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Smoke can be seen billowing in the distance from Doctor Creek, near Canal Flats.

Forest fire leads to single house evacuation

single home north of Spillimacheen received an evacuation order from the RDEK on July 4 after a sizable fire started in the area.

Smoke can be seen billowing in the distance from Doctor Creek, near Canal Flats.
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Misinformation derails RV Resort plans

Village of Canal Flats chief administrative officer received a letter from Haworth Development Consulting on behalf of Benny Boyz

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Misinformation derails RV Resort plans

Village of Canal Flats chief administrative officer received a letter from Haworth Development Consulting on behalf of Benny Boyz

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ELECTION 2015: Federal candidates discuss marijuana plans

The Liberal mandate is to both decriminalize and legalize marijuana. Johnston said marijuana is a social, rather than criminal issue.

Council Briefs: Canal Flats discusses development plans

The Village of Canal Flats held a regular council meeting, addressing a full slate of issues.

ELECTION 2015: NDP candidate campaigns in Invermere

NDP candidate Wayne Stetski spent a day in Invermere, meeting with constituents, presenting his plans for the riding and knocking on doors.

Jumbo resort fails substantial start assessment

Environment Minister Mary Polak has determined that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project has not been substantially started.

A CONSERVATIONIST CROWD... After Environment Minister Mary Polak announced on June 18th that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project was not substantially started and could not proceed, a crowd of longtime anti-Jumbo resort protesters converged on Safta’s in downtown Invermere to celebrate what many perceive to be a resounding victory.

Jumbo conservationists reflect on historic victory

celebrations started for those who had been fighting the development for up to 24 years.

A CONSERVATIONIST CROWD... After Environment Minister Mary Polak announced on June 18th that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project was not substantially started and could not proceed, a crowd of longtime anti-Jumbo resort protesters converged on Safta’s in downtown Invermere to celebrate what many perceive to be a resounding victory.

ELECTION 2015: Liberal candidate attends workshop in Ottawa

Federal candidate Don Johnston and his party are gearing up for the big election in October.

Regional News: Wilks defends regional forestry practices

Kootenay-Columbia Conservative MP David Wilks is standing up for the logging industry

Employment dips across the Kootenays

Overall employment fell by 11.8 per cent in the Kootenays in 2014 according to a recent report

Conservation officers with mobile decontamination units are performing roadside boat and boat trailer inspections, and as necessary, decontaminating vessels entering BC to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering the province’s waterways.

Zebra mussels cause for major concern across B.C.

A new predator is on its way to the Columbia Valley, but there is still hope for water enthusiasts.

Conservation officers with mobile decontamination units are performing roadside boat and boat trailer inspections, and as necessary, decontaminating vessels entering BC to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering the province’s waterways.

District of Invermere helps residents go green

The District of Invermere has made green development a priority

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

Amanda Bath's home was destroyed by the Johnson's Landing landslides in 2012

Landslide survivor brings book to Invermere

Proposed RV Resort sparks concern from Canal Flats residents

The resort would be maintained and operated by Bighorn Estates

ELECTION 2015: NDP candidate Wayne Stetski seeks Liberal support

Wayne Stetski, the federal NDP candidate for Kootenay Columbia, is confident about his chances of winning the general election in October.