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The 2012 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) staff.

Literacy planning is a community event

Today we are surrounded by information. It is everywhere, and in many different forms.

The 2012 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) staff.

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Radium hot pools close

The Radium Hot Springs mineral pools reopened on Monday (September 10) due to silt being visible in the pools.

Members of the Invermere Killer Rollbots roller derby team (l-r) Laura Lapp (Apocalypso Blitz)

Killer welcome

The Valley Echo's new interim publisher received a warm greeting from Invermere's roller derby team.

Members of the Invermere Killer Rollbots roller derby team (l-r) Laura Lapp (Apocalypso Blitz)

Dr. Jane Goodall coming to Cranbrook

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Jane Goodall will be in Cranbrook.

Panorama bike park welcomes new feature

Panorama Mountain Village has announced the winner of its Rockstar Bike Rodeo Dream it, Drop it contest.

Keep it clean

Regardless of the eventual outcome of last week's Jumbo decision, we'll all still have to live with each other.

A cougar captured by Parks Canada is released with a tracking collar in Banff National Park.

Cougar warning out for Kootenay National Park trails

Parks Canada has issued a cougar warning for three Radium-area trails, after the animals were spotted twice along Highway 93 last week.

A cougar captured by Parks Canada is released with a tracking collar in Banff National Park.
March 24

Hurry hard

Invermere curlers hit the ice March 24, 2012 at the Invermere Curling Club for the Kootenay Club Challenge, for some ice cold competition.

March 24
March 24

Skiers gather for Spring Shakedown

Junior skiers and veterans alike gathered in Fairmont March 24, 2012 to hit the slopes and enjoy the sunshine.

March 24

Invermere water rate to rise

Residents in the District of Invermere should expect to see both the metered and flat rate for water edge up.

Chambers offer up Jumbo praise

Local and provincial Chambers of Commerce are applauding the government's decision to approve the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort.

Worth it?

The Invermere cull is over, and what does the community have to show for it?

Radium asked to extend sewer service

Councillors for the village of Radium Hot Springs were a bit perplexed by a recent request for sewer service from Radium Resort.

Third chief for valley fire departments

The Columbia Valley will get a second deputy fire chief this year, who will help run four of the area's volunteer fire departments.

Arena upgrade in the works

The Regional District of East Kootenay will spend up to $200,000 this year on safety improvements for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

RDEK budget aims for minor tax hikes

Rural residents will see about a one per cent tax increase when tax rate calculations are completed in early April.

Hydro agrees to landscaping request

The BC Hydro substation at the Invermere crossroads may see some beautification this spring.

No take-backs

Pitching in for the Cranbrook shelter is a good move that does have benefits for our area, but the city needs to lead the way.

Doug Murray addresses a crowd of teachers at a rally March 6.

Teachers plan to stay visible during remainder of strike

Valley teachers were back at Pothole Park today to rally as the province-wide teachers' strike moves into its second day.

Doug Murray addresses a crowd of teachers at a rally March 6.