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Photo interior of Revelsoke's Credit Union
Cranbrook, Financial Biggest Credit Union in the Kootenays

Business in Vancouver recently revealed a list of the 30 biggest Credit Unions in B.C.

CMH Director of Sustainability Dave Butler (center) with Penny Thompson, Manager of Environmental Sustainability for Air Canada (left), and David McClung, President of Baxter Travel Media (right)
Tourism CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures wins responsible travel and tourism forum leadership award

CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures was honoured with prestigious award.

Michael Murphy appointed Senior Manager at the Cranbrook BDO office
Cranbrook, Financial Cranbrook’s Michael Murphy appointed senior manager

Michael Murphy, CA, has been promoted to senior manager at the Cranbrook BDO accounting office.

Photo Dan Powell, veteran automotive sales representative and multi-year Platinum automotive salesperson winner
Cranbrook, Retail Daniel Powell joins North Star GM sales staff

Daniel Powell recently joined the North Star GM’s sales staff in Cranbrook

The movie out here poster
Creston, Retail Kokanee’s The Movie Out Here continues to rack up awards

Labatt’s Breweries of Canada continue to win a impressive string of awards for their feature-length movie.

Photo Castlegar and hockeyville logo
Castlegar Castlegar latest Kootenay town to pursue Hockeyville prize

Castlegar needs your nominations in this years Kraft Hockeyville challenge.

Trappers Ridge Panorama
Invermere, Developments Good news as region’s recreational property sees upswing

Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere is reporting that 80% of its new Trappers Ridge development has been sold out.

Two students standing at the College of the Rockies entrance
Cranbrook, Education College hosting annual Open House

Open House at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus on Wednesday, February 5 from 4 to 6 pm in the cafeteria.

Photo of student making notes
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Education, Mining Teck and college team up to train women in mining

Perception has changed greatly with women working in all aspects of mining.

Photo Kootenay Savings building in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness Kootenay Savings donates $5,000 to Hope Air Charity

Trail-based Kootenay Savings donated $5,000 to help fund healthcare travel.

Airplane at City of Trail airport
Trail, Developments, Tourism City of Trail buys airport for $1.28 million, will hire airport manager

City of Trail will be proceeding with the purchase of the Trail Regional Airport.

Teck employee
Elkford, Environment, Mining Teck receives National Environmental & Social Responsibility Award

Teck has been recognized with the PDAC 2014 Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.

Photo of Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines
Mining Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines opens the Toronto Stock Exchange

Bill Bennett recently joined representatives from B.C.'s mineral exploration and mining industry to open the TSX and ring in 2014.

Group of young adults laughing
Kimberley, Education Projects benefit youth in the Basin

15 projects to receive support from the Trust’s Youth Grants Program.

Punjabi Folk dancers
Health & Wellness Arts, culture and heritage grant applications available

CKCA and the Trust announce 2014/15 programs.

Adventurer Jamie McDonald hangs out with students at College of the Rockies’ Golden campus.
Golden, Education, Health & Wellness COTR Golden campus receives special visitor

Jamie McDonald stopped in to speak to students at the College of the Rockies’ Golden campus on Thursday, January 9.

Shane Gilmour stands in front of his new video kiosk
Creston, Small Business Creston couple launches video rental kiosk business

Creston couple launches the Kootenay's first independent movie and game rental kiosk.

Duane and Linda Pilson present STARS foundation executive, Nafisa Taimuri with a cheque for over $2100
Fairmont Hot Springs, Health & Wellness, Tourism Cranbrook-based RVwest donates over $2,100 to STARS—bringing total to over $12,000 in all

This past September, Fairmont Hot Springs welcomed RVers from across western Canada for the 9th RVwest Rally

Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns
Cranbrook, Financial Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns

Robert Venier a certified financial planner and investment advisor based in Cranbrook has joined BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Creston Truck Service becomes Kootenay Peterbilt dealership
Creston, Developments Creston Truck becomes Kootenay Peterbilt

Creston Truck Service becomes Kootenay Peterbilt dealership.

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report explores the four pillars of the region – economic, social, cultural and environmental
Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Environment Report draws important sketch of Columbia Basin

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report provides valuable insight into what makes this part of the province tick.

Westland Insurance, an authorized ICBC agent, has opened a new branch
Cranbrook, Developments Westland Insurance opens new high visibility branch

Westland Insurance, an authorized ICBC agent, has opened a new branch.

Motorsports gear company Strikt moves from Ontario to Golden
Golden, Retail, Small Business Motorsports gear company Strikt moves from Ontario to Golden

Owner, Dan Rachmel of Strikt Gear Company in Ontario, makes plans to move the manufacturing and R&D components of his business to Golden.

Photo of Waterbridge team
Nakusp, Developments Arrow Lake Ferry construction nearing completion

Long awaited Arrow Lake Ferry construction is nearing completion.

Earlier this year Maureen Foxworthy of RBC presents a cheque to Gord Johnson of Habitat for Humanity Cranbrook Project
Cranbrook, Developments Habitat for Humanity applications available now

Cranbrook Habitat for Humanity project is now ready to accept applications for a Habitat family.

City of Nelson celebrates completion of Canada's newest all-wheel park for skateboarders and bike riders
Nelson, Health & Wellness Nelson home to Canada’s newest all-wheel park with $450,000 price tag

The City of Nelson is celebrating the completion of Canada's newest All Wheel Park for skateboarders and bike riders.

Publisher Keith Powell, display the winning cover and the CIDA award
Cranbrook, Small Business East Kootenay BetterBook wins gold award in Best Cover Category

A grizzly bear photo helped garner the East Kootenay BetterBook a recent 2013 gold award.

Matt Pommer, President, Valhalla Technologies
Castlegar’s Valhalla Technologies garners SIDIT funding

Valhalla Technologies Inc. is a high tech manufacturing company located in Castlegar, British Columbia.

Selkirk college UAS pre-med student
Castlegar, Education Selkirk college takes action on doctor shortage

Selkirk College has created the Rural Pre-Medicine Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree Program.

Photo of newspapers
Old-fashioned newspaper war breaks out in Sparwood—Crowsnest Pass Corridor

The Black Press is putting out a new Crowsnest Free Press weekly edition.

New Brecan Building
Fernie, Developments Brecan Building Services erects new building

Fernie has a new business premises underway.

Photo city of Trail
Trail, Technology City of Trail offers free fibre connection for future fibre-optic service

City of Trail is offering free fibre connection to downtown Trail businesses.

Selkirk student Ezra Buller walked high school students through some of the GIS options.
Castlegar, Education, Technology Pointing high school students in the GIS direction

High school students from around the region learned about the GIS program on its Castlegar campus last month.

Michael Keefer (centre) and employee Teresa Nelson of Tipi Mountain
Cranbrook, Small Business Tipi Mountain Aboriginal Business of the Year in BC

Michael Keefer was recently awarded with a citation as a BC Aboriginal Business Awards Achiever.

Photo of Lower Columbia
Rossland, Trail Lower Columbia region partners with Invest Kootenay

Invest Kootenay has announced its newest community partner: The Lower Columbia region.

Larry Davey, General Manager of Teck’s Elkview Operations, accepts the Towards Sustainable Mining Leadership Award from Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, at a celebration event in Sparwood on November 28.
Sparwood, Mining Teck’s Elkview operations recognized with TSM Leadership Award

Award recognizes facility-level excellence in corporate responsibility.

College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls
Cranbrook, Education College gains eligibility for research funds

College of the Rockies eligible for funding research initiatives through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Photo Nelson Brewing logo on a glass of beer
Fernie, Nelson Nelson and Fernie breweries win at 2013 BC Beer Awards

The 4th Annual BC Beer Awards & Festival was held in Vancouver on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

Photo Nelson tech student and teacher
Nelson, Education, Technology Robots duke it out at Selkirk College this Saturday

The Nelson Tech Club hosts the 2nd annual RoboGames 2013 this Saturday, December 14 at Selkirk College.

Photo of environmental focus
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Environment Send us your input on CBT’s proposed environmental focus

Draft strategic plan sets CBT’s environmental priorities for next five years

The steering committee of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance
Nelson Request for proposals – Website design and Implementation

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) is seeking a qualified contractor to redesign their website.

Gary and Susan Snow of Tabletree Juice showcasing their products at the recent Cranbrook Farmer’s Market.
Creston, Agriculture Creston’s Tabletree Juice continues to rack up awards and recognition

Gary and Susan Snow of Creston, owners and operators of Tabletree Enterprises, are no strangers to winning awards.

Photo of Koocanusa
Cranbrook, Fernie, Environment Help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in the East Kootenay-Koocanusa region

You’re invited to join the discussion to help develop a Watershed Action Plan to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife.

Photo new communications and marketing manager, Heather Jackson
Cranbrook, Education College welcomes new communications and marketing manager

Heather Jackson welcomed as new Manager of Communications and Marketing at the College of the Rockies.

Photo of Janice Strong, author
Cranbrook Kootenay Authors’ Book Fair and Sale this Saturday

Bestselling Kootenay author, Janice Strong, will be part of the Kootenay Authors' Book Fair and Sale this Saturday.

Photo men working
Mining Silverton’s Willa Project to use Roca Mines Max Mill

The Willa Project consists of 5,328 hectares and is located 8 kilometers south of the town of Silverton, British Columbia.

Photo of Brian Schaal
Invermere Invermere’s Copper Point golf pro Brian Schaal recognized with two awards

Congratulations to Brian Schaal of Copper Point Golf Club who has been recognized with two awards.

Photo two men at Roca Mine
Mining Discovery Ventures and Roca Mines announce entry into agreement for Discovery

Discovery Ventures Inc. and Roca Mines Inc. announce they have entered into a binding letter agreement dated November 4, 2013.

KERHD Chair John Kettle and representatives from Interior Health reveal the conceptual drawings for the new ICU project during a recent KERHD Board meeting.
Cranbrook, Developments, Health & Wellness Interior Health moves to next phase of EK Regional Hospital ICU/Electrical Design

The initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system has been completed.

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