The District of Invermere is recommending people stay off the ice of Lake Windermere. “Your safety is our concern, but use of ice surfaces is…
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Ice still not thick enough for Whiteway
We know everyone is wondering about the Whiteway. With the weather we’ve had for far this month, the ice isn’t thick enough yet. It will…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno This past week, September 7 to 13, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 75 calls for service. The following is a summary…
Monitoring programs ensure lakes stay healthy
Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake…
2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
A chance to help valley youth
By Stephanie Stevens A piece of me is missing. I gave it away a long time ago, and I expect I will never get it…
Icy morning created havoc on Highway 93/95
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By Cpl. Grant Simpson Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service over the past week. A few of the…
Diversion project restored flows in Toby Benches lakes and creeks
A long-standing and complex water issue on the Toby Benches northwest of Invermere was solved earlier this year when a $321,040 water diversion project was…
Tagines, bean pots and salads on the side
By Joshua Estabrooks For over 40 years, local potter Pauline Newhouse has been exploring the world of stoneware at her home near Lake Lillian. She…