Lorene Keitch

The end of an Echo

The end of an Echo

Invermere Valley Echo shuts down operations in Columbia Valley

The end of an Echo
Amidst the smoke of tasty burgers and hot dogs cooking on the barbecue, Councillor Paul Marcil cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the updated Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats Friday, June 30th.Photo by Dean Midyette

Upgrades to Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats unveiled

New washrooms, expanded docks among new features

Amidst the smoke of tasty burgers and hot dogs cooking on the barbecue, Councillor Paul Marcil cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the updated Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats Friday, June 30th.Photo by Dean Midyette

CastleRock Estates residents gather to better prepare for wildfires

CastleRock Estates residents gather to better prepare for wildfires

Pioneer buys Echo; final edition of Echo this Thursday, July 13
Pioneer buys Echo; final edition of Echo this Thursday, July 13
Campfires banned in Columbia Valley

Campfires banned in Columbia Valley

High forest fire risks lead to campfire ban

Campfires banned in Columbia Valley

CBT funding helps Columbia Valley organizations

Variety of organizations and communities funded thanks to CBT

Area G Community News

Area G Community News

Creating a new narrative for Canal Flats

Economic development consultant hired, lists vision for next 90 days

Back row (L to R): Luraina Oddy (head Sensei), Jackson Karl, Patrick Passmore, Nevaeh Oddy, Summer Dixon                                Front row (L to R): Gage Scott-Nyuli, Burton Scott-Nyuli, Odin Oddy, Mason Yeats, Sephira Oddy.                                Photo by Bailey Yeats

Invermere kickboxing competitors finish season strong

‘Little Rams’ learn about facing fears and building strength

Back row (L to R): Luraina Oddy (head Sensei), Jackson Karl, Patrick Passmore, Nevaeh Oddy, Summer Dixon                                Front row (L to R): Gage Scott-Nyuli, Burton Scott-Nyuli, Odin Oddy, Mason Yeats, Sephira Oddy.                                Photo by Bailey Yeats

Ombudsperson complaint clinic coming to Invermere

Complaints can be lodged July 13

Shared principal for Martin Morigeau

J.A. Laird principal will job-share, vice principal to be hired for on-site

Sink or swim in Canal Flats

Sink or swim in the Flats

Volunteer Opportunities website for Columbia Valley

CBT Funding allows Community Foundation to move foward with website design

Canada Day 2017 parade in Invermere

Canada Day 2017 parade in Invermere

Canada Day 2017 parade in Invermere

Canada Day 2017 parade in Invermere

Celebrate with pride this Canada Day

It’s time to raise our glasses to Canada’s 150th birthday

DTSS Grad March 2017

DTSS Grad March 2017

DTSS Grad March 2017

DTSS Grad March 2017
Visitors are coming to the Columbia Valley in full force this summer, in part thanks to the free parks pass being given out by the Canadian government in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Photo by Justin Keitch.

Free park pass brings boost to Columbia Valley

Radium to Canal Flats businesses seeing an increase thanks to international focus on Canada

Visitors are coming to the Columbia Valley in full force this summer, in part thanks to the free parks pass being given out by the Canadian government in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Photo by Justin Keitch.
Fusion Spa Celebrates 10 Years in Invermere

Fusion Spa Celebrates 10 Years in Invermere

Fusion Spa Celebrates 10 Years in Invermere

Fusion Spa Celebrates 10 Years in Invermere
J.A. Laird held its first-ever Environmental Fair last week. Students investigated a range of topics, including Aidan Guest and Peyton Cooper who looked at potato vs. dirt-powered power.                                Photos by Lorene Keitch

J.A. Laird hosts its first ever environmental fair

Students study array of environmental issues in year-end fair

J.A. Laird held its first-ever Environmental Fair last week. Students investigated a range of topics, including Aidan Guest and Peyton Cooper who looked at potato vs. dirt-powered power.                                Photos by Lorene Keitch

Regional support to attract doctors

RDEK commits $20,000 to East Kootenay Division of Family Practice