Steve Jessel

Magog Cabin in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.

New plan approved for Mount Assiniboine

BC Parks has finally been approved a new management plan for one of British Columbia’s oldest provincial parks.

Magog Cabin in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.
Diana Cote says that despite the high number of tourists who visit her store

Windermere’s treasure of second-hand collectibles

Everyone loves to poke around an antique or collectible store once in while.

Diana Cote says that despite the high number of tourists who visit her store

Ringing in the new year in the Columbia Valley

To mark the end of 2012 and usher in a brand new year a number of communities are holding special events.

Invermere adopts 2013 balanced budget

Capital project upgrades planned including Laurier Street bridge, park improvements.

Upgrades to the Invermere sign at the Crossroads is a potential project for some of the $186

Invermere, Radium cash in on provincial funding

Over $100,000 allocated to each community through the B.C. government's Resort Municipality Initiative

Upgrades to the Invermere sign at the Crossroads is a potential project for some of the $186
December 2006 ­— Spring Hawes displays the $180 donation that the ACE (Accessibility in the Communityfor Equality) received from The Valley Echo’s signature page.

Remember When? (December 26)

A look back at what's happened in the valley over the last 50 years

December 2006 ­— Spring Hawes displays the $180 donation that the ACE (Accessibility in the Communityfor Equality) received from The Valley Echo’s signature page.
Evence Blanchard has resigned from Village of Canal Flats council.

Canal Flats councillor resigns

There has been a big shake up on the Village of Canal Flats town council.

Evence Blanchard has resigned from Village of Canal Flats council.

District awards a contract for bylaw enforcement

Briefs from the District of Invermere council meeting on December 11.

Bestseller for Kootenay author

A Kootenay author can celebrate a huge success this week.

December 18

High stakes at Panorama

The international skiing stars of the future have been at Panorama this past week.

December 18
Rockies forward Ryan Henderson makes his way around a defender during the Rockies 1-0 win over Kimberley December 14.

Rockies beat Kimberley, overtake Creston in standings

Rookie goalie Stewart Pratt posts first shutout of season.

Rockies forward Ryan Henderson makes his way around a defender during the Rockies 1-0 win over Kimberley December 14.
A mix of local and global goods can be found at Radium Big Horn Gift and Souvenir.

Not another trinket store

Radium Bighorn Gift and Souvenir offers high-quality products.

A mix of local and global goods can be found at Radium Big Horn Gift and Souvenir.

Booth new Regional District of East Kootenay vice chair

Electoral Area F director narrowly defeats District of Invermere mayor Taft in 8-7 vote.

Coats for Kids program needs your donations

The long-running Coats for Kids program is back this December.

The driver of the Silverado and her three year-old son were taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Fatal accident north of Invermere

A Village of Radium Hot Springs woman has died after she was involved in a two-car collision on Highway 93/95, 3 km north of Invermere.

The driver of the Silverado and her three year-old son were taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Invermere sewer line problem solved

Invermere council votes to connect woman who paid 24 years of fees to sewer system but received no service.

Canal Flats arena seeks further funding for upgrades

Increased costs for the upgrade of the Canal Flats arena are forcing the Village of Canal Flats to seek additional funding options.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort BC Rockies Adventures staff ­­— pictured here on Farnham Glacier earlier this year ­— will double as BC Rockies School of Nature staff ­when the school opens next year.

Fairmont Resort opens BC Rockies School of Nature

Educators across the valley will be able to take advantage of a different resource next year.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort BC Rockies Adventures staff ­­— pictured here on Farnham Glacier earlier this year ­— will double as BC Rockies School of Nature staff ­when the school opens next year.
The Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning backcountry users to exercise extreme caution in case of an avalanche

Taking the time to practice avalanche safety

Avalanche safety is a very real and present concern and it’s important to always be prepared.

The Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning backcountry users to exercise extreme caution in case of an avalanche
Rockies goalie Brody Nelson makes a first period stop against Creston on December 8.

Thunder Cats squeeze by Rockies

The Columbia Valley Rockies had a huge chance to overtake the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in the standings on December 8.

Rockies goalie Brody Nelson makes a first period stop against Creston on December 8.