Steve Jessel

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Brian Schaal (left) and Kelly Hrudey (right) at the final celebration and trophy presentation of the first-ever Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic that took place at Copper Point Resort from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16 with a number of celebrities and high profile athletes participating.

Inaugural celebrity golf tournament reaps accolades

The Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic is set to become a mainstay in the Columbia Valley for years to come.

Brian Schaal (left) and Kelly Hrudey (right) at the final celebration and trophy presentation of the first-ever Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic that took place at Copper Point Resort from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16 with a number of celebrities and high profile athletes participating.
The Castlerock Estates retaining wall will be the District of Invermere's responsibility to fix unless its construction does match the design authorized by the district.

Collapsed Castlerock wall could cost taxpayers

The District of Invermere is responsible for the collapsed wall at Castlerock Estates unless construction is found to not match the design.

The Castlerock Estates retaining wall will be the District of Invermere's responsibility to fix unless its construction does match the design authorized by the district.

Rockies hockey team to get some NHL help

Former NHL netminder and Invermere native Wade Dubielewicz recently agreed to become the new goaltending coach for the Rockies.

The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.

Chamber Music Festival shares classical strains

The Columbia Valley will be awash with the tender tones of strings and woodwinds this August .

The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.

RCMP lay charges in investigation into the death of Cory Jarock

The RCMP have made an arrest and laid charges in connection with the death of Cory Jarock of Invermere.

Employees with a private company that produces GMO seeds in the Columbia Valley inspect a conventional canola crop at Elkhorn Ranch. The company confirmed this particular crop is not GMO, but employees wear protective garb to prevent the transfer of pollen between non-GMO and GMO crops throughout the valley.

Raising GMO awareness in the Columbia Valley

Across British Columbia, communities are pushing to become free of genetically modified plants and trees within their local boundaries

Employees with a private company that produces GMO seeds in the Columbia Valley inspect a conventional canola crop at Elkhorn Ranch. The company confirmed this particular crop is not GMO, but employees wear protective garb to prevent the transfer of pollen between non-GMO and GMO crops throughout the valley.
Roughly 200 racers will be competing during the Mad Trapper weekend at Panorama Mountain Village Resort on Sunday (July 29).

Mad Trapper weekend returns to Panorama

BC, Canada Cup downhill mountain bike races take over Panorama Bike Park on July 28 and 29.

Roughly 200 racers will be competing during the Mad Trapper weekend at Panorama Mountain Village Resort on Sunday (July 29).

Local RDEK directors split on new secondary suites bylaw

If passed, a new bylaw will permit secondary suites everywhere in the Columbia Valley except Electoral Area F.

RCMP Cpl. Grant Simpson (left) and Columbia Valley Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac (right) have been selected to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their community service.

Two Columbia Valley RCMP honoured with medal

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a high honour for any Canadian citizen to receive.

RCMP Cpl. Grant Simpson (left) and Columbia Valley Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac (right) have been selected to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their community service.
Nancy Newhouse (left) and daughter Megan Kinley just retuned from their own wilderness expedition as a part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Time For Nature 50th anniversary celebration.

Celebration set for successful protection of Lot 48

Following a highly successful fundraising campaign the Nature Conservancy of Canada is planning a celebration of the protection of Lot 48.

Nancy Newhouse (left) and daughter Megan Kinley just retuned from their own wilderness expedition as a part of the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Time For Nature 50th anniversary celebration.
(From left) Darren Ottenbreit, Brian Schaal, Wendy Toyer and Scott McClain pose for a photo at the Copper Point Golf Club on July 12. Combined, the three golfers and colleague Alex Parsons (not pictured) played an astounding 216 holes of golf apiece for the 2012 PGA Golfathon for ALS.

Golfathon yields great rewards

A long day of golf has paid some huge dividends for the 2012 PGA Golfathon for ALS.

(From left) Darren Ottenbreit, Brian Schaal, Wendy Toyer and Scott McClain pose for a photo at the Copper Point Golf Club on July 12. Combined, the three golfers and colleague Alex Parsons (not pictured) played an astounding 216 holes of golf apiece for the 2012 PGA Golfathon for ALS.
Vancouver-based Whiskey Chief will be bringing their high energy party music to the Hoodstock music festival in Fairmont on July 14.

Happy to be at Hoodstock

Vancouver band can't wait to play valley music festival.

Vancouver-based Whiskey Chief will be bringing their high energy party music to the Hoodstock music festival in Fairmont on July 14.
This year's Ballfest takes place in Invermere from July 20 to 22.

Over 250 players set for Ballfest

For the fifth consecutive year, Ballfest will hit the diamond.

This year's Ballfest takes place in Invermere from July 20 to 22.
The Heart of the Rockies Triathlon returns to Lake Windermere for its 30th anniversary on Sunday, July 15.

Celebrating 30 years of triathlon in the valley

For the last 30 years, the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon has graced the shores of Lake Windermere.

The Heart of the Rockies Triathlon returns to Lake Windermere for its 30th anniversary on Sunday, July 15.
Cranbrook artist Tracie Truscott is just one of a number of featured artists during the annual Invermere Tour of the Arts.

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site no. 1

This is the first instalment of a five-part series on the Tour of the Arts, Invermere’s annual art gala taking place on Sunday, August 5.

Cranbrook artist Tracie Truscott is just one of a number of featured artists during the annual Invermere Tour of the Arts.
The Marble Canyon Campground has been reopened after Parks workers managed to save the vehicle bridge through some quick action.

East Kootenay recovering from heavy rainfall

After a period of massive rainfall and mountain runoff, the East Kootenay region is slowly recovering.

The Marble Canyon Campground has been reopened after Parks workers managed to save the vehicle bridge through some quick action.
The Heart of the Rockies Triathlon returns to Lake Windermere for its 30th anniversary on Sunday, July 15.

Heart of the Rockies triathlon returns

The Heart of the Rockies triathlon makes its return to Lake Windermere on Sunday, July 15, marking its 30th anniversary.

The Heart of the Rockies Triathlon returns to Lake Windermere for its 30th anniversary on Sunday, July 15.
Women in the Indian village of Thimmampet are pictured operating their new bore well, which was built in part thanks to the funds raised by the David Thompson Secondary School Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Invermere.

Local students make a world of difference

The David Thompson Secondary School Interact club has helped raise funds for a village well in India.

Women in the Indian village of Thimmampet are pictured operating their new bore well, which was built in part thanks to the funds raised by the David Thompson Secondary School Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Invermere.
A young boy gets a balloon creation made at a past Hoodstock. The event offers activities for the whole family to go along with a great musical lineup.

Hoodstock heralded as a family event

Hoodstock organizers are really aiming for a festival that caters to the whole family this year.

A young boy gets a balloon creation made at a past Hoodstock. The event offers activities for the whole family to go along with a great musical lineup.
Floodwaters can be as much as two feet deep in spots at the Shadybrook Resort in Windermere.

Flooding in Windermere

Sediment buildup diverts Windermere Creek through Shadybrook Resort after heavy rains.

Floodwaters can be as much as two feet deep in spots at the Shadybrook Resort in Windermere.