Stewards of the herd protecting bighorns
“I love it when the ewes come back with their babies. I give them extra attention because they’re the future.”
Category: News
New childcare facility on track in Invermere
Construction on the new childcare facility near Eileen Madson Primary School in Invermere is expected to wrap up this fall.
Resident dismayed at cell tower revisit
I was quite concerned to see the Pioneer article published on March 6, citing Invermere council revisiting the decision about Rogers Communications Inc wanting to erect a 25-metre high monopole.
Green candidate Maffioli loves animals
Green Party candidate Steven Maffioli is vying for your vote on April 28.
Morrison wants to continue serving constituents
Incumbent MP Rob Morrison wants your vote again on April 28.
Long-term motel residents feel stereotyped
Residents living long term in Radium Hot Springs motels and hotels are expressing concern about their precarious housing situation and pushing back against stereotypes they feel are being unfairly thrust on them.
Local homebuilders win Georgie award
A Columbia Valley company’s homebuilding prowess was recently recognized with a Georgie Award.
‘Glamping’ resort proposed in rural Wilmer
An application is afoot to develop a ‘Glamping’ nature resort and five residential (one acre) lots in rural Wilmer.
Another U-turn on downtown cell tower
Invermere council has changed direction once again on the proposed cell phone tower near the arena. The issue has gone back and forth, and now back again.
Citizen scientists care for freshwater lakes
The 5th annual National Lake Blitz is now open for registration, and community members of all backgrounds are invited to take part in this effort to monitor lake health, with no experience necessary.
Funding secured for Angel Flight
There really are angels that take “Flight.”
Independent is a people-first candidate
Meet independent candidate Jim Wiedrick.
Liberal candidate Goldsbury speaks out
Meet Liberal Party candidate Reggie Goldsbury.
Wings over the Rockies presents film event
Wings over the Rockies will offer something for everyone next month.
?akisq’nuk launches new magazine
The ?akisq’nuk First Nation has launched a new magazine to celebrate and share Ktunaxa language, culture, arts and knowledge with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers in the Columbia Valley and beyond.
Splash park construction starting soon
The planned Canal Flats Splash Park is set to become a reality this year.
Accused to enter plea to charges
A local woman charged with impaired driving causing the death of three young men in Wilmer last year will enter a plea soon.
Cannabis entrepreneur pitches operation in Canal Flats
A Cranbrook cannabis-growing entrepreneur has big plans to start an operation in Canal Flats.
Public gets more input on Radium OCP
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is gearing up this spring for another round of public consultation on its Official Community Plan (OCP) update.
Canal Flats council removes letter from agenda
A former Canal Flats councillor sought to raise concerns about village issues during last week’s council meeting, but her letter was expunged from the agenda.
