Nicole Trigg

East Kootenay politicians to visit the Columbia Valley

A chance to showcase the Columbia Valley to politicians from every corner of the Kootenays is underway.

Editorial: Change is afoot

When I came to the Columbia Valley to assume the position of editor for The Valley Echo, I was excited to head up my new project.

This year's Golden Film Festival is just one night and takes place at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Saturday (February 2).

Golden showcases global films in a small town setting

The filmmaking talents of a few Invermere locals will be on display this Saturday (February 2) at the 5th annual Golden Film Festival.

This year's Golden Film Festival is just one night and takes place at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Saturday (February 2).
The Starlight Challenge is open to snowboarders

Race against yourself in the Starlight Challenge

Annual competition at Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill based on consistency, not speed

The Starlight Challenge is open to snowboarders

Editorial: Slippery slope

It's such a tragedy when a young person loses his or her life.

Village of Canal Flats sets date for by-election

April 6 has been slated as the date for the by-election.

Premier Clark revisits auditor general decision

Clark's proposed two-year extension welcomed by NDP MLA and Liberal candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke.

Editorial: Any publicity is good publicity

It only goes to show what a hot topic B.C.'s upcoming provincial election has become...

Invermere Fire Department members with their newest front line pumper on Tuesday (January 15).

New wheels for Invermere fire rescue squad

New aquisition for local fire department has saved taxpayers $170,000.

Invermere Fire Department members with their newest front line pumper on Tuesday (January 15).
Arson charges have been laid in relation to the suspicious fire that destroyed three condominium buildings at an unfinished resort development in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Suspects arrested in relation to Fairmont condo fire

A 20-year-old female from Fairmont Hot Springs and a 25-year-old male from Invermere have been arrested and charged.

Arson charges have been laid in relation to the suspicious fire that destroyed three condominium buildings at an unfinished resort development in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Old recreation service area shoulders additional costs for Canal Flats Arena

The Columbia Valley directors are keeping the old Canal Flats service area around until debt relieved

Columbia Basin Trust to offer grant writing workshop in Invermere

CBT is offering workshops in eight locations this winter that are designed to take the intimidation out of grant writing applications

Kids-specific activities will keep youngsters entertained at Panorama's Snowflake Festival January 18 to 20.

Snowflake Festival at Panorama ties in Avalanche Awareness Days

Winter is here but the festivals celebrating it haven’t even begun, although this is about to change.

Kids-specific activities will keep youngsters entertained at Panorama's Snowflake Festival January 18 to 20.

Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors welcomes Deck as chair

Outgoing CBT's board chair Garry Merkel has been replaced by Jumbo Glacier Resort mayor Greg Deck

DJ JFB

London Olympics performer coming to Invermere

A superstar DJ who played a video set at the 2012 London Olympics is bringing his show to Invermere.

DJ JFB
Stone Creek Resorts president and CEO Guy Turcotte says the closure will expand Eagle Ranch Resort's dining operation. The resort is expected to reopen in April.

Eagle Ranch closes for renovations

One of the Columbia Valley’s world class dining experiences has unexpectedly closed down for the remainder of the winter season.

Stone Creek Resorts president and CEO Guy Turcotte says the closure will expand Eagle Ranch Resort's dining operation. The resort is expected to reopen in April.

Invermere fire chief, firefighter honoured

Two longtime members of Invermere Fire Rescue next to receive Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Kids and staff at the Sonshine Children's Centre excitedly show off their penny collection buckets for their new playground fundraiser.

Phase-out pennies being collected by Invermere daycare

A local day care is using Canada’s phasing out of the penny to raise money for a new outdoor playground structure.

Kids and staff at the Sonshine Children's Centre excitedly show off their penny collection buckets for their new playground fundraiser.
A new ice shack erected near the Invermere Bay Condos caught fire Sunday (January 13) night after its owner didn't extinguish the fire in the shack's wood stove.

Ice fishing shack on Lake Windermere catches fire

A sudden fire in an ice fishing shack on Lake Windermere near the Invermere Bay Condos received a flood of attention.

A new ice shack erected near the Invermere Bay Condos caught fire Sunday (January 13) night after its owner didn't extinguish the fire in the shack's wood stove.

Editorial: Child poverty

The Windermere Teachers' Association has brought an important cause to the public's attention.