Eric Elliott

Rockies centre Mike Dyck waits for the pass on Saturday night during Columbia Valley's game against Kimberley at the Eddie, which the local team lost by a disappointing 11-2, partly due to officiating, said the team's head scout Scott Dubielewicz.

Rockies face setbacks in the new year

Despite turning over the calendar into a new year, the Columbia Valley Rockies continue to struggle with consecutive losses last week.

Rockies centre Mike Dyck waits for the pass on Saturday night during Columbia Valley's game against Kimberley at the Eddie, which the local team lost by a disappointing 11-2, partly due to officiating, said the team's head scout Scott Dubielewicz.

Parks Canada wants your input

Government seek Canadian view on how Parks Canada should work to protect and present national parks

Water consumption reduced

Columbia Basin communities, including Edgewater, Golden, Radium and Invermere, help push Water Smart program to success

2016: a great year in a new valley

A look back at a first year reporting in the Columbia Valley

Rockies break nine-game skid with win over Golden

Columbia Valley finally gains some purchase with victory over bottom dwelling Rockets

Report suggests Christmas gifts pose security risks

A new report suggests that Canadians need to be doing a better job at securing their new electronics during the holidays.

Editorial: World Juniors are fun, but not everything

The World Juniors are about to start up and while they're an exciting time of year for hockey, they're not everything.

Captain Peter Matthews said he's happy to be selected as the captain of the Rockies in his final season.

Matthews named as Rockies’ team captain

More than half way through the season, the Rockies have named their captain, selecting defenceman Peter Matthews.

Captain Peter Matthews said he's happy to be selected as the captain of the Rockies in his final season.

Radium noise bylaw to stay status quo

Village council for Radium Hot Springs decided to keep the status quo for the noise bylaw after much deliberation.

Connor McKay in net against Nelson when the Rockies won 7-4 on November 19th.

Rockies losing on more than just the ice

The Rockies extended their losing streak to six games with two losses last weekend but also lost goaltender Connor McKay.

Connor McKay in net against Nelson when the Rockies won 7-4 on November 19th.

Report aims to raise awareness around realities of domestic violence

The BC Coroners Service recently released a report on domestic violence incidents with the hopes of increasing awareness.

Revamped pediatric care planned for Cranbrook hospital

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital is making improvments to its pediatric unit in hopes of making it more user friendly.

Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.

Annual East Kootenay Senior’s Open returns to Fairmont

The Annual East Kootenay Senior's Open will be making its return to Fairmont Hot Springs resort from June 11-12 next summer.

Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.

Off the record: Starting your New Year’s Resolution early

New Year's is the perfect time to start fresh. But why wait until then?

Good Citizenship nominations are open

Nominations are now open for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship, awarding everyday British Columbians for their generosity.

Off the record: Trans Mountain Pipeline the right move for Canadian Economy

The Trans Mountain pipeline has its positives and negatives but it will be great for the Canadian economy.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game, narrowing their loss to just two goals (4-2) from six goals the week before, when the Dynamiters skated away with an 8-2 victory.

Rockies losing streak extends to four games

The Columbia Valley Rockies have now dropped four in a row after falling to the Kimberley Dynamiters 4-2 last week.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game, narrowing their loss to just two goals (4-2) from six goals the week before, when the Dynamiters skated away with an 8-2 victory.
Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.

Rockies succumb to three-game losing streak

The Columbia Valley Rockies are trying to overcome a three-game losing streak this week facing the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.
Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley, who lost the game 3-1, are struggling to find their consistent offence.

Mid-season Rockies report: clinging to a final playoff spot

At the mid-point of the season, the Columbia Valley Rockies are desperately in search of their identity.

Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley, who lost the game 3-1, are struggling to find their consistent offence.

Off the record: Football continues to live in denial of its violent reality

Despite overwhelming evidence mixed with basic reasoning, football leagues continue to deny the sport is killing its participants.