Twelve individuals who exemplify excellence have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia in this special anniversary year, including Invermere entrepreneur and conservationist Elana…
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Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge launched
This summer Living Lakes Canada is calling on all Columbia Basin residents to get involved in the Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. Simply snap a photo…
Food secure Columbia Valley at work
Supporting our valley through food Since the onset of COVID-19, organizations across Canada have been working hard to alleviate food insecurity in their communities. From food…
Co-op students help fill gap during busy tourist season
Twenty-three students gained valuable experience while supporting local industry Hospitality Management students at College of the Rockies’ Invermere campus wrapped up the program’s first paid…
Living Lakes Canada celebrating many milestones
Living Lakes Canada is heading to Valencia, Spain for the 15th International Living Lakes Conference on May 7-9. The conference, titled the World Congress for…
Grizzly expert brings bear’s-eye-view to Invermere
Grizzly bear expert Dr. Michael Proctor has come face-to-face with more grizzlies than he can remember, and he always lives to tell the tale. Dr….
Kicking Horse Coffee named Canada’s best place to work
Kicking Horse Coffee is being recognized as the Best Workplace in Canada. “We are incredibly happy and proud!” said Elana Rosenfeld, Kicking Horse Coffee’s CEO….
Chamber and Summit complete video project
In 2017 the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce was approved for funding from the Imagine Kootenay Capacity Fund Program. The objective of the project was…
Council backs Mayor in coverage application
What Happened at Invermere Council This Week? By Carol Gordon The regular meeting of the District of Invermere council was held on September 12 at…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck The past week saw the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment receive about 60 calls for service. The majority of those were over…