Film and adventure come together for Invermere skier
March 9, 2010 by Dave McGrath
Filed under Arts, Feature stories, Headlines, Invermere, Recreation
Parker McGrath on a weekend of cat skiing in the Monashees, north of Sicamous (Photo by Colleen Gentemann)
“Sometimes a young guy just needs a great opportunity to set him on his way.” That’s what Scott Martin, CEO of Strategic Direct Marketing Group (SDMG), said when he decided to sponsor Parker McGrath of Invermere to help him realize his dreams.
SDMG is an innovative marketing company based in Calgary whose lengthy client list includes a number of cat-ski operations throughout BC. Martin, who is a passionate snowboarder, does not shy away from admitting the obvious benefits of marketing cat-ski operations. [Read more]
Revelstoke photo wins Columbia Basin contest
November 26, 2009 by Columbia Basin Trust
Filed under Arts, Golden-Revelstoke, Headlines, Kimberley-Cranbrook, Local news, Slideshow
This photo by George Hopkins of a westbound steam train crossing a bridge over the Columbia River was selected as the best by Columbia Basin residents.
Winner announced in CBT’s Show Us Your Basin photo contest. Basin residents pick Revelstoke image as their favourite.
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) would like to congratulate George Hopkins from Revelstoke in being selected by Basin residents as the winner of CBT’s Show Us Your Basin photo contest.
Mr. Hopkins submitted an image of a westbound steam train crossing a bridge over the Columbia River leaving Revelstoke. [Read more]
Your pet photography!
November 26, 2009 by CVNews
Filed under Arts, Coming events, Invermere
Great photo of Perky, courtesy of Henry and Gail Hoffmann of Invermere.
Nov 28, Invermere –
The Invermere Companion Animal Network will be holding its 3rd Annual “Pet Photos With Santa” on Saturday, November 28th at the Lions Hall, located behind the Chamber of Commerce building. From 10:00am till 2:30pm, bring your pet(any kind of pet dear to your heart!)to be photographed with Santa. Santa has wrangled all kinds of critters from fish to fetrrets to chickens in the past so don’t hesitate. [Read more]
Columbia Basin photo contest
November 8, 2009 by Columbia Basin Trust
Filed under Arts, Golden-Revelstoke, Kimberley-Cranbrook, Photos
Top ten photos announced in CBT’s Show Us Your Basin photo contest – vote for your favourite photo online.
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) wants you to vote for your favourite photo!
The Show Us Your Basin photo contest, which closed earlier this month, received nearly 1000 images from residents across the Basin. These images have been narrowed down by a selection committee and now CBT wants residents to choose the winning photo.
“CBT sincerely thanks all residents who showed us the many great angles, views and stunning locations of our region,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “Many of the photos were submitted with comments about what the Basin means to them. These comments were incredibly thoughtful and a true reminder that we live in a very special place that is worth protecting, fostering and strengthening. CBT is honoured to be a part of this Basin.” [Read more]
Jaffray area fire protection gets thermal imaging
July 1, 2009 by CVNews
Filed under Baynes Lake, Community, Elk Valley - Koocanusa, Jaffray, Local government, Local news, Safety, Technology
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Members of Jaffray - Baynes Lake fire department and Lions Club with new thermal imaging camera. Pictured from left to right: Bert Tiffin, Gerry Mottl, Stan Doehle, Jane Carlson, and George Munro
Press release –
New Technology for Baynes Lake Fire Department.
The Baynes Lake Fire Department is armed with a new thermal imaging camera (TIC), thanks to generous donations from the Baynes Lake Lions Club. [Read more]
Invermere photo walk looking for participants
June 10, 2009 by Bram Rossman
Filed under Arts, Coming events, Invermere
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Camera-toting professional photographer Bram Rossman of Extreme Xposures (Photo: Kellie Pownall / CameraReady.ca)
July 18, Invermere –
If you see a hoard of people pointing cameras in Invermere on July 18, smile and wave — it’s a peaceful invasion. They might snap and flash, hover uncomfortably in perilous positions, but rest assured the breed isn’t harmful. They’re just photographers getting together for a little fun. [Read more]
Patagonia volcano erupts again
February 20, 2009 by CVNews
Filed under Nature, World news
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May 2008, the Chaiten volcano in Chile, about 1300km south of Santiago, spews mud and ash into the sky during an electrical storm. Photo: UPI
The Chaiten volcano, 1220 km south of Santiago, Chile, has erupted again.
BBC reports Luis Lara of the National Geologic and Mining Service as saying “there could be a major explosion that could collapse the volcano’s cone.” Because of the risk, Chilean officials say that no one will now be allowed to stay in this part of Patagonia. [Read more]
