Our Town

Off the Record: All aboard the Blue Jays bandwagon

The Toronto Blue Jays are having another successful season as Canada's only MLB team. Join in on the excitement.

Mainroad moves operations base to Fairmont

Company leaves Athalmer, sets up by Fairmont airport

Off the Record: Americans reveal the bipolarity of the Olympics

In an otherwise great Olympics, a few American athletes tarnished the legacy of the overall American success.

Last weekend for Pothole Park’s public piano

The public piano located at Pothole Park has been providing the public an opportunity to share their musical talents with the community

Off the Record: Rio, maybe it wasn’t all that bad

The Olympics were a mix of amazing moments and spectacular failures. But maybe it wasn't all that bad.

Since competing at the 2016 BC Summer Games

Powell swings into BC Summer Games

Columbia Valley local Tyler Powell competes at BC Summer Games in golf.

Since competing at the 2016 BC Summer Games

Off the Record: Olympics can be the time for the women’s spotlight

With much of the sports world dominated by men, the Olympics represent a time to honour the accomplishments of women.

Flossing daily--Many dentists advocate for flossing

New study shows flossing may not be all it’s cracked up to be

For decades dentists have been telling patients to floss but what does the evidence say?

Flossing daily--Many dentists advocate for flossing

Is ice hockey only for the rich?

Throughout history hockey has been known as Canada's sport. But has it become only a sport for the wealthy?

Fourteen-year-old Alexandra Schaal was one of four young Invermere athletes to compete in this year’s BC Summer Games

Invermere athletes compete at BC Summer Games

Invermere represented at BC Summer Games by four young athletes.

Fourteen-year-old Alexandra Schaal was one of four young Invermere athletes to compete in this year’s BC Summer Games

Off the Record: Athletes have a role in enacting social change

It took a while but athletes are starting to take a stand for social change.

Off the Record: Canadians shouldn’t blame athletes for dropping out of the Olympics

The Rio Olympic Games are going to be a nightmare. Don't blame athletes for not wanting to be a part of it.

Valley-based magician Jeremy Coyote is driven to keep his magic career because of his passion for creating wonderment among his audiences.

Local magician dreams big for career

Jeremy Coyote, local magician, has big dreams for his career. They all point to Las Vegas.

Valley-based magician Jeremy Coyote is driven to keep his magic career because of his passion for creating wonderment among his audiences.

Federal training grant helps local businesses

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce held a webinar for local businesses wanting to upgrade their employees skills.

Off the Record: Rio Olympics, a disaster in the making

In less than a month, the world's attention will be summoned to what can only be described as a five-ring circus disguised as the Olympics.

Humans of the Columbia Valley

In a weekly series, Columbia Valley resident Katie Watt looks at some of the most interesting personalities of everyday citizens.

  • Jul 6, 2016

Off the Record: Calgary Olympic bid a good idea for Canada

Calgary is moving forward on a proposal for an Olympic bid in 2026. A bold, yet intelligent, move for Canada.

Off the Record: Muhammad Ali, the greatest of us all

The death of Muhammad Ali was sad for the entire world, not just for sports.

MMBC refuses to pay RDEK’s recycling invoice

The Multi-Material BC Corporation responding to an April 2016 invoice from Regional District of East Kootenay with refusal to pay.

Land Donation Allows for Official River Access in Radium

The Village of Radium receives land donation by Horsetheif Service Road.