Steve Jessel

B.C. government aiming to aid community forests

Columbia Valley's community forest, which is still in the application process, stands to benefit.

Invermere bylaw enforcement ramping up

Briefs from the District of Invermere council meeting on Tuesday, October 9.

Access Community Equality (ACE) board members Cielle Cowles

An ace donation

ACE now boasts a new mobi-chair, or amphibious wheelchair, thanks to a generous donation by the Panorama Foundation.

Access Community Equality (ACE) board members Cielle Cowles
New Rockies forward TJ Millar made an immediate impact in his first game with the Rockies with a highly-entertaining fight in the second period.

Ghostriders beat Rockies in rough-and-tumble affair

The Columbia Valley Rockies made their much-anticipated return to home ice on Saturday, October 13.

New Rockies forward TJ Millar made an immediate impact in his first game with the Rockies with a highly-entertaining fight in the second period.

Wilmer water system upgrade eyed

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is attempting to move forward with a $3.5 million Wilmer water system upgrade project.

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is bolstering its coaching ranks for the 2012-2013 winter season.

World-class coach joins Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club will be welcoming a world class coach to the fold this season.

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is bolstering its coaching ranks for the 2012-2013 winter season.
John Cronin (pictured) will be joined by cousin Mac Walters and son Sean Cronin for two shows in Invermere this November.

A family affair

Family ties and tight musicianship will be on display at two different venues in November.

John Cronin (pictured) will be joined by cousin Mac Walters and son Sean Cronin for two shows in Invermere this November.

WestJet names new regional airline

WestJet has taken another step towards providing a regional airline service to smaller communities.

The accident took place along Hwy 93/95

Rollover on Hwy 93/95

On Friday, October 12, Columbia Valley RCMP and Windermere Fire Rescue responded to a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 93/95.

The accident took place along Hwy 93/95
October 2007 — Manuel Osborne-Paradis

Remember When? (October 10)

A look back at what's happened in the Columbia Valley over the last 50 years.

October 2007 — Manuel Osborne-Paradis
Thiesen said she has been addicted to scrapbooking ever since she started working on her family tree.

Scrapbooking an artistic pursuit for many

For Marianne Thiesen, it was as simple as working on a family tree to get her addicted to scrapbooking.

Thiesen said she has been addicted to scrapbooking ever since she started working on her family tree.
Leah Newman (left) and Montanna McIlwain (right) have reached their gold level skating skills status as recognized by Skate Canada. The two skaters are the only members of the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club to have reached the gold level

Local figure skaters achieve gold status

After years of hard work, two Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club (CVFSC) figure skaters have reached gold skating skills status.

Leah Newman (left) and Montanna McIlwain (right) have reached their gold level skating skills status as recognized by Skate Canada. The two skaters are the only members of the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club to have reached the gold level
Anthony Gibson and Ally Candy of Groundswell stand nextto the Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere.

Community Greenhouse a finalist

Nominated for BC Real Estate Foundation's 2012 Land Awards.

Anthony Gibson and Ally Candy of Groundswell stand nextto the Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere.
The ER Program aims for about five prescribed burns a year

Prescribed burn to take place near Canal Flats

Aims to restore natural grasslands and open forests in Rocky Mountain Trench.

The ER Program aims for about five prescribed burns a year

Become a firefighter!

Becoming a firefighter can be a big responsibility, but it also offers rewards that are unparalleled.

Four firehalls consolidated

There has been a major change in the way the four RDEK fire halls operate in the Columbia Valley.

Jon Howlett (left) and Geoff Hill hold up Howlett's original works of art in front of the house that realtor Hill is wanting to showcase

Home is where the art is

On Sunday, October 7 in Invermere, Geoff Hill and Jon Howlett will open the doors to one of Invemere's oldest homes.

Jon Howlett (left) and Geoff Hill hold up Howlett's original works of art in front of the house that realtor Hill is wanting to showcase
October 2007 — Eighteen-month-old Megan Bell played a good game of hide and seek around the benches at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. Bundled up in her woolliest apparel the little Invermere resident decided to scope out the fall scenery with Grandma.

Remember When? (October 3)

A look back at whats happened in the Columbia Valley over the last 50 years.

October 2007 — Eighteen-month-old Megan Bell played a good game of hide and seek around the benches at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. Bundled up in her woolliest apparel the little Invermere resident decided to scope out the fall scenery with Grandma.
Squatters in the backcountry near Radium are causing significant environmental degradation.

Squatters living in squalor in backcountry

Radium council has heard reports of altercations between
squatters, backcountry users.

Squatters in the backcountry near Radium are causing significant environmental degradation.
In addition to reading from her latest book

Rising Canadian literary star in Invermere

Acclaimed Fernie-based author will read from her latest book at the Invermere Public Library on October 10.

In addition to reading from her latest book