Dan Walton

Human-caused wildfires a cause for concern

To report a wildfire, the number to dial is 800-663-5555, or dial *5555 from a cellphone

Adjacent to the shell of Copper Horn Chateau is one of the buildings in Copper Horn Towne

Developments defrosting from recession in Radium

Signs of a real estate recovery are evident from Canal Flats to Radium Hot Springs

Adjacent to the shell of Copper Horn Chateau is one of the buildings in Copper Horn Towne
Colours fading are about the only changes to occur in Phase Three of the CastleRock subdivision since 2009

Ghosts of developments past coming to life

Mixed fates for the valley’s 2008-era developments

Colours fading are about the only changes to occur in Phase Three of the CastleRock subdivision since 2009
The Rollbots are about to bring hard-hitting excitement to the valley as the 2014 season gets underway

Double-header debut for Killer Rollbots

Be sure to bring non-perishable food – they'll be collecting items for the food bank at both bouts

The Rollbots are about to bring hard-hitting excitement to the valley as the 2014 season gets underway

Warm weather welcoming for troublesome ticks

Among the creatures emerging from hibernation in the valley are ticks — spider-like parasites that can carry lyme disease

Radium ensures insurance for renters

Insurance discussion and grant in aids at the Radium council meeting on March 26th

Go-Go Sisters Shirley Dahl (left) and Florence Raven sit amongst the mass of baby blankets they are sending to a hospital in Uganda

Go-Go Sisters flying baby blankets to Africa

In one part of the world where mothers don’t have warm blankets for wrapping their newborn babies, the Go-Go Sisters are filling the void

Go-Go Sisters Shirley Dahl (left) and Florence Raven sit amongst the mass of baby blankets they are sending to a hospital in Uganda
The Old Coach Trail sits between Radium Hot Springs and Invermere

Radium gives green to Greenways for trail project

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is working to create a new route of travel between Invermere and Radium

The Old Coach Trail sits between Radium Hot Springs and Invermere
In the outdoor workshop of Rural Roots

Barry Gilles growing Rural Roots in the valley

Photographer and framer Barry Gillies has earned acclaim for his original prints in frames he makes by hand from weathered wood

In the outdoor workshop of Rural Roots

Invermere Slo Pitch league firing up

The Invermere Slo Pitch Softball League is holding its annual Team Captains’ meeting this week

An array of thought goes into the colour selection before Invermere artist Gabriele Bridgwater applies her paintbrush to the canvas.

Invermere painter contrasts colours to balance life

Home art studio adds vibrancy to works of colourful painter

An array of thought goes into the colour selection before Invermere artist Gabriele Bridgwater applies her paintbrush to the canvas.
Doan Smith blasts a shot from the slot during three-on-three overtime to give the Rockies a 6 – 5 win over the Golden Rockets

Rockies clinch playoffs after nail-biter versus Rockets

Doan Smith and the Rockies have taken Golden out of the picture, and are now taking on Creston Valley in the playoffs

Doan Smith blasts a shot from the slot during three-on-three overtime to give the Rockies a 6 – 5 win over the Golden Rockets
Dave Lewis (left) and Dawson Wallin have a hobby that keeps them busy — teaming up to recycle decades-old barn wood from throughout the valley into bucolic picture frames

Ancient barns recycled into art

Two local woodsmiths have been surrounding great images with the aging wood from local abandoned structures

Dave Lewis (left) and Dawson Wallin have a hobby that keeps them busy — teaming up to recycle decades-old barn wood from throughout the valley into bucolic picture frames
Nigel Swab moves in on net during the Rockies overtime loss to the Fernie Ghostriders on Sunday

Rockies leading Rockets before final showdown

By dragging Sunday’s game (February 16th) into overtime, the Rockies now have the drop on the Golden Rockets

Nigel Swab moves in on net during the Rockies overtime loss to the Fernie Ghostriders on Sunday

Family Resource Centre rallies support for new affordable housing

The Family Resource Centre will be converting an existing apartment complex into affordable housing

Moose study underway; cougar season closes

Cougar hunting season has come to an end and the province will examine moose populations

Wasting no time with free space

Rockies’ win and loss postpones post-season clincher

A win and a loss each for the Columbia Valley Rockies and Golden Rockets has kicked the post-season can further down the road

Wasting no time with free space

Sunchaser owners to appeal court decision

Timeshare owners on the hook for thousands of dollars aren't going down without a fight

2004 — In the Valley Echo's editorial cartoon

Remember When? (February 5th, 2014)

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

2004 — In the Valley Echo's editorial cartoon
Nelson makes a save against the Kimberley Dynamiters in the Rockies loss on the road last Saturday.

Rockets endangering Rockies’ playoff berth

The Golden Rockets are honing in on the Rockies playoff position

Nelson makes a save against the Kimberley Dynamiters in the Rockies loss on the road last Saturday.