Steve Jessel

Columbia Valley sees increase in visitors

Local businesses report a boost over sunny May long weekend.

Killer Rollbot Fräulein Chaotic gets ready to block a couple of Mountain Town Maulers along the inside line at the Cranbrook bout on May 12.

Next roller derby bout in Invermere

The East Kootenay Roller Derby League (EKRDL) will be making its only Invermere stop of the season on Saturday (June 2).

Killer Rollbot Fräulein Chaotic gets ready to block a couple of Mountain Town Maulers along the inside line at the Cranbrook bout on May 12.
Bear Aware co-ordinator Crystal Leonard regularily goes out and applies bear attractants stickers to garbage cans left on the curb overnight.

Bear Aware co-ordinator back in action

The Bear Aware program for the District of Invermere and Village of Radium Hot Springs is entering its second year.

Bear Aware co-ordinator Crystal Leonard regularily goes out and applies bear attractants stickers to garbage cans left on the curb overnight.

Cenotaph restoration planned

On behalf of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, Wilks has announced a contribution of up to $24,920 to restore the Invermere Plaza Cenotaph,

Fundraising to begin for waterpark

New waterpark is next on the list for Rotatry Club of Invermere.

Cindy Doire (l) and Andrea Ramollo (r) are the poetic, musical pair behind Canadian band Scarlett Jane, set to make its Invermere debut at Bud's Bar and Lounge on Tuesday (May 29).

Scarlett Jane’s soulful, sultry sound

Musical duo makes the most out of their shared talents and close friendship.

Cindy Doire (l) and Andrea Ramollo (r) are the poetic, musical pair behind Canadian band Scarlett Jane, set to make its Invermere debut at Bud's Bar and Lounge on Tuesday (May 29).
Without a specific plan for the Canal Flats curling rink, it becomes more difficult to estimate the total cost of bringing the building up to code.

Deadline set for Canal Flats curling rink

Public feedback will be sought before a decision on whether or not to demolish is made.

Without a specific plan for the Canal Flats curling rink, it becomes more difficult to estimate the total cost of bringing the building up to code.

Kootenay Savings announces new grants, awards

A couple of local groups have benefited from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation.

Participants leap for joy in last year's Giving Back Golf Tournament event, which raised $13,000 for the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN).

Time to give back through golf

This year's golfing event fundraiser will benefit the Rotary Club of Invermere.

Participants leap for joy in last year's Giving Back Golf Tournament event, which raised $13,000 for the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN).
Construction on the new amenity building at Kinsmen Beach began in February and, according to district staff, will be completed on schedule by June 18.

Construction of new Kinsmen Beach building on schedule

New amenity building with eco-friendly features slated to be ready by late June.

Construction on the new amenity building at Kinsmen Beach began in February and, according to district staff, will be completed on schedule by June 18.
The Windermere Minor Baseball Association kicked off its season on Monday, May 7.

Kids still needed on base

The regular season for the minor baseball association is up and running.

The Windermere Minor Baseball Association kicked off its season on Monday, May 7.
A photograph of Westjet's Q400 aircraft. The aviation company will be introducing a new regional service to connect smaller communities to the major centres.

Cranbrook preferred for Westjet service: RDEK

Fairmont Hot Springs Airport manager has begun a petition in attempt to gather support for the Fairmont location.

A photograph of Westjet's Q400 aircraft. The aviation company will be introducing a new regional service to connect smaller communities to the major centres.
The Invermere women's roller derby team, Killer Rollbots, had a resounding victory over their rivals, Cranbrook's Mountain Town Maulers, at the season opener bout in Cranbrook on Satuday (May 12).

Invermere Killer Rollbots take Cranbrook

The East Kootenay Roller Derby League opened its season on Saturday, May 12.

The Invermere women's roller derby team, Killer Rollbots, had a resounding victory over their rivals, Cranbrook's Mountain Town Maulers, at the season opener bout in Cranbrook on Satuday (May 12).
BMO Team of the Week offers community youth soccer teams the chance to win $125,000.

Growing youth soccer

For a chance to promote youth soccer (age 7-12) in your community, apply to BMO’s Team of the Week contest.

BMO Team of the Week offers community youth soccer teams the chance to win $125,000.
District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft says big changes may be coming to valley transit.

Columbia Valley transit gets green light

The Regional District of East Kootenay Columbia Valley Directors Committee voted to renew the annual operating agreement for local transit.

District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft says big changes may be coming to valley transit.
Pianist and singer Louise Rose makes a return to the Edgewater Hall May 20.

Popular pianist makes Edgewater return

Pianist and singer Louise Rose is likely well-known to anyone who has attended a music performance at the Edgewater Hall in the past.

Pianist and singer Louise Rose makes a return to the Edgewater Hall May 20.
The purchase of Lot 48 will ensure an 18,000 acre conservation area on the east side of Columbia Lake.

Final push to raise funds to protect Lot 48

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is aiming to close out their efforts to conserve Columbia Lake Lot 48 with one final push.

The purchase of Lot 48 will ensure an 18,000 acre conservation area on the east side of Columbia Lake.

New B.C. laws for motorcycles in effect

As part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Province of British Columbia is introducing new motorcycle safety regulations...

Fitness leader remembered

Dedication ceremony planned for well-loved health and fitness advocate.

ICAN regularly houses up to 20 cats at their current location, but would like to double that number with a new facility.

Larger facility needed for ICAN animal care

The Invermere Animal Companion Network (ICAN) volunteer group is on the lookout for a patch of land for a new facility.

ICAN regularly houses up to 20 cats at their current location, but would like to double that number with a new facility.