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David Thompson Secondary School graduate Logan Anderson

Invermere entrepreneur starting up therapeutic backpacking

An Invermere native is working to offer backpacking adventures as a method of therapy for people living with mental illness

David Thompson Secondary School graduate Logan Anderson

Interior 9-1-1 call-answer service successfully transferred to E-Comm

As of November 18th, 9-1-1 calls from the Central and Southern Interiors are being answered by E-Comm.

  • Nov 21, 2014

Westridge residents sign petition to keep mailboxes in place

Many residents of Westridge have signed a petition saying they like the new Westridge mailbox location and don't want it moved.

Falling is dangerous for seniors

The first week of November was B.C.’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week.

Shop local, win $1,000

The annual Christmas Shopping Spree has returned for its second season.

The Shuswap Band is celebrating new leadership for the first time in 34 years after band members voted on Friday

Shuswap chief of 34 years voted out

Last week’s election saw two new councillors replace chief Paul Sam and Alice Sam.

The Shuswap Band is celebrating new leadership for the first time in 34 years after band members voted on Friday
Those following the vote counting in the Shuswap Band Office were very emotional after the results declared Barbara Cote

Shuswap chief turfed

Two out of three council members were replaced after the Shuswap First Nation's general election

Those following the vote counting in the Shuswap Band Office were very emotional after the results declared Barbara Cote

Local veteran reflects on service in Korean War

Al Lynch from Invermere was part the first battalion of Canadians to stop the North Korean advance

Province to decide on Whitetail Lake rezoning

The WLLC has applied to a third government body in hopes of rezoning their parcel at Whitetail Lake.

Whitetail Lake investors reapplying for rezoning

Property owners at Whitetail Lake are working to overcome legal obstacles that currently restrict construction.

  • Oct 29, 2014
While taking on the Summerland Steam

Rockies snap losing streak

Double losses over the weekend pushed the Rockies six-games deep into their losing slump, but a visit from Creston ended that

While taking on the Summerland Steam

Proposed firearms amendments get thumbs up from local MP

Wilks has been touting the fed's recently proposed changes to the Firearms Act

Young woman wins hearts by taking a walk to help cure diabetes

Teagan Van Mulligen was like any ordinary girl, until the age of nine...

  • Oct 8, 2014

Round-the-world cyclist pedals a touch of Dutch into the valley

A globe-trotting cyclist made a cozy stop in the valley during her stint exploring the Rocky Mountains

  • Oct 1, 2014

Offering equal footing to people with disabilities entering the workforce

The B.C. government’= is trying to position B.C. as the country’s leading province for people with disabilities.

Court battle over Sunchaser Vacation Villas heats up

Nearly 1,000 owners at Sunchaser Villas have entered into a class-action lawsuit against Northmont

Sunchaser Villas

Timeshare owners sued by management company

Northmont is suing owners of Sunchaser that hold outstanding accounts, though the legitimacy of the charges are being disputed

Sunchaser Villas
From left to right: Trevor Kinley

More wildlife crossings announced for Kootenay Park

Politicians announced an investment to enhance safety through the construction of additional wildlife crossing structures in KNP

From left to right: Trevor Kinley
On August 18th

Local First Nations employment partnerships eyed

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Mark Strahl was in the valley.

On August 18th
10 high school kids from Invermere

Getting high on Houndstooth Spire

The Bugaboos Teens climbing program got off to an auspicious start

10 high school kids from Invermere