The District of Invermere has received funding to increase the flood resiliency of the flood protection dike along Toby Creek to meet the new climate…
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Remains of missing woman located near Invermere
Columbia Valley RCMP November 9 (2021) received a report of the discovery of human remains on the bank of Toby Creek near Invermere. The RCMP…
Nordic skiers reach the summit at Panorama
November 26 to 28 turned out to be a great weekend for cross country ski fans during the annual Teck Regional Snow Camp. BC Talent…
Two local communities getting flood planning funds
Two regional communities are among 38 throughout B.C. that have been awarded funding for flood planning through the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). The…
Joe Macdonald’s Horse
By Peter Christensen Joe MacDonald, an old time guide I knew, was working on Toby Creek. He was guiding a hunter from a big urban…
Wildfire battles continue on several fronts
The nastiest heat wave in memory continues to be responsible for a steady dose of new wildfires in the East Kootenay, while the fight continues…
Girl rescued after 150 foot fall off Johnson Trail
On Monday, May 18, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was asked to assist BC Ambulance following a mountain biking incident on the Johnson Trail…
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…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno This past week, October 28 through November 3, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 71 calls for service. The following are some…
Three small fires in region; all human-caused
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting three small human-caused fires have begun in the East Kootenay over the past two days, with one in the…