Sports court conundrum continues in Invermere
Conflict over recreational court space continues in Invermere.
Category: Local News
Questions raised about CBT surplus amid cuts
At their annual general meeting last week, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) officials faced questions from the public about cutting back funding for programs, including one query in particular about no longer giving money to outdoor and environmental education.
Missing man’s body found in Lake Windermere
The RCMP has confirmed that a man who went missing on Lake Windermere on Sept. 16 has been found deceased.
Invermere seeks input on STR bylaw
The long process of regulating short-term rentals (STRs) took another big step closer to becoming reality last week when Invermere councillors voted to proceed with public consultations on the proposed new STR business licensing bylaw.
School district field trip policy worries parents
An updated policy affecting field trips in Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is worrying some parents who fear that outdoor education for children may be compromised. But senior board officials say the intent is to mitigate the risks and to ensure the safety of all students (and teachers).
Traffic complaints, collisions keep RCMP busy
Twenty-one per cent of calls for service related to traffic complaints and/or motor vehicle collisions.
Housing TUP approved despite opposition
A plan to convert office space in the Athalmer industrial park into employee housing has stirred up controversy.
Lady golfers compete in team challenge
The Riverside Golf Club hosted the annual Ladies East Kooteney Amateur Team Challenge under bright sunny skies on August 23.
Youth experience one of oldest sports
The Columbia Lake Recreation Centre (CLRC) allowed the youth of Invermere to experience one of the oldest sports in North America: Lacrosse.
New fire mapped at eight hectares
A new wildfire east of Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park has been mapped at eight hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Taco sale to help ?Aq’am families
On Sept. 20, Columbia Lake Recreation Centre (CLRC) will have a fundraising (taco sale) event for the Aq?am families who lost their homes to the St. Mary’s River fire.
Man, 26, presumed drowned in Lake Windermere
The Columbia Valley RCMP is working with search and rescue crews to locate a 26-year-old man who is presumed drowned on Lake Windermere.
Radium resident returns to her clan roots
Radium resident Elizabeth Stuart is proud of her roots. So proud, in fact, that a few weeks ago she flew half way across the world and trekked up lofty Cairngorm Summit in the Scottish highlands to commemorate her ancestor John Roy Stuart.
A look back in history: Edward and Ruth Carlile – lives cut short
When researching to write a story about people in Columbia Valley settler history, one can spend hours chasing hints, seeking confirmation of guesses based on what used to be, and tracking rumours to find kernels of truth.
CBEEN to honour World Rivers Day
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) presents a workshop offering a celebration of all rivers for World Rivers Day — where the ‘I am Elwha’ book will be read and discussed by the creators.
Swim club has new head coach
The Columbia Valley Swim Club (CVSC) is pleased to announce the hiring of our new head coach, Katie Millns.
Local artists add vibrancy to Invermere with murals
Downtown Invermere is looking a lot more colourful this summer. The vibrancy comes from a trio of new pieces of public art — all murals — decorating several prominent buildings.
Support Terry Fox campaign this Sunday
It’s time for the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run that takes place on Sunday, Sept. 17 starting at JA Laird school
Stewardship toolkit pitched to landowners
A delegation from the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) presented its Stewardship Solutions Toolkit to the board.
Bring back bovine firefighters: rancher
After witnessing the wildfire devastation in BC this year, a veteran rancher in the Columbia Valley is urging a renewed focus on utilizing cattle as natural firefighters.
