Our Town

Power project revenues drive increase in CBT donations

The Columbia Basin Trust is a gift that keeps on giving

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Complaints collect as cows clutter Westside Road

Local travellers are familiar with finding cattle grazing along Westside Rd, but the livestock still cause culture shock for many

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Jim Thorsell from Wilmer perched on one of Huangshan’s airy cliffside footpaths. He received his honourary Chinese citizenship at Huangshan in May.

China recognizes Wilmer resident with honourary citizenship

A Wilmer resident who admits he speaks just enough Chinese to order a drink or two was awarded honourary Chinese citizenship last month.

Jim Thorsell from Wilmer perched on one of Huangshan’s airy cliffside footpaths. He received his honourary Chinese citizenship at Huangshan in May.
A screen shot of the new music video released on July 11th that can be viewed online

‘Happy’ infects Columbia Garden Village with new music video

Golden Life has releasing a video dub showing residents and staff expressing their inner happiness to tune of 'Happy'.

A screen shot of the new music video released on July 11th that can be viewed online

Windermere residents’ century-old letters inspire documentary film

A new documentary will highlight a relatively unknown chapter in the history of the Upper Columbia Valley

  • Jul 9, 2014

Old Valley Echo sign found and returned

Spillimacheen resident Dave Olexin found the old Echo sign.

  • Jul 2, 2014
The new owner of the old Valley Echo building

Old Valley Echo sign goes missing

A nostalgic, if not historic sign, has gone missing from downtown Invermere

The new owner of the old Valley Echo building

Winderberry Nursery applying for commercial kitchen

If approved, the kitchen would adjoin the nursery’s retail outlet.

Columbia Garden Village resident Alfred Ames (left) was awarded the MSM Legion Medal at the Invermere Royal Canadian Legion on Monday June 16th. The 70-year-old veteran

Invermere resident recognized for his heroic past

Distinguished war veteran Alfred Ames was awarded the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal by the Royal Canadian Legion

Columbia Garden Village resident Alfred Ames (left) was awarded the MSM Legion Medal at the Invermere Royal Canadian Legion on Monday June 16th. The 70-year-old veteran
Lake Windermere District Lions Club member Harold Hazelaar (left) presents a cheque for $17

Invermere Fire doubles up on Jaws of Life

The Lake Windermere District Lions Club has beefed up the tool chest at the Invermere Fire Department.

Lake Windermere District Lions Club member Harold Hazelaar (left) presents a cheque for $17
Andrea Smillie is the new outreach co-ordinator at Wildsight.

Wildsight and Pynelogs bring in fresh faces

The Columbia Valley will be graced with the presence of two young professionals this summer who came to Invermere for work that they love.

Andrea Smillie is the new outreach co-ordinator at Wildsight.

Ford succeeds Chevy at Invermere Public Works

The District of Invermere has recently replaced an aging member of its maintenance fleet.

A STARS helicopter carrying the young child rescued from Dutch Creek south of Fairmont leaves the Invermere & District Hospital helipad on Wednesday

Emergency crews rescue young victim from Dutch Creek

A young child rescued from Dutch Creek yesterday (Wednesday, June 4th) has been transported to te Foothills in Calgary by STARS.

A STARS helicopter carrying the young child rescued from Dutch Creek south of Fairmont leaves the Invermere & District Hospital helipad on Wednesday
The Whiteway is the Guinness world record holder for longest ice-skating trail.

Valley boasts longest ice skating trail

The Whiteway has officially earned the Guinness World Record for longest ice skating trail.

The Whiteway is the Guinness world record holder for longest ice-skating trail.
Greenhouse educator Ally Candy

Food-smart cyclists share insights with students

Seed by Seed food activists Mischa Hamara and Danielle Prapavessis made a stop at DTSS to spread their message

Greenhouse educator Ally Candy
Oil painter Denise Lemaster uses her interpretation of the valley’s landscapes to create bold and vibrant works of art — make sure to appreciate her work when she’s featured at the Artym Gallery this October.

Valley’s landscapes captured by oil painting master

Valley-based oil painter Denise Lemaster brings new life to the Columbia Valley’s favourite landscapes

Oil painter Denise Lemaster uses her interpretation of the valley’s landscapes to create bold and vibrant works of art — make sure to appreciate her work when she’s featured at the Artym Gallery this October.

Province doles out resort municipality funding early

The provincial government announced last week it will help build tourism in Invermere and Radium

Halted foreign worker program disrupting local business

The food service sector has been suspended from using the TFW Program, and the local implications are causing headaches

Weller sentenced to 15 months; Bagri guilty on all counts

The hammer of justice fell swiftly in two high-profile cases in Invermere Provincial Court on Monday, April 28th

Colours fading are about the only changes to occur in Phase Three of the CastleRock subdivision since 2009

Ghosts of developments past coming to life

Mixed fates for the valley’s 2008-era developments

Colours fading are about the only changes to occur in Phase Three of the CastleRock subdivision since 2009