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DOI picks up Bighorns’ water bill

The Columbia Valley Bighorns football club is getting a boost from the District of Invermere to irrigate its playing field.

In praise of ‘happy holidays’

It's amazing how prickly a "happy holidays" can still make some people.

Taft elected RDEK vice chair

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft will take on the position of Vice Chair of the Regional District of East Kootenay board.

Radium to market with a twist

Calgary-based firm Twist Marketing has won the assignment to develop a community branding and marketing plan for the village.

More than one way to shop local

With Light Up Night and Super Sunday now behind us, it's safe to say the Christmas push is on.

Say goodbye to Disqus. The Valley Echo and other Black Press papers are changing to a Facebook-based comment system as of December 1.

Facebook-based comment system launching soon

Anonymous commenting is coming to an end at The Valley Echo.

Say goodbye to Disqus. The Valley Echo and other Black Press papers are changing to a Facebook-based comment system as of December 1.
Tuesday November 22.

Santa Stops By

Children had the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa Claus during Edgewater's Christmas Bazaar.

Tuesday November 22.

Kootenay bound? There’s an app for that

Smart phone users looking for directions or a good local restaurant now have a new tool at their fingertips.

Danette Cloarec and Jan Smith were two of the vendors and organizers of the first annual Columbia Ridge Christmas Bazaar

Holiday Shopping

Danette Cloarec and Jan Smith were two of the vendors and organizers of the first annual Columbia Ridge Christmas Bazaar.

Danette Cloarec and Jan Smith were two of the vendors and organizers of the first annual Columbia Ridge Christmas Bazaar

Dig deep — and dig out the mittens

It's time to starting walking the walk, valley. But it's not all up to the handful of men and women we've voted in.

Who voted?

Civic election turnout mostly unchanged from Valley's 2008 vote.

Playwright Lucia Frangione brings two of her original works to the Valley November 28 and 29.

Acclaimed playwright shares creative process

Award-winning playwright and actress Lucia Frangione will be performing in the valley November 28 and 29.

Playwright Lucia Frangione brings two of her original works to the Valley November 28 and 29.
Gerry Wilkie has secured a second term as Area G director.

First results of the night — Wilkie triumphs in Area G

Gerry Wilkie will be back for another term in Electoral Area G.

Gerry Wilkie has secured a second term as Area G director.
Rotary president Al Leslie (middle

Close race in Radium

Want proof your vote counts? In Radium Hot Springs, one council candidate edged out her competition by a single vote.

Rotary president Al Leslie (middle

DOI closing in on resort town status

Invermere is one step closer to officially becoming a provincially designated resort town.

Join the 50 per cent

Before we let the 2011 municipal election fade into the mists of time, there's one important step left to take.

Spotlight back on Jumbo

The Ktunaxa Nation is continuing to put pressure on the provincial government as the first anniversary of the Qat'muk Declaration passes.

Voting begins for this year's local government elections

First chance to vote today

Advance polls are open in Radium Hot Springs and the District of Invermere.

Voting begins for this year's local government elections

DOI defends Ambassadors

A debate about a fee-for-service agreement turned into a defense of a suddenly-controversial volunteer group.

Roberta Hall; Gerry Wilkie

Meet the candidates: Area G

Get to know your candidates for Electoral Area G director.

Roberta Hall; Gerry Wilkie