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New proprietor expands ‘sweet’ business
Life is pretty sweet these days for new Candyland owner Erik Bearden.
Funding cut woes for CVSAR
While Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) continues to save lives, it is struggling to find more space to operate amidst a 45 per cent funding cut.
Artisan showcase celebrates art, culture
?akisq’nuk First Nation and Columbia Valley Arts are thrilled to present the Ktunaxa Artisan Showcase and Market, taking place on October 4th and 5th at Pynelogs Arts & Cultural Centre in Invermere.
Outdoor Learning School offers courses
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is just around the corner, and the Outdoor Learning School and Store has a full slate of Indigenous learning resources and courses this year, many of them brand new.
Seeing stars: film application promoted
Columbia Valley Community Economic Development (CVCED) is seeing stars; the kind movies are made of.
‘R’ word alive and unwell
The ‘R’ word isn’t one that any of us like to hear. But rest assured, it is alive and unwell in the Columbia Valley.
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‘All Night Wrong’ film coming to valley
Lights, camera, action — the Columbia Valley is set to star on the silver screen once again.
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Scarecrow competition back in town
Columbia Valley residents still clinging to the last vestiges of summer may need to finally let go. In a sure sign of autumn, Invermere’s Great Scarecrow Competition is back.
Residents happy to curb speeders on 5th
Concerned 5th Street residents worried about speeding in their neighbourhood are mostly happy with measures that District of Invermere staff have taken to keep the lead-footers in check.
Police keep ‘Show and Shine’ safe
This past week, September 16 to 23, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service. The main event in the valley this week was the Radium ‘Show and Shine’.
Residents favour curbside compost plan
Invermere is another step closer to having a municipal composting program.
SD No. 6 seeks feedback on facilities plan
The replacement of Eileen Madson Primary School continues to be a top priority as Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 seeks public feedback on its Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP).
Vintage truck catches fire after collision
A collision between an SUV and a vintage truck caused injuries on September 21 at the intersection of Athalmer Road and Lakeview Road.
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‘All Night Wrong’ film coming to valley
Lights, camera, action — the Columbia Valley is set to star on the silver screen once again.
Sports
CV Rockies start strong
A hockey game is the greatest show on earth … for hockey fans, anyway.
Teen signs soccer deals, releases album
Columbia Valley teen Alyssa Shaw has had quite a summer.
Rockies’ Cochlan to play in American league
Former Columbia Valley Rockies’ player Kade Cochlan will play for the University of Delaware in the American Collegiate Hockey Association this fall.
KIJHL meeting highlights, news, changes
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 22 in Nelson, with the meeting generating a number of news items that will be of interest to KIJHL fans.
Community
Get ready for ‘Big Book Sale’
Mark November 23 on your calendar for the Radium library’s Big Book Sale.
Let’s talk politics and religion
Should religious people care about politics? I could argue “no” and “yes.” I could argue that there is something more important than politics.
Naughty squirrel steals golfer’s ball
Don’t ever ask this squirrel to be your caddy.
Playground revamped at athletic park
A newly revamped playground in Mount Nelson Athletic Park (MNAP) in Invermere is set to open soon.
Sports
There is room for everybody to get along
We require proximity to services that people who need affordable housing can access independently. How can we as a community not want to support this?
Gas prices unfair to drivers
To me, the situation smacks of ‘collusion’ thus affecting the pocketbooks of local drivers who have restricted options when filling their tanks.
STRs require big balancing act
Indeed, resolving the concerns around short-term rentals (STRs) truly takes a ‘balanced approach’ as local resident Colleen Roberts told the RDEK recently.
Swimming against the current
Healthy salmon populations support the overall health of ecosystems and communities, demonstrating the intricate relationships they sustain and the importance of continued conservation efforts.
Community
Classic rock star comes to Invermere
Invermere is getting set for a music show of a magnitude perhaps never seen before in the Columbia Valley.
‘In Beethoven’s Shadow,’ La Cafamore returns
A classical trio returns to Invermere this Friday ‘In Beethoven’s Shadow.’
History of Wilmer featured by Pat Bavin
Pat Bavin will be one of the artists featured in the Columbia Valley Arts Council show at Pynelogs Centre where an opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Local musician plays ‘dream’ shows
Radium Hot Springs country musician Emma Kade is on a roll.
