Steve Jessel

Invermere library workers join CUPE

The five workers at the Invermere Public Library have officially joined the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

CUPE college workers strike again

B.C. college workers launched three days of job action last week, beginning on November 29.

The Strings, Beats and Life tour features violinist Michael Fraser among other acts.

Unique sounds

A pair of musical enigmas will travel to Invermere to perform at Bud's Bar and Lounge on December 12.

The Strings, Beats and Life tour features violinist Michael Fraser among other acts.
With a 5-2 win over Creston Thunder Cats on Saturday, December 1, the Rockies are now within two points of overtaking the Cats in the standings.

Rockies fend off Thunder Cats

It was another up-and-down weekend for the Columbia Valley Rockies.

With a 5-2 win over Creston Thunder Cats on Saturday, December 1, the Rockies are now within two points of overtaking the Cats in the standings.
Invermere skier Martin Grasic found the podium five times last season and is hungry to repeat his accomplishments.

Invermere skier ready to make an impression

For Invermere skier Martin Grasic, the mental side of skiing is what separates good from the truly great.

Invermere skier Martin Grasic found the podium five times last season and is hungry to repeat his accomplishments.
CVRAC coalition members ponder the Luxor landscape unit at the most recent meeting on November 5.

Future uncertain for backcountry coalition talks

The Columbia Valley Recreation Advisory Council took another incremental step towards a cohesive plan for backcountry use on November 5.

CVRAC coalition members ponder the Luxor landscape unit at the most recent meeting on November 5.
Jumbo Glacier Resort mayor Greg Deck

New Jumbo resort council aiming high

Mayor and two councillors want to work towards most positive outcome for the entire region.

Jumbo Glacier Resort mayor Greg Deck
DJ Featurecast hails from the UK and is making a stop in Invermere as part of one of his world tours.

World-class DJ at Bud’s Bar and Lounge

Invermere will once again play host to a world-class DJ next month.

DJ Featurecast hails from the UK and is making a stop in Invermere as part of one of his world tours.
Rockies goalie Stewart Pratt makes a first period save during the Rockies 5-3 loss to Beaver Valley on November 24.

Nitehawks escape Invermere with win over Rockies

The Columbia Valley Rockies faced some high-powered competition this weekend.

Rockies goalie Stewart Pratt makes a first period save during the Rockies 5-3 loss to Beaver Valley on November 24.
An image from last year's Red Bull X-Alps —competitors are tasked with travelling 900 km as the crow flies, over some of the most treacherous terrain in the world in the Alps mountain range.

Invermere duo to challenge for X-Alps supremacy

For Invermere residents Max Fanderl and Penny Powers, their relationship will play a key part when they take part in the Red Bull X-Alps.

An image from last year's Red Bull X-Alps —competitors are tasked with travelling 900 km as the crow flies, over some of the most treacherous terrain in the world in the Alps mountain range.

Sneek peek at Pynelogs

Summer may be over, but there is still plenty to do at the Pynelogs Arts and Culture Centre this upcoming winter.

Chamber is Calgary bound

The Columbia Valley is set to receive some much-welcome exposure this December.

Rockies forward Racey Red Crow (#8) makes a move to get by a defender during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Nelson on November 18.

Columbia Valley Rockies lose in overtime

If there were oddsmakers in the KIJHL, few, if any would have given the Columbia Valley Rockies much of a chance on November 18.

Rockies forward Racey Red Crow (#8) makes a move to get by a defender during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Nelson on November 18.

Sewer service mucked up

For most people, paying their monthly utility bills is second nature.

Former Canal Flats resident Arnold Ellis, pictured here with his wife Millie, has left $2 million to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation in his will. The foundation will maintain the principal and use the interest that accrues for education and training grants to valley residents.

$2M donated to community foundation

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is poised to continue its work in the community for years to come.

Former Canal Flats resident Arnold Ellis, pictured here with his wife Millie, has left $2 million to the Columbia Valley Community Foundation in his will. The foundation will maintain the principal and use the interest that accrues for education and training grants to valley residents.

Campground bylaw moves ahead

The Regional District of East Kootenay is making an effort to uniformly regulate campgrounds throughout the region.

Andrea Tubbs of Swansea Communications.

Social media a la Swansea

New business sees great potential in Columbia Valley.

Andrea Tubbs of Swansea Communications.

Raise the Woof a barrel of laughs

This month the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) is moving one step closer to finding a new home.

Resort mechanic Stephen McIntosh unloads the newest edition to Panorama’s high tech grooming fleet. Picture shows snowcat being prepared to get its tracks and blade installed.

Panorama ready to celebrate 50th anniversary

With just over a month left before opening day at Panorama Mountain Village, Panorama staff have been hard at work over the off season.

Resort mechanic Stephen McIntosh unloads the newest edition to Panorama’s high tech grooming fleet. Picture shows snowcat being prepared to get its tracks and blade installed.
The Invermere transfer station has reopened as planned.

Invermere transfer station now open

District staff warn that yard and construction waste are still not permitted at the facility.

The Invermere transfer station has reopened as planned.