Nicole Trigg

Editorial: Market demands

The farmer's market provides easy access to items not otherwise found in the valley, and it's a great gathering place for friends and family

Wilks feeling good about federal budget

Focus on infrastructure bodes well for Kootenay-Columbia riding: Wilks

A recent study has revealed toxic selenium levels in the Elk River due to mining projects in the Elk Valley, part of the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Elk Valley an area of growing concern for Ktunaxa despite economic agreement

Province must take different approach to reduce contamination: Ktunaxa Nation

A recent study has revealed toxic selenium levels in the Elk River due to mining projects in the Elk Valley, part of the Regional District of East Kootenay.
Each Friday night in February, Fairmont Resort is hosting the Starlight Challenge, a social race event open to all ages.

Socialize on the slopes of Fairmont at Starlight

The Starlight Challenge is in full swing for the month of February.

Each Friday night in February, Fairmont Resort is hosting the Starlight Challenge, a social race event open to all ages.

Municipal auditor general to launch by April

The first-ever auditor general for local government in BC hopes to visit the Columbia Valley within three years

Joseph Camenzind (pictured here) and his wife Agnes were both from Switzerland but met in Canada and settled in the Columbia Valley.

Invermere library named in resident’s will

More funds will follow initial interim payment of $50,000 once estate is settled.

Joseph Camenzind (pictured here) and his wife Agnes were both from Switzerland but met in Canada and settled in the Columbia Valley.

Editorial: Change is afoot

When I came to the Columbia Valley to assume the position of editor for The Valley Echo, I was excited to head up my new project.

East Kootenay politicians to visit the Columbia Valley

A chance to showcase the Columbia Valley to politicians from every corner of the Kootenays is underway.

The Starlight Challenge is open to snowboarders, skiers and tele markers of all levels

Race against yourself in the Starlight Challenge

Annual competition at Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill based on consistency, not speed

The Starlight Challenge is open to snowboarders, skiers and tele markers of all levels

Village of Canal Flats sets date for by-election

April 6 has been slated as the date for the by-election.

Premier Clark revisits auditor general decision

Clark's proposed two-year extension welcomed by NDP MLA and Liberal candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke.

Editorial: Any publicity is good publicity

It only goes to show what a hot topic B.C.'s upcoming provincial election has become...

Invermere Fire Department members with their newest front line pumper on Tuesday (January 15).

New wheels for Invermere fire rescue squad

New aquisition for local fire department has saved taxpayers $170,000.

Invermere Fire Department members with their newest front line pumper on Tuesday (January 15).
Arson charges have been laid in relation to the suspicious fire that destroyed three condominium buildings at an unfinished resort development in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Suspects arrested in relation to Fairmont condo fire

A 20-year-old female from Fairmont Hot Springs and a 25-year-old male from Invermere have been arrested and charged.

Arson charges have been laid in relation to the suspicious fire that destroyed three condominium buildings at an unfinished resort development in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Old recreation service area shoulders additional costs for Canal Flats Arena

The Columbia Valley directors are keeping the old Canal Flats service area around until debt relieved

Kids-specific activities will keep youngsters entertained at Panorama's Snowflake Festival January 18 to 20.

Snowflake Festival at Panorama ties in Avalanche Awareness Days

Winter is here but the festivals celebrating it haven’t even begun, although this is about to change.

Kids-specific activities will keep youngsters entertained at Panorama's Snowflake Festival January 18 to 20.

Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors welcomes Deck as chair

Outgoing CBT's board chair Garry Merkel has been replaced by Jumbo Glacier Resort mayor Greg Deck

A new ice shack erected near the Invermere Bay Condos caught fire Sunday (January 13) night after its owner didn't extinguish the fire in the shack's wood stove.

Ice fishing shack on Lake Windermere catches fire

A sudden fire in an ice fishing shack on Lake Windermere near the Invermere Bay Condos received a flood of attention.

A new ice shack erected near the Invermere Bay Condos caught fire Sunday (January 13) night after its owner didn't extinguish the fire in the shack's wood stove.

Editorial: Child poverty

The Windermere Teachers' Association has brought an important cause to the public's attention.

DJ JFB, who performed at the 2012 London Olympics, is coming to Bud's on January 18.

London Olympics performer coming to Invermere

A superstar DJ who played a video set at the 2012 London Olympics is bringing his show to Invermere.

DJ JFB, who performed at the 2012 London Olympics, is coming to Bud's on January 18.