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Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

The sheer monstrosity of Shanghai!

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip
Part of the Xi'an Wall

Sensational Xi’an!

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

Part of the Xi'an Wall
Cindy Keith in China.

From Vernon to the Great Wall

Contest winner Cindy Keith is sharing China through eyes while on a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive trip

Cindy Keith in China.
Hydro challenge offers $50 reward

Hydro challenge offers $50 reward

BC Hydro encouraging residents to reduce their home’s electricity use by 10 per cent. If successful, customers can earn a $50 reward

  • Feb 20, 2017
Hydro challenge offers $50 reward

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store needs volunteers

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store volunteers could always use more help.

  • Oct 5, 2016
Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition

Voting open for People’s Choice Amateur Photography Competition

Photographers from across the province competed in amateur competition

Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition
Award-winning photograph taken at the 2015 Abbotsford International Airshow. Photo by Amateur Photographer of the Year

Abbotsford Airshow: Heroes of the Skies

The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place Aug. 12-14 and includes US Navy Super Hornets and the Breitling Jet Team

Award-winning photograph taken at the 2015 Abbotsford International Airshow. Photo by Amateur Photographer of the Year
Entry in the Amateur Photography Contest: Jennifer Prochazka. Happiness-Daisy-Lou

We want your best photos

Your BC 'Best Shot' photo contest is now underway. Check out our top 3 photo tips. Entry deadline July 4th 2016

Entry in the Amateur Photography Contest: Jennifer Prochazka. Happiness-Daisy-Lou
Miss Fraser Valley 2015/16. Kirti Singh. 2016/17 winners will be announced in July 2016.

Miss BC: People’s choice award closes June 29th

Miss BC, Miss Teen BC and Mrs. BC Pageant takes place July 1 to 3 at the Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley

  • Jun 18, 2016
Miss Fraser Valley 2015/16. Kirti Singh. 2016/17 winners will be announced in July 2016.

More garbage cans for dog walkers discussed

Radium Council discussed the lack of available garbages in the westside of the village.

Village of Radium council briefs

On Wednesday, June 8th Radium council met to discuss a variety of projects and issues in the community.

Road work crews ready for busy season in the valley

Construction season in the Columbia Valley is gearing up for summer

Guest speaker addresses economic development in valley

Gail Scott, Destination Osoyoos spokesperson, will be providing information about improving the economy of a resort municipality.

HYDRO HELP...

HYDRO HELP…

The East/West Kootenay Boundary Joint Chapter Conference will be held from April 13th to 15th in Fairmont Hot Springs

  • Mar 30, 2016
HYDRO HELP...
2007 — Radium Hot Springs resident Gorm Larsen displays the massive wasp nest he cut from  a tree bordering his home.

Remember When? (March 30, 2016)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years

  • Mar 30, 2016
2007 — Radium Hot Springs resident Gorm Larsen displays the massive wasp nest he cut from  a tree bordering his home.
The movement in Kimberley to sponsor two refugee families is gaining momentum. The Wasa Community Hall was full of supporters on March 19th for a fundraising event offered by the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG).

Kimberley group raising funds for refugees

Greater Kimberley is celebrating the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG) crossing its first crucial threshold.

  • Mar 30, 2016
The movement in Kimberley to sponsor two refugee families is gaining momentum. The Wasa Community Hall was full of supporters on March 19th for a fundraising event offered by the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG).
The Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group’s  Middle Eastern fundraising dinners were big successes.

Kimberley group raising money to bring in refugees

Community engagement through the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG) got a boost from two sold-out Middle Eastern dinners last week.

  • Mar 23, 2016
The Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group’s  Middle Eastern fundraising dinners were big successes.

Remember When? (March 23, 2016)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

  • Mar 23, 2016

Remember When? (March 16, 2016)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

  • Mar 16, 2016
2007 — Mr. Matsalla’s class held a poverty  lunch

Remember When? ( March 9, 2016 )

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years

  • Mar 9, 2016
2007 — Mr. Matsalla’s class held a poverty  lunch