Nicole Trigg

Contests encourage photographers to connect with nature

Photographers in the valley have several contests available to them this summer.

Editorial: Federal approval on pipeline comes as no surprise

When the federal government announced its approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline, press releases began pouring in

Editorial: Hitch a ride on the FIFA World Cup bandwagon

Despite Canada’s absence from the tournament, CBC is doing a fantastic job — as always — covering the event, the games and the players.

Editorial: User group competition continues

If small town politics were considered a community cause and a caring approach was used, then maybe we would see more success

Editorial: An amazing rescue all around

When it came over the scanner that a one-year-old infant was floating on her own down Dutch Creek, time seemed to stand still

A STARS helicopter carrying the young child rescued from Dutch Creek south of Fairmont leaves the Invermere & District Hospital helipad on Wednesday

Emergency crews rescue young victim from Dutch Creek

A young child rescued from Dutch Creek yesterday (Wednesday, June 4th) has been transported to te Foothills in Calgary by STARS.

A STARS helicopter carrying the young child rescued from Dutch Creek south of Fairmont leaves the Invermere & District Hospital helipad on Wednesday

Editorial: When does the end ever justify the means

British Columbians have made it clear they don’t like public policy without consultation

Editorial: Natural paradise a natural resources dream

Two international LNG conferences have taken place in Vancouver so far this year with a third planned for October

Giving all children a chance to play

An accessible playground at Eileen Madson Primary (EMP) in Invermere has become a reality thanks to a young girl’s dream

Editorial: Wondering about a Windermere water solution

Though Windermere residents rejected purchasing their water in a 2011 referendum, this option is once again back on the table.

Editorial: Righting the wrongs for temporary foreign workers

A classic example of bad apples spoiling the whole bunch

Editorial: Bennett’s many fingers in many pies going bad

Bill Bennett seems to have the knack for infuriating many people all at once, a talent that’s got provincial media hot on his heels.

Editorial: Giving credit where credit is due

That is, count them, four podium placements for the little heritage community newspaper that could.

Off the Record: Impending cull is no excuse to feed deer

I would have considered it a classic Kodak moment if it wasn’t for my mixed feelings about an impending deer cull.

The first issue of The Valley Echo's new design is on stands now!

Invermere Valley Echo launches new design

A new look for the valley's heritage paper has finally hit local stands.

The first issue of The Valley Echo's new design is on stands now!

Editorial: Change is afoot in the Columbia Valley

Our team is immensely enthusiastic about the new look of the old Echo.

New arthropod ROM 62976 discovered at the Marble Canyon site.

Epic animal fossil discovery in Kootenay National Park

Research team uncovers "motherlode" of Burgess Shale in Marble Canyon.

New arthropod ROM 62976 discovered at the Marble Canyon site.

Off the Record: Growing a green democracy

In the words of the Green Party of Canada's newest Member of Parliament Bruce Hyer: "Parliament is a mess… and is steadily getting worse."

The view of the north end of Columbia Lake from the Hoodoos.

Lake access debated in Columbia Lake Park upgrade

A BC Parks draft design of proposed upgrades prohibits motorized access to the north end of Columbia Lake.

The view of the north end of Columbia Lake from the Hoodoos.
This map indicates where the new fencing has been built around the Wilmer unit of the Columbia National Wildlife Area.

Protection ramped up for Wilmer wildlife

A federally-protected unit of land north of Invermere has become a priority for Environment Canada.

This map indicates where the new fencing has been built around the Wilmer unit of the Columbia National Wildlife Area.