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Mining will be concluded at Coal Mountain Operation’s by the end of fourth quarter of 2017.

This installation makes Kimberley and Fernie two of the most connected small towns in B.C.

Cranbrook-based certified financial planner and investment advisor, Robert Venier, has joined MoneyWorks financial planning division at the EKCCU.

As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the government is investing $12 million in 2015-16 for new trades equipment at 14 post-secondary institutions.

The $18.9 million investment in new trades training facilities for the Silver King Campus in Nelson is part of the B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

The sales launch of Nelson Landing's first eight townhomes has been highly anticipated.

Previous years have seen the city hold their Black Friday event a week earlier in hopes of enticing more shoppers to shop locally.

Community Solar—purchase solar and receive the benefits as if it were on your very own roof.

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

Step back into the Roaring Twenties when the Cranbrook Public Library celebrates its 90th Anniversary in high style at a gala dinner in the Royal Alexandra Hall

In partnership with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, Selkirk College is offering a special Trades Discovery Program for Women.

The former general manager of Red Mountain Resort is taking on a new challenge of helping guide students through their educational journey at Selkirk College.

Overall, registrations at the College have risen four percent since fall 2014 and have grown ten and a half percent from fall 2013.

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recently held their gala awards evening.

The BC Labour Market Outlook provides the most current information on the kinds of jobs and skills that will be in demand in our province between now and 2024.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2015 Fernie Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Awards.

The new privately-owned Invermere Liquor Store has broken ground and construction is underway.

The new store in Creston will continue to offer sales, parts and service support as well as a mobile technician to service your John Deere equipment.

In May of this year Air Canada’s first female pilot, Judy Cameron, retired.

The students recently returned from a successful trip to the LinkBC Student Case Competition in Vancouver, taking first place in their category.

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce held a gala event on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at the Kimberley Conference Center.

This partnership brings together both companies’ strengths in the golf business which will allow both parties to offer expanded facilities to their customers.

The Legacy Training Centre at RED Mountain Resort was recently recognised as BC Alpine’s ‘Resort of the Year’.

BC Hydro will be upgrading the facility to meet growing electricity demand in Fernie and the surrounding area.

The 2nd Annual Kimberley Business Expo was held at the Kimberley Conference Centre on Thursday October 15th.

Community Futures is celebrating 30 years of supporting small business in the Central Kootenay.

Columbia Basin Trust announces new $2-million Impact Investment Fund

Students received a tour of the Bull River Mine processing plant as well as a surface tour and the history of the mine.

The company sees an enormous opportunity to help groups of all sizes and is excited to bring new products to the market.

Site will feature a full-service Petro-Canada gas station and convenience store, as well as a sit-down or take-out Starbucks coffee location.

Renovations are almost complete, and the Subaru dealership hopes to be moved in by early November.

Nicole and Corey Kauffman recently held a grand-opening to celebrate their new store.

Well-known consultant, Gerri Brightwell, has been appointed the new regional manager for the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training.

The annual Kootenay Rockies Tourism AGM and conference was held at the Regent Hotel in Revelstoke.

The program offers expertise in areas like planning and direction, human resources, financial management, governance and community relationships.

The 60,000 square foot development would house 10 to 12 "highway-oriented" retailers.

Century 21 Mountainview Realty in Nelson is pleased to welcome realtor Aszjeca Burden to the team.

The event will be held October 7th at the Warfield Community Hall.

Well-known advertising professional Dan Mills embarks on a new career path at High Country Sports.

A new Cervus store is now open in Creston, and the store will continue to provide service in the Cranbrook area with a mobile technician.

Pending mortgage and equity financing, MGX Minerals hopes to finalize the deal by December 2015.

A proposed deal between the City of Revelstoke and Citrus Capital Partners, based in Calgary, to buy the Revelstoke Golf Course has collapsed.

The European-designed mountain coaster will be the cornerstone of RMR's summer line-up of activities.

The quaint mountain town of Kimberley, B.C. is attracting many new businesses and expansions.

Living in close proximity to a golf course is many a golfer's dream—check out this list of the Top 10 golf course real estate developments in the Kootenays.

The new office is located on Highway 93 in the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

Golden Life Management is a leading provider of seniors living communities in B.C. and Alberta.

Mayor Lee Pratt addresses crowd at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon on September 16th.

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.