Steve Jessel

Much of the mountain is engulfed in smoke

*UPDATE* Fire on Octopus Mountain

A modified response wildfire continues to burn on Octopus Mountain in Kootenay National Park.

Much of the mountain is engulfed in smoke

Kootenay July job numbers increase

Region beats national trend by gaining 800 jobs in July.

Brian Schaal (left) and Kelly Hrudey (right) at the final celebration and trophy presentation of the first-ever Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic that took place at Copper Point Resort from Tuesday

Inaugural celebrity golf tournament reaps accolades

The Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic is set to become a mainstay in the Columbia Valley for years to come.

Brian Schaal (left) and Kelly Hrudey (right) at the final celebration and trophy presentation of the first-ever Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic that took place at Copper Point Resort from Tuesday
August 2008 — With temperatures creeping into the 30s

Remember When? (August 15)

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

August 2008 — With temperatures creeping into the 30s

Rockies hockey team to get some NHL help

Former NHL netminder and Invermere native Wade Dubielewicz recently agreed to become the new goaltending coach for the Rockies.

Halifax-based singer/songwriter Morgan MacDonald comes to Strands Old House Restaurant on Thursday (August 2).

A musical wander Back to Wilderness at Strands

Droves of people head to the Columbia Valley each year to get a taste of the idyllic mountain lifestyle...

Halifax-based singer/songwriter Morgan MacDonald comes to Strands Old House Restaurant on Thursday (August 2).
August 2009 — (l-r) Rick Dendy

Remember When? (August 1)

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

August 2009 — (l-r) Rick Dendy

Radium mill in rehiring process

Canfor has begun the process of recalling employees that were laid off when the facility was closed in May of 2009.

The landscapes of artist Donna Deschenes will be on display at site number five of this year's Tour of the Arts taking place this Sunday (August 5).

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site No. 5

Tour of the Arts artist Donna Deschenes has had no shortage of beautiful landscapes to paint and illustrate.

The landscapes of artist Donna Deschenes will be on display at site number five of this year's Tour of the Arts taking place this Sunday (August 5).
The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.

Chamber Music Festival shares classical strains

The Columbia Valley will be awash with the tender tones of strings and woodwinds this August .

The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.
The Castlerock Estates retaining wall will be the District of Invermere's responsibility to fix unless its construction does match the design authorized by the district.

Collapsed Castlerock wall could cost taxpayers

The District of Invermere is responsible for the collapsed wall at Castlerock Estates unless construction is found to not match the design.

The Castlerock Estates retaining wall will be the District of Invermere's responsibility to fix unless its construction does match the design authorized by the district.
Valley women aged 19 and over are encouraged to participate in an upcoming pin-up/rockabilly themed photo shoot to help name one of Arrowhead Brewery Company's first seasonal ales.

New brewery’s search is on for 100 Honeys

The lovely ladies of the Columbia Valley will soon have their opportunity to shine.

Valley women aged 19 and over are encouraged to participate in an upcoming pin-up/rockabilly themed photo shoot to help name one of Arrowhead Brewery Company's first seasonal ales.

RCMP lay charges in investigation into the death of Cory Jarock

The RCMP have made an arrest and laid charges in connection with the death of Cory Jarock of Invermere.

Roughly 200 racers will be competing during the Mad Trapper weekend at Panorama Mountain Village Resort on Sunday (July 29).

Mad Trapper weekend returns to Panorama

BC, Canada Cup downhill mountain bike races take over Panorama Bike Park on July 28 and 29.

Roughly 200 racers will be competing during the Mad Trapper weekend at Panorama Mountain Village Resort on Sunday (July 29).

Moratorium to be lifted on marinas

The District of Invermere is seeking public input on lake zoning plan that will guide any new developments.

Employees with a private company that produces GMO seeds in the Columbia Valley inspect a conventional canola crop at Elkhorn Ranch. The company confirmed this particular crop is not GMO

Raising GMO awareness in the Columbia Valley

Across British Columbia, communities are pushing to become free of genetically modified plants and trees within their local boundaries

Employees with a private company that produces GMO seeds in the Columbia Valley inspect a conventional canola crop at Elkhorn Ranch. The company confirmed this particular crop is not GMO

Kootenay bat count taking place

The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is hard at work counting bat numbers in the Columbia Valley.

The heavy rainfall that began in late June caused water levels of Wasa Lake to rise rapidly

Wasa community recovering from flooding

Sandbags are still in place while officials continue to request no boat traffic on lake.

The heavy rainfall that began in late June caused water levels of Wasa Lake to rise rapidly
Invermere local RT Rice will be participating in a new TV series called Hit the Ice this year.

Lights, camera, action for RT Rice

Young hockey talent from Invermere catches eye of reality show producers.

Invermere local RT Rice will be participating in a new TV series called Hit the Ice this year.
The Lake Windermere Regatta offers swim and boat races

Regatta draws lake lovers together

For those who think the Saturday fun stops after Valley Appreciation Day, it might be a good idea to check out Kinsmen Beach.

The Lake Windermere Regatta offers swim and boat races