Our April 21 podcast focuses on two innovative youth programs. We speak with Stacie Byrne of the Revelstoke Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative about a program seeking to improve mental health outcomes in the community. We talk with Rachel Reimer about the new Open Mountains program that removes barriers to participation into outdoor mountain activities like mountain biking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing a more. We also chat about a celebration happening this morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Revelstoke gazebo in Grizzly Plaza. Thanks for watching!

Following controversy surrounding a development application in the airport bench area south of Revelstoke late last year, Revelstoke’s Local Food Initiative hosted an information session on the provincial Agricultural Land Commission on April 4. LFI board member Melissa Hemphill explains what the session was about. Martin Collins is the Director of Policy and Planning for the the Agricultural Land Commission. He explains its role in agricultural land decisions.

Following controversy surrounding a development application in the airport bench area south of Revelstoke late last year, Revelstoke’s Local Food Initiative hosted an information session on the provincial Agricultural Land Commission on April 4. LFI board member Melissa Hemphill explains what the session was about. Martin Collins is the Director of Policy and Planning for the the Agricultural Land Commission. He explains its role in agricultural land decisions.

Heliskiing and splitboarding in the mountains around Revelstoke is the subject of a new song and homemade music video produced by New York City resident Eric Rhea, AKA Ric Riggler. Revelstoke gets a shout out in the video, and local companies Eagle Pass Heliskiing and Revelstoke Back Country Guides are feature in the video. We talked with Eric about his video and the National Brotherhood of Skiers.

Heliskiing and splitboarding in the mountains around Revelstoke is the subject of a new song and homemade music video produced by New York City resident Eric Rhea, AKA Ric Riggler. Revelstoke gets a shout out in the video, and local companies Eagle Pass Heliskiing and Revelstoke Back Country Guides are feature in the video. We talked with Eric about his video and the National Brotherhood of Skiers.

A controversy has erupted at the Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market after its anchor tenant, Wild Flight Farm, was rejected from coming back this summer -- what would have been its 25th year at the market. We spoke with Wild Flight Farm owner Hermann Bruns and market board member Dan Meakes about the controversy, and any possible resolution.

A controversy has erupted at the Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market after its anchor tenant, Wild Flight Farm, was rejected from coming back this summer -- what would have been its 25th year at the market. We spoke with Wild Flight Farm owner Hermann Bruns and market board member Dan Meakes about the controversy, and any possible resolution.

Revelstoke Mountaineer journalist Aaron Orlando speaks with lawyer Mark Underhill, who represented a Colville Confederated Tribes member from Washington state in a court case that is being viewed as a historical milestone for Sinixt First Nation. The judge ruled that the man, who had been charged with illegal hunting in Canada, had Aboriginal rights to be hunting in Canada. The ruling is seen as a big step for the Sinixt, who have been battling for legal recognition and rights after the Canadian government declared them 'extinct' in 1956.

Revelstoke Mountaineer journalist Aaron Orlando speaks with lawyer Mark Underhill, who represented a Colville Confederated Tribes member from Washington state in a court case that is being viewed as a historical milestone for Sinixt First Nation. The judge ruled that the man, who had been charged with illegal hunting in Canada, had Aboriginal rights to be hunting in Canada. The ruling is seen as a big step for the Sinixt, who have been battling for legal recognition and rights after the Canadian government declared them 'extinct' in 1956.

Last week, the B.C. government announced the creation of a new wildlife management agency that would steer hunting licence revenue into wildlife management activities. In statements sent in the government media release, the announcement was applauded by hunting organizations like the B.C. Wildlife Federation, Guide Outfitters Association of B.C., And the B.C. Trappers Association. However, environmental conservation group Wildsight is expressing concerns about the new agency, and a potential step away from science-based conservation to a new model. We spoke with Wildsight's conservation director John Bergenske to hear more about their concerns.