Steve Jessel

Get ready to welcome it back

How to B.C. business owners can ready themselves for the return of the PST.

Creek sediment buildup to be examined

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is taking steps to correct the flow of Windermere Creek.

More volunteers needed for Citizens on Patrol

Briefs from the Radium council meeting on October 24.

Invermere roller derby team looking for new recruits

The East Kootenay Roller Derby League champion Killer Rollbots are looking for some new players.

Radium Resort is moving away from year-round operations and closing for the winter.

Radium Resort closes for winter

Radium Resort will be switching from year-round operations to a seasonal basis this coming winter.

Radium Resort is moving away from year-round operations and closing for the winter.
October 25, 2012.

New owners for Sobey’s

Say hello to the new owners of Sobey's in Invermere.

October 25, 2012.
Rockies defenceman Brendan Sage (left) trains with DTSS students at the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Monday, October 15.

Hockey academy still going strong

The Hockey Canada Skills Academy in Invermere is still going strong thanks to a large amount of help from all corners of the community.

Rockies defenceman Brendan Sage (left) trains with DTSS students at the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Monday, October 15.
The schoolchildren presentation given by Jane Goodall in Cranbrook that was televised.

Windermere Elementary inspired by Goodall visit

Students in the newly formed Roots & Shoots club want to help make the world a better place.

The schoolchildren presentation given by Jane Goodall in Cranbrook that was televised.
The 11th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival takes place on November 3.

Prepare your palates

Get ready to swirl your glasses as the one of the most popular Columbia Valley fall events makes its return.

The 11th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival takes place on November 3.

Wilmer water system upgrade eyed

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is attempting to move forward with a $3.5 million Wilmer water system upgrade project.

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is bolstering its coaching ranks for the 2012-2013 winter season.

World-class coach joins Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club will be welcoming a world class coach to the fold this season.

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is bolstering its coaching ranks for the 2012-2013 winter season.
New Rockies forward TJ Millar made an immediate impact in his first game with the Rockies with a highly-entertaining fight in the second period.

Ghostriders beat Rockies in rough-and-tumble affair

The Columbia Valley Rockies made their much-anticipated return to home ice on Saturday, October 13.

New Rockies forward TJ Millar made an immediate impact in his first game with the Rockies with a highly-entertaining fight in the second period.
John Cronin (pictured) will be joined by cousin Mac Walters and son Sean Cronin for two shows in Invermere this November.

A family affair

Family ties and tight musicianship will be on display at two different venues in November.

John Cronin (pictured) will be joined by cousin Mac Walters and son Sean Cronin for two shows in Invermere this November.

WestJet names new regional airline

WestJet has taken another step towards providing a regional airline service to smaller communities.

Leah Newman (left) and Montanna McIlwain (right) have reached their gold level skating skills status as recognized by Skate Canada. The two skaters are the only members of the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club to have reached the gold level, and they were honoured in a small ceremony by coach Danielle Elford (middle) on October 1.

Local figure skaters achieve gold status

After years of hard work, two Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club (CVFSC) figure skaters have reached gold skating skills status.

Leah Newman (left) and Montanna McIlwain (right) have reached their gold level skating skills status as recognized by Skate Canada. The two skaters are the only members of the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club to have reached the gold level, and they were honoured in a small ceremony by coach Danielle Elford (middle) on October 1.
Anthony Gibson and Ally Candy of Groundswell stand nextto the Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere.

Community Greenhouse a finalist

Nominated for BC Real Estate Foundation's 2012 Land Awards.

Anthony Gibson and Ally Candy of Groundswell stand nextto the Groundswell Community Greenhouse in Invermere.

Become a firefighter!

Becoming a firefighter can be a big responsibility, but it also offers rewards that are unparalleled.

New hunting regulations in effect

Hunters, backcountry users should be aware of provincial guidelines for local areas.

Squatters in the backcountry near Radium are causing significant environmental degradation.

Squatters living in squalor in backcountry

Radium council has heard reports of altercations between
squatters, backcountry users.

Squatters in the backcountry near Radium are causing significant environmental degradation.

Author visits Invermere

One of Canada's most quickly rising authors will visit Invermere in October.