All Sparwood articles

One of the largest steel fabrication companies in Sparwood, Rayco Steel, continues to expand.

Realtor Rick Pater, of Elk Valley Remax, is building a new commercial building on Sparwood's busy commercial strip, just off Highway #3.

According to a list recently published by Business in Vancouver newspaper, five of the top six mines in B.C., ranked by revenue, are located in the Elk Valley.

Arrow Installations, based in Cranbrook, has been providing power line contracting services to southern British Columbia for over 25 years.

Stephen Jarvis is the new branch manager of Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood, B.C. Jarvis, who is originally from Millet, Alberta, brings 20 years of experience in Western Canada’s mining industry into play.

To keep up with the growth of the mines and its other customers, the branch is currently building a 50,000-square-foot facility at a new location on Intata Road.

Teck is the Canadian Pacific (CP) railway's largest bulk customer and most of CP's coal business is generated from the five mines owned by Teck in the Elk Valley.

There is talk of a new Best Western Hotel and Boston Pizza combination to be built in Sparwood.

EKC is pleased to invite everyone to join them on March 28th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a family, fun-filled grand opening.

Sparwood appeals to everyone—from business people to recreation lovers.

Zaltana Coffee Roasters contribute to the Elk Valley's cultural identity.

Living Fit Studio invests in the health of the Elk Valley.

Looking to the future, the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce has a number of projects to pursue.

The new year ushered in many positive changes in Sparwood, including the opening of an East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKCCU) branch in mid-February.

The East Kootenay Community Credit Union's new building in Sparwood is getting closer to completion.

It has been nearly two months since the grand reopening of Indigo Spa in Fernie, B.C. After three years in business, the spa burst through the walls into the neighbouring space (formerly home to Re/Max offices) and added a host of new services to the menu.

Mayor Lois Halko discusses her goals for Sparwood for the upcoming term.

A visit to Sparwood in winter is a peaceful experience—with a healthy dose of adventure thrown in.

An unique new building in Sparwood, next to PJB Crane, is being constructed by Chuck Shoesmith at Shoesmith Construction of Fernie.

Scheduled for in the new year, East Kootenay Community Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its first full-service branch in Sparwood.

John Himel is the new Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce manager, and already he has rolled up his sleeves and is digging into the many files on his desk.

Teck's Coal Mountain Operations won a distinctive John T. Ryan National Safety Trophy from the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Local involvement heats up as news of EKC’s upcoming branch in Sparwood spreads.

Come to Sparwood for outdoor delights and historical intrigue.

One environmental advocate shares his experience using cosmetic pesticides and his journey to promote organic gardening methods and products.

Business in Vancouver recently published a list of the biggest mines in B.C. Of the top 10, five of them are in the Elk Valley. Total mine revenue for the five Elk Valley mines is estimated by the newspaper to be $2.64 billion.

Parastone Group of Companies, a Fernie-based operation, is responsible for several notable developments in the Elk Valley, including Veneto Place and 901 Fernie.

Meet Michael Decker, the new manager at the Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce. Fresh out of university and brimming with ideas, Decker has big plans to make the Elk Valley's business community better than ever.

Teck Resources Ltd. won the Coal Mining Reclamation Citation in fall 2010 for slope stability work along the banks of Michel Creek near Sparwood, B.C.

Garrett Ready Mix knows foundations, both of the literal and figurative variety.

Falkins Insurance Group originated in the East Kootenay in the late 1890s and has expanded to be one of the largest insurance brokerages in B.C.

Stuart Koch and Joe Valentine, the two principals of Whiskey Jack, partly attribute their success to their own $9-million investment into this 675-acre project.

Sparwood is a community that has extensive coal resources. However, it is diversifying and expanding to include a variety of tourism draws and recreational facilities.

Katrina Cohrs, the executive director for the Sparwood and District Chamber of Commerce, said the community is and has been going to great lengths to make Sparwood a more desirable place for people to live and visitors to recreate.

Sparwood mayor David Wilks is confident the community will remain strong and viable during and following the economic downturn.

Bruce Robertson is the manager of one of the busiest Kal Tire operations in the province.

A new pedestrian bridge will create a 1.5-kilometer link to downtown from Sparwood Heights.