Breanne Massey

The Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B team was confident in its effort to conquer the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Rockies goalie, Connor McKay, stopped 41 shots on the net on Saturday, January 23rd.

Rockies lose, then win on weekend

The Kimberley Dynamiters won 4-2 against the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Kimberley Civic Centre on Friday, January 22nd.

The Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B team was confident in its effort to conquer the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Rockies goalie, Connor McKay, stopped 41 shots on the net on Saturday, January 23rd.

New CBT grants no help for multi-use centre

CBT will be offering $3 million in new funding annually for next three years — totalling $9 million

RDEK allots funding for Ambassadors

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will receive an annual grant of $10,000 from the Columbia Valley economic development service

Keith Weber (dark clothes), who practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, warmed up for training by doing flow rolling with his peer Nathan Breeze, who practices Japanese Jiu Jitsu.

Weber grapples with martial arts training

Keith Weber has put up a fight to hone his skills in the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Keith Weber (dark clothes), who practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, warmed up for training by doing flow rolling with his peer Nathan Breeze, who practices Japanese Jiu Jitsu.

Radium council adopts new parking bylaw

The Village of Radium Hot Springs reconsidered and then unanimously adopted Bylaw No. 416, 2015 at its most recent regular council meeting.

CBT offers more funding

increase from $3.6 million annually to more than $4.2 million means communities will be eligible to additional funding for grants

Rockies defenceman Davin Burton intently eyes the puck while chasing a Thunder Cat player in the Rockies games against Creston at the Eddie on January 9th. The Rockies lost 6-5.

Rockies beat Fernie, lose to Creston



With one second left on the clock, the Rockies scored a last minute goal to break a tie against the Ghostriders last weekend.

Rockies defenceman Davin Burton intently eyes the puck while chasing a Thunder Cat player in the Rockies games against Creston at the Eddie on January 9th. The Rockies lost 6-5.

Crowdfunding now available to B.C. startups

The opportunity to use crowdfunding to start up a new venture now exists in B.C.

Fairmont Resort secures ski area’s future

A secure future is on the horizon for two East Kootenay community ski hills for the next three decades.

Radium Hot Springs encouraged to ‘go green’

There are some innovative ideas being pitched to reduce carbon emissions in East Kootenay municipalities this winter.

College implements changes to Adult Upgrading

To offset tuition costs during the winter semester, the College of the Rockies is offering completion awards to students

Fire services agreement renewed between RDEK, Radium

The Village of Radium Hot Springs has unanimously accepted the decision to renew a fire service agreement

Radium parking bylaw approved

The Village of Radium Hot Springs unanimously approved Bylaw No. 416

Rockies forwards Doan Smith (#17) and Micheal Cardinal (#21) were two of the goalscorers in the home game against Creston on December 19th when the Rockies won 6-5.

Rockies win two for two

The Columbia Valley Rockies won 8-5 against the Golden Rockets in the Golden Arena on Friday, December 18th.

Rockies forwards Doan Smith (#17) and Micheal Cardinal (#21) were two of the goalscorers in the home game against Creston on December 19th when the Rockies won 6-5.

New regulations helps B.C. residents get debt-free

A strong desire to bolster the balance sheets has encouraged the Government of B.C. to regulate the debt settlement industry

Columbia Valley food bank use on the rise

A recent surge in the cost of food has pushed a number of families further into poverty with Columbia Valley residents struggling

Shining a light on electrical safety

The ability to make holiday decorations safe has become a hot topic for some this winter.

The Columbia Valley Rockies recovered from their 5-1 loss to Kimberley the night before to beat Grand Forks on home ice, 3-1. Rockies player Nolan Menard demonstrates some fancy footwork while bringing the puck up the ice.

Rockies win 1, lose 1 over weekend

The Kimberley Dynamiters edged out the Columbia Valley Rockies 5-1 at the Kimberley Civic Centre on Friday, December 11th.

The Columbia Valley Rockies recovered from their 5-1 loss to Kimberley the night before to beat Grand Forks on home ice, 3-1. Rockies player Nolan Menard demonstrates some fancy footwork while bringing the puck up the ice.

Province promises more child care

Parents may be relieved to learn that new child care spaces could soon be available in the Columbia Valley.

Group encourages Kootenay cannabis industry

An organization promoting the cannabis industry is expanding to the Kootenay region.