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2007 — Radium Hot Springs resident Jo Campbell takes a tumble off a snowskate.

Remember When? (March 25, 2015)

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years

2007 — Radium Hot Springs resident Jo Campbell takes a tumble off a snowskate.
The Valley Echo welcomes advertising sales representative Amanda Nason to the team.

Fresh face joins The Valley Echo

The only constant in life is change and our community newspapers are no different.

The Valley Echo welcomes advertising sales representative Amanda Nason to the team.
BC Cowboy Heritage Society

BC Government proclaims “Cowboy Heritage Week” March 8 to15

"The history of the cowboy and his way of life needs to be told": MLA Donna Barnett

BC Cowboy Heritage Society
The layout of the main lodge’s foundation at Jumbo Glacier Resort.

Jumbo legal challenge delayed

The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s challenge to the legality of Jumbo Glacier Resort municipality adjourned Monday.

The layout of the main lodge’s foundation at Jumbo Glacier Resort.
B.C.'s Vital Statistics Agency has released the top baby names chosen in the province in 2013.

Olivia, Liam top lists of new baby names in B.C.

Also popular were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava for girls, and Mason, Ethan, Lucas and Benjamin for boys (With interactive charts)

B.C.'s Vital Statistics Agency has released the top baby names chosen in the province in 2013.
UsedHelps is a new charity crowdfunding initiative from Black Press's Used.com.

#UsedHelps: Connecting Business with Canadian Charities

It's a first for Canadian buy and sell websites, where sellers can donate the proceeds of their sales directly to national, local charities.

UsedHelps is a new charity crowdfunding initiative from Black Press's Used.com.

Shop local, win $1,000

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

Pierre Trudeau

TIMELINE: An interactive history of terrorist attacks and plots in Canada

From the FLQ and the War Measures Act to Al-Qaeda-inspired plotters, Canada has seen terrorism before. Interactive timeline.

Pierre Trudeau
Winning photo for Amateur Photographer of the Year

Amateur photographer contest winners announced

Steve Dutt has been named the Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year

Winning photo for Amateur Photographer of the Year

Remember When? (Week of September 16th)

A look back at the valley's most interesting happenings this week over the past 55 years

Mediator Vince Ready arrives to meet with B.C. Teachers' Federation president Jim Iker and B.C. Public School Employers' Association negotiator Peter Cameron in Richmond

Teachers strike mediation hopes rise as Ready talks to BCTF, province

Negotiators for both sides in bitter strike expected to meet as early as today

Mediator Vince Ready arrives to meet with B.C. Teachers' Federation president Jim Iker and B.C. Public School Employers' Association negotiator Peter Cameron in Richmond

The challenge ahead for Columbia Lake’s stewards

Lake Windermere’s neighbour to the south — Columbia Lake — has its own equivalent to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors

Last year's People's Choice winner was Christina Dutkowski.

Vote for the People’s Choice ‘Best Photo’

Voting for the Next Generation People's Choice photo contest is open until Sept. 7 at midnight

Last year's People's Choice winner was Christina Dutkowski.
This photography

Your Best Shot finalists chosen

More than 2,100 entries received for the second annual contest

This photography
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of Penticton reaches out to an audience member during the grand entry of the delegates to the 2014 BC Elders Gathering at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

B.C.’s Elders Gathering in Penticton unique in Canada

More than 3,500 people attended the 38th annual Elders Gathering in Penticton July 7 to 9.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of Penticton reaches out to an audience member during the grand entry of the delegates to the 2014 BC Elders Gathering at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Never give up: a survivor’s story

David Thompson Secondary School hosted a Human Rights Symposium

District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (second from left) was among the roomful of community representatives who attended a stakeholder planning meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Lions’ Hall to evaluate the school’s presence in the community.

Community cross-section plans for college’s future

Twenty-five businesses met for an Invermere Campus College of the Rockies (COTR) Stakeholder planning session

District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (second from left) was among the roomful of community representatives who attended a stakeholder planning meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Lions’ Hall to evaluate the school’s presence in the community.

Learn to raise eggsellent breakfast companions

A growing number of people in the community are becoming backyard chicken keepers

Some of the water froze while the rest cascaded down the falls near Grizzly Ridge

Valley Echo photo album

A collection of the most intriguing images captured in the valley over the past week

Some of the water froze while the rest cascaded down the falls near Grizzly Ridge
November 2003 — Glitz and glamour was all the rage at the Invermere Community Hall on November 8th during the community fashion show. Sandra Beingessner (left) appears as a Beauty

Remember When? (Week of November 13th)

A look back at the coolest happenings in the valley this week over the past 50 years

November 2003 — Glitz and glamour was all the rage at the Invermere Community Hall on November 8th during the community fashion show. Sandra Beingessner (left) appears as a Beauty