Not many changes made to regional STR policy
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has made only two amendments to its short-term rental (STR) permitting policy.
Category: News
Radium completes 2024 housing needs report
The Village of Radium Hot Springs’ latest housing needs report is finished.
‘Show and Shine’ roars back to Radium
Classic car lovers rev your engines: the Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine is back.
Invermere approves short-term rental permits
For the first time last week Invermere council was tasked with making decisions on temporary use permits (TUPs) for several short-term rentals (STRs).
Speeding driver impaired
On September 13 at approximately 8:30 p.m. police were conducting patrols in the Invermere area when a vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed and driving erratically.
Marcil, Weitzel win Canal Flats byelection
Canal Flats residents voted in a pair of new village councillors last weekend in a byelection that saw exceptionally high voter turnout.
Toy lending library launches in Invermere
Thanks to a new toy lending library in Invermere, there’s now no end of fascinating new toys, books and other play and learning material that your youngster can access.
Radium gets grant to help housing
The Village of Radium Hot Springs has some new financial muscle behind its efforts to create more affordable and attainable housing after recently receiving a Housing Accelerator Grant from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Aquarium owners warned about moss balls
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is alerting the region to the recent detection of zebra mussels in aquarium moss balls in Washington, USA.
Teen signs soccer deals, releases album
Columbia Valley teen Alyssa Shaw has had quite a summer.
Canal Flats candidates answer questions
Canal Flats voters head to the polls this Saturday to elect two new councillors in a by-election.
More support, opposition for CVMA housing project
A public hearing last week on the revised version of the proposed Columbia Valley Metis Association (CVMA) and Metis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) affordable housing project drew a substantially smaller crowd than the first public hearing did in the spring.
STR rules under microscope in Fort Point
A group of Fort Point residents are raising concerns about the District of Invermere’s new short-term rental (STR) regulations.
Trust fundraises to buy Lower Wolf Creek
The Nature Trust of BC last week launched a fundraising campaign that it hopes will allow it to buy a large property just south of the Upper Columbia Valley.
First Nation partners call back salmon
The Shuswap Band, Ktunaxa Nation and Akisqnuk First Nation will be calling back the salmon at a special ceremony in James Chabot Provincial Park on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Back to school means cell phone restrictions
As required by the province, Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 has set the stage for cell phone restrictions for students this fall.
Situation table makes positive difference
The chair of Columbia Valley’s ‘situation table’ says they are making a positive difference in the lives of people who are facing acutely elevated risk.
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.
Veteran conservation officer wins award
Invermere resident Rick Hoar received the King Charles III Coronation Medal over the Labour Day long weekend.
