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June marks Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain injuries are a traumatic and disabling head injury that can change somebody’s life in mere seconds.

This charismatic Belted Kingfisher was one of almost 15

15,000 waterbirds counted in first Wetlands survey

Nearly 40 volunteers set out to count and identify birds, along the Columbia Wetlands, from Canal Flats to Donald.

This charismatic Belted Kingfisher was one of almost 15
2006 — Valley Lighting

Remember When (June 17th 2015)

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

2006 — Valley Lighting
Since Emelisa Ombing immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 2008

Columbia Valley provides better life for Filipino immigrant

Emelisa Ombing has had several different careers in the Columbia Valley since arriving in 2008.

Since Emelisa Ombing immigrated to Canada from the Philippines in 2008
The best way to free up room on your bookshelves is to donate your unwanted

Big book sale returns to Columbia Valley

Friends of the Invermere Public Library are asking for 'gently used' books

  • Jun 10, 2015
The best way to free up room on your bookshelves is to donate your unwanted
2009 — The Columbia Valley Bighorns  competed in a tournament in Canmore. The Bighorns  defeated the Canmore  Wolverines  20-10 before losing two close games.

Remember When? (June 10, 2015)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • Jun 10, 2015
2009 — The Columbia Valley Bighorns  competed in a tournament in Canmore. The Bighorns  defeated the Canmore  Wolverines  20-10 before losing two close games.

Green funding

More funds are currently available for groups seeking grants of up to $10,000 for their environmental projects.

  • May 26, 2015
Connie

GROCERY GAL

Connie Welch retires from AG Valley Foods after 25 years.

Connie

Town readies to host soccer tournament

Invermere will get set to play host to hundreds of soccer players in a week and a half during the Columbia Valley Soccer Invitational.

party time

Party Time

Columbia Garden Village community celebrates it's first decade.

party time
Classical Tunes

Classical Tunes

La Cafamore delights the crowd at Christ Church Trinity on May 22

  • May 26, 2015
Classical Tunes
2009 — Danica Mose

Remember When? (May 27)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • May 26, 2015
2009 — Danica Mose

New scholarship

The Fairmont and District Lions Club is offering a new Community Service Scholarship.

  • May 26, 2015

Wetland conservation course served up free of charge

Environmental stewards are raising awareness about the importance of conservation efforts in the Columbia Valley with a workshop.

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Invermere Health Care Auxiliary donates $50,000

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary’s president Paige Ukass with Jo Anne Meyers and Evelyne Baertschi present their gift of $50,000

  • May 12, 2015
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2010 — Howie Williams (far left) and Edna Godlien (far right) presented awards to Jade Bowen

Remember When? ( May 13, 2015)

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

  • May 12, 2015
2010 — Howie Williams (far left) and Edna Godlien (far right) presented awards to Jade Bowen

Senior lunches continue

Throughout 2014, the District of Invermere hosted monthly senior lunches

  • May 6, 2015
2010 — Colleen Wagner and her students perform  a dance show

Remember When ( May 6 2015)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

  • May 5, 2015
2010 — Colleen Wagner and her students perform  a dance show
Tim Strub poses in the signed apron and helmet he received as going away gifts from the Radium volunteer fire department.

Two decades of service recognized in Radium

After more than 20 years of serving the Radium community as a firefighter, Tim Strub’s hard work has been rewarded.

  • Apr 29, 2015
Tim Strub poses in the signed apron and helmet he received as going away gifts from the Radium volunteer fire department.
2010 — Const. Chris Ralph demonstrates how the new ASD

Remember When? ( April 29 2015)

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

  • Apr 28, 2015
2010 — Const. Chris Ralph demonstrates how the new ASD