Nicole Trigg

These blown glass vases with printed imagery are just one example of the functional yet artful items produced by Julie Gibbs and Gordon Webster of Sandpiper Studio in Windermere. Their production will be exhibited in Vancouver this December

Vancouver show features glass art of Sandpiper Studio

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy showcases local glass art studio that's aiming to grow.

These blown glass vases with printed imagery are just one example of the functional yet artful items produced by Julie Gibbs and Gordon Webster of Sandpiper Studio in Windermere. Their production will be exhibited in Vancouver this December
December 2007 — HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Eight-year-old Alex Sinclair was on the receiving end of a flu shot at the Invermere Public Health Unit on November 29th

Remember When? (December 4th, 2013)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the
last 50 years.

December 2007 — HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Eight-year-old Alex Sinclair was on the receiving end of a flu shot at the Invermere Public Health Unit on November 29th
NDP MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke Norm Macdonald.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA comments on NDP convention

Norm Macdonald says the challenge facing the NDP is to communicate its principles in a clear, concise manner to the public.

NDP MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke Norm Macdonald.
The efforts of nearly 140 valley musicians has resulted in the new 21-track Christmas in the Valley CD

Valley-made Christmas CD on sale soon

A new Christmas music CD will be taking the Columbia Valley by storm this holiday season.

The efforts of nearly 140 valley musicians has resulted in the new 21-track Christmas in the Valley CD

Off The Record: An icy response to the Arctic Apple

When hell freezes over… when pigs have wings… when peeled apples stop browning...

Shop Local for a chance to win a Christmas Shopping Spree

A fantastic local shopping opportunity awaits one lucky individual this holiday season in the Columbia Valley

Community planning ahead for Wilmer and Dry Gulch

Wilmer and Dry Gulch will no longer be the only two communities in the Upper Columbia Valley that aren't part of an official community plan

Two fawn roam around a lawn in Invermere

Editorial: Cull to action

The majority of Invermere residents seem to believe that there is a deer overpopulation within district boundaries

Two fawn roam around a lawn in Invermere
November 2008 — Home Hardware owners Lucy and Al Miller served up beef on a bun along with help from Sue Steel (far left) and Don Miller (right). The day has become a popular annual tradition in the valley.

Remember When? (Week of November 6th)

A look at the most exciting things to happen in the valley this week over the past 50 years

November 2008 — Home Hardware owners Lucy and Al Miller served up beef on a bun along with help from Sue Steel (far left) and Don Miller (right). The day has become a popular annual tradition in the valley.

Tourism labour shortages predicted in Kootenay Rockies

The Kootenay Rockies' tourism industry could face labour shortages as early as 2014

Improvements in store for valley transit

RDEK directors for the Columbia Valley are working to improve public transit

Terms of endearment

Another Urban British Columbia Municipalities convention has come and gone

Plastic planet

Most household plastic packaging can be easily recycled

Swimming in opportunity

It's no surprise that the Invermere Community Hall is on its last legs, so why not swap those legs for some fins?

Valley Echo award earns $1,000 for NCC

Former Echo reporter Steve Jessel was the recipient of the Environmental Initiative Award at the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards

Soak in summer while you can

It's hard to believe we're already mid-way through August, with the Labour Day weekend just around the corner

The cover of the 2013/2014 Valley Beat magazine gives readers a good idea of what's inside

Editorial: Don’t skip The Valley Beat

Columbia Valley readers — residents and visitors alike — are about to be energized by the newest publication to emerge

The cover of the 2013/2014 Valley Beat magazine gives readers a good idea of what's inside

Dialysis petition heads to Victoria

Almost 1,000 signatures protest removal of dialysis unit from Invermere

The Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook as seen from the air. The airport has just received substantial federal funding for upgrades.

Feds deliver funding for Canadian Rockies International Airport

MP David Wilks announces $33,000 in funds for safer runway reporting system

The Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook as seen from the air. The airport has just received substantial federal funding for upgrades.
July 2006 - The Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club continued with its efforts to spruce up and restore B.C. Forest Service recreation sites in the Rockies southeast of Canal Flats. Club members Peter Bartman

Remember When? (July 17)

Taking a look back at the valley's greatest hits over the past 50 years

July 2006 - The Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club continued with its efforts to spruce up and restore B.C. Forest Service recreation sites in the Rockies southeast of Canal Flats. Club members Peter Bartman