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(From left to right) Frank Purschwitz, Hermann Mauthner, Brian Patton and Pat Morrow show off the the Conrad Kain Centennial Society's new interpretive sign celebrating Canada's premiere historic mountain guide.

Local historical figure commemorated

The Conrad Kain Centennial Society has planted another interpretive sign in the valley...

(From left to right) Frank Purschwitz, Hermann Mauthner, Brian Patton and Pat Morrow show off the the Conrad Kain Centennial Society's new interpretive sign celebrating Canada's premiere historic mountain guide.

Invermere council removes urban deer committee president

Briefs from the District of Invermere's April 24 council meeting

Best in the province.

Photo Gallery: U18 BC Cup

The best under 18 female hockey players from British Columbia and the Yukon participated in the U18 BC Cup.

Best in the province.
The DTSS senior drama class is presenting an evening of two short plays on May 25 and 26 at the high school's auditorium.

Students flex their theatre muscles

The senior drama class at David Thompson Secondary School is wading into the fray of live theatre this month.

The DTSS senior drama class is presenting an evening of two short plays on May 25 and 26 at the high school's auditorium.
The Lake Windermere players have not performed in Invermere for a number of years.

Lake Windermere Players return

Live community theatre, courtesy of the Lake Windermere Players returns this May long weekend.

The Lake Windermere players have not performed in Invermere for a number of years.

MP David Wilks visits Invermere

MP David Wilks was in Invermere this past Thursday after being invited to address the Rotary Club.

Local politicians weigh in on byelection results

With the news that the NDP had captured two byelection victories this past Thursday, local politicians had their say on the significance.

Kirsten Harma, Program Co-ordinator of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors demonstrates the eroding section of beach that will be restored this spring.

Kinsmen Beach to get much-needed restoration this spring

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors and the District of Invermere are planning a soft shoreline restoration later this month.

Kirsten Harma, Program Co-ordinator of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors demonstrates the eroding section of beach that will be restored this spring.

Have your say about downtown parking

The District of Invermere (DOI) has a new public survey to help lay the groundwork for future parking projects.

Edmonton band Boogie Patrol is just one of many bands that will be performing at the Backwoods Blues Festival.

Blues festival hits May long weekend

This year the Horsethief Hideout is trying a family-oriented weekend of good music, good food, and great people.

Edmonton band Boogie Patrol is just one of many bands that will be performing at the Backwoods Blues Festival.
Courtney Hoffos placed 11th in the giant slalom event at the 20th Whistler Cup.

Strong performances at 20th Whistler Cup

Team Panorama Ski Club and the Windermere Valley Ski Club were well-represented at the 20th Whistler Cup.

Courtney Hoffos placed 11th in the giant slalom event at the 20th Whistler Cup.

Expenses for election revealed

Expenses for candidates in Invermere's election have been released.

*UPDATED* RCMP investigating death

The Columbia Valley RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service are currently investigating the death of a 30 year old man in Invermere.

Marc Normand (right) Trina Wilder and Edward Keith Rivers have concerns about Columbia House resident Jean Wilder, and the ways in which the family have been treated by Columbia House staff.

Family questions access at seniors’ home

The extended family of a local resident of Columbia House feels that the resident is being denied some of her rights.

Marc Normand (right) Trina Wilder and Edward Keith Rivers have concerns about Columbia House resident Jean Wilder, and the ways in which the family have been treated by Columbia House staff.
April 3 2012.

Back-to-back wins spur on Windermere skier

It's been a roller-coaster month of March for Windermere skier Martin Grasic.

April 3 2012.

Search called off following avalanche near Invermere

An avalanche on Sunday at Panorama has left one woman with minor injuries, according to Columbia Valley RCMP.

The Edgewater Community Hall has been a popular concert venue for many years, but members of the local music society worry that could change.

Piano eviction worries music group

"We want to implore them to allow us to remain," says Edgewater Music Society chairman.

The Edgewater Community Hall has been a popular concert venue for many years, but members of the local music society worry that could change.

Strong showings at provincials

A pair of valley-based hockey teams have had strong showings at provincial competitions.

Canfor's Radium sawmill has been closed since 2009.

Canfor to invest $50 million

Canfor has announced $50 million in capital investments in their "southern BC mill facilities," over the next few years.

Canfor's Radium sawmill has been closed since 2009.
The RCMP are hoping to avoid a similar situation to 2008's blockade of Farnham Creek road.

RCMP prepare for Jumbo backlash

While it's still early, the Columbia Valley RCMP aren't taking any chances when it comes to Jumbo Resort opposition.

The RCMP are hoping to avoid a similar situation to 2008's blockade of Farnham Creek road.