Andrea Klassen

Todd Mitchell has taken over the presidency of the local BC Liberal riding association.

Local BC Libs pick new president, look to 2013

Local BC Liberals are working on an aggressive campaign to take back a riding the party hasn't won since 2001

Todd Mitchell has taken over the presidency of the local BC Liberal riding association.

New adventures for big kids at public library

Kids in Grades 5 to 7 have a new reason to check out the Invermere Public Library, starting December 7.

Nick Brush and Chris Williamson.

Paralympic athletes to compete at Panorama

"I think it'll open the eyes of the valley," says former national paralympic team member Nick Brush.

Nick Brush and Chris Williamson.
Skate with Santa, December 3, 2011.

Valley in pictures: Skate with Santa

Young skaters hit the ice at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena this Saturday to do some laps with St. Nick.

Skate with Santa, December 3, 2011.
Food hampers are once again expected to fill the Invermere Community Hall on December 20.

Christmas season still tight for many in the valley

As the holiday countdown begins, the Christmas Bureau is reporting need in the valley will likely match last year's record highs.

Food hampers are once again expected to fill the Invermere Community Hall on December 20.

Human-bear conflict down in Invermere and Radium

As the local Bear Aware program wraps up its first year, community co-ordinator Crystal Leonard is celebrating this year's statistics.

WoodEx Industries Ltd.'s Ike Barber signs a working protocol with the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation November 24 at Radium Resort as the mill's president and CEO Douglas Riddell and development corporation CEO and president Lillian Rose look on.

Forestry partnership aims to create wealth

An Edgewater sawmill is teaming up with the Akisqnuknik first nation in a plan to bring more forestry jobs back to the Columbia Valley.

WoodEx Industries Ltd.'s Ike Barber signs a working protocol with the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation November 24 at Radium Resort as the mill's president and CEO Douglas Riddell and development corporation CEO and president Lillian Rose look on.
A member of the Sookenai Singers Drum Group performs during a one year anniversary celebration of the Qat'muk Declaration at the Akisqnuk Band Hall. More than 40 people came out for the local event.

Jumbo day of activity marks Qat’muk anniversary

"We knew we had the support of our ancestors with us... It was the most powerful thing I have every witnessed and I ever became a part of."

A member of the Sookenai Singers Drum Group performs during a one year anniversary celebration of the Qat'muk Declaration at the Akisqnuk Band Hall. More than 40 people came out for the local event.

Jumbo economic criticism ‘preposterous’ — Costello

Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice president responds to latest round of anti-Jumbo action.

Dry Gulch’s pass could be Wilmer’s gain

About $1.8 million in water upgrade funding originally earmarked for Dry Gulch could be used to fund projects in Wilmer and Spur Valley.

Though she was fighting girls with higher belt levels. Marcia Paget, 11, took first place in a provincial judo championship in Abbotsford two weeks ago.

Taking on green for gold

In her field of three at the B.C. Judo Championships, Marcia Paget was the underdog.

Though she was fighting girls with higher belt levels. Marcia Paget, 11, took first place in a provincial judo championship in Abbotsford two weeks ago.

Rotarians plan new welcome for Invermere

"Now it will look like a welcome to Invermere, instead of a welcome to Invermere's industrial park."

CPO Dale Verge, 14, and RCMP staff sgt. Marko Shehovac work on drumming skills during an Invermere Army Cadet band practice at the Invermere Legion. The local cadets are part of the 1813 Fort Steele Company, but hope to become their own corps in the future.

Invermere cadets look to increase their ranks

Invermere's Royal Canadian Army Cadets are hoping to boost membership and form their own, autonomous group.

CPO Dale Verge, 14, and RCMP staff sgt. Marko Shehovac work on drumming skills during an Invermere Army Cadet band practice at the Invermere Legion. The local cadets are part of the 1813 Fort Steele Company, but hope to become their own corps in the future.
While this design by Groundswell member Dale Wilker is only a first draft, it shows what a community garden in Invermere could look like. The space will be bounded by an eight-foot fence to keep out deer.

New garden to double as community hub

What's the first step to bringing an outdoor community garden to Invermere?

While this design by Groundswell member Dale Wilker is only a first draft, it shows what a community garden in Invermere could look like. The space will be bounded by an eight-foot fence to keep out deer.

‘Legends Lake’ pitched for Radium

Residents of Radium Hot Springs could have a lakeside beach to call their own if village council backs a proposal from one local resident.

Invermere hopes to secure parkland

The District of Invermere hopes to gain control of Lot 4616, a popular recreation site.

Chad's 420 Smoke Shop only opened Saturday, but it's already attracted some controversy in Invermere.

Smoke shop sparks backlash

A new business is drawing fire from a few members of the community, but district council won't be stepping in to put out the flames.

Chad's 420 Smoke Shop only opened Saturday, but it's already attracted some controversy in Invermere.
Construction crews bulldoze out Panorama's new tube park, due to open in mid-December.

Inner tubing joins this year’s winter sport lineup

Panorama Mountain Village is adding another downhill activity to its winter lineup.

Construction crews bulldoze out Panorama's new tube park, due to open in mid-December.
David Thompson Secondary student pours out syrup at J.A. Laird Elementary

Breakfast Club returns to Laird

As the smell of bacon and pancakes wafted through the halls of J.A. Laird elementary school the morning of September 27, excited whispers started to pour out of classrooms.

David Thompson Secondary student pours out syrup at J.A. Laird Elementary
Regina Sanchez immigrated to Canada from Colombia in 2007. She connected with CBAL's ESL and Settlement Assistance Programs through her employer in Radium. In addition to English-language tutoring, the program also offers new Canadians a chance to explore their communities.

ESL program seeks new valley tutors

When Regina Sanchez first moved to Canada in 2007 from Colombia she was told by an employer in Calgary she wouldn't be hired because her English wasn't strong enough.

Regina Sanchez immigrated to Canada from Colombia in 2007. She connected with CBAL's ESL and Settlement Assistance Programs through her employer in Radium. In addition to English-language tutoring, the program also offers new Canadians a chance to explore their communities.