Andrea Klassen

Judy Roggeman and Joyce Lang are Area F and G's Volunteers of the Year.

RDEK celebrates valley’s volunteers of the year

One thing Judy Roggeman and Joyce Lang share is a passion for volunteering — and last week, the Regional District of East Kootenay took note.

Judy Roggeman and Joyce Lang are Area F and G's Volunteers of the Year.
Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin says she plans to run for a second term.

Conklin ready to run again

Radium Hot Springs's second mayor will take a run at a second term.

Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin says she plans to run for a second term.

DOI slams door on Grizzly Ridge division request

District of Invermere council isn't throwing its support behind a subdivision request from Grizzly Ridge Properties.

Mountain goats are one of several Kootenay National Park species that parks staff are hoping to protect by fencing portions of Hwy 93/95.

Kootenay National Park drafts wishlist

With its list of plans for the northern half of Kootenay National Park nearly finalized, Parks Canada staff are getting ready to draft their wish list for the portion of the park closest to Radium Hot Springs.

Mountain goats are one of several Kootenay National Park species that parks staff are hoping to protect by fencing portions of Hwy 93/95.
Despite a resurgence in the second half

Bighorns hold off Cougars for home win

After winning their first game against the Penticton Cougars by forfeit when the away team failed to make the game, the Columbia Valley Bighorns had a tougher fight to beat them this past Sunday, when the two teams finally tangled at Bighorns Field.

Despite a resurgence in the second half
Radium Hot Springs — September 24

Up for the Challenge

The redesigned Headbanger Trail Challenge kicked off in Radium this past Saturday morning, with 85 participants running either an 11 km or 3 km course along the Columbia River. Funds from this year's challenge will go to the Radium Public Library.

Radium Hot Springs — September 24
Kittens bask in the sun at the ICAN shelter.

ICAN shelter plan no hit with council

A move may be in the cards for the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN).

Kittens bask in the sun at the ICAN shelter.
Faro Burgoyne on his snowboard during the 2010 season.

Snowboarder eyes World Junior Championships

A local snowboarder who found gold in last year's East Kootenay regionals has set a big goal for himself, heading into the 2011-12 season.

Faro Burgoyne on his snowboard during the 2010 season.

Council okays needle exchange

Needle disposal sites are coming to several Invermere public washrooms.

It was another tangle with the Golden Rockets at Saturday's Columbia Valley Rockies regular season home opener.

Slow start for Rockies at home

Though the Columbia Valley Rockies faced the Golden Rockets in both of their first two regular season outings, fans were treated to two very different games as the KIJHL season got underway last Friday and Saturday.

It was another tangle with the Golden Rockets at Saturday's Columbia Valley Rockies regular season home opener.
The Columbia Valley Rockies take on the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in one of two home-ice exhibition games. The Cats took home the win

Short bench leaves Rockies 0-3 in exhibition play

Based on number of players alone, the Columbia Valley Rockies have spent the exhibition season as the Eddie Mountain Division's underdogs.

The Columbia Valley Rockies take on the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in one of two home-ice exhibition games. The Cats took home the win

The latest fall fashions — newspaper style

Andrea Klassen's editorial for the week of September 14.

A crowd gathers around the many cars at the 2010 Columbia Classic Car Show n' Shine.

Annual car show ready to roll out

There's a new dance venue and a new live band at the Columbia Classics Autumn Show and Shine, but the 22nd annual event is holding on to its most important element: cars, and lots of them.

A crowd gathers around the many cars at the 2010 Columbia Classic Car Show n' Shine.

Who’s Running for Re-Election in Invermere?

With District of Invermere councillor Al Miller committed to the mayoral race, at least one seat on council will be open to a newcomer. But his isn't the only councillor's chair undefended by an incumbent.

Al Miller

Miller to take on Taft in Invermere mayoral race

A second member of the District of Invermere council is in the hunt for the mayor's chair.

Al Miller

Two dead in crash over Mt. Swansea

Experienced glider pilots touched wings during flight.

Summer visitor numbers on the rise once more

While a cold, rainy spring slowed the pace of tourism across the Columbia Valley, warmer weather in July and August picked it back up.

HST’s death was expected

Though they've spent months on opposing sides of the debate, Columbia River - Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald and local BC Liberal riding association president Doug Clovechok are in agreement on one thing: neither is surprised that B.C. voters have opted to throw out the HST.

Columbia Valley skaters pose with Vancouver Canuck Mason Raymond in front of their new dry land training facility

Skating youth get new training boost

Skaters in the Columbia Valley are getting a new off-ice training space this fall.

Columbia Valley skaters pose with Vancouver Canuck Mason Raymond in front of their new dry land training facility

BC Hydro compensation ‘disappointing’

Utility will offer up to $1,000 per household after June 30 power surge.