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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 ...

I’m opposed to this plan for the following reasons: The BC Provincial Government’s “new paradigm” for forest management, demands the Walker Wilderness remain unlogged. Logging the Walker Wilderness ...

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 ...

Hwy 16 re-opens after collision in Mount Robson Provincial Park By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG A portion of Highway 16 closed in both directions Tuesday following a ...

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 Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG BC Parks is considering new aircraft restrictions in parks across the province which may impact local helicopter operators. The ...

Early-season backpacking on the new Berg Lake Trail A view of the northern end of Kinney Lake taken June 21st 2025 /LAURA KEIL By Laura Keil On the cusp of the Berg Lake Trail re-opening in full, my ...

By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, RMG The Robson Valley’s oldest resident and one of Canada’s last WWII veterans Alice Olson peacefully passed away last week at 102 years old, ...

A helicopter made repeated trips over Kinney Lake carrying pieces of a steel bridge Sunday to finish off repair work on the Berg Lake Trail which was heavily damaged during a flash flood in 2021. The ...

Parents, students and community members alike gathered at the Valemount Secondary School to look at students’ artwork, science projects and sample their food last Thursday. The event was a success and ...

Top 5 waterfall trails in the Valemount area By Laura Keil Valemount and the surrounding area has some spectacular waterfalls, some easily accessible, others more difficult to reach. Here are my ...