Steve Jessel

Echo file photo September 2008 — To help ease the confusion of entering high school

Remember When? (September 5)

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

Echo file photo September 2008 — To help ease the confusion of entering high school
Fairmont businesses are still recovering from the economic damage caused by the mudslide in July that forced Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to close for three weeks.

Tourism numbers down in Columbia Valley

The numbers for July and August from the local visitor information centres are in and have dropped from last year.

Fairmont businesses are still recovering from the economic damage caused by the mudslide in July that forced Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to close for three weeks.
The Invermere Terry Fox Run begins at JA Laird Elementary School at about 11:30 a.m. on September 16.

Terry Fox Run hopes for more participation

It's been over 30 years since Terry Fox began his iconic Marathon of Hope.

The Invermere Terry Fox Run begins at JA Laird Elementary School at about 11:30 a.m. on September 16.
Rockies Day action starts at 9 a.m. before the Rockies take the ice for their home opener at 7:30 p.m.

Rockies ready for home opener

Sharpen your skates and get your giant foam fingers ready.

Rockies Day action starts at 9 a.m. before the Rockies take the ice for their home opener at 7:30 p.m.
The Rockies main camp starts on September 3.

Rockies players need homes

The Columbia Valley Rockies will soon be gearing up to hit the ice.

The Rockies main camp starts on September 3.
Not one golfer has claimed the prize in the last 10 years.

$100,000 up for grabs

Heartbeats will be racing and palms will be sweaty next month when over a hundred golfers take their shot.

Not one golfer has claimed the prize in the last 10 years.
Jason Stevens with the Investors Group presents a cheque for $250 to Lake Windermere and DIstrict Lions' Club past president Al Larratt on August 24 as part of James Easthams' hole in one prize. For the full story

Ace shot underage

A brief moment of exhilaration turned into disappointment.

Jason Stevens with the Investors Group presents a cheque for $250 to Lake Windermere and DIstrict Lions' Club past president Al Larratt on August 24 as part of James Easthams' hole in one prize. For the full story
August 2008 — Invermere resident Peter Jansen had been playing the bagpipes in the field behind the School District office

Remember When? (August 29)

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

August 2008 — Invermere resident Peter Jansen had been playing the bagpipes in the field behind the School District office
Norm Macdonald touring the empty wood holding area at Edgewater's WoodEx mill earlier this year.

Edgewater mill closed until deal is struck

Workers at the Woodex mill in Edgewaterar are still in limbo pending a long-term fibre supply agreement with forestry giant Canfor.

Norm Macdonald touring the empty wood holding area at Edgewater's WoodEx mill earlier this year.
Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks  presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal to Windermere resident Anne Picton (center) and Radium resident Phyllis Jackson (center right) at a ceremony on August 24.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals awarded

Two valley women were recognized in a special ceremony with Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks.

Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks  presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal to Windermere resident Anne Picton (center) and Radium resident Phyllis Jackson (center right) at a ceremony on August 24.
A group of family and friends who swam across Lake Windermere in honour of Jay Carscadden in July pose before the swim in front of the tree at Windermere beach that was planted in Jay's memory.

Local landscaper helping salvage memorial tree

A Windermere family is hopeful their vandalized tree can be saved.

A group of family and friends who swam across Lake Windermere in honour of Jay Carscadden in July pose before the swim in front of the tree at Windermere beach that was planted in Jay's memory.
The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment is welcomeing two new constables in Cst. Francois Mazerolle (left) and Cst. Danny Butler.

Columbia Valley detachment welcomes new officers

The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment is opening its arms to welcome two new officers.

The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment is welcomeing two new constables in Cst. Francois Mazerolle (left) and Cst. Danny Butler.
The red circle surrounding the fire is retardant dropper by air tankers to help prevent any further spread of the fire.

Fire continues at Brewer Creek

Forest fire season continues as Southeast Fire Centre personnel battle a roughly 25 hectare fire at Brewer Creek.

The red circle surrounding the fire is retardant dropper by air tankers to help prevent any further spread of the fire.
No Island takes the stage at Strand's Old House Restaurant on August 28.

Vancouver-based band ready to rock Strand’s

Indie group No Island brings unique sound and accessible melodies.

No Island takes the stage at Strand's Old House Restaurant on August 28.

Locals get a break on public boat launch

New to this year, Canal Flats residents are no longer required to pay for use of the public boat launch at Tilley Memorial Park.

Local women honoured

Two more Columbia Valley residents recognized with Queen's Jubilee Medals.

August. 2006 — One of many young east side and Windermere residents who gathered at a private residence on Baltac Road Saturday

Remember When? (August 22)

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

August. 2006 — One of many young east side and Windermere residents who gathered at a private residence on Baltac Road Saturday

Assistance available to Fairmont

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has been approved for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) for Fairmont Hot Springs.

Winderberry Nursery welcomes the community to this year's Pig Out event on Saturday (August 25) which will feature local produce and food delivered by some of the valley's top chefs.

Slow Foods’ feast showcases local chefs at Pig Out

Samples delicious treats in a field setting in celebration of the worldwide Slow Foods movement.

Winderberry Nursery welcomes the community to this year's Pig Out event on Saturday (August 25) which will feature local produce and food delivered by some of the valley's top chefs.
A Braves batter takes a pitch from the Westbank Cardinals during the 2012 Canadian Native Fastball Championships in Cranbrook

Shuswap dominates at fastball championships

Two Shuswap Band teams take first place in their divisions playing in memory of Randy Martin.

A Braves batter takes a pitch from the Westbank Cardinals during the 2012 Canadian Native Fastball Championships in Cranbrook