Green power at KNC
The Ktunaxa Nation Council has reduced its government building’s environmental footprint and the cost of maintaining a home base.
by Marie MilnerEnergy
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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Energy, First Nations
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thinkBright Homes: A lighter touch on the planet
thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry
by Virginia Rasch
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The Trust is fulfilling its purpose
“Our mandate is set by the people of the Columbia Basin, and it’s our job to execute on it.” — Johnny Strilaeff, president and CEO, the Trust.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Elkford, Sparwood, Education, Energy, Mining
The Elkview Coal Mine celebrates a milestone
This year marks the 50th anniversary of surface mining at Elkview mine near Sparwood, B.C.
by Zoë Dupley
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A Cool Challenge
Selkirk College is participating in the BC Cool Campus Challenge to lower its environmental footprint
by Virginia Rasch
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Trust, Columbia Power purchase Waneta expansion
The Trust and Columbia Power, which currently own 49 per cent of Waneta Expansion, worked closely with the BC Government to make this purchase possible.
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Electricity use is on the rise despite a mild winter
Electricity use is up 20 per cent or more since the start of December among FortisBC customers.
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Energy
Natural gas supply still limited despite completed Enbridge pipeline repair
Until both Enbridge-owned pipelines are back at full operating pressure, FortisBC will have a constrained supply of natural gas
Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Trail, Energy, Financial
Teck announces closing of Waneta Dam sale
As part of the sale, Teck Metals Ltd. holds a 20-year lease to use the two-thirds interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Energy, Entertainment and Hospitality
The Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., has your values at heart
Green travellers are enthusiastically welcomed at the Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
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