Columbia Valley Guide
RDEK moves forward with LWMP implementation
Following three Open Houses and preliminary discussions with community groups and stakeholders, the Regional District of East Kootenay is moving forward with the next steps in the implementation of the Lake Windermere Management Plan (LWMP).
“The Board has asked staff to draft new regulations for Lake Windermere,” says Area F Director Wendy Booth. “As part of this process, we have also asked for additional public consultation to ensure people have the opportunity to learn about the proposed regulations and share their thoughts and opinions.”
Based in part on the input already received, ...Full story
The birds like it here. Annual count finds 52 species.
Seventy four people counted 3,927 individual birds during the 34th annual Lake Windermere District Christmas bird count. The number of birds is up by 47% from last year. Some of the increase can be attributed to high number Bohemian waxwings and common redpolls. The total of 52 species recorded this year matches the average seen during the last 10 years of the count.
Some of this year’s highlights include a new species for the count. Dean and Bill Nicholson observed two trumpeter swans in the open water at Athalmer. They also spotted a lone hooded merganser, which has only been recorded 5 times ...Full story
Strand’s Old House Restaurant
Now hiring — Saucier Sous Chef, full time hands-on working position starting February 2012. Applicant must have formal training as well as 3-4 years experience in fine dining and a creative and energetic disposition. For further information and to apply contact Tony Wood. (posted Nov 25)
Strand’s Old House Restaurant is located in a charming renovated Invermere heritage home. Step through the door, back in time, and into a memorable dining experience in a gracious atmosphere steeped in valley history.
You can enjoy your selections in the intimate atmosphere of the original house surrounded ...Full story
Watch for wildlife — use caution!
In an effort to encourage drivers to be more actively watching out for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and other wildlife on the roads in the Radium Hot Springs area, the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program (WCPP) has erected a new billboard with a strong safety message on Highway 93/95 along what is known as the ‘mile hill’ stretch – that’s the hill that runs south of the village toward Invermere.
Barb Waters, regional manager of the BC Conservation Foundation says that “the combination of increasing speed on a long straight stretch by uphill and downhill traffic and the concentration ...Full story
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