Steve Jessel

Raise the Woof in Invermere

Comedy tour in support of ICAN visits Invermere November 23.

L to R – Brian Fehr (BID Construction)

Radium sawmill officially reopens

Canfor President and CEO Don Kayne calls Kootenay operations "huge" to overall success of company.

L to R – Brian Fehr (BID Construction)

New round of deer counts coming up

Three more counts are planned for November with the Invermere Deer Protection Society invited to participate.

Get ready to welcome it back

How to B.C. business owners can ready themselves for the return of the PST.

The Invermere transfer station has reopened as planned.

Invermere transfer station now open

District staff warn that yard and construction waste are still not permitted at the facility.

The Invermere transfer station has reopened as planned.

Creek sediment buildup to be examined

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is taking steps to correct the flow of Windermere Creek.

(L to R) Kate Atkinson

‘Biggest Loser’ comes to Copper Point Resort

Copper Point Golf Club and Fitness For Life are trying a decidedly new direction this November.

(L to R) Kate Atkinson

More volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Briefs from the Radium council meeting on October 24.

Invermere roller derby team looking for new recruits

The East Kootenay Roller Derby League champion Killer Rollbots are looking for some new players.

Rockies rookie Jake Farode battles with a Fernie skater in front of the Rockies net during the first period of the Rockies 7-6 comeback victory on Tuesday

Mixed results for Columbia Valley Rockies

Rockies fall to bottom of KIJHL Eddie Mountain Division standings.

Rockies rookie Jake Farode battles with a Fernie skater in front of the Rockies net during the first period of the Rockies 7-6 comeback victory on Tuesday
Radium Resort is moving away from year-round operations and closing for the winter.

Radium Resort closes for winter

Radium Resort will be switching from year-round operations to a seasonal basis this coming winter.

Radium Resort is moving away from year-round operations and closing for the winter.
Blair Mooney of All Angles Towing stands next to his new 30-ton hydraulic wrecker.

All Angles Towing ready for anything

Living in one of the most geographically inhospitable regions in the world can present some problems for a tow truck driver.

Blair Mooney of All Angles Towing stands next to his new 30-ton hydraulic wrecker.
October 25

New owners for Sobey’s

Say hello to the new owners of Sobey's in Invermere.

October 25
Endeavour Fitness owner Brandon Bloom (left) feels like the group atmosphere of his classes adds to the overall experience.

Club endeavours to promote sense of community

For Endeavour Fitness owner Brandon Bloom, the sense of community his cross-fit classes share is what keeps people coming back.

Endeavour Fitness owner Brandon Bloom (left) feels like the group atmosphere of his classes adds to the overall experience.
There will be a wide range of Halloween activities across the Columbia Valley this Halloween.

Freaky Halloween fun in the Columbia Valley

It’s that time of year for pumpkin carving and too much chocolate.

There will be a wide range of Halloween activities across the Columbia Valley this Halloween.
Rockies defenceman Brendan Sage (left) trains with DTSS students at the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Monday

Hockey academy still going strong

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy in Invermere is still going strong thanks to a large amount of help from all corners of the community.

Rockies defenceman Brendan Sage (left) trains with DTSS students at the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Monday
The schoolchildren presentation given by Jane Goodall in Cranbrook that was televised.

Windermere Elementary inspired by Goodall visit

Students in the newly formed Roots & Shoots club want to help make the world a better place.

The schoolchildren presentation given by Jane Goodall in Cranbrook that was televised.
Rockies forward James Price celebrates after scoring what would end up being the game winning goal against Princeton on Friday

Rockies hold off Princeton

The Columbia Valley Rockies put on a show for their hometown fans on Friday October 19.

Rockies forward James Price celebrates after scoring what would end up being the game winning goal against Princeton on Friday
The 11th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival takes place on November 3.

Prepare your palates

Get ready to swirl your glasses as the one of the most popular Columbia Valley fall events makes its return.

The 11th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival takes place on November 3.
Students from Mrs. Stimming’s Grades 4/5 class at Windermere Elementary School organized a Student Vote Election at the school

Remember When? (October 24)

A look back at what's happened in the Columbia Valley over the last 50 years.

Students from Mrs. Stimming’s Grades 4/5 class at Windermere Elementary School organized a Student Vote Election at the school