All Sparwood articles

Numerous new construction and development projects are springing up throughout the Kootenays

David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, B.C., utilizes his diverse background of professions to better serve his municipality

John Pumphrey, president of North Coal in Sparwood, B.C., discusses what his company is up to with regards to the Michel Coal Project

Among the best of the natural resources in Sparwood, B.C., are the citizens who love and support the community.

Middletown Crossing’s design and sensor-controlled traffic lights result in a smooth flow of traffic at the intersection of Highways 3 and 43.

Teck is pleased to announce the development of a new centralized office building in Sparwood, B.C.

Bev MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce, is eager to apply what she learned at the annual BCCEC.

Cal McDougall served Sparwood through smooth and rough times, and the improved economy is allowing him to leave City Hall with an easy heart.

The Sparwood DC Fast Charging stations completes the planned installation of fast charging stations across the Highway 3 corridor in the Kootenays.

WestJet Link is a new, three-times-a-weekday travel option at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Komatsu in Sparwood has successfully merged four separate operations and buildings into one newly updated, modern facility.

Formerly known as CanAus Coal Limited, the company rebranded itself as North Coal Limited in late November 2017.

Bingay Coal licences cover 1,157 hectares near the confluence of the Bingay Creek and Elk River.

Celebrating a milestone at Teck's Fording River Operations

Joy Global in Sparwood, B.C., has been acquired by Komatsu

Simply fill out this form and you could be recognized as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in Kootenays.

Here's a selection of unique restaurants that are currently for sale in the Kootenay region.

Beverly MacNaughton is the new executive director for the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce

Aaron Cosbey is a Rossland city councillor and an advisor on national and international boards for sustainable economic development.

Joy Global Canada is now in the process of moving into Sparwood's old Finning facilities

Tammie Davy is the owner of Custom Real Estate Property Management in the Elk Valley and has some advice on how to invest in a second property

Kurt Huebert of HübertHaus Timberframes in Golden, B.C., has created a company based on hard work, ingenuity and a sophisticated million dollar robot

On April 3, a ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Balmer North Mine Explosion in British Columbia's Elk Valley took place in Sparwood

The grant will go toward new construction and modern safety improvements to the Middletown Crossing—Highway 3/43 intersection.

Cayle Pasiechnyk started his landscaping work when he was young, and used his impressive skill set to build Elk Valley Greenhouse & Landscaping in Sparwood.

The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.

Sarina Beran of Sparwood, B.C., loves the independence that comes with entrepreneurship.

Bobby Hutchinson loves books so much that she’s made a career of writing them.

Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

District of Sparwood mayor, Cal McDougall, admires the resilience of his community.

Callan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography

The Elk Valley Teck coal mines use magnetite in the coal-washing process.

Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood is a field-service branch with a total of 29 employees.

There’s nothing like an economic downturn to show you who your friends are.

The need for metallurgical coal is on the rise, and that’s good news for southeastern British Columbia communities.

The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.

Next Level Fitness is Sparwood's newest gym, and owner Katie Jackson couldn't be happier.

Cranbrook’s Lee-Ann Crane had a 37-year career with the RDEK, working for the betterment of this community.

To meet the growing demands of the Elk Valley mining industry, the company has had plans to expand the branch in Sparwood for the last couple of years.

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

FR Rentals in Sparwood has received an award for its contribution to the mining industry.

Each team will be presenting a short promotional video, then pitching their ideas to the judges in front of a live audience.

KABDA guides Aboriginal entrepreneurs through the stages of business from startup to expansion and succession.

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Here’s a sampling of the many Elkford citizens who are making a positive difference in Elkford and throughout the Elk Valley.

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) Ltd. is a full service provider of heavy construction equipment to the logging, mining and earthmoving industries.

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

Photographic and floral artistry are the trademarks of Sherry Benko, owner of Buds & Blooms in Sparwood and Fernie, B.C.

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.