Weekly newspaper serving Valemount, McBride and the Robson & North Thompson Valleys ...

By Spencer Hall A wildfire was discovered Thursday morning east of Kinbasket Lake, about 57 kilometres northeast of Blue River and 77 kilometres southeast of Valemount. According to the BC Wildfire ...

“For years, we’ve been gathering research on the area, and it’s an area of real significance for Simpcw,” says Simpcw KÔºkpi7 (elected Chief) George Lampreau. The vow to protect that land comes ...

By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG B.C. drivers should be on the lookout for moose, elk and other large animals while driving on highways this summer, according to WorkSafeBC ...

By Spencer Hall Since its launch in December 2013, Three Ranges Brewing has been a favourite gathering spot for Valemount locals and tourists alike, but nearly 11 years and several operational ...

By Spencer Hall Flooding caused by heavy rain combined with seasonal runoff damaged about 1.4 kilometres of Highway 5 between Valemount and Blue River over the weekend. The Ministry of Transportation ...

Two dead in vehicle crash near Tete Jaune By Goat Staff Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 5 near Tete Jaune. The crash was reported to Valemount RCMP at 7:37 a.m. Monday ...

The Mica dam is one of the tallest earthfill dams in the world. Prior to the treaty, the Canoe Valley river bottom had been a rich source of lumber and enjoyed by residents for things like trapping, ...

By Spencer Hall, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG The design firm behind the long-awaited Valemount Glacier Destinations ski resort, Pheidias Group, says it’s helping Valemount Glacier ...

By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG The Regional District set its user fees for the Robson Valley and Canoe Valley Recreation Centres during a board meeting last Thursday. The ...

By Spencer Hall As of Saturday afternoon, the wildfire located at the approx. 10km mark on the West Canoe Forest Service Road south of Valemount, has grown to 38 hectares. BC Wildfire Service says the ...

Experience Having grown up in McBride, Gwen Johansson has deep roots in the Robson Valley. She was a councillor for Hudson’s Hope for 16 years, after which she served as mayor of Hudson’s Hope for six ...