Steve Jessel

Headwaters Art Show will feature the work of Canal Flats carver Len Brunin

A reason to head to Headwaters

The Village of Canal Flats becomes alive with art this week, as the second annual Headwaters Art Show returns to the community.

Headwaters Art Show will feature the work of Canal Flats carver Len Brunin

Chamber is Calgary bound

The Columbia Valley is set to receive some much-welcome exposure this December.

An image from last year's Red Bull X-Alps —competitors are tasked with travelling 900 km as the crow flies

Invermere duo to challenge for X-Alps supremacy

For Invermere residents Max Fanderl and Penny Powers, their relationship will play a key part when they take part in the Red Bull X-Alps.

An image from last year's Red Bull X-Alps —competitors are tasked with travelling 900 km as the crow flies
Rockies forward Racey Red Crow (#8) makes a move to get by a defender during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Nelson on November 18.

Columbia Valley Rockies lose in overtime

If there were oddsmakers in the KIJHL, few, if any would have given the Columbia Valley Rockies much of a chance on November 18.

Rockies forward Racey Red Crow (#8) makes a move to get by a defender during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Nelson on November 18.

Sewer service mucked up

For most people, paying their monthly utility bills is second nature.

Former Canal Flats resident Arnold Ellis

$2M donated to community foundation

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is poised to continue its work in the community for years to come.

Former Canal Flats resident Arnold Ellis

Off the record: Texas, the next Quebec

The American election may be over, but for me, the fun of American politics never really ends.

This year's Light Up Night happens on Saturday (November 17) when downtown Invermere will be bustling with festivities.

Dazzling display almost here

If you listen carefully, you just might hear the sounds of sleigh bells and Christmas carols this November.

This year's Light Up Night happens on Saturday (November 17) when downtown Invermere will be bustling with festivities.

What are the best destination cities in Canada?

When one considers the best destinations in Canada, there are some names that readily come to mind. Halifax. Montreal. Toronto. Vancouver.

Campground bylaw moves ahead

The Regional District of East Kootenay is making an effort to uniformly regulate campgrounds throughout the region.

A couple of young deer linger at Pothole Park in Invermere on Thursday (November 8).

Provincial wildlife biologist explains deer counts

Biologist Irene Teske explains methodology surrounding Invermere deer counts.

A couple of young deer linger at Pothole Park in Invermere on Thursday (November 8).
Andrea Tubbs of Swansea Communications.

Social media a la Swansea

New business sees great potential in Columbia Valley.

Andrea Tubbs of Swansea Communications.
Rockies players Dustin Boone (#20) and Jerome Thorne celebrate after Thorne's second period tally in a 5-3 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Friday

Rockies split series with Creston

Snap four-game losing skid with 5-3 win over Thunder Cats, but lose 5-2 the following night.

Rockies players Dustin Boone (#20) and Jerome Thorne celebrate after Thorne's second period tally in a 5-3 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Friday
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Artists in the classroom

Students at J.A. Laird Elementary School in Invermere will have a unique opportunity beginning next September.

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Raise the Woof a barrel of laughs

This month the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) is moving one step closer to finding a new home.

WWII veteran Jim Ashworth is seen here in this picture from 1956. The photo was taken in Saskatoon just prior to Ashworth taking a course in flying CF-100 Canuck jet interceptors and fighters that were used throughout the Cold War.

World War II veteran retired to Columbia Valley

For World War II veteran Jim Ashworth, joining the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1941 was an obvious choice.

WWII veteran Jim Ashworth is seen here in this picture from 1956. The photo was taken in Saskatoon just prior to Ashworth taking a course in flying CF-100 Canuck jet interceptors and fighters that were used throughout the Cold War.
(l-r) EMP principal Lisa Tenta and student Madison Roe are presented a cheque in the amount of $1

A passion for playgrounds

Madison Roe, a Grade 3 student, recently decided to do something a bit different for her birthday party.

(l-r) EMP principal Lisa Tenta and student Madison Roe are presented a cheque in the amount of $1

Airsoft gun harms trick or treaters

RCMP are currently investigating two young offenders who shot trick-or-treating teenagers with an airsoft gun on Halloween night.

Resort mechanic Stephen McIntosh unloads the newest edition to Panorama’s high tech grooming fleet. Picture shows snowcat being prepared to get its tracks and blade installed.

Panorama ready to celebrate 50th anniversary

With just over a month left before opening day at Panorama Mountain Village, Panorama staff have been hard at work over the off season.

Resort mechanic Stephen McIntosh unloads the newest edition to Panorama’s high tech grooming fleet. Picture shows snowcat being prepared to get its tracks and blade installed.
The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment raised over $2

Mustaches will abound for Movember

Local RCMP detachment and DTSS on board with some awareness-raising initiatives.

The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment raised over $2