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Jumbo Glacier Resort Project not substantially started

Environment Minister Mary Polak has determined that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project has not been substantially started.

  • Jun 18, 2015
Alison Harper has inspired children in the Nunavut town of Kugluktuk to participate in community bike rides

Kugluktuk children inspire bike culture up north

Alison Harper was thrilled by the rolling success of a community bicycle ride with the children in Kugluktuk, Nunavut.

Alison Harper has inspired children in the Nunavut town of Kugluktuk to participate in community bike rides
The Old Coach Trail single-track trails that veer off to ridges overlooking the Columbia Wetlands are more than enough reason to bring your children biking on this popular trail.

A what-to-do guide for kids in the valley

Making the most of your family time in the valley.

The Old Coach Trail single-track trails that veer off to ridges overlooking the Columbia Wetlands are more than enough reason to bring your children biking on this popular trail.
Jack Olson provided a comprehensive overview of the Haida Gwaii culture to the students during a tour through his backyard workshop.

Local artist treats students to Haida Gwaii cultural lesson

For the last eight years, Jack Olson has specialized in building custom-made totem poles.

Jack Olson provided a comprehensive overview of the Haida Gwaii culture to the students during a tour through his backyard workshop.
Calgary filmmaker Justin Thurn compiles footage about Groundswell's Fly It Forward initiative.

Groundsell iniative helps counter jet emissions

The controversial B.C. gas tax raised alarm bells when it was initially enacted, but now, some people view it as a vehicle for change.

Calgary filmmaker Justin Thurn compiles footage about Groundswell's Fly It Forward initiative.
What $2.7 million will buy you in Radium  the exterior of the ranch house;

Radium ranch house fifth on list of expensive Kootenay real estate

One of the ten most expensive pieces of real estate for sale in the Kootenay region, is located just outside of Radium Hot Springs.

What $2.7 million will buy you in Radium  the exterior of the ranch house;
Valley resident Debra Fisher with Metis Nation of British Columbia president Bruce Dumont. Fisher was sworn in by Dumont in March as the president of the newly formed Columbia Valley Metis Association.

Columbia Valley welcomes Metis Association of its own

Debra Fisher has been given the nod from the MNBC to act as the Columbia Valley Metis Association (CVMA) president.

Valley resident Debra Fisher with Metis Nation of British Columbia president Bruce Dumont. Fisher was sworn in by Dumont in March as the president of the newly formed Columbia Valley Metis Association.
Cowboy Collies

Valley Life Photo Gallery (May 13th 2015)

Pictures of people, places, and events with in the Columbia Valley

  • May 12, 2015
Cowboy Collies
According to valley-raised World Cup ski racer Ben Thomsen

Pro skier credits his mom for getting him hooked on racing

“Thanks Mom,” especially if your mom helped you get started on your way to a World Cup alpine ski racing career.

According to valley-raised World Cup ski racer Ben Thomsen
Wolverines are the subject of a new study that is trying to understand the threats to this species that is rarely seen or researched.

Research aims to protect wolverine habitat

Exposing the weaknesses of wolverines could ultimately help strengthen their population numbers.

Wolverines are the subject of a new study that is trying to understand the threats to this species that is rarely seen or researched.
It’s an exciting time of year in the Columbia Wetlands as thousands of birds return on their spring migration.  Eagle Eye Tours co-owner Cam Gillies led a group on a birdwatching  mission on Saturday

The Columbia Wetlands: an international destination

given up my lazy Saturday morning sleep in and meet a group of eager birdwatchers at Ritchies Point parking lot along Westside Road

It’s an exciting time of year in the Columbia Wetlands as thousands of birds return on their spring migration.  Eagle Eye Tours co-owner Cam Gillies led a group on a birdwatching  mission on Saturday
Thanks to local volunteer efforts

Radium Rotary realizes community garden project

The Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary Club has been hard at work creating a community garden for the Radium village

Thanks to local volunteer efforts
After trying out tandem paragliding

Couple glides effortlessly into extreme sport

Marianne Ober and Graham Kinley’s relationship was pulled into the thrills and spills of extreme sports

After trying out tandem paragliding
The Valley Echo welcomes new reporter Breanne Massey to the team

Valley Life Photo Gallery (April 15th 2015)

Picture of people, places, and events that made it into the Valley Echo paper

  • Apr 14, 2015
The Valley Echo welcomes new reporter Breanne Massey to the team
Jamie Hurschler first came to the valley as a lift operator for Panorama in 1995. Today

Profile: Outdoor marketer makes valley home

It’s not surprising that an outdoors-loving, involved person such as Jamie Hurschler chose to make the Upper Columbia Valley home.

Jamie Hurschler first came to the valley as a lift operator for Panorama in 1995. Today

Federal Election: Ottawa’s anti-terrorism bill misses the mark

Canadians should be deeply concerned about Bill C-51, the federal government’s new anti-terrorism bill

Fisheries biologist Heather Lamon rows her boat ashore on Whiteswan Lake.

Whiteswan Lake morphing from trophy fishery to family fishery

Whiteswan Lake, one of the most popular fishing spots in the East Kootenay, is set for some significant changes this year.

Fisheries biologist Heather Lamon rows her boat ashore on Whiteswan Lake.
Columbia Valley and Area G director for the Regional District of East Kootenay Gerry Wilkie (far left) is one of several local politicans who have endorsed Kootenay-Columbia NDP candidate Wayne Stetski

Federal Election: Stetski starts campaign in Kootenay-Columbia

Kootenay Columbia NDP members welcomed a full house of supporters who signed up to participate in the upcoming election campaign

Columbia Valley and Area G director for the Regional District of East Kootenay Gerry Wilkie (far left) is one of several local politicans who have endorsed Kootenay-Columbia NDP candidate Wayne Stetski
The Valley Echo welcomes advertising sales representative Amanda Nason to the team.

Fresh face joins The Valley Echo

The only constant in life is change and our community newspapers are no different.

The Valley Echo welcomes advertising sales representative Amanda Nason to the team.
CBC Daybreak South host Chris Walker was in the Columbia Valley on Thursday

Valley Life Photo Gallery (March 18th 2015)

Pictures of Places, events and people in the Columbia Valley That made it into the Valley Echo paper

  • Mar 19, 2015
CBC Daybreak South host Chris Walker was in the Columbia Valley on Thursday