked the upcoming stop to the sign on the first city hall, the period has long been a part of Revelstoke’s name.
“Bringing that element in just helps to visually showcase this partnership we have,” Williams said.
Blending themes of professional communication with Revelstoke’s unique history and culture was a key focus for Williams, who dedicated an entire corkboard in her office to previous Revelstoke logos, visual elements and key points in the town’s history.
That background work solidified an idea of what Revelstoke is and the community Williams would be representing and connecting with in her role as communications coordinator
“I want to be speaking to the community as fellow community members, because that’s what we all are at city hall.”
The soft launch of the new Revelstoke logo marks the start of an overall reworking of communication assets for the city, and Williams’ next project is to tackle the City of Revelstoke website.
“This community deserves a platform that tells them how they can access city services,” Williams explained.
The new logo will be rolling out on future City of Revelstoke communications, but don’t expect to see too many changes. Similar to the smaller work that followed after the completion of the comprehensive bylaw rewrite project, Williams said much of the changes now will focus on things behind the curtain such as updating letterheads and coaching staff in new communications strategies.
Mayor Gary Sulz (L-R), Francesca Williams, City of Revelstoke communications coordinator and Coun. Tim Stapenhurst were all smiles at the soft launch of the new Revelstoke logo.
Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer
LATEST PRESCRIBED BURNING OPERATIONS BRING
BIG SMOKE TO REVELSTOKE
MOUNT REVELSTOKE NATIONAL PARK STAFF EXPLAIN WHY HEAVY SMOKE COULD BE SEEN FROM TOWN DURING A SEPT. 4 PRESCRIBED FIRE.
By Lys Morton
During a Thursday, Sept. 4 prescribed fire operation in Mount Revelstoke National Park, heavy smoke could be seen from town, sparking worry in the city.
Prescribed burns visible from town are not uncommon, and this year’s previous spring burn operations focused on clearing out surface vegetation within a smaller work area, creating thin columns of smoke dotting the side of Mount Revelstoke National Park facing town.
September’s burn operations focused on creating a fuel break within the
park, requiring higher levels of heat and fire activity to properly clear out and allow future modification of undergrowth, vegetation, trees and brush.
“Fuel breaks help slow the speed of an approaching wildfire,” Sierra Stinson, Parks Canada fire information officer for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks said. “This also provides a safer location for fire crews to access and engage the fire perimeter.”
While the noticeable pillar of smoke, coupled with wildfire smoke moving into the region had some questioning the safety of the operations, Stinson explained the level of smoke from the controlled burn was a good sign for crews.
“The column was very visible, which indicates that our desired objective was being met,” Stinson said.
Burns of that intensity, along with other prescribed fire operations not only reduce future fuel and create fire breaks, it can also help restore and maintain ecological integrity.
Work in the prescribed burn areas on Mount Revelstoke is expected to carry on through the fall, with crews monitoring hot spots and assessing hazardous trees. For up-to-date prescribed fire information, closures and wildfire activity within Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, check out the Parks Canada website and social media pages.
Photo by Laura VanZant
REGIONAL DISTRICT SURROUNDING REVELSTOKE OPTS INTO PROVINCIAL STR REGULATION
CITY OF REVELSTOKE NOT INCLUDED IN REGULATION, BUT SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SOON REQUIRE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.
By Lys Morton
City of Revelstoke residents won’t be included in a Columbia Shuswap Regional District decision over short-term rentals (STR). Part of B.C.’s attempt to manage STRs, the regulation requires operators of STRs to live in their residence the majority of the year.
Electoral Area B will opt into the short-term rental principal residence requirement David Brooks-Hill, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Electoral Area B director shared.
This new requirement comes into effect Nov. 1, 2025, including residences on Airport Way just south of Williamson lake and on Mount Begbie Road south of the Big Eddy. The area is the only one in the regional district currently opting into the principal residence requirement.
Residences located within the City of Revelstoke boundaries are not included in CSRD’s recent
decision and staff are still working on what the future for STRs could look like in town, Paul Simon, director of development services told Revelstoke Mountaineer.
Opting into the provincial regulation will shift the responsibility of monitoring and approving STRs in Electoral Area B to the province, freeing up staff resources Brooks-Hill explained.
“The CSRD really does not have the staff to do this in Area B. We have tried for a long time and most people still did not obey the rules and we had little ability to enforce them.”
Despite attempts to regulate STRs through its own rules and zoning, an estimated 90 per cent of STRs in electoral areas B through G operate without appropriate zoning or Temporary Use Permits (TUP).
“I do feel badly for those who did get a TUP or zoning and now will lose the ability to run an STR but it is worth it to enforce the rules on the vast majority as I have always said I wanted to,” Brooks-Hill wrote in his report to the board.
Residents operating an STR in this area have until Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 to either bring their STR into compliance with the principal residence requirement or cease operations.
Regional vs. city requirements
The CSRD is a separate jurisdiction to the City of Revelstoke. Those looking for more information about staff work on future STR plans can check out TalkRevelstoke or reach out to Simon and the development services team at development@revelstoke. ca.
A government system unique to B.C., regional districts act as an alternative to municipalities when populations in an area are too spread out. While regional districts can surround a municipality, they have little input on municipal affairs.
Brookes-Hill hopes the city watches what impact the principal residence requirement has on Electoral Area B.
“I worry Revelstoke will spend a huge amount of money on enforcement and not be effective when they just also opt in for the above reasons,” Brooks-Hill said. Some communities outside of the city boundaries still interact with Revelstoke’s economy, such as Arrowhead, Beaton and Trout Lake and will be required to follow the CSRD Electoral Area B decision. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is collecting input and hosted a meeting with concerned business owners to discuss strategies going forward.
“We have business owners who rely on the tourism economy to sustain their local businesses who employ locals through this sector of the visitor economy,” Caroline Lachapelle, chamber CEO wrote in a press release.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District Electoral Area B director said area needs provincial resources to manage short-term rentals in the area.
Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo
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EMERGENCY SERVICE FOOD DRIVE CALLS ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT
REVELSTOKE FOOD BANK SEES NEARLY 1,000 CLIENTS AHEAD OF ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.
By Lys Morton
Community Connections Revelstoke Society called on Revelstoke to pitch in for the 14th annual Emergency Services Food Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and the community responded. Over 170 volunteers paired up with Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services, Parks Canada and other local emergency services to canvas neighbourhoods and bring in nearly 6,800 pounds of food donations.
While volunteer numbers and food donations were down from last year, every donation will help the food bank provide for clients in the coming winter months.
“Each year, 25 per cent of food for the entire year is raised during this important food drive,” Jenna Thomsen, foodbank and outreach co-ordinator wrote in a press release. “We can’t do this without our community.”
Nearly 1,000 local households access the food bank and client visits are becoming more frequent as cost of living increases, Thomsen wrote.
“Food banks are not government funded,” she added. “Our food bank relies solely on grant funding and donations, both monetary and foods. We purchase a large portion of the foods that we distribute, and therefore are feeling the pinch in stretching our funding as best we can.”
The price of food is impacting how much Community Connections can purchase with monetary donations, which helps provide staples in bulk and supply foods for various dietary needs such as celiac disease.
Community Connections also uses monetary donations to purchase fresh produce, meat and dairy products, oftentimes partnering with local suppliers. As for food donations, Thompsen reminded folks “if you wouldn’t eat, please don’t donate it.”
Over the last couple of years, Revelstoke has heard the call to better vet food before donating. During previous Emergency Service Food Drives, Community Connections had to discard roughly 30 per cent of donations that were over
a year expired, partially used or damaged, but that percentage has dropped to around five per cent during the last couple of drives. This year, the total weight of unusable donations was down 200 pounds from last year. While that means over 500 pounds of food collected and sorted will not end up on shelves, Thomsen told Revelstoke Mountaineer in an interview after the drive that the community is learning.
“We’ll just keep reminding folks and getting that message out. We’re seeing a change and people better understanding what to donate.”
Over 170 volunteers joined the Emergency Service Food Drive Wednesday, Sept. 17. Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer.
REVELSTOKE
ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM ADDS MORE WINTER SPORTS TO ROSTER
REGISTRATION FOR ALL WINTER SPORTS OFFERED BY REVELSTOKE ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM OPENS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
By Lys Morton
Winter sports enthusiasts requiring adaptive equipment and lessons will get to try out even more this upcoming season with Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program now offering snowshoeing and Nordic skiing along with alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing.
“We are especially excited to expand into Nordic skiing and snowshoeing this season, opening up even more ways for our participants and athletes to enjoy winter outdoors,” Sandra Whitty, executive director shared in a press release.
Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program is a local non-profit providing adaptive equipment and specialized lessons for individuals with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities such as limb paralysis, temporary injuries as well as neurodiversities and intellectual disabilities.
“Our mission is to remove barriers and create inclusive access to snow sports,” Whitty wrote.
Operating at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club trails and along the Greenbelt, program instructors are certified Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Instructors able to provide support for all skill levels and ages.
Equipment is provided with each lesson.
Registration opens Wednesday, Oct. 1 for Alpine sports such as Alpine skiing, snowboarding and sit skiing, along with newly-added nordic skiing programs and snowshoeing programs. You can register through the CADS website snowline portal. For more information, to volunteer or donate email inforevelstokeadaptive@gmail.com.
Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program offers a range of equipment and instructors to help make winter sports accessible.
Photo provided by Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program/Facebook
REVELSTOKE EMERGENCY SHELTER SPACE OPENS FOR WINTER
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS REVELSTOKE SOCIETY OPENS EMERGENCY
SHELTER SPACE FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL.
By Lys Morton
Community Connections Revelstoke Society (CCRS) is once again offering an emergency shelter space to help folks living in and traveling through Revelstoke find temporary shelter in case of emergencies.
"We're having an evermore-increasing transient population,” Matthew Lawson, CCRS executive director said. “We're seeing locals in town that are in need of food, security, shelter, and we're here to provide that.”
In partnership with BC Housing, Revelstoke’s emergency shelter program will provide 10 rooms for individuals referred for temporary shelter. The program will operate out of the Frontier Motel from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, April 30.
Full details for the 2025-2026 emergency shelter are still being finalized, but referrals in previous years were made through the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter, emergency services such as the RCMP and through connections at the CCRS main office and outreach centre.
The program has been able to double the number of rooms available and they will be available for a range of situations including individuals and families escaping abuse, travellers stranded due to weather, transient populations moving between larger urban centers and locals in precariously-housed situations
“We're open to help anybody and hold that space for them in a safe, clean, tidy and welcoming environment,” Lawson said.
Residents and visitors requiring shelter at the Revelstoke emergency shelter space will be able to register at the Community Connections Revelstoke Society outreach Centre.
Photo provided by Community Connections Revelstoke Society
B.C. AUTHOR EILEEN DELEHANTY PEARKES CHAMPIONS COLUMBIA RIVER IN NEW BOOK
AUTHOR EILEEN DELEHANTY PEARKES BRINGS HER DECADES-LONG STUDY OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER TO LIFE IN BIG RIVER , BLENDING STORIES OF RESILIENCE, CONSERVATION AND CROSS-BORDER COMMUNITY TIES WHILE TOURING THE BASIN THAT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE HER WORK.
By Lys Morton
Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, author of The Geography of Memory and A River Captured showcases the natural resiliency found throughout the Columbia Basin in her latest book, Big River: Resilience and Renewal in the Columbia Basin
With the support of publisher Braided River, along with local organizations throughout the basin, Pearkes toured the region that shaped this book and her other works.
“It’s sponsored in a dual way, by organizations across borders,” Pearkes explained. “With their blessing, I'm going to parts of the basin that sometimes don't get traveled to.”
As a citizen of both Canada and the US, Pearkes has traveled alongside the Columbia River for decades.
Her work has slowly unraveled the stories interconnected with the river, along with the political, economic and international forces that have tried to shape the waterway.
“I was raised in a household that believed strongly in the principles of natural justice, and there's a lot of injustice here,” Pearkes said.
The
draw of the Columbia River
While researching Sinixt history for her book,
The Geography of Memory, Pearkes interviewed a collector of stone tool artifacts from the Arrow Lakes Valley who told her about the Columbia River Treaty and its impact on families who previously lived in the valley. Captured by the image of whole communities lost due to the reservoirs on the Columbia River filling, Pearkes dug in.
That research sparked inspiration for A River Captured , along with other books including Big River, a collaboration with photographer David Moskowitz. Showcasing Moskowitz’s photography throughout the Columbia River basin, the book focuses on conservation strategies and challenges the river and communities around it face.
“There's hardly any story more complicated than the Columbia River Treaty, because it's an international story.
It’s that international relationship Pearkes wants to highlight on her tour. Pulling from her relations on either side of the border, she’s championing all communities taking pride in their relationships with the Columbia River and each other.
“I really believe that no matter what, we have to stay in relationship. One of the best ways to do so is for Canada to continue to express its own pride,” Pearkes said.
She also hopes to highlight ways larger industries and organizations connected to the region can give back to Indigenous conservation efforts such as the work reintroducing salmon to the region.
“There hasn't been enough pressure on enough corporate and government structures to start pouring money back into this region,” Pearkes said. “Not for tourism, but for the ecosystem.”
PEDAL AND PINT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF REVELSTOKE BIKING
THE COMMUNITY-LED CYCLING EVENT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR TWO DECADES, OFFERING CAMARADERIE, SKILL BUILDING AND MORE TO REVELSTOKE’S CYCLISTS.
By Lys Morton
Head to the Revelstoke Community and Aquatic centre every Thursday at 6 p.m. from mid-spring to early fall and you’ll run into a collection of cyclists readying to hit the trails for Pedal and Pint. Working through the crowd will be organizer Brent Strand, checking in with riders new and old and seeing where the energy is at for the evening.
With over 50 people joining in Thursday, Sept. 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of Pedal and Pint, the energy was noticeably high, even with many having been at work just minutes before. Strand welcomed various riders by name and was quick with inside jokes here and there.
“This is one of our biggest groups ever,” Strand yelled to the crowd. “Where have you all been hiding?”
For 20 years, Strand has gathered cyclists together before heading out to one of the various trail networks around Revelstoke. From late March, when the Revelstoke Cycling Association declares paths open up until, “we’re pushing
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Roughly 50 riders came out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pedal and Pint Thursday, Sept. 11.
Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer
through snow more than we’re pedaling,” the Pedal and Pint ride doesn't miss a week. The record so far sits at 41 consecutive weeks of riding in a single Pedal and Pint season.
“Everyone’s jazzed, people from all different types of riding. We’ll even get tourists who join in,” he said. The goal of the evening, no matter the skill level, is to enjoy time outside with others.
Strand moved from Fort McMurray, Alta. over 20 years ago and quickly noticed an opportunity to bring a bike-focused event from his old pedaling grounds to Revelstoke.
“There was a good bike culture up there, and part of that was we'd always go on a Tuesday evening ride, then go out to the pub for a beer and socialize. It was just good camaraderie,” Strand said, adding he was surprised no such social event was in Revelstoke at that time.
So he started spreading the word and showing up every Thursday, originally at what is now Skookum Cycle. What started as four other riders showing up weekly has grown over the years to even as many as 60 riders during a filming of Next Exit, hosted by
mountain bike magazine Freehub.
In all 20 years of hosting Pedal and Pint, Strand has only pedaled out solo twice. He blamed both instances on heavier-than-usual precipitation, even for the interior temperate rainforest.
For the anniversary ride, Strand led the group down to the Big Eddy bridge where they readied for a celebratory photo and drone shot of the crowd going over the bridge before heading out to the Boulder Mountain trail network.
“One of these days, I’m going to teach you that number-off game!” Strand yelled, midway through another recount of riders to see who had made it to the bridge. Riders jokingly called out various numbers, trying to organize themselves from one to 50.
“You feel like a kid. All we want to do is go and ride bikes together and have fun.”
The trails ridden vary from night to night, oftentimes chosen by Strand himself. Whether he’s riding fan-favourite trails backwards or linking two different trail lines together, Strand tries to keep things different accessible to as many riders as possible week-after-week.
“If someone decides to do a beer drop for the evening, I might let them choose the direction. Sometimes the group is poopy about our route, but I’ll just tell them they can lead then. They tend to
settle down at that,” Strand said.
While there might be a surprise drink drop-off somewhere on the trail, and while some riders pack in drinks, Strand has seen the shifting culture around drinking and smoking also change within the Pedal and Pint nights.
“It used to be whenever you stopped you’d see someone light up real fast. You still see vapes and maybe a cigarette or a joint. But [it's] nowhere near the level it used to be,” he said.
Non-alcoholic options have also become more common over the years even though the group will still finish off the night at River City Pub, which has hosted the riders every week in the 20 years, offering a starting order of free nachos alongside a jug or two of beer. The evening slowly winds down with dinners ordered and tales of previous rides shared.
“It is neat to have all these people show up week after week just because I show up to go for a little group ride,” Strand said. “You feel like a kid. All we want to do is go and ride bikes together and have fun.”
Riders headed out to Boulder Mountain for the 20th anniversary of Pedal and Pint. Photo by Ben Howells/ Pilchard Productions
In his 20 years of organizing Pedal and Pint, Brent Strand has only ridden out solo twice. Photo by Ben Howells/ Pilchard Productions
TAKE A STROLL THROUGH REVELSTOKE'S ART ALLERIES
CHECK OUT THESE HIDDEN ART INSTALLATIONS TUCKED AWAY IN ALLIES, ON BUILDING WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF REVELSTOKE’S DOWNTOWN.
By Lys Morton
Revelstoke Art Alleries, a collection of artwork found throughout the downtown, is a showcase of how urban design can beautify spaces and create small moments of community joy in the most unlikely places.
Launched in 2019 by Rob Buchanan during LUNA Fest, the series of art pieces creates a free and largely accessible art “gallery” through some of Revelstoke’s alleyways. Buchanan pitched the idea as a way to beautify Revelstoke’s downtown, curb graffiti and light up spaces to deter unwanted behavior.
“The idea was to create a permanent walking tour of back alley culture, for residents and visitors alike, to celebrate our vibrant and growing arts community,” Buchanan said.
With 12 pieces currently on display, the latest unveiled during LUNA Fest 2025, Buchanan’s goal that the project would become a legacy piece between Arts Revelstoke and the artist community is holding steady.
“My hope is that the Art Alleries project goes on forever so we can continually celebrate Revelstoke's creativity,” Buchanan said.
Community impact
From backdrops for wedding photos and tour highlights to classroom fieldtrips and promotional photo backdrops, Revelstoke’s Art Alleries have continued to fuel creativity within the city.
Frequent traffic along with solar-powered LED lighting over each piece helps train eyes on some of Revelstoke’s secluded areas, achieving the very urban design goal Buchanan had in mind.
“Many of the building owners have told me how the lights have had a huge impact on deterring negative behaviour in the alleys that previously occurred,” Buchanan said.
The addition of Taryn Walker’s piece at the Cantina Del Centro is expanding the Revelstoke Art Alleries collection. Buchanan hopes other artists specializing in other mediums take on the challenge and find a way to create a piece that can survive all Revelstoke throws at it.
“Especially mediums that are traditionally not used for public art. Dance? Poetry? Pieces that are interactive? This is where the fun begins,” Buchanan said.
Revelstoke boasts a range of other art installations throughout town, some also tucked away in alleyways. Though not officially part of the project, Buchanan appreciates all the way Revelstoke shows off its artistic spirit.
“I think collectively they add to the personality and identity of our community. They remind us to stop, look and smile, and are a reflection of the creative spirit that drives Revelstoke.”
A Simple Joy
Artist: Kyle Thornley
Located in the alleyway between the Roxy Theatre
and City Furniture & Appliances, this large metal piece captures the joy of blowing the seeds off a dandelion. The seeds float up the side of the brick wall, a delicate feeling to the metal piece. Artist Kyle Thornley combined traditional metalwork techniques with more modern processes to create the durable piece.
Assemblage
Artist: Rob Buchanan
Just behind the RBC bank you’ll find a refurbished take on Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and a pair of red lips, all assembled out of recycled skis and snowboards. Building with material designed for Revelstoke’s harsh winter climate guarantees longlasting pieces.
Contemporary Landscape
Artist: Rob Buchanan
You’ll find these four pieces framing the entrance to The Sound Cellar. The longstanding genre of landscape painting gets a twist with powder-coated aluminum and CNC-cut elements that build a textured piece with layers to the scene. Framed in an ornate piece built from recycled water bottles and sawdust, the four installations capture a familiar winter scene in Revelstoke’s downtown, a salmon run, a train running through a snowstorm and the classic alpine flowers landscape piece.
A Simple Joy, by Kyle Thornley. Photo provided by Arts Revelstoke
Canadian Pacific
Artist: Kelly Hutcheson
Tucked in the lower windows of the Cascadia Credit Union – Revelstoke bank, four panels of stained glass capture a Canadian Pacific steam engine and train in motion. The piece challenged Kelly Hutcheson, who’s known for her smaller and more intricate pieces, to create a stained glass piece that could withstand Revelstoke’s climate and capture the same large-scale energy as other Art Allerie pieces.
Flyga
Artist: Leah Allison and Cajsa Fredin
Leah Allision, Big Eddy Glassworks owner and glass blower partnered with Cajsa Fredin, metalworks artist to capture the delicate nature of balloons in flight with materials that will stand the test of time. These multicoloured glass-blown balloons suspend just off the wall across from the Canadian Pacific stained glass piece.
A Friend of a Friend
Artist: Bruno Long
Located on the side of Revelstoke Dental Centre, A Friend of a Friend is Bruno Long’s take on
the portrait genre. Three pieces mix together Revelstoke locals new and longstanding in a collection aimed to showcase deeper community connection. The project connected artist Bruno Long with residents he otherwise would have never met in town.
Matriarchal Healer
Artist: Delrée Dumont
Located on the side of Dose Coffee, this tall jingle dress dancer raises eagle feathers above her head to connect with the sun and healing. Painted orange with red ribbon accents, the piece commemorates the Every Child Matters movement and missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Coming Home
Artist: Ric Gendron
Found on the side of the Quartermaster Eatery, you’ll be hard pressed to miss the four towering pieces that feature various Sinixt faces with stories connected to the Revelstoke area. An enrolled member of the Arrow Lakes Band of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation, Gendron’s piece boldly confirms the Sinixt connection to the region.
I Hugged a Bear in Revelstoke
Artist: Turbo Bambi (Claudia Simon)
It’s highly recommended that you don’t attempt to hug the bears in and around Revelstoke. But if you absolutely must get a squeeze in and a photo to match, head over to Turbo Bambi’s I Hugged a Bear in Revelstoke piece, located on the side of City Furniture. You can’t miss Turbo Bambi’s signature style that captures a mountain range and local fauna.
Flight of Light
Artist: Zuzana Riha
Backlit with LEDs that light up the piece during the night, this large metal piece showcases a stretch of forest and mountain landscape with two birds flying towards the landscape. Catch this piece on the side of the River City Pub and Patio.
Snowpack sLayers
Artist: Jess Leahey
While not technically located within an alleyway anymore, Jess Leahey’s piece captures the spirit behind the Art Alleires. An homage to some of the winter sports that put Revelstoke on the map, Snowpack sLayers is an ever-evolving piece throughout the year as sunlight and shadows change with the seasons. The metalwork piece with its 3D elements creates a miniature ski slope on the side of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, where the piece was recently relocated.
Water is the Wayfinder
Artist: Taryn Walker (with David Walker)
The newest piece in the Revelstoke Art Alleries series, this work will be Taryn Walker, mixedIndigenous artist of Nlaka'pamux, Syilx and European ancestry’s latest addition to Revelstoke’s art scene. With help from their father David Walker, Taryn will create a work focusing on intergenerational connections and Indigenous heritage. Adorning the Cantina Del Centro wall between First and Second Street, the project was unveiled during LUNA Arts 2025.
Revelstoke Art Alleries started off as the brainchild of local artist Rob Buchanan for LUNA Fest 2019. The project is now growing to new locations and pieces.
Photo provided by Arts Revelstoke
A Friend of a Friend, by Bruno Long. Photo provided by Arts Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE RIDERS TAKE THE PODIUM AT WOMEN’S ENDURO
WOMEN’S ENDURO HAILED AS A HIGHLIGHT OF BIKING COMRADERY BY EVENT ORGANIZER.
By Lys Morton
Revelstoke showed up to cheer on the Women’s Enduro Saturday, Sept. 13 as over 100 riders raced it out on nearly 30 kilometres of Revelstoke’s mountain biking trails.
Enduro races are known for big climbs and even bigger descents. With the Revelstoke Women’s Enduro clocking in at roughly 1,000 metres of elevation climb and 1,200 metres of descent, racers are timed only on the descent parts of the run, each section called a stage.
Racers started at the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club at 9 a.m. and headed out onto the Macpherson trails for three stages before crossing over to the Boulder trails for the last two stages. Audience members were encouraged to find a spot along the race route and cheer on riders as they went by.
This year, Revelstoke riders swept the Open Women category, with Brooke Chadderton taking first, Micah Morris securing second and Marie-Christine Lauzon finishing third.
In the Masters Women category, Revelstoke riders Nadine Overwater and Linday Nelson finished first and second respectively, followed by Sabina Eschbach from Vernon.
The Junior Women category saw Maggie Hood from Revelstoke take third place. Page Stevens from Penticton and Olivia Hendry from Vernon took first and second place respectively.
“It's really about encouraging each other and building each other up and having a great day on bikes with your friends,” Dana Wacker, Revelstoke Cycling Association (RCA) events director and Revelstoke Women’s Enduro volunteer organizer said.
With most riders focused on beating their personal best times, this staple event during Revelstoke Bike Fest has become a highlight of biking comradery.
“I think Revelstoke is such a tight-knit community that it's something special that we can offer at these races,” Wacker said.
Part fundraiser for the RCA, Revelstoke Women’s Enduro race spots were sold out for months, but future racers can start planning for next year, Wacker said.
Events like Shred Sisters, Bikes, Beers and Babes and attending the Enduro and other Bike Fest events to connect with Revelstoke’s cycling community can help boost skills.
“It'll just set you up for success if you're unsure or not confident or struggling with certain things,” Wacker said.
TOURISM TALKS
A STOKED SUMMER!
What is the Stoke Squad?
The Stoke Squad is an enthusiastic field team dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement in Revelstoke
This team distributes branded merchandise and educates the public on responsible travel practices and environmental conservation By participating in local events and activities, the Stoke Squad supports sustainable tourism initiatives and embodies the values of the REVELSTOKE brand
What did they get up to this summer?
You may have seen the team out at the greenbelt, 5 mile boat launch, REVY Live Outside, the Farmer’s Market, national parks - pretty much everywhere! They were making sure the public is aware of The Leave No Trace Principles,
The importance of FireSmart behaviour, Clean, Drain, Dry practices to protect local waterways
How membership support for local trail organizations leads to better-maintained infrastructure
Cool! What else do they do?
The Stoke Squad also runs our Bike Valet which you may have seen at the Revelstoke Paddle Fest, Revelstoke Bike Fest, or LUNA They help support local events with equipment rental such as tents, lights, displays, and more! They provide much needed support for local non profits who work hard to put on our amazing community events They collect data for the Visitor Experience survey as well as supported research to better understand the use of mountain bike trails
What’s next?
The Stoke Squad finish their contracts on Sept 30, but we’ll start up again May 1 2026! Thanks to Josh and Anna for an epic summer and for keeping Revelstoke awesome.
Riders get their groove on at the Revelstoke Women’s Enduro. Photo by Alexi Mostert
REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES HIT THE ICE FOR NEW HOCKEY SEASON
NEW PLAYERS, NEW GOALIE STRATEGIES, SAME HOMETOWN SUPPORT IN THE CARDS FOR THIS SEASON, HEAD COACH SAYS.
By Lys Morton
The Revelstoke Grizzlies are on the road for the start of the 2025-2026 hockey season with a roster of new players, some experienced goalie power and head coach Jiri Novak’s plan to keep players mentally, “on the ice.”
“We need to keep the guys honest, stay still with their feet on the ground and just work on what we learned,” Novak said. This is his focus from last year, with Novak telling the Mountaineer in a 2024-2025 recap interview his goal for this season would be learning how to keep players calm and focused in each game.
He’s already seeing that mentality take shape during pre-season camps and recent exhibition games. Instead of players mulling over losing the final series during last year’s Teck Cup playoffs, the team has been focused on perfecting even the tiniest skill after each practice and game.
“They’re ready to make that final step from what we missed last year and they’re really working hard at it,” Novak said.
The exhibition season, a time for low-stakes games and a chance for teams to try out new dynamics, put the Grizzlies on the road for four away games out of the total six played. The team nearly swept the preseason, with the Kimberley Dynamiters handing the Revelstoke Grizzlies the only loss in the final game.
The regular season has been a tight competition so far, with the first two games ending in an overtime and a shoot-out. While that could indicate a team already willing to leave everything on the ice, Novak instead is focusing on how players are taking every opportunity to learn for the next game.
“You are seeing the newer players, they are a little bit nervous. But the whole team, they are showing me that if we fix just these little things we can be a really good hockey team,” Novak said when asked what dynamics the first couple of games highlighted.
“We have this good mix of older guys carrying on the message of what it means to play for the Grizzlies,” Novak said, adding even the players have coached not letting a loss derail the team mentality.
“The younger guys, they’re absorbing this information, and I can see them getting better and
better every day. I’m really looking forward to where they can reach this year.”
The Grizzlies often start the regular season on the road, and this year is no different with the first home game at the Revelstoke Forum scheduled Saturday, Oct. 18 against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. A month of away games can be daunting, especially for a team with 14 rookies on the roster, but Novak thinks that time out of home territory is foundational in shaping the team for the season.
“It’s not easy to play that many games on the road, but I think we kind of like it like that. You spend that much time together and they all start to know each other and become tighter as a group.”
It also builds a particular energy within the team for home opener, eager to showcase what they’ve learned to a crowd known in the league for bringing in some rafter-shaking support.
“We are always looking forward to playing in front of the people of Revelstoke,” Novak said. “This is a special crowd.”
Catch the Revelstoke Grizzlies on home ice Saturday, Oct. 18. Photo by Lys Morton/Revelstoke Mountaineer
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