British Columbia’s Auditor General has just released a report on the conservation of ecological integritiy in BC parks [Read more]
Behind the Wheel – It’s that time of year again, sunny and dry with a chance of mindless smokers. I watched another [Read more]
The Town of Golden has initiated a pilot program to fight invasive species of weeds within the community. The Golden Community [Read more]
An important parcel of land at Luke Creek, between Kimberley and Cranbrook, has been acquired by the Land Conservancy [Read more]
It’s hard to imagine what 35+ tons of used tires looks like but that’s how many tires were dropped off at the first-ever [Read more]
Hundreds took part, winners announced in 13 different events. Wildsight. (July 27) Last weekend, they came out by the [Read more]
Take caution with campfires this weekend. Southeast Fire Centre. While there is no campfire ban within the Southeast Fire [Read more]
Conservation groups are anxiously awaiting a response to the long-awaited World Heritage Committee (WHC) mission report on [Read more]
Aug 20-25, Purcell Mountains – Wildsight is inviting youth aged 14 to 18 to experience a six-day guided wilderness [Read more]
At its July 9, 2010 meeting, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) voted to move forward with amendments to the Official [Read more]
by Southeast Fire Centre. Cooler temperatures have assisted fire suppression efforts on the 680 hectare fire burning 35 [Read more]
Sep 18, Lake Windermere – 15th Annual Lakeshore Cleanup. In conjunction with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup [Read more]
Sep 2, near Fernie – If your family is looking for a perfect East Kootenay summer’s end, the Nature Conservancy [Read more]
Why Invermere and the RDEK create waves in the water stewardship world. by Kalista Pruden. Who knew? The folks at the [Read more]
As part of a new bear-smart recycling bin program, the British Columbia government, in partnership with Encorp Pacific [Read more]
Forest District targets abandoned vehicles and equipment. Ministry of Forests and Range. The Province has ordered the removal [Read more]
Parks Canada reported on July 29 that the fire danger in Kootenay, Yoho and Banff national parks is now high. This follows [Read more]
A sad sight greeted visitors to Invermere’s downtown this morning. A large part of our favorite Russian olive tree, [Read more]
Once again, Invermere’s deer population was a topic of discussion on the table at the last District of Invermere council [Read more]
Water supply bulletin. Ministry of Environment. Environment Minister Barry Penner says cool weather and rainfall in June [Read more]
- Vehicle impoundment as a penalty
- Radium car show 2010
- Kootenae House National Historic Site
- Wilmer, historic village with spectacular mountain views
- 2010 Greywolf Cliffhanger Challenge
- Environmental stewardship of BC parks lacking
- Really, not me
- Columbia Valley RCMP incidents, Aug 25-30
- ‘A deliberate act of deceit and arrogance’
- Crews make progress on Nine Bay Lake fire (updated)
- Invermere heliport
- Former mayors join BC Conservative strategy group
- Careless smokers
- Columbia Valley RCMP incidents, Aug 20-22
- Economist says HST is a tax increase
- BC budget highlights
- Edgewater to discuss revitalization (June 22)
- Accidents, road closures in Kootenay National Park (updated)
- Fairmont accident sends dogcatcher to hospital
- FRP acquired by Northwynd
- BC restaurants hit hard by HST
- Head-on collision east of Golden kills 6 (updated)
- The amazing legacy of the Morigeau family
- Invermere doctor killed in train accident
- BC has lowest minimum wage, highest poverty rate
- Accidents, road closures in Kootenay National Park (updated) (31)
- BP begins drilling near Fernie (29)
- BC restaurants hit hard by HST (14)
- Canada Day -- celebrating without a soap box (11)
- FRP acquired by Northwynd (11)
- Courtenay natural pharmacy raided, closed (10)
- The amazing legacy of the Morigeau family (8)
- Parents messing with hockey (6)
- Sometimes obeying the law can be dangerous (6)
- Anti-HST initiative succeeds, but Elections BC delays (6)
Events
Sep 17-18, Radium Hot Springs – Classic car enthusiasts are gearing up for the 21st Annual Columbia Valley Classics [Read more]
Sep 5, Panorama – Imagine a late summer day golfing on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. The [Read more]
Sep 18, Lake Windermere – 15th Annual Lakeshore Cleanup. In conjunction with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup [Read more]
Visitor Guide
The visitor to Kootenae House National Historic Site stands in a seemingly empty field, surrounded by majestic mountains which overlook the peaceful [Read more]
Wilmer, British Columbia, is a tiny community situated on one of the benches overlooking the Rocky Mountain Trench, just a stone’s throw from Invermere [Read more]
In 1964, the Cranbrook Courier wrote of the Morigeau family, “Possibly no other family has had such an influence on the affairs of both white and [Read more]
