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Invermere's mayoral hopefuls Al Miller and Gerry Taft answer The Echo's first weekly question.

Two views: Affordability

Invermere mayoral hopefuls Gerry Taft and Al Miller weigh in on issues affecting the district each week leading up to November 19

Invermere's mayoral hopefuls Al Miller and Gerry Taft answer The Echo's first weekly question.
Panorama Mountain Village CEO Rick Jensen accepts B.C. Tourism's Employees First award from go2 CEO Arlene Keis. The award recognizes excellence in people management.

B.C. Tourism’s most excellent employers just up the mountain

Dedication to its employees has netted Panorama Mountain Village an Employees First Award at B.C. Tourism's yearly awards gala.

Panorama Mountain Village CEO Rick Jensen accepts B.C. Tourism's Employees First award from go2 CEO Arlene Keis. The award recognizes excellence in people management.

Helmer to spruce up helipad

Upgrades to the Invermere and District Hospital helipad are set to begin this week, and a local firm will be behind the coming changes.

Facebook is not the place for that poppy

"Change your profile picture on Facebook to a poppy." Seriously?

Todd Logan; Clara Reinhardt; Don Devlin

Meet the candidates: Radium, part 2

An introduction to the second half of the contenders of Radium village council.

Todd Logan; Clara Reinhardt; Don Devlin
Dale Wilker; Rob Dunn; Dave McGrath; Richard Unger; Ray Brydon

Meet the candidates: Invermere, part 2

A look at the rest of the candidates for District of Invermere council.

Dale Wilker; Rob Dunn; Dave McGrath; Richard Unger; Ray Brydon
Stephanie Stevens

Meet the candidates: Invermere, part 1

Your introduction to the first half of the candidates running for council seats in Invermere. Check back next week for the rest.

Stephanie Stevens
Invermere's mayoral hopefuls Al Miller and Gerry Taft answer The Echo's first weekly question.

Two views: Economic development

Invermere Mayoral hopefuls Gerry Taft and Al Miller will weigh in on issues affecting the district each week leading up to November 19.

Invermere's mayoral hopefuls Al Miller and Gerry Taft answer The Echo's first weekly question.

A use for your old coats

Mom's Upholstery in Athalmer is once again holding a coat drive to help area residents in need.

Left to right: Ron Verboom

Meet the candidates: Radium, part 1

Your introduction to the first half of the candidates running for council seats in Radium Hot Springs. Check back next week for the rest.

Left to right: Ron Verboom

Vote Jumbo?

No matter what, Jumbo always comes up — but does it matter in this election?

Unsightly bylaw worries Flats group

A group of concerned Canal Flats citizens made their worries about potential bylaws felt at October 24's village council meeting.

Two more chances to meet your candidates

Candidates for council in Radium Hot Springs, the District of Invermere and Area G are set to attend another round of mixers and debates.

Rec Board members still sought

The District of Invermere is still looking for two volunteers to fill seats on the Columbia Valley Recreation Society Board.

Deer cull could come soon

The District of Invermere could have a permit to trap and cull deer by late November.

Candidates to sound off

Voters will get a chance to question this year's council and mayoral hopefuls at two all-candidates forums.

Don’t let this race pass you by

For the next few weeks, council and mayoral hopefuls will be vying for your votes, and the races are worth watching.

Macdonald adds to Jumbo call

Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald is adding his voice to the latest call for movement on the Jumbo Glacier Resort.

Bighorns plan fan rally

Playoffs are coming up quickly, and the Bighorns are looking for your support.

Transmission blamed for power failure

An equipment failure at BC Hydro's Athalmer Substation is blamed for a power outage that hit about 5,000 homes and businesses October 15.