Steve Jessel

The Rockies were shutout in both their weekend games.

Rockies shutout in losses

With less than a week to prepare for their first game, the Columbia Valley Rockies are off to slow start under new head coach Ross Bidinger.

The Rockies were shutout in both their weekend games.
Rockies director of hockey operations Ross Bidinger will assume the role of head coach and general manager.

*UPDATED* Rockies head coach and GM resigns

There have been some big changes to the Columbia Valley Rockies just six games into the season.

Rockies director of hockey operations Ross Bidinger will assume the role of head coach and general manager.

Non-wildlife proof trash cans removed across district

Briefs from the District of Invermere council meeting on September 11.

Waterton casts doubt on hazing

A recent meeting may shed some light on how alternative deer management programs could work in Invermere in the future.

College of the Rockies president and chief executive officer Dr. Nicholas Rubidge has announced his impending retirement.

COTR president to retire in 2013

The College of the Rockies is losing one of their most senior administrators.

College of the Rockies president and chief executive officer Dr. Nicholas Rubidge has announced his impending retirement.
Jason Powers (left) and Josh Page sit in front of one of the 60 inch televisions they've set up in the refinished dining area of the Station Neighbourhood Pub, which opens on October 1.

Pub a ‘dream come true’

The Station Neighbourhood Pub returns under new management at the former Rae Rae's location next to Kinsmen Beach.

Jason Powers (left) and Josh Page sit in front of one of the 60 inch televisions they've set up in the refinished dining area of the Station Neighbourhood Pub, which opens on October 1.
Rockies forward Bradley Palumbo does his best to get around the reach of a Kimberley player during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Kimberley on Tuesday, September 18.

Rollercoaster week for Rockies

After a perfect start to their season, the Rockies appear to have lost a little bit of momentum.

Rockies forward Bradley Palumbo does his best to get around the reach of a Kimberley player during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to Kimberley on Tuesday, September 18.
Musician and performance artist Mariah Mennie will be accompanied by a guest cellist for her show at Strands Old House Restaurant on Friday (September 28).

Myriad of musical styles meets fire

For Mariah Mennie, becoming a musician wasn’t really always the plan.

Musician and performance artist Mariah Mennie will be accompanied by a guest cellist for her show at Strands Old House Restaurant on Friday (September 28).
Firefighters were required to extract the two women from the flipped Hyundai.

*UPDATED* Car accident in Kootenay National Park claims life

The Columbia Valley had a number of auto accidents over the weekend with at least three separate incidents.

Firefighters were required to extract the two women from the flipped Hyundai.
Golden-based rockers Willhorse will visit Bud's Bar and Lounge on September 27.

Willhorse delivers original gritty sound

Band from Golden finishing up tour at Bud's before hitting the studio.

Golden-based rockers Willhorse will visit Bud's Bar and Lounge on September 27.

Editorial: Coaches corner

You might notice The Valley Echo is doing our best to support sports in our country.

Columbia Basin Trust to take new appraoch

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is introducing a new way to deliver funds within the Columbia Valley.

Rookie Liam Neary reaches for the puck during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters on Tuesday September 18.

Rockies fall in OT

The Columbia Valley Rockies lost a close game to the Kimberley Dynamiters in overtime on Tuesday, September 18.

Rookie Liam Neary reaches for the puck during the Rockies 4-3 overtime loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters on Tuesday September 18.
Vernon Victoor (left) and John Cain show off their new pizza oven at the Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Fairmont business owners focus on community

For John Cain, owning a business in the Columbia Valley is about more than just turning a profit.

Vernon Victoor (left) and John Cain show off their new pizza oven at the Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour in Fairmont Hot Springs.
Invermere's Killer Rollbots are the East Kootenay Roller Derby League champions after winning their final bout against Fernie's Avalanche City Roller Girls 206-115 on Saturday (September 15).

Invermere Killer Rollbots win league championships

The Columbia Valley's women's roller derby team defeats Fernie Avalanche City Roller Girls in final bout.

Invermere's Killer Rollbots are the East Kootenay Roller Derby League champions after winning their final bout against Fernie's Avalanche City Roller Girls 206-115 on Saturday (September 15).
This aerial view of the Octopus Mountain forest fire was taken on August 22 when the fire was almost 600 hectares in size. As of September 14, the fire had consumed over 900 hectares.

Forest fire in Kootenay National Park continues to burn

But Parks Canada says recent rain and cooler temperatures are keeping it at a manageable size.

This aerial view of the Octopus Mountain forest fire was taken on August 22 when the fire was almost 600 hectares in size. As of September 14, the fire had consumed over 900 hectares.
The Lakeside Pub Restaurant is shutting down after 11 years in operation.

Lakeside Pub closing

On Saturday, September 22 the restaurant will open its doors likely for the last time.

The Lakeside Pub Restaurant is shutting down after 11 years in operation.
Pictured with the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 are past owner Lawrence Godlien (left), current owner Rod Kashuba (middle) and self styled 'future owner' Garrett Kashuba.

Old friends still cruise valley together

When Rod Kashuba bought friend Lawrence Godlien's Candy Apple Red 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in 1994, he had one simple goal.

Pictured with the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 are past owner Lawrence Godlien (left), current owner Rod Kashuba (middle) and self styled 'future owner' Garrett Kashuba.
Ben Schnider proudly displays his 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500, which he has owned for over 50 years.

1959 Galaxie Fairlane out of this world

The year was 1961, and Ben Schnider was looking for a car.

Ben Schnider proudly displays his 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500, which he has owned for over 50 years.
The gate has been locked and the bins removed at the Invermere transfer station, as a number of bears have been seen in the area rummaging through the often-misused facility.

*UPDATED* Invermere transfer station shuts down

District of Invermere council votes to close the transfer station effective immediately.

The gate has been locked and the bins removed at the Invermere transfer station, as a number of bears have been seen in the area rummaging through the often-misused facility.