Dan Walton

The Rockies took on the Dynamiters last weekend. Pictured is a file photo from Kimberley's last visit to Invermere

Penalties plague Rockies’ loss to Riders

The Rockies have extended their losing streak to ten games

The Rockies took on the Dynamiters last weekend. Pictured is a file photo from Kimberley's last visit to Invermere
Al Lukas will be headlining the Fire and Ice Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs this year

Double shot of blues coming to shows in Fairmont Hot Springs

Al Lukas's upbringing was split between rural Ontario and Windsor – the other side of the river from Detroit

Al Lukas will be headlining the Fire and Ice Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs this year
Brenda Mitchell has assumed the role of organizer of the local Welcome Wagon

Welcome Wagon finds new wheels in the valley

The Welcome Wagon has recently relaunched in the valley to commemorate major personal events

Brenda Mitchell has assumed the role of organizer of the local Welcome Wagon
Among the local freemasons at Invermere's Masonic Lodge (located above the Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy)

Invermere Masonic Lodge now the East Kootenay headquarters

Invermere is now the age-old Freemason fraternity's prime location in the East Kootenays

Among the local freemasons at Invermere's Masonic Lodge (located above the Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy)
Opponents of municipal deer culling make their voices heard in Invermere

Invermere Deer Protection Society helps halt Elkford cull

Less than 48 hours after carrying out its first urban deer harvest, the District of Elkford had its cull suspended by the province

Opponents of municipal deer culling make their voices heard in Invermere
January 2007 — Beattie Ledingham was one of several volunteers who braved the coldest temperatures of winter 2007 and worked with head icemaker Fred Christensen in January to create the sheets of ice and event area for the 25th annual Bonspiel-on-the-Lake.

Remember When? (January 15th, 2014)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the
last 50 years

January 2007 — Beattie Ledingham was one of several volunteers who braved the coldest temperatures of winter 2007 and worked with head icemaker Fred Christensen in January to create the sheets of ice and event area for the 25th annual Bonspiel-on-the-Lake.

Cop recruits mayor for emergency police drive

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft was in the right place at the right time to give the Columbia Valley RCMP a helping hand

Liquor law reform spurs cautious optimism amongst valley dining establishments

Regulatory relaxations have been suggested after gathering input from British Columbians about changes to the province’s liquor laws

Defenseman Zach Schlitt blocks a Creston Valley forward from collecting the puck during Friday night's action at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. It was a rough start to the weekend for the Rockies

Rockies suffer three losses to start 2014

Home ice didn’t give the Rockies much of an advantage this weekend, as they managed to earn only one of a possible six points

Defenseman Zach Schlitt blocks a Creston Valley forward from collecting the puck during Friday night's action at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. It was a rough start to the weekend for the Rockies
Invermere potter Pauline Newhouse uses her former vacation cabin as a full-time pottery studio where she produces functional and aesthetically- pleasing art. Leaving raw clay exposed in the final product produces a unique final result

Move to valley ignites passion for pottery

After a career as a nurse and as a stay-at-home-mom, artist Pauline Newhouse finally molded herself into a potter

Invermere potter Pauline Newhouse uses her former vacation cabin as a full-time pottery studio where she produces functional and aesthetically- pleasing art. Leaving raw clay exposed in the final product produces a unique final result

Off the Record: Pipelines and prostitutes

If you want to pay for sex or build a pipeline, Canada can make it happen.

December 1988 — Panorama's Quadzilla chair (now the Mile One quad) started running 25 years ago

Remember When? (December 25th, 2013)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the
last 50 years.

December 1988 — Panorama's Quadzilla chair (now the Mile One quad) started running 25 years ago
During the everlasting clash between man and nature

Observing human impacts in art

Invermere artist George Oliver documents the ongoing compromises between man and nature

During the everlasting clash between man and nature
The Fernie Ghostriders were at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Tuesday

Division-leading Thunder Cats roar in Invermere

The Rockies welcomed Creston Valley on Saturday, and then the Ghostriders on Tuesday night

The Fernie Ghostriders were at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Tuesday
Top: Rolla Olak Bottom: Willhorse The musicians have all come together after finding collaborative success during the Peak Performance Project in Vancouver last summer. They'll be at Bud's tonight

Willhorse finds partner in song

Singer-songwriter Rolla Olak has joined Willhorse for their current Winter Wolfpack Tour

Top: Rolla Olak Bottom: Willhorse The musicians have all come together after finding collaborative success during the Peak Performance Project in Vancouver last summer. They'll be at Bud's tonight
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be stopping at the Foresters Road railway crossing in Radium Hot Springs this Thursday

Radium readies for CP Holiday Train



After taking last year off, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be arriving again in the valley before Christmas

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be stopping at the Foresters Road railway crossing in Radium Hot Springs this Thursday
Rockies stay sharp with regular practices at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

Rockies roughed up on the road

The Columbia Valley Rockies played three back-to-back games on the road last weekend

Rockies stay sharp with regular practices at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
December 2003 — The office staff at the Valley Echo has seen at least one full turnover

Remember When? (Week of December 11)

A look back at what happened this week in the valley over the past 50 years

December 2003 — The office staff at the Valley Echo has seen at least one full turnover
Pictured is a group of minors who managed to manipulate the system and acquire alcohol

Minor purchase suspends operations

The liquor inspector made his presence known in the valley recently, as one liquor store was caught breaking the rules

Pictured is a group of minors who managed to manipulate the system and acquire alcohol
Invermere artist Brad Hill

Valley nature photographer focused on conservation

Invermere artist Brad Hill immerses himself as deep into an environment as he needs to be to get the perfect shot

Invermere artist Brad Hill