Revelstoke avalanche claims one and injures 12 during competition (updated)

Boulder mountain avalanche claims a life and injures 12.

Revelstoke RCMP.

At 3:33 pm on Saturday March 13th 2010, the Revelstoke RCMP received reports of an avalanche occurring on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, during a snowmobile competition attended by approximately 200 persons in the area. A large scale rescue operation commenced and is continuing.

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The girl in the yellow Mustang

Revelstoke bank robbery suspect arrested.

Revelstoke RCMP.

At 4:00 p.m. today, police received a report that the Revelstoke branch of the CIBC had been the victim of a robbery. The suspect entered the bank and produced a note which made reference to a firearm. An undisclosed amount of money was turned over to the suspect who then fled on foot. The description of the suspect given was a man dressed up as a woman.

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A glass-breaking night in Revelstoke

Revelstoke crime spree leaves behind thousands in damages.

Revelstoke RCMP.

An overnight crime spree has left behind thousands of dollars in damages and police asking for the public’s help in finding the responsible individuals. The first report was received just before 1:00 a.m. this morning when a glass door to Alpine Village Mall was smashed.

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Unique snowmobiles stolen in Revelstoke

Revelstoke – thieves target snowmobiles.

Revelstoke RCMP.

An early morning theft netted thieves some very expensive snowmobiles. Sometime between 8:00 p.m., February 12th, 2010 and February 13th, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. a Ford F350 with a sled trailer, carrying 7 sleds, was stolen from behind the Mountianview Motel.

The snowmobiles belonged to Alpine Motorsports from Salmon Arm and they were all newer high performance demo models and included:

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Hiker finds body on Mt McKenzie

Revelstoke hiker stumbles upon human remains.

Revelstoke RCMP.

On February 11th, 2010, a local resident was hiking on Mt McKenzie and located what he believed to be human remains. Police were able to access the site and confirmed the presence of an unidentified adult male. Investigation to date shows that it does appear as if the male has been there for some time. The cause of death is not known at this time. Investigator’s believe they know the indentity of the male however a positive identification will need to take place to confirm this belief. Foul play is not suspected.

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Revelstoke avalanche fatality

Eagle mountain avalanche claims a life.

Revelstoke RCMP.

An avalanche on Eagle Mountain has claimed the life of an Alberta man. On February 14th, 2010 at approx. 4:00 p.m. a party of 8 had been sledding in the eagle pass area when the snow let go, burying the 42 year old from Hussar, Alberta. By the time his friends were able to locate and dig him out, he had succumbed to his injuries.

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Columbia Basin Trust increases environmental funding

CBT increases funding for environmental projects – information sessions and technical support will be provided.

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is now accepting community-initiated and community-supported project applications for its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP).

“This program has been very successful in the past and we want to continue to see the projects it supports making a difference in Basin communities,” said Rick Allen, CBT Program Manager, Environment.

This program has provided over $3.5 million in funding over the past six years for environmental conservation, restoration, stewardship and education projects across the Basin. This year, CBT has increased program funding by 40 per cent to $630,000 and is looking to residents and groups in the Columbia Basin to submit innovative project ideas that will help maintain or enhance environmental conditions in and around their communities.

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Crash closes Trans-Canada east of Revelstoke

Revelstoke early morning crash claims the lives of two.

Revelstoke RCMP.

At approx 2:00 a.m. this morning, Revelstoke RCMP were dispatched to a 3 vehicle motor vehicle collison approx. 25 km east of the City on the Trans-Canada Highway. The initial investigation has indicated that an eastbound semi crossed the centreline and collided head on with a west bound tractor trailer unit.

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MLA report, Columbia River – Revelstoke

January has been a very busy month as I have focused my time on speaking with constituents in preparation for my return to Victoria for the Spring Session of the Legislature which begins on February 9th.

I have been able to spend my time visiting not only the larger centres of Revelstoke, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley, but also Field, Canal Flats, Edgewater and Fort Steele. I have also travelled with the Olympic torch throughout the area, joining with you to celebrate not only the Olympic spirit but the uniqueness of each community.

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Ontario skiers die in Revelstoke accident

Two lives claimed in ski tragedy.

Revelstoke RCMP are investigating the deaths of two Ontario skiers, that occurred at the Revelstoke Ski hill.

On January 28th, 2010,Revelstoke RCMP were advised that 3 skiers had entered an area outside the developed area of the ski hill. The party of three then skied into a steep, hard-packed, icy chute. In an attempt to ascend the chute, the party removed their skis. The three lost their footing during the ascent and fell, sliding approximately 100 meters, before going over a cliff.

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