Steve Hubrecht

Columbia Valley Centres see more international tourists

There’s been a large jump in the number of international tourists visiting B.C. in 2016, a trend also noticed in the Columbia Valley.

National Geographic helping Columbia Valley

The Crown of the Continent has partnered with the National Geographic in geotourism project.

Columbia Basin Trust recognizes Wilmer soccer field upgrade

The Columbia Basin Trust recently announced the projects that were successful in receiving the Trust’s new Recreation Infrastructure Grants.

Kootenay dairy producers agree diafi ltered milk is a problem

NDP agriculture critic Ruth Ellen Brousseau is urging the federal government to stop protein concentrates from states in Canadian cheese

Residents inquire about Columbia Valley Centre progress

Residents inquire about Columbia Valley Centre progress

Local resident re-appointed to Rural Advisory Council

The members of the province's Rural Advisory Council, including Columbia Valley resident Susan Clovechok, have been re-appointed

Parks Canada still examines all options on privatization of hot springs

The uncertainty about whether or not operation of the Radium Hot Springs will be privatized will continue for at least a while longer.

Constituency associations filed financial reports

The local NDP constituency association has current assets of more than $33,000, and had a total income of a bit more than $16,900 this year

New report finds rural areas have more traffic fatalities

A new report from the provincial public health shows higher rates of motor vehicle fatalities in the interior parts of the province.

Columbia Valley Arts receives regional funding

RDEK gives operational funding to CV Arts for first time

Regional News: Invest Kootenay morphs into Imagine Kootenay

Invest Kootenay has merged with Work West Kootenay into a single program called Imagine Kootenay

Boil water advisory lifted for Canal Flats subdivision

Boil water advisory for the Eagle’s Nest subdivision in Canal Flats has finally been lifted as the whole village is now on one water system.

Columbia Valley Chamber fills board of director vacancies at AGM

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting earlier this month

Jumbo case heads to Canadian Supreme Court

The Ktunaxa First Nation’s case against Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality will now be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Council Briefs: Multi-use centre construction to start this spring

The planned new multi-use centre took another step closer to reality, with Invermere council awarding the project management contract

Stetski calls on Minister of Transport to adopt 20-horsepower limit for Columbia River

adopt a 20-horsepower limit for watercraft on the main stem of the Upper Columbia River between Golden and Invermere.

Moose populations have declined across parts of B.C. over the last three decades.Moose is the most-demanded species for resident hunters. Nearly 70,000  resident hunters apply for 12,000 lottery moose-hunting opportunities annually.

Moose numbers across B.C. in decline

The provincial government is introducing a new moose enhancement plan, a move that is a step in the right direction, but not enough

Moose populations have declined across parts of B.C. over the last three decades.Moose is the most-demanded species for resident hunters. Nearly 70,000  resident hunters apply for 12,000 lottery moose-hunting opportunities annually.
Penny Powers (pictured) and her husband Max Fanderl are expanding their Kinsmen Beach paddle rentals business to include running the concession stand.

Local couple selected to run Kinsmen concession

Local couple Penny Powers and Max Fanderl will be taking over operations of the Kinsmen Beach concession stand this summer

Penny Powers (pictured) and her husband Max Fanderl are expanding their Kinsmen Beach paddle rentals business to include running the concession stand.

Boer War plaque to be added to Invermere cenotaph

The cenotaph will have a new plaque added, one that’s dedicated to local Canadians who lost their lives fighting in the Boer War.

Backyard agriculture consultation for Areas F, G concludes

The Regional District of East Kootenay is looking at the possibility of small-scale backyard agriculture, such as keeping chicken or bees