Here Come More Tax Increases

Here Come More Tax Increases

Various news outlets are warning of impending tax increase, including increases to property taxes. Chief financial officer Jim Hendricks presented Kimberly council with a municipal property tax request. The proposed property tax increase will be 5.58%. Additionally,...
Neighbourhood Small Grant

Neighbourhood Small Grant

A reminder you can still apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant, but the deadline is quickly approaching; the deadline is May 16th The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program invites Invermere residents of any age, experience, or background to participate in building...
Lake Enid Restoration Project

Lake Enid Restoration Project

The Lake Enid Restoration Project was initiated in 2012 by Wildsight Invermere in response to extensive damage caused by motorized use in the sensitive grassland and riparian areas at this popular recreation site. The four-year project engaged the help of more than...
STRs Being Regulated

STRs Being Regulated

RDEK is moving forward with STR regulation. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has approved regulation of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in all its Electoral Areas. The vote came from the board to regulate Short-Term Rentals through Temporary Use Permits which...
Six-Year Overdose Epidemic

Six-Year Overdose Epidemic

Local groups mark the public health emergency across the province. April 14th marks six years since the public health emergency was declared by the province in relation to the drug toxicity deaths occurring across the province. Local groups are looking to utilize the...