11+ hour, 19+ min ago  (88+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 17, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 Columbia Valley Pioneer staff Residents have been cautioned to be wary after sightings of a bear and her cubs around the" Markin Mac Phail Westside Legacy Trail in the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (427+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 17, 2026 | Letters, Opinion | 0 Letter to the editor I am writing as a longstanding homeowner and licensed short-term rental (STR) operator in Fairmont Hot Springs to express my complete opposition to the recent agenda being advanced…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (451+ words) Posted by Steve Hubrecht | May 16, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 If anyone in the Columbia Valley knows their way around a chicken chasseur, it's Ashton Walker. After all, the David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) Grade 12 student has spent thepast several…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (198+ words) Posted by Chris Moseley | May 15, 2026 | 0 April 4, 1932 - April 29, 2026 Shirley was a lifelong resident of the Valley and lived a meaningful life defined by strength, independence, creativity, and love. Her quiet resilience and enduring kindness touched all who knew her. Shirley was…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (714+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 14, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 Columbia Valley Pioneer staff An ambitious proposal for a mountain bike/e-bike trail network connecting the East and West Kootenays has been presented to the regional district. Local geologist…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (180+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 12, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 Following a recent round of consultation to gather feedback on whether there should be further amendments to allow additional dwelling units (ADUs) on rural properties, the Regional District of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (188+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 12, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 The RDEK has approved an additional extension of the occupancy of the Edgewater Post Office building (through August 31, 2026) to provide time for the postmaster to set up a new…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (342+ words) Posted by Columbia Valley Pioneer | May 11, 2026 | Local News, Local News, News | 0 Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) is pleased to announce a significant new addition to our rescue capabilities." Columbia Valley Search and Rescue is now able to use heli-sling…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (319+ words) Posted by Lyonel Doherty | May 10, 2026 | Editorials, Opinion | 0 It's not surprising that the Columbia Valley Boating Association is speaking out against the? akisq'nuk First Nation and its call for a suspension of all shoreline development on Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (335+ words) Posted by Steve Hubrecht | May 9, 2026 | Entertainment, Local Entertainment, Local News, Local News, News | 0 Secret romance, political intrigue, a powerful magician, and a witch detective trying to unravel the mystery of a body with a ring that clearly'doesn't'fit the pallid finger'it's'on....