Chronic wasting disease worries RDEK
A fatal, infectious disease among deer, elk, moose and caribou is concerning biologists and East Kootenay regional directors.
Tag: wildlife
Cold temperatures not easy on wildlife
The polar vortex that put a freeze on the Columbia Valley in January didn’t make things any easier for local wildlife.
Lynx ‘keeper of secrets’
The elusive and mysterious lynx is steeped in mythology; known in Indigenous culture as the ‘keeper of secrets.’ But what secrets do they hide?
Indigenous honour ravens
Ravens are the animals often associated with death, illness, or a bad omen. With their frightening stare and massive build compared to other birds, everyone would fear them. But with all the misconceptions about them and their black feathers, they present light and hope for many different Indigenous cultures.
Orcas one-of-a-kind
Orcas, who are known as killer whales, might be known as dangerous due to their sharp teeth, but to Indigenous people they mean something more.
BCWF offers free workshop
The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is offering a Fish Habitat Stewardship Workshop to the community of Invermere on August 26 to 27 in Abel Creek from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conservation fund supports habitats
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Columbia Valley Directors approved 10 important conservation projects earlier this year, to receive funding from the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF).
A fine balance is essential
As a guest editor with the Pioneer, I read with interest the recent story (March 31) about Columbia Valley’s environment perceivably “on the losing end” of a recreation planning initiative.
The Nature Trust of BC finalized purchase of Columbia Lake North Wetlands area
Purchases were also finalized for wetland areas on both Saturna Island, and Meteor Lake By Chadd...
Wildsight Invermere to host their 9th annual Wild and Scenic film festival Nov. 19
Tickets go on sale Oct. 14 By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Calling all nature...
Bear in mind: Black Bears are out there
THE WILD FILES It’s our nature By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Summer is...
Local club wins conservation award
Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club honoured By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative...
Researchers ask public for help protecting B.C. bats
Submitted by the Kootenay Community Bat Project The province’s bats are threatened by disease and...
New Year, Old Resolutions
Wild Insight Submitted by Kat Graves Wildsight Invermere However arbitrary you think it is, it can...
