Dan Walton

New legislation forces Radium to upgrade fire protection

New provincial legislation will require a certain level of training for emergency responders to enter buildings on fire.

Harrison Davies was on the forecheck against the Rebels

KIJHL: Triple loss weekend for Rockies

The Rockies had a slow start to a long weekend, but the team's recent trades have begun to make an impact on the scoresheets

Harrison Davies was on the forecheck against the Rebels
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Black Press has combined all of its KIJHL coverage for free online access

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Invermere goaltender Brody Nelson

KIJHL: Trades brings new faces to Columbia Valley Rockies

There’s been a big turnover on the bench of the Columbia Valley Rockies

Invermere goaltender Brody Nelson
Recent complaints about East Kootenay highways have Mainroad Contracting on the defensive.

Mainroad’s East Kootenay performance scrutinized

Poor travelling conditions have caused many drivers in the East Kootenay to express frustration with Mainroad.

Recent complaints about East Kootenay highways have Mainroad Contracting on the defensive.
Amid his fluid arrangement of teammates

KIJHL: Rockets butcher Rockies during double-header

The Rockets flattened the Rockies last weekend when the two hockey clubs played a home-and-home

Amid his fluid arrangement of teammates

Canal Flats council given water update

The previous assembly of council from the Village of Canal Flats held their final meeting Monday, November 24th.

Mayor Dee Conklin

Dee Conklin chairs final meeting as mayor

Dee Conklin chaired her final council meeting as mayor of Radium last week

Mayor Dee Conklin
The Rockies celebrate one of three goals against the Spokane Braves at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday

KIJHL: Spokane stops Rockies’ roll

Road closures saw the Columbia Valley Rockies’ workload cut in half last weekend.

The Rockies celebrate one of three goals against the Spokane Braves at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday
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

RDEK powers planning for Wilder Memorial Park

Members of the Fairmont Lions are figuring out the best way to turn donated land into a park

Multi use committee preparing for personnel change

A fundraising committee has been appointed for the multi-use centre after a brief meeting more than a week ago.

The District of Invermere All-Candidates Forum took place at the DTSS theatre on Monday

Columbia Valley election results

Election results are in for the Columbia Valley civic elections.

The District of Invermere All-Candidates Forum took place at the DTSS theatre on Monday
The All-Candidates Forum for Area F director for the Regional District of East Kootenay took place at the Lions Hall on Wednesday

RDEK Area F Director All-Candidates Forum

Area F director candidates for the Regional District of East Kootenay pitch their platforms.

The All-Candidates Forum for Area F director for the Regional District of East Kootenay took place at the Lions Hall on Wednesday
The District of Invermere All-Candidates Forum took place at the DTSS theatre on Monday

District of Invermere All-Candidates Forum

Five candidates are vying for four council positions at the District of Invermere.

The District of Invermere All-Candidates Forum took place at the DTSS theatre on Monday
Newcomer Cory Stanbury with incumbent Amber Byklum at All Candidates forum at the Lions Hall in Windermere on Wednesday

School District 6 All-Candidates Forum

Two candidates vying for the role of Area 4 trustee differentiated themselves at last week’s School District 6 forum.

Newcomer Cory Stanbury with incumbent Amber Byklum at All Candidates forum at the Lions Hall in Windermere on Wednesday

KIJHL: Rockies winless after three-game road trip

The Columbia Valley Rockies came home from a three-game road trip without a win.

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

Windermere water upgrade making progress



The Regional District of East Kootenay is going over the ins and outs of providing potable water in Windermere.