Breanne Massey

$10 a day childcare recommended

A publicly funded childcare option that’s affordable could help create a blueprint for parents to return to work.

This scene of the Bow Glacier in Banff National Park by Bill Desbrisay,

Valley artists exhibit acrylic paintings

The Headwaters Art group will be exhibiting acrylic paintings at the Fairmont Lions’ Den between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th.

This scene of the Bow Glacier in Banff National Park by Bill Desbrisay,

CBT joins cause to stop invasive mussels

A $360,000 cash injection from CBT will help double the number of mobile decontamination units geared toward stopping invasive mussels

Westside Legacy Trail project progresses

A green space geared toward exercise aficionados may soon be on the horizon.

Affordable housing initiative in the works

The stress of finding affordable housing amidst the high cost of living in the Columbia Valley has plagued many people in the Valley.

Regional News: COTR transfer students on road to success

Success stories for students don’t always begin with a new horizon at a university in a major city.

Regional News: RDEK receives $116,215

A $75.2 million investment has been divided to help communities across the province meet local needs

Future support uncertain for brain injury patients in the Columbia Valley

The way support systems are serving people with brain injuries in the Columbia Valley may be changing.

FRC puts out feelers for northern satellite office

FRC executive director Pat Cope felt a social responsibility to make community programs easily accessible to the valley’s remote clients.

Regional News: College welcomes new Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator

Andrew Judge recently joined the College of the Rockies team as the new Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator and Advisor.

Family Resource Centre hires Jennifer Lindal

Lindel is the new provincially funded Better at Home coordinator

Ktunaxa Nation welcomes recommendations

Residential school survivors from the Ktunaxa Nation are optimistic about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Haul Truck Operator simulator

COTR offers program for mill workers

College of the Rockies (COTR) is helping the unemployed bounce back from the brink by providing opportunities to retrain.

Haul Truck Operator simulator

ELECTION 2015: Liberals nominate local candidate for election

Don Johnston has been given the nod to stand as a candidate for the federal Liberal Party of Canada.

Hot springs privatization coming

A controversial decision to privatize the Parks Canada Mountain Parks Hot Springs is still in the works.

Community service awards seek nominations from B.C. communities

The Community Social Services Employers’ Association of B.C.has designed a way to recognize outstanding employees

Jumbo municipality holds public hearing on OCP

The vision about how land can be used and developed at Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality is still in the works.

Conservation fuelled by $1 million HCTF grants

A $1 million cash injection will help boost conservation projects for fish and wildlife projects in the Kootenays.

Groundswell Network executive director Bill Swan (left) speaks with permaculture students visting Invermere on renewable energy on May 23. His lesson fell in line with a course being offered locally by international recognized permaculture experts, Rob and Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture and Adaptive Habitat.

Permaculture students flock to Invermere

Roughly 30 students travelled from across Canada and the United States to participate in the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate

Groundswell Network executive director Bill Swan (left) speaks with permaculture students visting Invermere on renewable energy on May 23. His lesson fell in line with a course being offered locally by international recognized permaculture experts, Rob and Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture and Adaptive Habitat.

Council Briefs: Rate for municipal services increases

Citizens of Canal Flats will be seeing some changes in the cost of accessing municipal services in the village.