Nikki Fredrikson

Grants in aid requests in Canal Flats exceed budget

Canal Flats council grants six applicants grants in aid exceeding their proposed budget

Online hunting changes

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources announces amendments for hunting in the province.

Columbia Valley Rockies season comes to a close

Rockies season comes to a close after loosing four straight to Creston Valley Thunder Cats

More Rural Dividend money flows into Valley

Local communities benefit from Rural Dividend funds

Large turnout at Fairmont OCP planning workshop

A group of approximately 115 Fairmont Hot Springs residents attended.

Local BC Summer Games athlete qualifies for five events

For Jonathan Postlethwaite competing in track and field meant choosing three out of five events he qualified to compete in

Radium aims to share water system success

The Village of Radium Hot Springs hope to discuss their water treatment success with other municipalities.

RDEK voice concerns over Highway 93/95

Conditions of the asphalt along Highway 93/95 raise concerns for the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Brisco and Spillimacheen excluded from Columbia Valley Recreational Service

RDEK votes to exclude Brisco and Spilimacheen from the Columbia Valley Recreation Service after a split vote decision.

New pathway project in Fairmont underway

Fairmont Community Association to provide safer pathways through the community.

Kootenay River Runners turns 40

Kootenay River Runners celebrates 40 years

Kootenay River Runners celebrates 40 years of rafting

Kootenay River Runners turns 40

Improved transportation in store for valley schools

Education Minister Mike Bernier announces Student Transportation Fund.

Centre assists individuals with employment goals

As the summer slowly fades into the school year, the EK Employment Centre in Invermere proves to be increasingly important.

This picture is of a 0.2 hectare fire in the Invermere Fire Zone that occurred on July 24th near the Templeton Forest Service Road.

Two contained wildfires in effect in Columbia Valley

Despite a wet start to the summer season, wildfires continue to be a concern for the Columbia Valley.

This picture is of a 0.2 hectare fire in the Invermere Fire Zone that occurred on July 24th near the Templeton Forest Service Road.

B.C. bans the use of drones for hunting

The province of British Columbia announces new hunting regulation regarding the use of drones.

Travelling museum exhibit comes to the valley.

Royal B.C. Museum Species at Risk travelling exhibition stops in the Columbia Valley.

Fairmont flood mitigation flows into next phase

Residents and businesses will see more construction to Fairmont Creek come early 2017.

Access to parking improved in Radium village

Radium Hot Springs council discussed development opportunities, parking regulations, and hear citizen concerns.

Red pin icons mark wildlife observations on the RoadWatch BC website.

Elk Valley launches RoadWatch BC program

Animal-vehicle collisions occur frequently in the province but thanks to a new app those collisions may be avoided.

Red pin icons mark wildlife observations on the RoadWatch BC website.
George Mercer

Canadian National Parks featured in book series

A new fiction book series, written by author George Mercer, to be released is going to feature Canadian National Parks

George Mercer