Tag: Windermere

Firefighters contain basement fire near Windermere

Fire Kate Brown - October 12, 2026

Firefighters from Windermere and Invermere have contained a residential fire in the North Subdivision area, north of the Crossroads.

Columbia Basin farms turn to solar power and new crop trials

Community Kate Brown - September 11, 2026

Columbia Basin food producers are turning to solar energy and experimenting with new crops through two Columbia Basin Trust programs aimed at reducing costs and strengthening regional food production.

RDEK looking for information on aggressive dog in Windermere

Village of Windermere Layne Gallant - September 8, 2026

The Regional District of East Kootenay is seeking information following a report of an aggressive dog at large in the Windermere Cemetery area.

Investigation underway to find cause of Lake Windermere boat fire

Village of Windermere Layne Gallant - September 1, 2026

A boat fire on Lake Windermere was brought under control quickly thanks to response from members of the Windermere Fire Department.

Windermere resident arrested after a vehicle stop in Saskatchewan

Crime Layne Gallant - August 10, 2026

A Windermere resident was arrested in Saskatchewan after a vehicle stop on Highway #1 near Indian Head a little over a week ago.

Windermere-area First Nation receives age-friendly planning grant

Indigenous Kate Brown - June 4, 2026

Older adults and Elders in the Windermere area will benefit from a provincial grant aimed at helping communities better plan for an aging population.

Boil water notice in effect for some Windermere residents

Village of Windermere Layne Gallant - May 24, 2026

A boil water notice is in effect for certain properties on Wood Lane in Windermere.

Updated: Partial rescind on Wood Lane Boil Water Notice in Windermere

RDEK Kate Brown - May 22, 2026

A construction-related water line break expanded a boil-water notice and disrupted service for additional Windermere properties Tuesday.

Abundance of FireSmart events coming up next week

RDEK Josiah Spyker - May 8, 2026

East Kootenay FireSmart is holding a bunch of different community events next week.

Construction starts for Wood Lane Watermain Replacement

RDEK Josiah Spyker - April 20, 2026

Windermere residents can expect to see new safety signage as work gets started on the Wood Lane Watermain Replacement Project.

BC Hydro power outage planned for Tuesday in Windermere area

Village of Windermere Layne Gallant - March 22, 2026

A scheduled BC Hydro power outage will take place in the Columbia Valley, specifically in the Windermere area, on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Power outages for over 1,100 East Kootenay BC Hydro customers

Weather Layne Gallant - March 12, 2026

A number of power outages have been reported this morning in East Kootenay, affecting over 1,100 people.

RV destroyed by fire

Fire Kate Brown - September 26, 2025

An RV was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon in Windermere, though firefighters stopped the flames from spreading to a nearby garage.

Firefighters take down small aircraft fire

Fire R McCormack - May 23, 2025

Crews with the Windermere Fire Department took down an isolated aircraft fire on Friday afternoon at the Invermere Airport. “When...

Windermere to take part in National Range Day

Community R McCormack - May 16, 2025

The Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club will invite the public to learn about hunting, competition and sport...

Portion of Windermere under water quality advisory

RDEK Josiah Spyker - March 17, 2025

The RDEK has issued a water quality advisory for a portion of the Windermere water system and Sun Valley...

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