Joshua Estabrooks

Local governments receive carbon tax back in grants

The District of Invermere will be receiving $5,825 which they will put towards the purchase of carbon offset credits

Columbia Valley Rockies forward Ryan Henderson collides mid-air with Fernie Ghostriders defenceman Patrick Webb during a hard fought 6 - 3 loss to the Ghostriders on Saturday, March 2nd.

Rockies reflect on season after playoff run concludes

The hometown team with heart left it all on the ice on Saturday, March 2 in front of a cheering home crowd

Columbia Valley Rockies forward Ryan Henderson collides mid-air with Fernie Ghostriders defenceman Patrick Webb during a hard fought 6 - 3 loss to the Ghostriders on Saturday, March 2nd.
Rockies forward, Briar McNaney, feeds a pass across the ice as his team battles the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday (February 16). The Rockies won the contest 5-3.

Playoff-bound Rockies end season on high note

The Columbia Valley Rockies are looking forward to making their first playoff appearance in five years.

Rockies forward, Briar McNaney, feeds a pass across the ice as his team battles the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday (February 16). The Rockies won the contest 5-3.
Rockies forward, Brar McNaney, races up the ice during a heartbreaking 4-3 loss in overtime to the Osoyoos Coyotes on Saturday, February 8.

Columbia Valley Rockies are playoff bound

The Columbia Valley Rockies will be heading to the playoffs for the first time in five years.

Rockies forward, Brar McNaney, races up the ice during a heartbreaking 4-3 loss in overtime to the Osoyoos Coyotes on Saturday, February 8.
Rockies forward, Jerome Thorne, skates up ice during a thrilling 5-2 victory over the Spokane Braves on Saturday, February 2.

Rockies win back-to-back home games

With six games left in the regular season schedule, the Columbia Valley Rockies are holding on to their playoff spot.

Rockies forward, Jerome Thorne, skates up ice during a thrilling 5-2 victory over the Spokane Braves on Saturday, February 2.
Brendan Burge prepares for a face off against the Kimberly Dynamiters on January 25

Columbia Valley Rockies playoff hopes still alive

The Rockies sit just one point behind their rivals in Creston, and an extra point would find the team in a playoff position

Brendan Burge prepares for a face off against the Kimberly Dynamiters on January 25
Mark Brough, left, hits a long drive down the lake in last year's Snow Golf Tournament

Snow Golf hits Lake Windermere

White golf balls aren't the right colour for this kind of golf

Mark Brough, left, hits a long drive down the lake in last year's Snow Golf Tournament
This year's fishing derby will include the raffling off of an ice auger, and a post-derby bash at the Station Neighbourhood Pub

Chill out and catch some fish

Come out for a chance to catch the "big one" in the Columbia Valley's annual
Fishing Derby

This year's fishing derby will include the raffling off of an ice auger, and a post-derby bash at the Station Neighbourhood Pub
Elizabeth Shopland is both a trained horticulturalist and solutions-focuesed life coach, and is committed to giving back to the Columbia Valley community

Local business branches out

Local business owner, Elizabeth Shopland, is celebrating her 10th year in the business of nature-inspired living

Elizabeth Shopland is both a trained horticulturalist and solutions-focuesed life coach, and is committed to giving back to the Columbia Valley community
Morgan Childs grew up in Invermere and has gone on to receive international acclaim for his career as a jazz drummer. He will be performing at Christ Church Trinity on February 3.

Jazz sensation to play his hometown of Invermere

CBC Radio will feature Invermere's Morgan Child prior to his tour with award-winning musicians.

Morgan Childs grew up in Invermere and has gone on to receive international acclaim for his career as a jazz drummer. He will be performing at Christ Church Trinity on February 3.
Rockies Forward River Lafferty gives 110 per cent as he takes the puck up the ice in a home ice 4-1 win over the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday, January 12.

Rockies out of basement with winning streak

Local boys follow up win against Golden with victories against Fernie, Kimberley.

Rockies Forward River Lafferty gives 110 per cent as he takes the puck up the ice in a home ice 4-1 win over the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday, January 12.

Hurry down to Pynelogs for the last show!

This is it! The grand finale. The coup de gras. The fat lady is singing.

'Poppy' by Kathleen Turnbull.

Too much artistic talent at Pynelogs

Back to school season is upon us, which means you only have three more opportunities to come down to Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

'Poppy' by Kathleen Turnbull.
Join photographer Cheryl Goodwin's journey through India at Pynelogs on Thursday (August 25).

Whazzup at Pynelogs: Travel to India

Have you ever been to India? Would you like to take a trip without leaving the Columbia Valley?

Join photographer Cheryl Goodwin's journey through India at Pynelogs on Thursday (August 25).
Varanasi by Cheryl Goodwin.

Whazzup at Pynelogs-Pynelogs presents eclectic display of creativity

As summer keeps sizzling along, the art keeps getting hotter down here at the Pynelogs Art Gallery.

Varanasi by Cheryl Goodwin.
Trees in Ink II - Jane Murray

Whazzup at Pynelogs: Catch Pynelogs’ latest show

Yet another successful art show has come to a close down at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Trees in Ink II - Jane Murray
Local potter Pauline Newhouse has her work on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre in Invermere. Newhouse only shows her work once a year so this is a not-to-be-missed exhibit.

The magic of Moroccan tagines

For over 40 years, local potter Pauline Newhouse has been exploring the world of stoneware at her home near Lake Lillian.

Local potter Pauline Newhouse has her work on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre in Invermere. Newhouse only shows her work once a year so this is a not-to-be-missed exhibit.
Vancouver-based band, Sean Cronin’s Very Good, will be appearing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday (July 31).

Whaazup at Pynelogs: Zany sounds by Cronin

Vancouver-based band, Sean Cronin’s Very Good, will be appearing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday (July 31).

Vancouver-based band, Sean Cronin’s Very Good, will be appearing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday (July 31).
Kyra Warren sings to a sold-out crowd at last year's PyneStock. This year's concert takes place Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19.

Whazzup at Pynelogs: PyneStock

Pynelogs highly anticipated annual concert showcase is back for its eighth year.

Kyra Warren sings to a sold-out crowd at last year's PyneStock. This year's concert takes place Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19.
Raven is by Invermere-based photographer and metal sculptor George Oliver, whose work is currently on display at Pynelogs.

Whaazup at Pynelogs: New artists, new show

Well, our first featured artist show of the season has come and gone.

Raven is by Invermere-based photographer and metal sculptor George Oliver, whose work is currently on display at Pynelogs.