Nicole Trigg

Water conundrum in Canal Flats

An attempt by the Village of Canal Flats council to force the issue of upgrading the Eagle’s Nest water system has been waylaid.

photo by Nicole Trigg/The Echo (l-r) Pat Bavin with Columbia Cultural Tourism, Nipika Mountain Resort president and general manager Lyle Wilson, and John Zehnder with the Windermere Farmer's Institute at the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition meeting on November 5.

Backcountry talks resume with moderator

The Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition (CVRAC) took a hesitant step forward on Monday (November 5) night.

photo by Nicole Trigg/The Echo (l-r) Pat Bavin with Columbia Cultural Tourism, Nipika Mountain Resort president and general manager Lyle Wilson, and John Zehnder with the Windermere Farmer's Institute at the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Coalition meeting on November 5.

Editorial: Value of a tax dollar

Premier Christy Clark is pulling some hefty political punches in the months leading up to the next provincial election on May 14, 2013.

Sarena Tschudin points out the new sign at Valley Hair Styling & Tanning that warns against underage use of indoor tanning equipment.

Underage tanning banned

Local businesses are keeping an eye out for tanners under the age of 18.

Sarena Tschudin points out the new sign at Valley Hair Styling & Tanning that warns against underage use of indoor tanning equipment.
The DTSS Leadership class on the cover of the Oct. 25th Calgary Herald.

DTSS Leadership class making waves

We Day in Calgary lands group of local students on the cover of the Calgary Herald.

The DTSS Leadership class on the cover of the Oct. 25th Calgary Herald.

Editorial: Options, options

Thankfully, it turns out the unfriendly fire that was last week's topic was a lot friendlier than what we were initially led to believe.

Wanna-be ‘Street Kings’ gang under control: RCMP

Briefs from the District of Invermere council meeting on October 23.

The newest addition to the fleet.

Local RCMP go undercover for Halloween.

Special undercover ops scheduled for October 31 are requiring the use of a specialized, high-tech ghost car.

The newest addition to the fleet.
The newest addition to the fleet.

Local RCMP go undercover for Halloween.

Special undercover ops scheduled for October 31 are requiring the use of a specialized, high-tech ghost car.

The newest addition to the fleet.

IMBA trail crew visits valley

After two years of trying, the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS) has finally proved successful.

The waitlist to enter the Three Voices of Healing Society's treatment program is generally six months.

First Nations healing centre relocates to Columbia Valley

The Three Voices of Healing Society (TVOH) is one of the most successful drug and alcohol treatment facilities in British Columbia.

The waitlist to enter the Three Voices of Healing Society's treatment program is generally six months.
White-tailed deer are the most commonly hit animal in Kootenay National Park.

Overpass planned for Kootenay National Park

Parks Canada has secured funding to install a wildlife crossing and fencing within Kootenay National Park.

White-tailed deer are the most commonly hit animal in Kootenay National Park.
Songwriters Corwin Fox and Raghu Lokanathan play Invermere's Station Neighbourhood Pub on Wednesday, October 31.

Chimney Swallows swoop in for All Hallows’ Eve

After reopening under new management, the Station Neighbourhood Pub is even putting a new twist on Halloween celebrations.

Songwriters Corwin Fox and Raghu Lokanathan play Invermere's Station Neighbourhood Pub on Wednesday, October 31.

Shifting how we spend

Ten Percent Shift presentation about strengthening community is coming to Invermere.

photo by Nicole Trigg/The Echo (l-r) Federal chief negotiator Bryan Smith, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation acting chief negotiator Shane Berg and Ktunaxa Nation chair Kathryn Teneese at the public consultation session for the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council treaty negotiations held at the Invermere Community Hall on October 1.

Ktunaxa agreement-in-principle presented to public

The Ktunaxa Nation is one of nine First Nations in B.C. in the advanced stage of treaty negotiations.

photo by Nicole Trigg/The Echo (l-r) Federal chief negotiator Bryan Smith, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation acting chief negotiator Shane Berg and Ktunaxa Nation chair Kathryn Teneese at the public consultation session for the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council treaty negotiations held at the Invermere Community Hall on October 1.

Editorial: Eye of the storm

It would seem that in the case of two divisive issues that have troubled residents of Invermere for some time...

Local conservation officers have reason to believe this first-year fawn was shot in the area between 8th Avenue and Kpokyl Road then butchered by poachers on Monday (October 8) night.

*UPDATED*Poaching incidents plague Invermere

The local conservation officer service is asking for public assistance after a series of illegal hunting incidents.

Local conservation officers have reason to believe this first-year fawn was shot in the area between 8th Avenue and Kpokyl Road then butchered by poachers on Monday (October 8) night.
Angela Krebs has joined The Valley Echo as the new advertising sales consultant.

Valley Echo advertising sales now open

Angela Krebs has 20 years experience in the Columbia Valley.

Angela Krebs has joined The Valley Echo as the new advertising sales consultant.

Editorial: Working together

It may take loyal Valley Echo and Columbia Valley Pioneer readers some time to wrap their heads around the new operating agreement.

In February, protesters opposing the deer cull met at Kinsmen Beach before walking through downtown Invermere with signs. IDPS filed their lawsuit against the DOI that same month.

Principal in IDPS lawsuit in breach of Securities Act

The face of the Invermere Deer Protection Society
lawsuit against the District of Invermere has been found guilty of insider trading.

In February, protesters opposing the deer cull met at Kinsmen Beach before walking through downtown Invermere with signs. IDPS filed their lawsuit against the DOI that same month.