Greg Amos

Rockies enter exhibition schedule

The Columbia Valley Rockies are shaping up to be a tough and tenacious team

Valley-branded goods could soar

An editorial written by the editor himself, Mr. Greg Amos

Temporary foreign workers are needed

What might come as a surprise is how many employees at our area resorts and attractions are themselves tourists

A new 190-foot (58-metre) steel truss bridge at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is sure to keep RV campers connected with the main resort

New foot bridge to enhance resort

There is a new foot bridge at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

A new 190-foot (58-metre) steel truss bridge at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is sure to keep RV campers connected with the main resort

Thanks to the healthcare system, I’m back

Back on the job after more than three months of recovery from a 20m climbing fall, I feel like one very lucky journalist

August 2008 — With temperatures creeping into the 30s

Remember When? (August 21st)

A look back at the coolest happenings in the valley over the past 50 years

August 2008 — With temperatures creeping into the 30s
Hedi Trescher of the Windermere District Farmers Institute reads the final statement of the night at the zoning amendment public hearing for a proposed abattoir slated for Invermere's crossroads with Highway 93/95. More than 170 people packed the Windermere Community Hall for the April 24th meeting.

Local meat proposal meets with local concern

The Windermere District Farmers Institute explained why they are pursuing a micro-abattoir to be built on 9.2 hectares of property in town

Hedi Trescher of the Windermere District Farmers Institute reads the final statement of the night at the zoning amendment public hearing for a proposed abattoir slated for Invermere's crossroads with Highway 93/95. More than 170 people packed the Windermere Community Hall for the April 24th meeting.
Invermere author Elinor Florence.

Invermere journalist lands book deal for World War Two novel

Bird's Eye View tells story of wartime effort from a young Canadian woman's point of view

Invermere author Elinor Florence.

Lost in a deep Darkwoods

The Kootenays have been receiving some provincial attention lately, though perhaps not the kind of attention we'd like

Union of B.C. Municipalities president Mary Sjostrom (from the City of Quesnel) delivers some closing remarks at the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Government convention at the Copper Point Resort in Invermere on Friday

Kootenays elected officials produce twelve resolutions at annual meeting

Nelson councillor Robin Cherbo says there should be a consistent region-wide policy against smoking in public

Union of B.C. Municipalities president Mary Sjostrom (from the City of Quesnel) delivers some closing remarks at the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Government convention at the Copper Point Resort in Invermere on Friday

Perception’s a powerful thing

It's worth considering how significantly our voting attitudes can be based on emotion rather than facts or platforms

here's your first look at Earl Olsen

Conservative candidate announced

A third candidate has entered the competition for the Columbia River - Revelstoke MLA position

here's your first look at Earl Olsen

Valley real estate showing encouraging signs of life

Recent sales indicate interest returning to real estate in the valley

The site where three men lost their lives due to an automobile collision in December

Highway changes urged after inquest concludes

Improvements for Hwy 95 could be on the way after a Coroner's inquest last week

The site where three men lost their lives due to an automobile collision in December

Pynelogs season to focus on glass and metal

Pynelogs is set to host Columbia Valley Glass: Breaking Borders from May 27th to June 9th

What the valley needs?

My initial shock upon moving here and realizing the utter dearth of lakefront dining establishments has faded only slightly with time

Dean Midyette won the Canal Flats by-election in April 8th to become the new town councillor

Midyette wins Canal Flats seat

Canal Flats resident Dean Midyette claimed victory in last weekend's byelection

Dean Midyette won the Canal Flats by-election in April 8th to become the new town councillor
Amelia Smart and Keegan Sharp recently helped team Canada reclaim the Whistler cup with their alpine ski skills.

Keegan Sharp, Amelia Smart make Whistler Cup

Two local skiers were selected as two of Canada's competitors at the 21st annual Whistler Cup

Amelia Smart and Keegan Sharp recently helped team Canada reclaim the Whistler cup with their alpine ski skills.
Those gathered at the Windermere Fire Hall for the  $65

Hovercraft to arrive by end of May

The winter-long campaign towards raising more than $50,000 for an ice rescue vehicle to serve the Lake Windermere area paid off early

Those gathered at the Windermere Fire Hall for the  $65

Tembec sells Skookumchuck mill to B.C. company

Richmond-based subsidiary of Asian Pulp and Paper to assume ownership by late spring