Steve Hubrecht

MSP rates changes not good enough: Macdonald

The provincial government has some new breaks on MSP premiums for certain residents, but MLA Norm Macdonald says not enough

Regional News: Local environmental groups urges new Columbia River Treaty to incorporate ecological purpose

Members of more than 50 various conservation groups found throughout the Columbia River watershed have sent a letter

Invermere’s creative economy booms

Invermere has a booming creative economy, and those in valley’s arts community are keen to see it grow even more.

Council Briefs: Westridge mailbox commotion starts up again

The new location of the Westridge mailboxes has once again bubbled up, after Invermere council received a letter of complaint on the matter

Multi-use centre grant still in limbo

A recently released list of municipal projects in B.C. approved for grants under the Strategic Priorities Fund

Mixed reaction to B.C. budget

The provincial government’s budget for the coming fiscal year has been released, and officials wasted no time responding

The College of the Rockies’ new logo is the first step in a rebranding process that is intended to completely overhaul its image.

College of the Rockies unveils new logo

The College of the Rockies has a new look thanks to a rebranding effort

The College of the Rockies’ new logo is the first step in a rebranding process that is intended to completely overhaul its image.
DTSS student Cory Martin will race in wthe giant slalom and slalom at this year’s B.C. Winter Games in Penticton.

Invermere ski racer readies for BC Winter Games

An Invermere teen is heading to Penticton later this month to test her mettle in the BC Winter Games alpine ski events.

DTSS student Cory Martin will race in wthe giant slalom and slalom at this year’s B.C. Winter Games in Penticton.
Parks Canada’s Greg Horne installs a bat roost logger in a cave in Banff National Park.

Regional News: Bat cave surprises scientists

Parks Canada scientists have discovered the only bat hibernacula so far known to exist in Kootenay, Banff and Yoho National Parks.

Parks Canada’s Greg Horne installs a bat roost logger in a cave in Banff National Park.

Stetski steps into Mother Canada controversy

Stetski waded into one of the largest parks controversies in the country the planned Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Vancouver company plans to open new mine in valley

A new mine could be up and running here in the Upper Columbia Valley as early as next year.

The Invermere Curling Club is proud to have the Wells team (skipped by Abby Wells) represent the Columbia Valley at the upcoming B.C. Winter Games. From left to right are Abby Wells, Alexa Von Niessen, Lily Flamand and Kaitlyn Hessel (Anna Stevens is missing from the photo).

Valley sends girls’ curling team to B.C. Winter Games for the first time

For the first time, a girls’ curling team will represent the Columbia Valley at the upcoming B.C. Winter Games.

The Invermere Curling Club is proud to have the Wells team (skipped by Abby Wells) represent the Columbia Valley at the upcoming B.C. Winter Games. From left to right are Abby Wells, Alexa Von Niessen, Lily Flamand and Kaitlyn Hessel (Anna Stevens is missing from the photo).

Local officials give chamber annual update

Upper Columbia Valley elected officials were at a Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Local Government Update last week

Imagine Invermere gets pair of new members

Invermere council appointed two new representatives to the Imagine Invermere committee

Canal Flats aims to change dock bylaw

Canal Flats may soon make some amendments to its dock bylaw

Graham Norquay, pictured with his sister Emma, has qualified in judo for the BC Winter Games being held in Penticton next month.

Local judo practitioner heads to BC Winter Games

The BC Winter Games, held every two years, are coming up in Penticton in February, and one local athlete has already qualified.

Graham Norquay, pictured with his sister Emma, has qualified in judo for the BC Winter Games being held in Penticton next month.

Regional News: RDEK, CBT and BC Hydro join force to bring back community energy manager

The East Kootenay area will once again have a community energy manager

Panorama’s Summit Hut is one of three huts at the resort that have earned the kudos of Destination B.C. as  one of the top attractions to experience in B.C. this winter.

Rave reviews draw more attention to valley

Efforts to showcase the winter wonders of the Upper Columbia Valley and entice more visitors here continue to bring attention.

Panorama’s Summit Hut is one of three huts at the resort that have earned the kudos of Destination B.C. as  one of the top attractions to experience in B.C. this winter.

Election results breakdown by community reveal trends

The Invermere Valley Echo has obtained a town-by-town breakdown of election day voting patterns for the Kootenay-Columbia riding

Regional News: Geographic voting patterns contains few big surprises

Federal Kootenay-Columbia candidates, generally have said there were no major surprises — although there were some disappointments