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2007 — Local skateboarders put the Mt. Nelson Athletic Park skate park to good use before it was temporarily closed for upgrades

Remember When? (September 16)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

  • Sep 15, 2015
2007 — Local skateboarders put the Mt. Nelson Athletic Park skate park to good use before it was temporarily closed for upgrades

New downtown market winds down first season

The downtown Invermere Farmers Market is close to winding down a successful season.

The Health Protocol Agreement was signed by (left to right) Codie Morigeau

Ktunaxa include health care services for Metis community

Metis and First Nations people living in the Ktunaxa territory may be gaining access to health care services.

The Health Protocol Agreement was signed by (left to right) Codie Morigeau
Vote now for the People's Choice Photo Award

Vote now for the People’s Choice Photo Award

Support your favourite photo by casting a vote by Sept. 7 at abbynews.com.

  • Sep 4, 2015
Vote now for the People's Choice Photo Award
Native grassland restoration following treatment of invasive species at Columbia Lake tower.

Columbia Lake tower site successfully treated for invasive weeds

Invasive plants are a threat to our environment, economy, and social aspects, but we need to work collaboratively

Native grassland restoration following treatment of invasive species at Columbia Lake tower.

Council Briefs: Arena flooring project progresses in the Flats

Canal Flats received three applications for its arena flooring project.

Supported by CBT

CBT seeks grant applications

grants for projects that will improve the overall quality of life in Basin communities by tackling social issues

Supported by CBT

Provincial government revises B.C. scholarship programs

Students heading back to school this September will see a few academic changes.

2006 — The lawn at Strand’s Old House Restaurant provided the perfect outdoor gallery for paintings by local artists in an annual show that displayed works both inside and out of the historic building.

Remember When (September 2)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • Sep 1, 2015
2006 — The lawn at Strand’s Old House Restaurant provided the perfect outdoor gallery for paintings by local artists in an annual show that displayed works both inside and out of the historic building.
2011 — Columbia  Valley ice skaters pose with then Vancouver Canuck Mason Raymond in front of their new dry land training facility

Remember When ( August 26)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • Aug 25, 2015
2011 — Columbia  Valley ice skaters pose with then Vancouver Canuck Mason Raymond in front of their new dry land training facility

Back-to-school anxiety?

students heading back to school in September, BC Children’s Hospital is sharing tips on how to help children deal with anxiety and stress.

2011 — Michael Bursey took to the stage during the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival  with several other talented valley musicians for a day full of classical tunes.

Remember When (August 26)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • Aug 18, 2015
2011 — Michael Bursey took to the stage during the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival  with several other talented valley musicians for a day full of classical tunes.
Cadet Tyonna Tench of Canal Flats eases into a curve while mountain biking in Kalamalka Lake Park near Vernon Cadet Training Centre as part of her Expedition Instructor Course.

Canal Flats cadet makes the most of expedition course

A Canal Flats teen is having the summer of her life at the Cadets’ Expedition Leadership Course in the Okanagan.

Cadet Tyonna Tench of Canal Flats eases into a curve while mountain biking in Kalamalka Lake Park near Vernon Cadet Training Centre as part of her Expedition Instructor Course.
Dr. Avis Glaze

Abbotsford to host national character conference

Local event, which runs Oct. 23-24, will feature three renowned keynote speakers.

  • Aug 12, 2015
Dr. Avis Glaze
Little Badger Early Learning Program students aged 18 months to five years watched as Oliver from Winderberry Nursery plants a tree for 2013 Earth Day.

Innovative early learning at Little Badgers

Little Badgers has been in operation for eight years. This very successful preschool program was started by the Akisqnuk First Nation

Little Badger Early Learning Program students aged 18 months to five years watched as Oliver from Winderberry Nursery plants a tree for 2013 Earth Day.

Remember When August 12, 2015

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • Aug 11, 2015
Nigeria's One year milestone

Nigeria overcomes polio with help from Rotarians

The last reported case of the poliovirus in Nigeria was a landmark triumph for Rotarian fundraisers across the country.

Nigeria's One year milestone

Group helps local residents research family trees

Those interested in learning more about their family’s past but not sure how to start

Eli Beingessner was a magnetic performer at this year’s Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. He has been performing with his dad

Profile: Valley rockin’ blues star keeps performing

Eli Beingessner set the stage on fire with his memorable guitar solos and his unmistakable musicianship.

Eli Beingessner was a magnetic performer at this year’s Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. He has been performing with his dad

Canadian Blood Services seeks donations

Canadians are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to the Canadian Blood Services after a landmark decline in inventory.