Andrea Klassen

Downtown Invermere's annual Light Up Night returns November 26

Santa and holiday spirit about to hit downtown Invermere

The countdown is on, as Christmas cheer is set to hit downtown Invermere when Light Up Night returns.

Downtown Invermere's annual Light Up Night returns November 26
A new winter village planned for Lake Windermere would feature skating rinks

A world record for Invermere?

Whiteway upgrade could put district in the national spotlight — if organizers can raise $30,000 in time for this year's big freeze

A new winter village planned for Lake Windermere would feature skating rinks
Mayoral candidates Al Miller and Gerry Taft talk jobs

Mayor hopefuls focus on the district’s future

The valley's economic future and the possibility — or lack thereof — of new facilities dominated Invermere's mayoral debates.

Mayoral candidates Al Miller and Gerry Taft talk jobs

Pond hockey coming soon

A three-day celebration of all things hockey is headed to Invermere in 2012.

Rotarians plan new welcome for Invermere

"Now it will look like a welcome to Invermere, instead of a welcome to Invermere's industrial park."

Though she was fighting girls with higher belt levels. Marcia Paget

Taking on green for gold

In her field of three at the B.C. Judo Championships, Marcia Paget was the underdog.

Though she was fighting girls with higher belt levels. Marcia Paget
Invermere's council candidates prepare for their first debate at David Thompson Secondary School Monday

Where they stand

Candidates weigh in on economic development, a new community centre and the things they would have done differently over the last term.

Invermere's council candidates prepare for their first debate at David Thompson Secondary School Monday
CPO Dale Verge

Invermere cadets look to increase their ranks

Invermere's Royal Canadian Army Cadets are hoping to boost membership and form their own, autonomous group.

CPO Dale Verge

Safe home a way out

It's taken years, but the shelter the late Debbie Neault dreamed of is about to open its doors in Invermere.

While communities can adopt mail in voting

Vacationing voters shut out in DOI

If you're going to be out of town on November 19 and still want to vote in the municipal election you'd better live in Radium Hot Springs.

While communities can adopt mail in voting
A Hidden Truth — Garrett Appleton and Jennifer Maddock both have brain injuries due to meningitis

A different definition of ‘normal’

Brain injuries happen for many reasons and affect everyone who has suffered one in different ways.

A Hidden Truth — Garrett Appleton and Jennifer Maddock both have brain injuries due to meningitis
Thursday

No Hands

Ty Frocklage, 6, attempts to sink his teeth into an apple at the David Thomspon Secondary School leadership club's Spookapalooza.

Thursday

‘Legends Lake’ pitched for Radium

Residents of Radium Hot Springs could have a lakeside beach to call their own if village council backs a proposal from one local resident.

While this design by Groundswell member Dale Wilker is only a first draft

New garden to double as community hub

What's the first step to bringing an outdoor community garden to Invermere?

While this design by Groundswell member Dale Wilker is only a first draft
Davena Turvey's car shortly after it was broken into by a bear.

Bear blamed for break and enter

"I knew there was a bear about, but I didn't think he or she would be that desperate," says Davena Turvey.

Davena Turvey's car shortly after it was broken into by a bear.
Current Lions president Al Larratt (middle) and charter members Gordon Lake and Joe Fuller get ready to cut the club's 60th birthday cake.

Diamond night

The Windermere and District Lions celebrate 60 years.

Current Lions president Al Larratt (middle) and charter members Gordon Lake and Joe Fuller get ready to cut the club's 60th birthday cake.
Amber Byklum and Rosemary Oaks will join Invermere trustee Jim Jenkinson on the board of School District 6.

New valley trustees ready to learn the ropes

Two Columbia Valley parents will join Jim Jenkinson in representing the Windermere Zone of School District 6 for the next school board term.

Amber Byklum and Rosemary Oaks will join Invermere trustee Jim Jenkinson on the board of School District 6.
October 18

Remember When? (October 19)

A look back at what happened in the Columbia Valley over the past 50 years for the week of October 19.

October 18

Invermere hopes to secure parkland

The District of Invermere hopes to gain control of Lot 4616, a popular recreation site.

Chad's 420 Smoke Shop only opened Saturday

Smoke shop sparks backlash

A new business is drawing fire from a few members of the community, but district council won't be stepping in to put out the flames.

Chad's 420 Smoke Shop only opened Saturday