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Melissa Jameson

Melissa Jameson was the civic affairs reporter for the Revelstoke Mountaineer. She handled the newsy side of goings on about Revelstoke. She now periodically freelances for Revelstoke Mountaineer with a focus on accessibility and local history.

Melissa's Latest Articles

Council defers decision on RMR zoning amendment request

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 9, 2023

Following a public hearing, council will ask city staff to work with Revelstoke Mountain Resort to make necessary amendments, address concerns over resort’s zoning amendment request.

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Brief: Lone female from Columbia South herd moved to Central Selkirk maternity pen

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 4, 2023

Decision to translocate a difficult one, but the caribou is currently in good health.

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VideoTourism, resort communities share housing solutions at Revelstoke summit

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 14, 2023

Representatives from B.C. and Alberta affordable housing organizations presented at a Mar. 9 affordable housing summit in Revelstoke. Find out what their communities are doing about the issue here.

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Arson likely to blame for fire at B.C. Provincial Courthouse in Golden

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 13, 2023

One firefighter injured while battling blaze; investigators examining the scene

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New Encore arts festival highlights Revelstoke youth artists

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 8, 2023

Encore Youth Arts Festival to showcase 2-D and 3-D arts, movement.

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The evolution of Revelstoke’s visual arts gallery

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Sep 9, 2022

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The importance of connection in fostering student resilience and success

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 11, 2022

Retiring after a 30+ year career, School District Superintendent of Schools, Mike Hooker, provides an introspective look at public education in Revelstoke.

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Brief: Outdoor music returns to downtown Revelstoke

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 8, 2022

Arts Revelstoke returns with REVY.Live, a free concert series with performances in Queen Elizabeth Park and Grizzly Plaza

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We’ve been here before: why modern day media problems are just old ones repackaged

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jun 29, 2021

Set to move on to new work after serving for six years as a freelance reporter with the Revelstoke Mountaineer, and before as reporter at the Revelstoke Review, Melissa Jameson reflects on changes to the journalism world during her career, finding resonances between current and past changes.

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Remembering Jeff Nicholson: New scholarship honours Revelstoke educator

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 17, 2021

A well-loved member of the Revelstoke community, Jeff is remembered for his love of nature and passion for education has been honoured with a new Revelstoke scholarship in his name.

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