Harper heads for B.C. legislature

VICTORIA – Before the B.C. legislature joins the House of Commons in an Olympic recess until March, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the chamber on Thursday. It's the first-ever speech by a sitting prime minister in the B.C. legislature, as... more

• Vander Zalm-led petition to drive out HST gets green light
• Village celebrates Peace dam settlement
• Panorama sold

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New NAPA better in many ways

Napa opened in 2000 and was situated in the industrial park in Athalmer. After almost a decade in the same location, Brady made the decision that a new building was needed for his store to expand, get organized and service... more

• Passion found at First Choice
• New COO at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
• Outlook brighter, coast loggers told

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Cancer can’t slow Debbie down

Debbie moved to the Columbia Valley in 1972 when her father, who was a logger, came from Banff to relocate in Windermere. She has taken on many different roles with organizations and simply tries to help in any way she... more

• Human Statues  
• Invermere awaits another evening of wining and dining
• 2010 Tour of the Arts set for August 1

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Leaving a legacy

• HermanN brings it home
• $4.5 million bust
• Keep right

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Remember when?

A look back through the archived pages of The Valley Echo 50 years ago: James Duke of Athalmer defied the odds and survived a 25-hour stay, pinned under snow after being caught in a slide. Duke was trapped on the Toby Creek Road... more

• Remember when?
• 2009 was a year for the owls

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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