Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettAll Sparwood articles
History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay
by Julie MatchettBeverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, is excited about mines and local businesses being busier than ever
by Kyle BornA custom fabrication and welding shop, Elk Valley Precision & Cab provides services to Sparwood and area businesses
by Julie MatchettFounded in 1950, the East Kootenay Community Credit Union is celebrating their 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020
by Julie MatchettWinners of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 22.
by Julie MatchettThe third annual scarecrow contest is underway and sponsored by the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce.
by Virginia RaschThe Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) E-Series is three-day conference held from May 13 - 15 in Vancouver
by Julie MatchettThe Sparwood Chamber of Commerce handed out 9 awards at its annual Business Awards gala.
by Virginia RaschThe Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract businesses to rural regions of B.C.
by Virginia RaschA fixture in Fernie for the past four years, popular eatery Crumbs Cakery has relocated to Sparwood
by Julie MatchettNorth Coal, an emerging steel-coal producer in Sparwood, B.C., is bringing the Michel Coal Project into reality
by Kyle BornThe Kootenays sees growth and expansion across the region
by Julie MatchettKomatsu plans to break ground at the new site in early August, with construction to conclude by the end of 2020
North Coal has been active since 2012 and is currently completing federal and provincial environmental assessments and consulting with local stakeholders.
Project Heavy Duty will introduce 24 School District No. 5 high school students to the variety of jobs available in the road building and construction industry
Introducing the East Kootenay nominees for our 40 under 40 list.
Katie Jackson, owner of Next Level Fitness in Sparwood, B.C., has a bright new studio and fun, unique classes
by Kyle BornThis year marks the 50th anniversary of surface mining at Elkview mine near Sparwood, B.C.
by Zoë DupleyNumerous new construction and development projects are springing up throughout the Kootenays
by Keith PowellDavid Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, B.C., utilizes his diverse background of professions to better serve his municipality
by Kyle BornJohn Pumphrey, president of North Coal in Sparwood, B.C., discusses what his company is up to with regards to the Michel Coal Project
by Kyle BornAmong the best of the natural resources in Sparwood, B.C., are the citizens who love and support the community.
by Marie MilnerMiddletown Crossing’s design and sensor-controlled traffic lights result in a smooth flow of traffic at the intersection of Highways 3 and 43.
by Marie MilnerTeck 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.
by Marie MilnerCal McDougall served Sparwood through smooth and rough times, and the improved economy is allowing him to leave City Hall with an easy heart.
by Marie MilnerThe 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.
by Marie MilnerKomatsu in Sparwood has successfully merged four separate operations and buildings into one newly updated, modern facility.
by Keith PowellFormerly known as CanAus Coal Limited, the company rebranded itself as North Coal Limited in late November 2017.
by Gerry WarnerBingay 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
by Keith PowellJoy Global in Sparwood, B.C., has been acquired by Komatsu
by Kyle BornSimply 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.
by Keith PowellBeverly MacNaughton is the new executive director for the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce
by Kyle BornAaron Cosbey is a Rossland city councillor and an advisor on national and international boards for sustainable economic development.
by Marie MilnerJoy 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
by Kyle BornKurt Huebert of HübertHaus Timberframes in Golden, B.C., has created a company based on hard work, ingenuity and a sophisticated million dollar robot
by Kyle BornOn 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.
by Danielle CameronThe 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.
by Marie MilnerBobby Hutchinson loves books so much that she’s made a career of writing them.
by Marie MilnerRoad Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
by Virginia RaschDistrict of Sparwood mayor, Cal McDougall, admires the resilience of his community.
by Marie MilnerCallan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography
by Kirsten Armleder