Steve Hubrecht

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Council Briefs: Invermere lowers grant request for multi-use centre

District of Invermere will reduce a grant request for funding for the new multi-use centre

Urban deer funding welcomed by Invermere mayor

The B.C. government’s announcement that it will help fund urban deer issues in local municipalities

Confusion reigns during advance polling in valley

Mass confusion on where to cast a vote during advance polling days held over the Thanksgiving long weekend

An example of an incorrect voting card (on the left) directing an Invermere resident to the Radium polling station 603, and their updated correct card received on October 9th indicating the resident must vote at Invermere polling station 603.

ELECTION 2015: Confusion reigns during advance polling in Columbia Valley

Mass confusion on where to cast a vote during advance polling days in the Columbia Valley left voters frustrated.

An example of an incorrect voting card (on the left) directing an Invermere resident to the Radium polling station 603, and their updated correct card received on October 9th indicating the resident must vote at Invermere polling station 603.

Local Chambers brainstorm solutions to worker shortage

A group of Columbia Valley and Radium Chamber of Commerce members met last week to discuss the valley’s ongoing tourism sector

Ribbon cutting marks finish of initial phase of Fairmont debris flow mitigation project

ribbon cutting will happen at the pedestrian bridge on the 12th hole of Fairmont’s Mountainside golf course on Monday, October 5th at 1 p.m.

RDEK Briefs: Directed Funds Committee morphs into advisory role

Several items of interest to the Upper Columbia Valley were discussed at the most recent RDEK board of directors meeting.

Backyard farming in Areas F, G to be examined

RDEK will be undertaking public consultation to find out the opinion of residents on small-scale backyard agriculture communities.

Police watchdog group makes presence known

The new Ministry of Justice watchdog organization was in Invermere two weeks ago, giving a presentation to council.

New K to 9 curriculum slowly getting introduced

the Upper Columbia Valley, and they may begin to see some elements of the new provincial curriculum this fall.

ELECTION 2015: Candidates schedules full with forums

With the federal election looming, a number of all-candidate forums are slated to run in the Kootenay-Columbia riding

ELECTION 2015: Verifying voter registration online could come with glitches

Upper Columbia Valley residents wanting to make sure they are on the registered voters list can do so online

Council Briefs: Invermere invests in heavy equipment

The Invermere council agreed to buy a brand new wheel loader for the district

BC's provincial health officer is calling for mandatory declaration of vaccination when children enrol at school, as is done in Ontario and New Brunswick.

Parents urged to make sure vaccinations are up to date

With the school year just around the corner, B.C.’s provincial health officer is encouraging parents to ensure vaccinations are updated.

BC's provincial health officer is calling for mandatory declaration of vaccination when children enrol at school, as is done in Ontario and New Brunswick.
More than 3,000 timeshare owners of Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont have organized a class action lawsuit against property managers Northmont Resort Properties.

Sunchaser case likely before courts in early 2016

The class-action lawsuit started by Sunchaser Villas timeshare owners against the property’s management company is scheduled to finally go

More than 3,000 timeshare owners of Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont have organized a class action lawsuit against property managers Northmont Resort Properties.

Recreation website features opportunities to get active

many organized sports and recreation groups should check out the District of Invermere’s formal recreation web page

Rockies shine in first exhibition game

Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B boys hockey team is back on the ice, playing a few exhibition games before the start of the regular season

Art Walkers can enjoy DJ music, hors d’oeuvres and speak to local artists every Friday night. The weekly event is one the CCTA helped start.

Columbia Cultural Tourism Association takes on collaborative role in local arts and culture scene

CCTA may not have grabbed many headlines in recent months, but the group is still chugging ahead

Art Walkers can enjoy DJ music, hors d’oeuvres and speak to local artists every Friday night. The weekly event is one the CCTA helped start.

Ktunaxa may take case against Jumbo to Supreme Court of Canada

Ktunaxa First Nation’s long-running legal case against the creation of Jumbo Glacier Resort may eventually wind up in the highest court

The runway at the Canadian Rockies International Airport will provide the course for Ride the Runway, an event for road cyclists participating in this year’s Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo.

Cranbrook airport hosts pre- Gran Fondo cycling event

Road cyclists frustrated by the small shoulders and fast traffic on the paved roads will relish the open-tarmac opportunities presented

The runway at the Canadian Rockies International Airport will provide the course for Ride the Runway, an event for road cyclists participating in this year’s Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo.