Kevin Nimmock

Spillimacheen fire reaches 100 per cent containment

The occupants of a residence north of Spillimacheen have been told to return home, now that the forest fire is 100 per cent contained.

Smoke can be seen billowing in the distance from Doctor Creek

Forest fire leads to single house evacuation

single home north of Spillimacheen received an evacuation order from the RDEK on July 4 after a sizable fire started in the area.

Smoke can be seen billowing in the distance from Doctor Creek
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Misinformation derails RV Resort plans

Village of Canal Flats chief administrative officer received a letter from Haworth Development Consulting on behalf of Benny Boyz

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MP Wilks calls for marijuana policy changes

David Wilks has advocated for the continued criminalization of marijuana since being elected in 2011

Triathletes prepare for Invermere

Racers from all over western Canada and beyond are set to descend on the valley on July 12 for Heart of the Rockies

ELECTION 2015: Federal candidates discuss marijuana plans

The Liberal mandate is to both decriminalize and legalize marijuana. Johnston said marijuana is a social, rather than criminal issue.

Older grads celebrate new skills

Participants from the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program took to Safta’s to celebrate their graduation on June 18th.

Council Briefs: Canal Flats discusses development plans

The Village of Canal Flats held a regular council meeting, addressing a full slate of issues.

ELECTION 2015: NDP candidate campaigns in Invermere

NDP candidate Wayne Stetski spent a day in Invermere, meeting with constituents, presenting his plans for the riding and knocking on doors.

A CONSERVATIONIST CROWD... After Environment Minister Mary Polak announced on June 18th that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project was not substantially started and could not proceed

Jumbo conservationists reflect on historic victory

celebrations started for those who had been fighting the development for up to 24 years.

A CONSERVATIONIST CROWD... After Environment Minister Mary Polak announced on June 18th that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project was not substantially started and could not proceed

ELECTION 2015: Liberal candidate attends workshop in Ottawa

Federal candidate Don Johnston and his party are gearing up for the big election in October.

Jumbo resort fails substantial start assessment

Environment Minister Mary Polak has determined that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project has not been substantially started.

Regional News: Wilks defends regional forestry practices

Kootenay-Columbia Conservative MP David Wilks is standing up for the logging industry

Conservation officers with mobile decontamination units are performing roadside boat and boat trailer inspections

Zebra mussels cause for major concern across B.C.

A new predator is on its way to the Columbia Valley, but there is still hope for water enthusiasts.

Conservation officers with mobile decontamination units are performing roadside boat and boat trailer inspections

Council Briefs: Council puts off rezoning discussion

The Village of Canal Flats Council began their regular meeting on June 8th with a familiar topic.

Employment dips across the Kootenays

Overall employment fell by 11.8 per cent in the Kootenays in 2014 according to a recent report

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

Amanda Bath's home was destroyed by the Johnson's Landing landslides in 2012

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

District of Invermere helps residents go green

The District of Invermere has made green development a priority

Proposed RV Resort sparks concern from Canal Flats residents

The resort would be maintained and operated by Bighorn Estates

ELECTION 2015: NDP candidate Wayne Stetski seeks Liberal support

Wayne Stetski, the federal NDP candidate for Kootenay Columbia, is confident about his chances of winning the general election in October.