Breanne Massey

Regional News: College welcomes new Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator

Andrew Judge recently joined the College of the Rockies team as the new Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator and Advisor.

Ktunaxa Nation welcomes recommendations

Residential school survivors from the Ktunaxa Nation are optimistic about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Family Resource Centre hires Jennifer Lindal

Lindel is the new provincially funded Better at Home coordinator

Since Emelisa Ombing immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 2008

Columbia Valley provides better life for Filipino immigrant

Emelisa Ombing has had several different careers in the Columbia Valley since arriving in 2008.

Since Emelisa Ombing immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 2008
Jack Olson provided a comprehensive overview of the Haida Gwaii culture to the students during a tour through his backyard workshop.

Local artist treats students to Haida Gwaii cultural lesson

For the last eight years, Jack Olson has specialized in building custom-made totem poles.

Jack Olson provided a comprehensive overview of the Haida Gwaii culture to the students during a tour through his backyard workshop.

ELECTION 2015: Liberals nominate local candidate for election

Don Johnston has been given the nod to stand as a candidate for the federal Liberal Party of Canada.

Hot springs privatization coming

A controversial decision to privatize the Parks Canada Mountain Parks Hot Springs is still in the works.

Haul Truck Operator simulator

COTR offers program for mill workers

College of the Rockies (COTR) is helping the unemployed bounce back from the brink by providing opportunities to retrain.

Haul Truck Operator simulator
Calgary filmmaker Justin Thurn compiles footage about Groundswell's Fly It Forward initiative.

Groundsell iniative helps counter jet emissions

The controversial B.C. gas tax raised alarm bells when it was initially enacted, but now, some people view it as a vehicle for change.

Calgary filmmaker Justin Thurn compiles footage about Groundswell's Fly It Forward initiative.

Community service awards seek nominations from B.C. communities

The Community Social Services Employers’ Association of B.C.has designed a way to recognize outstanding employees

Jumbo municipality holds public hearing on OCP

The vision about how land can be used and developed at Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is still in the works.

Groundswell Network executive director Bill Swan (left) speaks with permaculture students visting Invermere on renewable energy on May 23. His lesson fell in line with a course being offered locally by international recognized permaculture experts

Permaculture students flock to Invermere

Roughly 30 students travelled from across Canada and the United States to participate in the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate

Groundswell Network executive director Bill Swan (left) speaks with permaculture students visting Invermere on renewable energy on May 23. His lesson fell in line with a course being offered locally by international recognized permaculture experts

Conservation fuelled by $1 million HCTF grants

A $1 million cash injection will help boost conservation projects for fish and wildlife projects in the Kootenays.

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Party Time

Columbia Garden Village community celebrates it's first decade.

party time

Wetland conservation course served up free of charge

Environmental stewards are raising awareness about the importance of conservation efforts in the Columbia Valley with a workshop.

Invermere mayor takes regional leadership role

District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft was acclaimed as the AKBLG vice-president for a two-year term

Valley resident Debra Fisher with Metis Nation of British Columbia president Bruce Dumont. Fisher was sworn in by Dumont in March as the president of the newly formed Columbia Valley Metis Association.

Columbia Valley welcomes Metis Association of its own

Debra Fisher has been given the nod from the MNBC to act as the Columbia Valley Metis Association (CVMA) president.

Valley resident Debra Fisher with Metis Nation of British Columbia president Bruce Dumont. Fisher was sworn in by Dumont in March as the president of the newly formed Columbia Valley Metis Association.

Council Briefs: Rate for municipal services increases

Citizens of Canal Flats will be seeing some changes in the cost of accessing municipal services in the village.

Council Briefs: Canal Flats stays abreast of RDEK planning

Paul Marcil believes RDEK Strategic Priorities and Planning session offered food for thought.

BC Book Prize author tours through valley

The prized story about a racehorse overcoming an incredible obstacle course has galloped into the limelight.