Eric Elliott

Valley mourns loss of Neil Muth

People throughout the Columbia Valley join the family of Neil Muth as they mourn the loss of the ColumbiaBasin Trust CEO.

Local teachers’ rep hails Supreme Court decision in favour of BCTF in landmark case

The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the B.C Teachers’ Federation in a court battle that began in 2002.

Rockies split weekend games at home

Every coin has two sides and the Columbia Valley Rockies are ensuring the KIJHL sees both sides of theirs this 2016-17 season

Canal Flats ponders banning pigeon keeping

Council discussed a complaint put forward to bylaw officers from a resident in regards to pigeon waste contamination on their property.

Hometown hockey: familiar faces on the Rockies roster

Rockies lineup this year features four local players

Across the pond and onto the ice: the story of Will Reynish

A birthplace of Doncaster, United Kingdo makes Reynish a truly unique player on this year’s Columbia Valley Rockies.

Radium working to find design for new community hall

The Village of Radium Hot Springs is looking for the final design for its new community hall after holding its first open house.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.

Rockies claim silent victory despite loss to Fernie

The Rockies lost their only game of the week in a close fought game against the Fernie Ghostriders.

The DTSS Lakers girls' volleyball team showed grit and determination during a home tournament earlier this year.
Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.

Different homes, same game: the travels of Kiana Strand

From Invermere to Saskatchewan to PEI, Kiana Strand has taken her talents on the ice, nation-wide.

Columbia Valley hockey star Kiana Strand has been named captain of the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers this season.
The Rockies have added three new players on defence, including Craig Ofner.

Rockies make much-needed upgrades on defensive end

After starting out with one of the worst goals against averages of the season, the Rockies have added three defenceman to their roster.

The Rockies have added three new players on defence, including Craig Ofner.
A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews, as the Rebels begin their rally against a 2-0 Rockies lad, scoring seven unanswered goals on November 3rd.

One step forward, two steps back for Rockies in loss at home

Just when it looked like the Rockies were turning a corner, they dropped two of three games last week.

A Castlegar Rebel squeezes by Rockies' defenceman Peter Matthews, as the Rebels begin their rally against a 2-0 Rockies lad, scoring seven unanswered goals on November 3rd.

Off the record: Barking on Parenthood

If people want to refer to their pets as their children, go right ahead. Who's it harming anyways?

Rockies players crowd the Kimberley Dynamiters' net at the Eddie on Saturday night.

Rockies finding their stride in weekend split

The Columbia Valley Rockies are finally finding their stride, splitting last weekend's games against Fernie and Kimberley.

Rockies players crowd the Kimberley Dynamiters' net at the Eddie on Saturday night.

Radium tackles combined zoning to help property sales

Briefs from the recent Radium Hot Springs council meeting held on October 26th.

Goaltender Connor McKay fends off the Fernie Ghostriders attack at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday, October 15.

Rockies continue to search for inner identity

The Columbia Valley Rockies dropped both of their games last weekend against Fernie and Creston.

Goaltender Connor McKay fends off the Fernie Ghostriders attack at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Saturday, October 15.

More affordable housing in progress for the valley

After months of consultation, the Family Dynamix Association is moving forward with plans for more affordable housing in the Valley.

A study is showing that 68 per cent of grizzly bear deaths in the Elk Valley area come from non-hunting related incidents.

Elk Valley grizzly bear fatalities on the rise

A recent study out of the University of Alberta showed that grizzly bear deaths caused by human activity are on the rise in Elk Valley.

A study is showing that 68 per cent of grizzly bear deaths in the Elk Valley area come from non-hunting related incidents.

Invasive species concern highlighted

The EKISC recently held a number of open houses in the Columbia Valley to highlight the concern around invasive species.

Open fires allowed with caution in Southeast Fire Centre

As of October 7th, category 3 open fires are once again be permitted in the Southeast Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Local resort communities will see more tourism funding

Local resort communities will see more funding in the future thanks to the continued Resort Municipality Initiative.