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Special Occasion Fire Ban Implemented - July 7, 2017

Effective at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 7, 2017 and until further notice, all Special Occasion Fires are banned in the City of Revelstoke. Special occasion fires include private yard fires as well as campfires/pit fires. Read on...
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Come to Revelstoke

In celebration of Canada 150, the City of Revelstoke and the CSRD are excited to announce they will be hosting The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds this July 25-26th, 2017. Read on...

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NOTICE OF ADDITION OF WILDLIFE ATTRACTANT REGULATIONS TO THE GARBAGE COLLECTION BYLAW

Garbage Collection and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 2178
The bylaw maintains the same regulations for the establishment of garbage collection, removal and disposal services, and includes the discouragement and prevention of wildlife from accessing and becoming conditioned to, or dependent on food sources generated or controlled by human activity in the City of Revelstoke.

To review the bylaw and Council Report, please refer to the City’s website at Revelstoke.ca. The above-noted bylaw was considered and adopted by Council on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Emergency Preparedness

See Revelstoke, in conjunction with the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, prepared the following statement with respect to the wildfires in our area:
Revelstoke and surrounding area is currently open and free from wildfires. A special air quality statement has been re-issued for the area by Environment Canada due to increased smoke affecting air quality and visibility. If you are currently travelling, or plan to travel through British Columbia, please check Drive BC for updates about road closures and detours related to wildfires. For information about affected areas and regions of active wildfires, please look at the BC Wildfire Service map. Check Parks Canada Important Bulletins for information on national parks including Mount Revelstoke Glacier National Parks. Please contact us directly for Revelstoke specific inquiries or visitor information at 1-800-487-1493.
Interior Health provides great information for visitors and residents with respect to air quality and physical health during the wildfire crisis:
- Emergency and Important Information with Respect to Forest Fires
- Air Quality
The Canadian Mental Health Association provided a number of documents related to Emergency Mental Health:
- Coping Through a Natural Disaster Emergency Mental Health Tips for You and Your Family; and
- Safeguard your Mental Health in Wildfire Season