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Rockies win heart-stopping overtime
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said there is “no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.”
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New caddie program at Eagle Ranch
The golf season has already begun in the Columbia Valley and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is teeing up its new caddie program.
Students vote for conservative minority
A Conservative minority government was the choice for students across Canada on federal Election Day April 28.
District keeping tabs on mental health
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is keeping tabs on what’s going on in the complex minds of students.
Invermere updates building incentives
Invermere has updated its building incentive policy.
Delivery doldrums
A word of caution for anyone expecting any sort of delivery in the near future.
Mainroad thanks motorists
Every day roadside workers are put in danger by speeding motorists. Unlike working in an office, a classroom, or a store, Mainroad crews are expected to deal with vehicles driving right through their work zone.
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New caddie program at Eagle Ranch
The golf season has already begun in the Columbia Valley and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is teeing up its new caddie program.
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IALP holds public engagement sessions
The group of local residents planning the Invermere Accessible Living Plaza (IALP) held public engagement sessions on the site of the proposed accessible and affordable housing development last week in downtown Invermere.
New residential development proposed
A new development consisting of 35 residential lots is being proposed in rural Invermere.
Get ready for big garage sale Saturday
The long weekend is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual Radium Community Garage Sale and BBQ happening this Saturday, May 17.
Motorist dies in rollover
This past week, May 5 through 11, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 60 calls for service, one of which was a motor vehicle fatality.
Full circle at Groundswell gardens
It was full circle at Groundswell when Alison Bell brought two chef training classes to the Greenhouse recently.
Teachers on call the real unsung heroes
Imagine walking into an unfamiliar kitchen, tasked with baking the perfect cake for an important event. You don’t know where the tools are, you’re unsure if all the ingredients are available, and time is already running out. On top of that, you need to anticipate allergies, preferences, and expectations — without missing a beat.
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New caddie program at Eagle Ranch
The golf season has already begun in the Columbia Valley and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is teeing up its new caddie program.
Sports
Freestyle club launching snowboard program
Youngsters who love to rip the snowy slopes with their feet strapped into a single board instead of a pair of boards will have the chance to join a dedicated freestyle snowboard program next winter.
Local nordic skiers enjoy time at nationals
The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club had a pair of skiers at the Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals earlier this spring, representing the club and the Columbia Valley on a Canada-wide stage.
Rockies playoff run cut short but memorable
The 2024-2025 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) season has come to an end for the Columba Valley Rockies.
Double bronze for Windermere ski racer
Windermere ski cross racer Courtney Hoffos had a slow start on this year’s World Cup ski cross circuit, but is coming on strong as the winter progresses, and has earned a pair of podium results.
Community
Becoming an Affirming Ministry
In the United and Anglican Church, there is an opportunity for a local church to become an “Affirming Ministry.”
Theatre kids ‘throwdown’ with the best
A recent fight took place at Mountain Play Theatre Company in Invermere . . . but it was all in fun under the watchful eye of a Hollywood expert.
Romero would have forgiven
Easter is the commemoration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. If someone asked me to explain the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, I might begin by telling them the story of Oscar Romero.
A Day in the Life: Being a toddler tough slog, er, not really
At age 2, Trystan has a tough life, well, not really.
Sports
Physicist’s input on cell towers questioned
With reference to the article cell tower concerns unproven: physicist, in the Pioneer on May 1, the following information with a few of many studies may be relevant.
Make every vote count
Now that the election dust has settled, many of us are reflecting—not just on the results but on the health of our democracy itself.
Election dust settles
Last week’s federal election said a lot of things about Canada and the electorate.
Cell tower concerns unproven: physicist
The concerns about cell towers and how they affect health are unsubstantiated, according to a local physicist.
Community
Wings over the Rockies hosts gala, speaker
Now in its 28th year, the Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival is thrilled to once again bring the community together for an unforgettable evening at the gala celebration and keynote speaker event.
Radius Rhythms and Riffs festival returns
Radius Rhythms and Riffs is back.
Fundraiser helps send local dancer to Junos
A Columbia Valley dancer will be on stage at the Juno Awards this coming weekend in Vancouver.
Bluesman Michael Charles returns to play in the valley
Chicago Blues Hall of Fame guitar slinger and singer Michael Charles just can’t get enough of the Columbia Valley.
