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Fernie Brewing Co. has a number of new tricks up their sleeve.

The Cranbrook Campus saw students from Cranbrook, Jaffray, Fernie and Elkford.

The COTR residence project is unique as it is using two types of solar technology.

The Trust and ViaSport are providing $1.1 million.

ViaSport will be awarding a grant of $14,560 to support an ongoing applied research project by College of the Rockies and Steeples Elementary school.

Fernie is the hub in Canada for lifestyle mountain recreation including world-class skiing and summer adventure.

A new Great Canadian Oil Change outlet is under construction in Castlegar.

A dive team from Northern Underwater Services had been inspecting the underwater concrete work.

Wally Penner and Audrey Repin survey the confluence of the Pend d’Oreille River and Columbia River.

Audrey Repin explains some the positive impact this project had on the economy of the Kootenays.

Audrey Repin explains the steps that were taken to protect the white sturgeon and their spawning bed.

Regional project manager for SNC-Lavaline Inc. explains the background and purpose of the expansion.

The Duecks were finally able to bring their two businesses together.

The company has released an updated report on their junior venture-backed Crown Mountain project in the Elk Valley.

Steve Kamps has announced he is stepping down as Head Coach.

Murray’s Office will continue to grow on the foundation of customer service values.

28 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants

COTR Adventure Tourism Business Operations graduate Greg Snell continues his adventures with an online documentary travel series.

Ownership of Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is set to change hands in April.

Teck Resources stock soared 11% on rumours of possible merger.

New faces, new Vice-Chair on Trust Board

The College will work in partnership with Camosun College and Mwanza Regional Vocational Training and Service Centre in Tanzania.

The Junior Dragons Den, modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den”, is a West Kootenay-Boundary wide business contest for youth entrepreneurs.

COTR has completed work on a new five-year strategic plan.

Welcome to the 19th annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival.

Beachcomber Hot Tubs of Cranbrook, owned and operated by Murray Floyd has the distinction of being awarded the 2014 Beachcomber Hot Tubs of the Year Award.

Chief Economist for Credit Union Central 1 is coming to Selkirk College in Castlegar on March 27, 2015.

Two-year support to go toward increasing public avalanche safety.

Sparwood's new MiddleTown Crossing development progressing.

Creston Golf Club is now open for play as of March 7th; the earliest opening of any course in the Kootenays.

Do you know of an influential woman in business who deserves to be recognized?

Tickets are now available to Leadercast which will be coming to the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre on Friday, May 8th.

The CKCA invites members of the arts, culture and heritage community in the Columbia Basin to join its volunteer Steering Committee.

College of the Rockies/Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, March 11th at the College gymnasium.

Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015 – 2016.

Close to 45 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesday, March 11 at College of the Rockies’ Cranbrook main campus.

Increase attributed to the two air service carriers, Air Canada and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Official opening slated for later in 2015.

Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available February 19

A new partnership agreement has been signed that gives students a dual admission option.

KRIC workshops on March 30 and 31 will help small businesses tackle technology

Kevin Shepit, of Kimberley will be replacing Tara Penner as KRIC’s new project manager.

17 projects funded in last intake.

Cranbrook's EKCCU lead the way with a whooping 13% increase in assets.

Open House and Invitation to Comment on proposed extension to Teck's Swift Project.

New trades training equipment will give students hands-on experience with tools currently used by these industries.

The Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Practices program has seen many successes.

Recreation use must balance economic value, ecological integrity and health and safety concerns.

Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2015.

A unique business opportunity in the Kootenay Rockies region is up for sale.