Kristian Rasmussen

Riders are preparing to test their mettle during the 2012 Easy Rider Snowboard Cup at Panorama Mountain Village.

Riders poised to make it look easy at Panorama

Panorama Mountain Village will be home to more slashing and ripping than a 1980s horror film.

Riders are preparing to test their mettle during the 2012 Easy Rider Snowboard Cup at Panorama Mountain Village.
The 'Meet the Artist' opening reception for this year's Art from the Heart art show takes place at Pynelogs on April 12th at 5:30 p.m.

Art from the Heart beats again

The beating heart of the Columbia Valley's art scene is about to be shocked with an invigoration of youthful energy.

The 'Meet the Artist' opening reception for this year's Art from the Heart art show takes place at Pynelogs on April 12th at 5:30 p.m.

Panorama to host Grizzly Ultra Race

Five-leg running and mountain bike race over ski resort terrain promises to provide two days of phyiscal and mental challenges for racers

Agreement encroaching on business relations

The encroachment agreement is a document between the district and owners of street vending stalls operating on district property

Industry researching solutions for tourism staffing shortage

A $70,000 investment was made by the provincial government to create a B.C. Tourism Labour Market Strategy

Invermere's Shane McKay, of TXN Installations, is among the world's top 20 Spartan obstacle course racers.

Survival racer faces ultimate island challenge

Local man braves 75-kilometre endurance race on volcanic island in Nicaragua

Invermere's Shane McKay, of TXN Installations, is among the world's top 20 Spartan obstacle course racers.

Savoured sips in the valley revealed for 2013

Budweiser earned first place for most popular beer, followed by Busch in second place and Kokanee taking up third place.

Wolf snare program halted in Columbia Valley after photographer speaks out

The Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations program will begin again if conflicts between cattle and wolves arise

Panorama Mountain Village's 1,000 Peaks Lodge became a fiery inferno in the early hours of Wednesday, February 27, in a blaze where foul play has now been ruled out as the possible cause. In addition to alerting building residents of the fire, Phil Marshall found time to take this photo.

No cause yet determined in Panorama condo blaze

Valley Fire & Rescue and the B.C. Safety Authority have produced no leads as to the cause of the Wednesday, February 27th blaze.

Panorama Mountain Village's 1,000 Peaks Lodge became a fiery inferno in the early hours of Wednesday, February 27, in a blaze where foul play has now been ruled out as the possible cause. In addition to alerting building residents of the fire, Phil Marshall found time to take this photo.
Floyd Verge, centre, accepts his award with nominators Doug Clovechok (left) and Marko Shehovac (right).

Verge earns royal honour

Floyd Verge, the founder of Verge for Youth, received Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee award

Floyd Verge, centre, accepts his award with nominators Doug Clovechok (left) and Marko Shehovac (right).
A CP rail locomotive.

Woman struck and killed by train in Athalmer

Victim struck by handrail near front of train; alcohol believed to be a factor.

A CP rail locomotive.
A view of the Jumbo area in the Purcell Mountains near Invermere.

German tourist killed skiing

An avalanche last Monday afternoon (February 19) during a heli-skiing trip costed Gotz-Thilo Ries his life

A view of the Jumbo area in the Purcell Mountains near Invermere.

Wildlife fence and underpass slated for Kootenay National Park

Nearly $5 million be to invested into safer
highway crossing options for animals