Our Town

Valley Go Go Sisters host Cheryl Fraser

More than 25 million dollars has been raised in the past 10 years for African grandmas by Canadian grandma groups.

The webcam on the roof of Kinsmen Beach amenity and concession building is one of several throughout the Columbia Valley that are proving to be useful tourism tools.

Webcams prove important new tool for local tourism

Webcams have become the latest way to increase tourism across the Columbia Valley.

The webcam on the roof of Kinsmen Beach amenity and concession building is one of several throughout the Columbia Valley that are proving to be useful tourism tools.
United Dance students performing hip-hop number at Freedom showcase

From dance studio kid to dance studio co-owner

Meesh Jensen went from local dancer to the co-owner of United Dance studio in Invermere B.C.

United Dance students performing hip-hop number at Freedom showcase
Invermere residents Jim Jenkinson and Jeff Watson appeared in the Valley Echo after Jenkinson shot a hole-in-one in 2002.

Golfer repeats hole-in-one feat

Jim Jenkinson shot a hole-in-one 14 years ago and then did it again on the same hole a few weeks ago

Invermere residents Jim Jenkinson and Jeff Watson appeared in the Valley Echo after Jenkinson shot a hole-in-one in 2002.
The Calgary Flames honoured their former goaltender and part-time Columbia Valley resident Mike Vernon on February 6th

Mike Vernon: remembering the Golden Days

As the NHL advances through the annual Stanley Cup playoffs, Mike Vernon remembers his days winning the Cup.

The Calgary Flames honoured their former goaltender and part-time Columbia Valley resident Mike Vernon on February 6th

France revisited: the life lessons of an Invermere student exchange

Local David Thompson Secondary Student returns from France where she had been on exchange with list of life lessons.

Community radio station on the horizon

Rodd Wayne Weisbrodt has plans to open up the Columbia Valley Community Radio Station over the course of the next two years

New invasive mussel inspection station comes to Radium

B.C. announces new funding to set up permanent invasive mussel inspections stations in communities close to provincial borders

The missing plaque reported by a Fairmont Hot Springs resident could be confused by the one in this photo (circled) that’s in fact a plaque dedicated to government officials related to Invermere’s 1985 downtown revitalization project.

Mystery of the ‘missing’ plaque uncovers history

The mystery whether or not a plaque commemorating the Boer War ever existed on the Invermere cenotaph — and if it did

The missing plaque reported by a Fairmont Hot Springs resident could be confused by the one in this photo (circled) that’s in fact a plaque dedicated to government officials related to Invermere’s 1985 downtown revitalization project.
Eatser

Easter egg hunts in the Columbia Valley

The egg-spectation of families being able to find chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs has returned to the Upper Columbia Valley this weekend.

Eatser
Jamie Hiltz says the Columbia Wetlands are one of her main reasons for deciding to stay on in the Columbia Valley as a full-time resident after arriving her as a one-month Mobilize participant.

Mobilize attracts new residents to valley

A 24-year-old Haligonian has made the Columbia Valley home after completing a work experience as a housekeeper at Copper Point Resort.

Jamie Hiltz says the Columbia Wetlands are one of her main reasons for deciding to stay on in the Columbia Valley as a full-time resident after arriving her as a one-month Mobilize participant.

Remember When? (March 2)

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

  • Mar 2, 2016

Rockies congratulated

Well, congrats to our boys. We are so proud of you and your efforts.

  • Mar 2, 2016
DTSS Pink Shirt day

Pink Shirt Day returns to the Columbia Valley

Local schools are fighting to give victims a voice by raising awareness about bullying

DTSS Pink Shirt day
The Earl Grey Trail is multi-day hike through remote Kootenay backcountry.

Rangers touch up Earl Grey Trail

An Upper Columbia Valley backpacking trail, which is one of the Kootenay region’s premiere

The Earl Grey Trail is multi-day hike through remote Kootenay backcountry.
HOODOO MAGIC

HOODOO MAGIC

Albert Frydman had an amazing day hiking the Hoodoo trail

  • Oct 28, 2015
HOODOO MAGIC
DASHING AS DICE

DASHING AS DICE

The Gillies’ family showed up as a group of dice for the District of Invermere’s annual Monster Mash Dash

  • Oct 28, 2015
DASHING AS DICE
The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is promoting bat conservation

B.C. bats need your help

The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is promoting bat conservation and asks residents in the region to help by building bat houses

  • Oct 22, 2015
The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is promoting bat conservation
FIVE GENERATIONS...

FIVE GENERATIONS

The Eugene family in the Shuswap Indian Band can boast a five-generation gathering

  • Oct 7, 2015
FIVE GENERATIONS...
Dandelions (husband and wife duo Ben and Shilo Cameron) donned lederhosen and dirndl attire for their performance;

Valley Life Photo Gallery (October 7, 2015)

The third annual District of Invermere Oktoberfest was celebrated by all ages in downtown Invermere on Saturday, October 3rd.

  • Oct 7, 2015
Dandelions (husband and wife duo Ben and Shilo Cameron) donned lederhosen and dirndl attire for their performance;