Breanne Massey

Columbia Valley projects receive CBT funding

There has been $1 million in Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants approved for 28 projects that aim towards social well-being

Rockies forward Harrison Davies handles the puck in the Rockies’ last game against Creston at the Eddie on Saturday, February 27th.

Thunder Cats sweep Rockies out of playoffs in four straight

The quest for success came to an abrupt end for the Rockies last Saturday night, when the Junior B team’s season came to a close.

Rockies forward Harrison Davies handles the puck in the Rockies’ last game against Creston at the Eddie on Saturday, February 27th.

Regional News: Women Grows offers second cannabis event

There’s a growing trend where cannabis is concerned in the Kootenay region.

Rockies forward Donoven Quintin skates past his home bench while chasing the puck in the third of four playoff games against the Creston Thunder Cats on Friday, February 26th at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.

Rockies lose third playoff game to Thunder Cats

In spite of two late goals and a heartfelt effort, the Rockies couldn’t catch up to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats last weekend.

Rockies forward Donoven Quintin skates past his home bench while chasing the puck in the third of four playoff games against the Creston Thunder Cats on Friday, February 26th at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.

Valley fire dispatch services moving to Kelowna

A new fire dispatch services deal has been inked between the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and the City of Kelowna.

Medical marijuana dispensary eyed in Radium

Government of Canada’s vow to support legalization, entrepreneurs are hoping that business opportunities may gain traction in the Valley.

RDEK Briefs: RDEK plans to fund valley-wide visitor services

potential funding for valley-wide visitor services and for the valley’s Permanent Resident and Attraction and Retention Plan

New title for Taft

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its chair and vice chair for the coming year.

April Verch, who has a performance scheduled for the Golden Civic Centre on March 9th, stepped into the international spotlight when she performed at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.

Triple threat entertainer offers reason to head to Golden Civic Centre

Fiddler and songwriter April Verch,will soon be coming to the Upper Columbia Valley.

April Verch, who has a performance scheduled for the Golden Civic Centre on March 9th, stepped into the international spotlight when she performed at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.
Thanks to Interior Health’s telehealth clinics, valley resident Kirt Sellers can drive to Cranbrook instead of Trail for follow up treatments. He’s hoping the service can eventually be offered in the Columbia Valley.

Telehealth clinics help local post-transplant patient

The physical, emotional and financial strain of travelling to urban areas for dialysis has forced patients to become prisoners of the road

Thanks to Interior Health’s telehealth clinics, valley resident Kirt Sellers can drive to Cranbrook instead of Trail for follow up treatments. He’s hoping the service can eventually be offered in the Columbia Valley.
Rockies goalie Giovanni Sambrielaz stays low in front of his net while keeping an eagle eye on a Rockets’ offensive play at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on February 13th. Columbia Valley won the close game against Golden 4-3.

Rockies win two, lose one

The quest for success in Junior B hockey led the Rockies to triumph last week in Golden.

Rockies goalie Giovanni Sambrielaz stays low in front of his net while keeping an eagle eye on a Rockets’ offensive play at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on February 13th. Columbia Valley won the close game against Golden 4-3.

Radium council puts Wood First

Coun. Tyler McCauley made a motion to adopt the final reading of the Wood First Bylaw No. 417, 2016 at the regular council meeting

East Kootenay input important to climate plan

The public has been invited to provide insights about how the Government of B.C. can best tackle climate change moving forward.

The roof of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook is alight with 17 large and 24 small stars, symbolizing Starlite Campaign donation amounts that total $100,000 more than the fundraising goal hoped for.

Fundraising goal for Cranbrook hospital eclipsed

A fundraiser aiming to bring community and regional health to light has surpassed its $150,000 goal.

The roof of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook is alight with 17 large and 24 small stars, symbolizing Starlite Campaign donation amounts that total $100,000 more than the fundraising goal hoped for.
Rockies forward Nolan Menard (#23) charges the puck in front of the Golden Rockets’ net on February 3rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere with Rockies forward Nick Hoobanoff (#8) looking on. The Rockies won 5-1.

Rockies defeat Rockets with Midgets’ help

The Columbia Valley Rockies won 5-1 against the Golden Rockets at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Tuesday, February 3rd.

Rockies forward Nolan Menard (#23) charges the puck in front of the Golden Rockets’ net on February 3rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere with Rockies forward Nick Hoobanoff (#8) looking on. The Rockies won 5-1.

RCMP year-end report reveals more calls for service

Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac provided the various municipal councils in the valley with his 2015 year-end report

Rockies defenceman Nigel Swab keeps his eyes on the action in the Rockies’ game against Spokane on January 30th at the Eddie. Below, forward Micheal Cardinal (#21) races up the ice with a fleet of Braves behind him.

Rockies lose away game, followed by win on home ice

The Fernie Ghostriders triumphed 3-1 against the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Fernie Memorial Arena on Friday, January 29th.

Rockies defenceman Nigel Swab keeps his eyes on the action in the Rockies’ game against Spokane on January 30th at the Eddie. Below, forward Micheal Cardinal (#21) races up the ice with a fleet of Braves behind him.
The concession stand at Kinsmen Beach is in need of a new operator with their own equipment.

DOI awaits proposals for concession stand

The District of Invermere (DOI) has issued a call for applicants who are interested in operating the Kinsmen Beach concession stand.

The concession stand at Kinsmen Beach is in need of a new operator with their own equipment.

Cranbrook confirms it conducted a deer cull

The City of Cranbrook confirmed it conducted an urban deer management program in the form of a cull this winter.

COTR offers new transfer program for students

Criminal and Social Justice students at the College of the Rockies have the opportunity to transfer to the University of the Fraser Valley