Ktunaxa language course very enriching
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) once again has the honour of hosting an introductory language course facilitated by Ktunaxa elder Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson.
Category: News
Curtain rises on new theatre business
The curtain is about to rise on Invermere’s first theatre business.
Whiteway opens to much anticipation
Slip on the skates, snap on the nordic skis, or get set to otherwise walk, run, roll or move on ice — the Lake Windermere Whiteway is at long last open for the season.
Fireworks terrify horses, cause stampede
A homeowner in the CastleRock Estates area is urging individuals who use fireworks to ensure they don’t discharge them near horses.
Invermere budget showcase draws big turnout
The District of Invermere’s new municipal showcase format for its annual budget meeting proved a hit last week, with turnout exponentially higher than in previous years.
Report highlights Invermere’s housing needs
The District of Invermere’s latest housing needs report is finished.
Emotion drowns local courtroom
It was a tough Monday in the courtroom for the families of three young men who lost their lives in a tragic motor vehicle incident in Wilmer last summer.
Multi-phase housing plan pitched to RDEK
An ambitious housing development proposal for Windermere has already garnered preliminary support from at least one director of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) where the plan was pitched last week.
Bonspiel on the Lake returns to rock the bay
Curlers from the Columbia Valley and abroad are getting ready for more nights of outdoor curling magic with the return of Bonspiel on the Lake.
RCMP respond to suicidal person
On January 6 the Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a possible suicidal person who had told his family that he no longer wanted to live.
No immigration program coming to valley
The Columbia Valley will not be part of a federal immigration pilot program making it easier for local businesses to help employees become permanent Canadian residents.
Chef says farewell to Bistro restaurant
It’s the final chapter for an iconic restaurant in Invermere, but like they say, when one door closes, another opens.
Edgewater man prepares for daunting trek across Hudson Bay
A man has been trudging along the streets of Edgewater throughout the fall and winter months harnessed to a heavy set of tires.
Budget meeting to become showcase
The District of Invermere will hold its annual budget open house this week (January 9, 5-7 p.m. at Columbia Valley Centre), giving the public a chance to get information on and ask questions about finances for the coming year.
Ultrasound service coming to Invermere hospital
A big fundraising drive has begun to bring ultrasound service to Invermere and District Hospital.
Local woman indicted in MVA deaths
Charges have been laid in the deaths of three individuals stemming from a motor vehicle accident in Wilmer six months ago.
Vehicle collides with police
An oncoming vehicle lost control, crossed left of centre and struck the police vehicle.
Yellow Bin phase-out timeline adjusted
The RDEK has adjusted its phase-out timeline for the Yellow Bin program.
Contract awarded for new project at landfill
A new project is in the works at the Columbia Valley Landfill.
Recent cougar activity normal in valley
There have been several cougar sightings in recent weeks in the Columbia Valley, but local wildlife officials say this is typical in winter, and there is no risk to people.
