District of Invermere

10/24/2026

Downtown Invermere Trick-or-Treat is BACK this afternoon! 👻

Get your costumes ready and your treat bags packed! Join us TODAY, Saturday, October 24, from 3:00–5:00 pm (or until the treats run out!) for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun in Downtown Invermere!

👻 Where’s the fun happening? Look for the Downtown Invermere Trick-or-Treat poster in the windows of participating businesses to find all the places handing out treats! Cortney will also be at the Cenotaph with goodies, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

🎃 Don’t forget to visit the Invermere Museum and the Columbia Valley Food Bank, who are joining in on the Halloween fun too!

Dress up in your spookiest, silliest or most creative costume, grab your trick-or-treat bag and head downtown for an afternoon of Halloween fun! This event is intended for children ages 12 and under, but kids at heart are welcome too! Just wear a costume, bring your manners and get ready for some treats. No child will be turned away!

🚗 A little reminder for drivers: Please slow down and keep an eye out for little pumpkins, ghouls, goblins and families crossing the streets.

We can’t wait to see Downtown Invermere filled with spooky smiles, creative costumes and Halloween excitement!

10/23/2026

District of Invermere – Regular Council Meeting

The next Regular Meeting of Council takes place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.

Here are a few items on the agenda:

Bylaws: Adoption of the 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and the Council Remuneration Bylaw for 2027–2030.

Special Events: A request from the Royal Canadian Legion for a Remembrance Day parade rehearsal on November 2.

Remembrance Day: Correspondence from the Legion regarding the annual Poppy Campaign, the Remembrance Day Ceremony and support for Veterans’ Week, November 5–11.

Wildfire Resilience: A letter from the Regional District of East Kootenay regarding the East Kootenay Community Wildfire Resilience Plan.

Council Recognition: Councillor Taft will offer closing remarks at his final Council meeting.

Residents are welcome to attend and stay informed about decisions and discussions affecting our community.

Review the full agenda here:
https://invermere.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/?preview=63520

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Declaration of Official Election Results – 2026 General Local Election
The Chief Election Officer has declared the official results of the 2026 General Local Election for the District of Invermere.

Mayor (elected by acclamation):
Al Miller

Councillors:
Theresa Wood
Grant Kelly
Kayja Becker
Sue-Rose Read

School Trustee, Area #3:
Justin Woodman

Voter turnout was 30%. Thank you to everyone who voted, to all the candidates for putting their names forward and to our election officials for their work.

The inaugural meeting of Council will be held on November 3, 2026.

10/19/2026

Today is your opportunity to cast your vote in the 2026 Provincial General Election!

Head to the Invermere Fire Rescue - Station 2200 Training Centre, located in the Columbia Valley Centre (CVC) lower parking lot at 626 4th St, Invermere. Advance voting is open today from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Visit https://wheretovote.elections.bc.ca/ for voting information.

10/18/2026

Preliminary Election Results

10/17/2026

Election Day is underway! We are happy to welcome our first voters of the day at the Columbia Valley Centre for the District of Invermere’s 2026 General Local Election.

📍 Columbia Valley Centre
🏠 646 – 4th Street, Invermere
⏰ Voting is open until 8:00 PM TODAY!

Have you cast your ballot yet? Come down, have your say and be part of shaping our community’s future!

For official election information, visit the District of Invermere’s website: https://invermere.net/

10/16/2026

Make Your Vote Count, Invermere!

General Voting Day for the District of Invermere’s 2026 General Local Election is Saturday October 17! Stop by the Columbia Valley Centre between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm to cast your ballot and have your say in our community’s future.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Columbia Valley Centre
646 – 4th Street, Invermere
8:00 am – 8:00 pm

For more election information, visit www.invermere.net.

10/16/2026

Does your organization have a project, program or event that benefits the Invermere community? The District of Invermere is reminding eligible organizations that applications for the Annual Program Grant are due November 30, 2026!

Through our Financial Assistance (Grants-in-Aid) program, the District supports initiatives that strengthen our community and enhance quality of life for local residents.

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $1,500 to help launch new programs or major community events.

Planning an event at the Columbia Valley Centre? Funding is also available through the Special Events Grant for eligible signature events held at the Columbia Valley Centre, with assistance of up to the equivalent of one full-day not-for-profit rental rate. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding.

Preference is given to locally based organizations and initiatives that primarily benefit Invermere residents. Please review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before applying.

Don't miss the deadline! Visit the District of Invermere's website for our application form and full program details: https://invermere.net/i-want-to/apply-for-a-grant-in-aid/

Annual Program Grant deadline: November 30, 2026

Let's continue supporting the programs, events and initiatives that make our community a great place to live!