Invermere Valley Echo

Report aims to raise awareness around realities of domestic violence

The BC Coroners Service recently released a report on domestic violence incidents with the hopes of increasing awareness.

Revamped pediatric care planned for Cranbrook hospital

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital is making improvments to its pediatric unit in hopes of making it more user friendly.

Invermere will hold public hearing on CastleRock rezoning

Invermere council gave initial readings to bylaws for zoning changes in the CastleRock subdivision at its most recent council meeting

Valley child care receives influx of CBT funding

CBT announces successful applicants for Social Grants funding

  • Dec 14, 2016

Mussel defence program nabs 17 contaminated boats

The provincial Ministry of Environment is touting the success of its expanded invasive mussel defence program.

Editorial: Gain some perpsective and space out

The outer-space that we're all missing out on and needs to be reported on more.

Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.

Annual East Kootenay Senior’s Open returns to Fairmont

The Annual East Kootenay Senior's Open will be making its return to Fairmont Hot Springs resort from June 11-12 next summer.

Champions of the past for the annual East Kootenay Senior's Open which will be held on June 11-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort next year.

Off the record: Starting your New Year’s Resolution early

New Year's is the perfect time to start fresh. But why wait until then?

Editorial: Progressive Agendas, pipeline realities

For Mr. Trudeau and the Liberal Party, there is going to be a number of legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Good Citizenship nominations are open

Nominations are now open for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship, awarding everyday British Columbians for their generosity.

Off the record: Trans Mountain Pipeline the right move for Canadian Economy

The Trans Mountain pipeline has its positives and negatives but it will be great for the Canadian economy.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game, narrowing their loss to just two goals (4-2) from six goals the week before, when the Dynamiters skated away with an 8-2 victory.

Rockies losing streak extends to four games

The Columbia Valley Rockies have now dropped four in a row after falling to the Kimberley Dynamiters 4-2 last week.

The Rockies picked up the pace against Kimberley in last week's game, narrowing their loss to just two goals (4-2) from six goals the week before, when the Dynamiters skated away with an 8-2 victory.
Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.

Rockies succumb to three-game losing streak

The Columbia Valley Rockies are trying to overcome a three-game losing streak this week facing the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Rockies players fought hard but came up short in their game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday night.

Valley’s Advisory Committee to disband

The Columbia Valley Advisory Committee has dissolved.

Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley, who lost the game 3-1, are struggling to find their consistent offence.

Mid-season Rockies report: clinging to a final playoff spot

At the mid-point of the season, the Columbia Valley Rockies are desperately in search of their identity.

Rockies' players look on as the Beaver Valley Nitehawks celebrate one of their trio of goals on Saturday night. Columbia Valley, who lost the game 3-1, are struggling to find their consistent offence.

Off the record: Football continues to live in denial of its violent reality

Despite overwhelming evidence mixed with basic reasoning, football leagues continue to deny the sport is killing its participants.

RDEK signs Internet agreements, extends Columbia Valley Conservation Fund

The most recent RDEK board of directors meeting touched on several items of interest to the Upper Columbia Valley.

Rollout of new Grade 10 to 12 curriculum delayed

Students — and their parents and teachers — will have to wait a little bit longer for the launch of the new provincial curriculum.

Editorial: Leitch trying to surf the Trump wave

Conservative Party leader hopeful Kellie Leitch is hoping to ride the coat tails of Donald Trump's tactics to Prime Minister.

Valley mourns loss of Neil Muth

People throughout the Columbia Valley join the family of Neil Muth as they mourn the loss of the ColumbiaBasin Trust CEO.