Sponsored Content
Rockies win heart-stopping overtime
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said there is “no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.”
Read More
Cheer on senior boys at DTSS
Sports are off and running at David Thompson Secondary School with a senior boys basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Francophone pottery get-together
It’s time for Francophones and Francophiles to get festive, and to paint some pottery while you’re at it.
Communication protocol concerns teachers
A proposed new communication protocol in Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is concerning some teachers who value employee wellness and a “disconnect from work.”
Invermere man brings home disc golf medal
Australia is a beautiful place to visit this time of year, especially if you come back with a bronze medal. Just ask Max Regitnig.
Local boy youngest to compete on XI team
A local youth is growing up fast . . . at least on the soccer field.
Rockies ride rollercoaster to find groove
It was another up and down weekend for the Columbia Valley Rockies November 29 and 30.
Trending
Residents ask questions at Radium’s OCP sessions
Radium residents have some pointed questions as evidenced by last week’s public consultation sessions on the ‘draft directions’ of the village’s Official Community Plan (OCP).
Latest News
RDEK reviews housing needs report
Affordability is one of the challenges that the Regional District of East Kootenay is aware of as it reviews the latest housing needs report.
Thumbs down to extra guests in STRs
Invermere council turned down several more requests from short-term rental (STR) operators to host more guests than allowed under district regulations last week.
Short-term rental assessment completed
The consultants hired by the District of Invermere to help monitor and enforce its short-term rentals (STRs) have completed their initial assessment of the STR situation here.
Another case of chronic wasting disease confirmed
Chronic wasting disease among deer continues to plague the Kootenay region, according to the provincial government that has confirmed yet another (fourth) case.
Adopt-a-Book this holiday
Come down and visit the Invermere Public Library to Adopt-a-Book for those on your list.
Local author to release ‘Finding Flora’
Former Pioneer publisher-turned author Elinor Florence may have long since swapped out news reports for novels, but she continues to actively churn out stories just the same. The next few months are shaping up to be very busy for her.
All
Latest
Residents ask questions at Radium’s OCP sessions
Radium residents have some pointed questions as evidenced by last week’s public consultation sessions on the ‘draft directions’ of the village’s Official Community Plan (OCP).
Sports
Dirt biker Hart takes AMA Championship again
Invermere dirt bike superstar Trystan Hart roared to another major victory recently, winning the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) EnduroCross Championship series once again.
Rockies beat division leader, then falter
It was two steps forward and one step back for the Columbia Valley Rockies last weekend.
Rockies tame Cats, banish Ghostriders
It’s about more than just on-ice practice or the Columbia Valley Rockies, you need trust as well.
Bad bounces set Rockies back
It was a rough few games for the Columbia Valley Rockies last week, but it’s the tempering that creates the strongest steel.
Community
Legion notes significant events in history
This year we celebrate some significant events in Canada’s history.
How Windermere Valley gave up her veterans for war
Compiled by Alex Weller Windermere Valley Museum and Archives The outbreak of the First World War...
Remembering their ultimate sacrifice
There is no such thing as a good war.
iVolunteer brings people together
Connecting community-based organizations with new volunteers is not an easy task.
Sports
Poor timing for postal strike
Many consumers and businesses may find it hard to dredge up sympathy for postal workers right now during their strike.
Survey launched on ageism
People are being asked to share their perceptions and experiences on ageism to better understand how it impacts seniors in British Columbia.
Dancing with the daughters of radon
There is a song called “Dancing with the Daughters of Radon.” But you may not understand what it’s about. When you do, it’s a little unsettling.
Reader happy with newspaper
I would like to compliment the people of the Pioneer for publishing a first-class paper each week.
Community
Film ‘All Night Wrong’ in Radium just right
Shooting for the independent feature film ‘All Night Wrong’ in Radium Hot Springs is more than halfway over, and so far filming has been going well.
Canal Flats hosts Christmas ‘Kick-off’
Get ready for a blast of Christmas cheer in Canal Flats.
New movie to start filming in Radium soon
Radium Hot Springs, get ready for ‘All Night Wrong’ — the new movie that will start filming in the village soon.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns
“If you see a problem, you can do something about it. Because typically, we created it.”
