Dan Walton

BC Assessment tests new tool in Radium

BC Assessment has surveyed Radium with a camera-mounted van.

American scholars use valley for case study

“This is a great example of collaboration,” said Al Neal, strategic planning leader for BC Ecosystem Restoration

Rocky Mountain Rally returns to the valley

The Rocky Mountain Rally will be returning again this year

Erika Schnider has spent a lifetime in the Columbia Valley

Transient teacher reflects on long stay

Erika Schnider came for a year and stayed for life.

Erika Schnider has spent a lifetime in the Columbia Valley
Lake Windermere District Lions Club member Harold Hazelaar (left) presents a cheque for $17

Invermere Fire doubles up on Jaws of Life

The Lake Windermere District Lions Club has beefed up the tool chest at the Invermere Fire Department.

Lake Windermere District Lions Club member Harold Hazelaar (left) presents a cheque for $17
Ecologist Randy Harris was invited to the Wildsight’s Lake Enid Work Party on Saturday

Portion of Lake Enid restored by Wildsight

“Lake Enid is a really good educational tool in a lot of ways."

Ecologist Randy Harris was invited to the Wildsight’s Lake Enid Work Party on Saturday
Andrea Smillie is the new outreach co-ordinator at Wildsight.

Wildsight and Pynelogs bring in fresh faces

The Columbia Valley will be graced with the presence of two young professionals this summer who came to Invermere for work that they love.

Andrea Smillie is the new outreach co-ordinator at Wildsight.

Ford succeeds Chevy at Invermere Public Works

The District of Invermere has recently replaced an aging member of its maintenance fleet.

STARS members on the helipad at the Invermere & District Hospital prepare to transport the one-year-old girl rescued from Dutch Creek on Wednesday

Paraglider, infant rescued in two separate incidents

Two lives were saved in the valley last week after two separate rescue operations took place.

STARS members on the helipad at the Invermere & District Hospital prepare to transport the one-year-old girl rescued from Dutch Creek on Wednesday

Valley’s Chamber trying to help address labour shortage

Local business owners were invited to a seminar to learn the value of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on Tuesday, May 27th.

Greenhouse educator Ally Candy

Food-smart cyclists share insights with students

Seed by Seed food activists Mischa Hamara and Danielle Prapavessis made a stop at DTSS to spread their message

Greenhouse educator Ally Candy

Heavy snowpack prompts regional warning

Over the course of the winter months, mountains throughout the Kootenays have accumulated 135 per cent of the normal snowpack

Oil painter Denise Lemaster uses her interpretation of the valley’s landscapes to create bold and vibrant works of art — make sure to appreciate her work when she’s featured at the Artym Gallery this October.

Valley’s landscapes captured by oil painting master

Valley-based oil painter Denise Lemaster brings new life to the Columbia Valley’s favourite landscapes

Oil painter Denise Lemaster uses her interpretation of the valley’s landscapes to create bold and vibrant works of art — make sure to appreciate her work when she’s featured at the Artym Gallery this October.

Heart of the Rockies introduces chip timing for 32nd edition

The long-standing Heart of the Rockies is back once again to test the mettle of valley triathletes

Artist’s concept (above) of the revitalized “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People” sign structure in Radium Hot Springs (original sign below) by Inwood Robert & Associates Design

New look for classic peace proverb

Radium Hot Springs has upgraded the esthetics of its communal greeting, but the message is remaining the same

Artist’s concept (above) of the revitalized “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People” sign structure in Radium Hot Springs (original sign below) by Inwood Robert & Associates Design

Environmental organizations given a big hand by Columbia Basin Trust

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will be spending their cut of the money to increase public awareness of the Columbia Headwaters watershed

Halted foreign worker program disrupting local business

The food service sector has been suspended from using the TFW Program, and the local implications are causing headaches

Trail running series makes Invermere debut

Johnson Trail is an ideal location for a 5 Peaks venue

Free golf tour available for junior golfers

Green fees are on the house for junior golfers as the Columbia Valley Golf Trail is offering the Junior Golf Tour

Shooters are excited to discover the new shooting range in Canal Flats

Canal Flats Wilderness Club firing up new range

Members of the Canal Flats Wilderness Club are putting the finishing touches on a new range

Shooters are excited to discover the new shooting range in Canal Flats