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Invermere local Wasyn Rice is taking aim at a big hockey career

Wasyn Rice commits to U.S college hockey

16 year old Invermere native Wasyn Rice has accepted a scholarship to Robert Morris University in 2018-19.

Invermere local Wasyn Rice is taking aim at a big hockey career
The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game

Rockies losing streak extends to four games

The Columbia Valley Rockies have now dropped four in a row after falling to the Kimberley Dynamiters 4-2 last week.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game

Off the record: Trans Mountain Pipeline the right move for Canadian Economy

The Trans Mountain pipeline has its positives and negatives but it will be great for the Canadian economy.

Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.

Rockies succumb to three-game losing streak

The Columbia Valley Rockies are trying to overcome a three-game losing streak this week facing the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.
Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley

Mid-season Rockies report: clinging to a final playoff spot

At the mid-point of the season, the Columbia Valley Rockies are desperately in search of their identity.

Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley

Off the record: Football continues to live in denial of its violent reality

Despite overwhelming evidence mixed with basic reasoning, football leagues continue to deny the sport is killing its participants.

Rockies split weekend games at home

Every coin has two sides and the Columbia Valley Rockies are ensuring the KIJHL sees both sides of theirs this 2016-17 season

Canal Flats ponders banning pigeon keeping

Council discussed a complaint put forward to bylaw officers from a resident in regards to pigeon waste contamination on their property.

Valley mourns loss of Neil Muth

People throughout the Columbia Valley join the family of Neil Muth as they mourn the loss of the ColumbiaBasin Trust CEO.

Across the pond and onto the ice: the story of Will Reynish

A birthplace of Doncaster, United Kingdo makes Reynish a truly unique player on this year’s Columbia Valley Rockies.

Local teachers’ rep hails Supreme Court decision in favour of BCTF in landmark case

The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the B.C Teachers’ Federation in a court battle that began in 2002.

Hometown hockey: familiar faces on the Rockies roster

Rockies lineup this year features four local players

Off the record: the tragic future — when hate Trumped love

The American election signified a degree of tragedy beset upon the World for the future. It's a tragedy based in fear and hate.

U.S president-elect Donald Trump speaks to a campaign rally in Las Vegas

What a Trump presidency may mean for the Columbia Valley

With a new man in the Oval Office, local politicians weigh in on what it may mean for life inside the Columbia Valley.

U.S president-elect Donald Trump speaks to a campaign rally in Las Vegas
Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.

Different homes, same game: the travels of Kiana Strand

From Invermere to Saskatchewan to PEI, Kiana Strand has taken her talents on the ice, nation-wide.

Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.

Radium working to find design for new community hall

The Village of Radium Hot Springs is looking for the final design for its new community hall after holding its first open house.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.

Rockies claim silent victory despite loss to Fernie

The Rockies lost their only game of the week in a close fought game against the Fernie Ghostriders.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.

Off the record: Why Remembrance Day is so important

As each November 11th passes, society needs to remember why Remembrance Day is important.

The Rockies have added three new players on defence

Rockies make much-needed upgrades on defensive end

After starting out with one of the worst goals against averages of the season, the Rockies have added three defenceman to their roster.

The Rockies have added three new players on defence
A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews

One step forward, two steps back for Rockies in loss at home

Just when it looked like the Rockies were turning a corner, they dropped two of three games last week.

A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews