‘All Night Wrong’ film coming to valley
Lights, camera, action — the Columbia Valley is set to star on the silver screen once again.
Category: Local News
Classic car show dazzles vintage lovers
They came, they shined, and they dazzled.
The truth of it all
Dozens of Columbia Valley residents supported National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Invermere on September 30.
New proprietor expands ‘sweet’ business
Life is pretty sweet these days for new Candyland owner Erik Bearden.
Funding cut woes for CVSAR
While Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) continues to save lives, it is struggling to find more space to operate amidst a 45 per cent funding cut.
Voters want change, says conservative
To be honest, Scott McInnis can go anywhere, but there’s nowhere else he’d rather be than Columbia River-Revelstoke in the upcoming provincial election.
Retired teacher announces run for NDP
A retired high school teacher in Windermere has declared her candidacy for MLA in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding.
Artisan showcase celebrates art, culture
?akisq’nuk First Nation and Columbia Valley Arts are thrilled to present the Ktunaxa Artisan Showcase and Market, taking place on October 4th and 5th at Pynelogs Arts & Cultural Centre in Invermere.
Outdoor Learning School offers courses
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is just around the corner, and the Outdoor Learning School and Store has a full slate of Indigenous learning resources and courses this year, many of them brand new.
Seeing stars: film application promoted
Columbia Valley Community Economic Development (CVCED) is seeing stars; the kind movies are made of.
Scarecrow competition back in town
Columbia Valley residents still clinging to the last vestiges of summer may need to finally let go. In a sure sign of autumn, Invermere’s Great Scarecrow Competition is back.
Residents happy to curb speeders on 5th
Concerned 5th Street residents worried about speeding in their neighbourhood are mostly happy with measures that District of Invermere staff have taken to keep the lead-footers in check.
Police keep ‘Show and Shine’ safe
This past week, September 16 to 23, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service. The main event in the valley this week was the Radium ‘Show and Shine’.
Residents favour curbside compost plan
Invermere is another step closer to having a municipal composting program.
SD No. 6 seeks feedback on facilities plan
The replacement of Eileen Madson Primary School continues to be a top priority as Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 seeks public feedback on its Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP).
Vintage truck catches fire after collision
A collision between an SUV and a vintage truck caused injuries on September 21 at the intersection of Athalmer Road and Lakeview Road.
Watch weather for potential thunderstorms
Environment Canada is warning there is a potential for thunderstorms with very strong winds and heavy downpours in the East Kootenay on Wednesday.
School district honours Truth and Reconciliation Week
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week with a number of planned activities.
Storm Recovery Manager to assist residents
A new ‘Recovery Manager’ has been established in the Columbia Valley for the next few weeks to provide support and assistance to residents who are continuing through the recovery process following the August 23 wind event in the Columbia Valley.
RDEK manager receives coronation medal
Loree Duczek has found her purpose in life in a job that has her name written all over it.
