During what was perhaps the least attended council meeting in District of Invermere (DOI) history August 13, council unanimously launched a process to build a…
Sport BC to recognize sport heroes in Fernie
Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the City of Fernie on November 6. The awards will honour long-standing…
Kimberley Community Band in concert
The Kimberley Community Band performed a delightful concert the evening of August 8 in the…
Cranbrook Rodeo returns this weekend
This year marks the 27th annual Cranbrook Pro Rodeo. The August event continues to be a popular stop on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association roster….
Fernie In Bloom winners
The following are the winners of the Fernie in Bloom contest, sponsored by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Small Storefront-No Garden: Polar Peek Books Large…
10 teens rescued from lake
Columbia Valley RCMP Report At 7:52 p.m. on August 10, Columbia Valley Detachment received a report that approximately 10 teens were stranded in their boat…
Collision near Wasa sends three to hospital – from August 13
On August 13, 2013, police were dispatched to a crash on Highway 93/95 near Wasa. Two vehicles and three persons were involved; two were taken…
Lightning activity sparks multiple fires
The Wildfire Management Branch responded to 40 lightning-caused wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre over the weekend (August 10/11). The majority of these fires are…
Invermere dialysis “a dead horse”
The Invermere and District Hospital is now void one reverse osmosis dialysis machine despite overwhelming political opposition to the move. “The reverse osmosis system has…
One-year reprieve for old brick building
The City of Cranbrook is deferring demolition of the old brick Works and Electrical Building behind city hall for one year in order to give…