Columbia Valley Guide
Purcell Mountain Painters
Did you know that the Columbia Valley has its very own painting collective? It may not be as well known as the famous Group of Seven, but the 30-members-strong Purcell Mountain Painters have been capturing their interpretations of the breathtaking local landscapes for over 14 years.
The group was founded by longtime resident, Vivian Crebo, whose legacy is still alive through the camaraderie and collaboration that makes the Purcell Mountain Painters a great place for artists of all skill levels. They meet every Tuesday morning at the Senior’s Hall in Invermere, and are always welcoming and accommodating ...Full story
They’re back
As the temperature begins to rise look up and you may spot a turkey vulture soaring overhead.
These birds arrive back in the Columbia Valley in April using thermals to move through the air with very little wing flapping. They are rarely seen on the ground except when feeding on a carcass. Vultures are one of the few birds that are able to use their sense of smell to locate food. They fly low enough to detect the gases produced from decaying dead animals.
So if you see a turkey vulture soaring overhead, don’t lie still too long, especially if you haven’t showered lately.
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Whazzup at Pynelogs
Hello there Columbia Valley. I hope you had a rejuvenating winter, and are raring to go for what looks like a busy summer ahead.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joshua Estabrooks, and I have lived in Invermere for just over a year. I came down here as part of a work transfer with the Columbia Valley Pioneer after spending six years in the Robson Valley (just inside the B.C. border from Jasper). And now, with a year of getting to know this wonderful part of the province under my belt, I will now be spending my days at Pynelogs, working as the assistant curator.
Life changes can be great, ...Full story
What’s up — prairie crocus
The prairie crocus seems fitting to be the first flower in the Friends of Kootenay ‘What’s Up’ series as it is one of the first flowers to bloom in the park.
This harbinger of spring emerges from the ground and blooms even before its leaves have developed. It prefers sunny, hot, dry areas and is usually found growing in open woods, often on sandy soils.
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