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

Two views: Recreation

Invermere Mayoral hopefuls Gerry Taft and Al Miller will weigh in on issues affecting the district each week.

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

‘Flats arts group finds space

The Headwaters Art Society hopes to run its first exhibition in its new home November 26.

Jumbo resort watchers renew call for resolution

Players on both sides of the Jumbo resort debate are once again encouraging the provincial government to make a call on the development.

Athalmer Trail gets cleanup

District of Invermere to take responsibility for trail — for now.

Diversity worth the extra bucks

Will a District of Invermere pay raise stave off the old, bald guys?

Permanent deer group coming soon

Are you an urban wildlife enthusiast? There's a committee spot for you...

The candidates are in

Mayor and council acclaimed in Canal Flats, Conklin in for second term, and more as nominations for municipal races close.

Have your say on us

If there's one thing the Echo newsroom loves more than a hot tip about a great story it's, well... you. Yes, you out there, holding this paper or scrolling through this editorial on our website.

Mayor of Canal Flats stepping down

Village of Canal Flats mayor Bruce Woodbury will not be seeking re-election come this November. Following a three-year term as mayor, Woodbury will be stepping down to focus on his business, Headwaters Development Consulting.

Reach a Reader with The Echo

First off, if you got a copy of this week's Valley Echo after making a donation to the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, thank you for your support.

Racers in the 25k leg of the Kootenay Krusher head out.

Krushing the Competition

The 2011 Kootenay Krusher went off this weekend at Nipika Mountain Resort, with about 130 racers taking part.

Racers in the 25k leg of the Kootenay Krusher head out.

Macdonald critical of new B.C. jobs plan

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA and NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald is speaking out against the BC Liberal government's latest job creation plan.

Inquest called for Hwy 95 crash

The B.C. Coroner's Office will hold a public inquest into the deaths of three people killed on Highway 95, north of Brisco, at the beginning of the year.

Dance instructor Colleen Wagner leads a class in the brand-new Desiderata Dance Studio and Wellness Centre

Movers and Shakers

Dance instructor Colleen Wagner leads a class in the brand-new Desiderata Dance Studio and Wellness Centre, which officially opened this month.

Dance instructor Colleen Wagner leads a class in the brand-new Desiderata Dance Studio and Wellness Centre

Cougars by numbers

Despite many reports of cougar activity around the province, B.C.'s Ministry of Environment says the wild cats aren't crossing paths with humans more than they have in other years.

DOI calls for smart meter hold

The District of Invermere is calling on BC Hydro to put its smart meter program on hold until further studies of the wireless meters are conducted.

Pickle Ball and Disc Golf for Radium?

Two growing sports could be on their way to Radium Hot Springs.

Young Show and Shine goers check out a choice vehicle on display.

Start your engines

Springs Golf Course in Radium was packed with engines and chrome at the Columbia Valley Classic Car Show and Shine on September 17.

Young Show and Shine goers check out a choice vehicle on display.

Flushing underway in Windermere

Water system flushing is underway in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater.

Community branding a go in Radium

With its updated Official Community Plan nearly ready for adoption, Radium Hot Springs will embark on a community branding initiative.