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December 9, 2025 - Short Term Rental Public Engagement
The City of Revelstoke is inviting community members to review three policy scenarios for Short Term Rental regulations in early 2026.
The City’s Development Services team have prepared three policy scenarios for how Short Term Rentals can be regulated in Revelstoke, based on the results of the initial community engagement (completed in the spring of 2025) and feedback from Council. The City is now seeking feedback that will be used to inform these future regulations.
November 18, 2025 - Revelstoke’s Living Wage Rises to $27.80 per hour
The cost of living in Revelstoke has reached new heights, with the 2025 living wage climbing to $27.80 per hour—the highest since calculations began. The increase is driven primarily by rising housing costs, according to this year’s Living Wage report.
November 17, 2025 - The City of Revelstoke Hosts Public Engagement Event for the Draft 2026 Budget
The City of Revelstoke is seeking resident feedback for the draft 2026 budget. Residents and businesses can review the budget guide and long-term financial plan online at www.TalkRevelstoke.ca, and provide feedback in-person, online, via email or in writing.
October 15, 2025 - Vandal Fined and Agrees to Apologize
A prolific vandal appeared in Provincial Court to plead guilty to seven counts of vandalism, including graffiti and fire damage, in several City of Revelstoke parks.
September 26, 2025 - Community Futures Revelstoke and the City of Revelstoke Launch Public Survey to Shape “Revy Own” Achievable Homeownership Program
Community Futures Revelstoke and the City of Revelstoke have launched a community survey to support the development of Revy Own, a new affordable homeownership program designed for Revelstoke’s workforce and long-term residents.
August 28, 2025 - The City of Revelstoke Soft Launches its New Corporate Brand
The City of Revelstoke invites the community to the new corporate brand reveal at Grizzly Plaza on Saturday, August 30, as part of a slow brand launch and rollout process.
August 12 - Fire Rescue Services Respond to Residential Structure Fire
Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services responded to a residential structure fire on Pearkes Drive on Tuesday, August 12. Responding units included Engine 1, Engine 2, Ladder 6, Rescue 7, and two Command vehicles with 17 Firefighters.
July 28 - Revelstoke Fire Department Responds to Gas Leak
Revelstoke Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a gas line struck. Upon arrival, crews discovered a severed two-inch propane distribution line venting gas uncontrollably.
July 8, 2025 - Upgrades to Revelstoke’s Wastewater Treatment Plant are set to Commence July
The City of Revelstoke is pleased to announce that MPE/Chandos Construction design-build team has been selected to complete the much-needed upgrades to the municipality’s Wastewater Treatment Plant starting July 2025.
July 20, 2025 - The City of Revelstoke is Pumped to Open New Pump Track on July 3!
The City of Revelstoke is set to open its new pump track on July 3, thanks to the support of Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation and the Resort Municipality Funding Program.
May 13, 2025 - 2025 Property Tax Notices Mailed Ahead of Schedule – Deadline Remains July 2
Due to the potential Canada Post strike tentatively scheduled for the end of May, the City of Revelstoke mailed out 2025 Property Tax Notices ahead of schedule to ensure residents receive their notice and make the July 2 deadline.
April 14, 2025 - The City of Revelstoke Invites the Community to an Emergency Preparedness Town Hall
This year, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 – 10, the City of Revelstoke will host an Emergency Preparedness Town Hall. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Revelstoke Community Center.
March 3, 2025 - Revelstoke Improves Public Fire Protection Classification
The City of Revelstoke is pleased to announce that a review by the Fire Underwriters Survey has resulted in a significant upgrade to the City’s Fire Insurance Grades, a result of the Fire Department’s ongoing efforts to improve fire protection across Revelstoke.
February 11, 2025 - City Supports Revelstoke Workforce Affordable For-Purchase Housing Program
Lead by Community Futures Revelstoke
The City of Revelstoke is thrilled to announce that we have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of land on Basford Drive to Community Futures Revelstoke for an innovative workforce affordable for-purchase housing program.
February 10, 2025 - Fire Rescue Crews respond to two weekend structure fires
Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services received calls for two residential structure fires this weekend. The first call came in at 2:11 a.m. on February 8, 2025 in the Hideaway Trailer Park, and the second at 3:20 a.m. on February 9, 2025 on Law Road.
The Fire Department thanks BC Hydro, Fortis, BC Ambulance, and the RCMP for their assistance with both of the weekend incidents.