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Cranbrook, Education COTR and Ktunaxa Nation partner to offer new in-community training program

COTR and the Ktunaxa Nation have joined together to offer a Bridging to Education and Employment program within Ktunaxa communities starting this summer.

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Canal Flats, Environment Survey open: Show us your priorities on key issues

CBT received over 10,000 thoughts; now show us what’s most important

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TIABC AGM sees election of two Kootenay representatives

Tristen Chernove and Marnie Henne were elected to the board of directors of TIABC.

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Cranbrook, Education College announces new Dean

New Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies has been announced.

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Technology Thoughtstream poised for rapid growth with the successful closing of $2 million investment

Fulcrum Management Solutions Ltd., makers of Thoughtstream announces the successful closing of its third investment round of two million dollars.

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Education College of the Rockies graduate lands “Best Job in the World”

College of the Rockies Adventure Tourism Business Operations graduate Greg Snell has the best job in the world – or at least one of them.

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Castlegar, Developments New Castlegar Kia dealership starts construction

There is a new auto dealership on the horizon for Castlegar.

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Mining Calgary-based junior mining company optimistic about Slocan/Nelson area properties

Rainbow Resources Inc. has picked up several mining properties in the Nelson/Slocan Valley and Duncan Lake areas since 2011.

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Trail, Developments Waneta Expansion Project Community Day a great success

The partners in the Waneta Expansion Project welcomed over 1,500 guests to the project yesterday to celebrate Community Day.

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Rossland, Developments, Tourism Red Mountain Resort & Regional Economy get lift

Red Mountain Resort now in Top 20 of all North American resorts by terrain scale.

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Castlegar, Education Mir Centre for Peace Summer Institute: The Economics of Happiness

An interactive workshop will critically examine how our conventional methods of measuring progress have led to a disconnection among humans.

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Cranbrook, Education David Walls selected as College of the Rockies’ seventh President

The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of David Walls as the College’s seventh President and CEO.

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Nelson, Developments Vote for paint makeover for downtown Nelson

It’s time to get out and paint the town, Nelson has been selected as a candidate for Benjamin Moore’s Main Street Matters program.

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Education Selkirk Hosts visual arts and design credit transfer meeting

Selkirk’s School of the Arts recently hosted the annual BC Council on Admission and Transfers (BCCAT) Visual Arts and Design Articulation Committee Meeting.

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Business Sherpa launched to help Kootenay entrepreneurs

At the recent Basin Business Blender KRIC and KAST launched their new business enterpreneur support tool called the Business Sherpa.

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Education BC Research and Innovation Network launched

The Presidents of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges) announced recently, the formal creation of a BC Applied Research and Innovation Network (BCARIN).

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CBT’S business program expands services

Community Futures to deliver Basin Business Advisors program.

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Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness, Small Business Creating a respectful workplace policy and procedure

Is your company ready to comply with new WorkSafeBC workplace bullying and harassment policies?

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Education Cranbrook chamber salutes noteworthy retirees

At this week's luncheon the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce saluted two noteworthy individuals who are retiring from high profile positions in the community.

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Creston, Small Business Black Bear Books in Creston moves up the street

Paula Carpenter, owner of Black Bear Books in Creston, and her staff have been busy lately.

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Education Provincial funding brings cutting-edge equipment to Selkirk

Selkirk College purchased new state-of-the-art equipment for trades programs that will provide students with real-world, hands-on experience.

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Cranbrook, Developments, Tourism New restaurant opens for service at Canadian Rockies International Airport

Travellers to and from the airport can again get a hot meal or a cool beverage before heading off to their final destination.

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Cranbrook, Tourism New executive director at Cranbrook’s Canadian Museum of Rail Travel

Damon Colgan has been appointed as New Executive Director at Cranbrook’s Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.

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Cranbrook, Mining Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett appointed cabinet minister

Re-elected Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett has again joined the BC Government cabinet as Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review.

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Fernie, Developments, Health & Wellness Improvements slated for Fernie seniors drop-in centre

Fernie seniors, along with other residents and community groups, will be able to enjoy an upgraded seniors drop-in centre thanks in part to $25,000 from CBT.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Small Business Congratulations to the 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business award winners (West Kootenay)

Congratulations to our 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Award winners in the West Kootenay and Revelstoke.

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Sean Campbell new Community Futures East Kootenay GM

Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) has announced that Sean Campbell is their new general manager.

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Tourism Kootenay Country on display at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Replaced a number of years ago with Kootenay Rockies branding, it was interesting to see the Kootenay Country brand reappear.

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Cranbrook, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fernie, Sparwood EKCFS announces partnership with MWX

Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership.

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Education, Technology Selkirk conference brings digital technologies to the field

Great turnout at the New Ways to Use Digital Technologies in the Field conference, held recently at Selkirk’s Castlegar campus.

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Cranbrook, Fernie Congratulations to the 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business award winners (East Kootenay)

Kootenay Business held its 2nd annual Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards program to recognize and salute Kootenay women in business.

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Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies alum finalist for Best Job in the World

College of the Rockies Alum Finalist Greg Snell is one of three finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World'.

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Invermere, Agriculture, Education, Environment Groundswell to share success with others

Invermere’s Groundswell Network Society has been a growing success for more than a decade.

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Cranbrook, Small Business Don’t Miss the Basin Business Blender by KRIC

The Basin Business Blender — A 3-part event for manufacturing and technology businesses being held in Cranbrook on Thursday, June 6th.

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Revelstoke, Developments New Visitor Information Centre for Revelstoke

Construction has begun on a new Visitor Information Centre for Revelstoke, funded in part by $200,000 from CBT.

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Revelstoke, Small Business Cheers! Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewery wins gold award

Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewing Co., was one of the big winners at the recent Canadian Brewing Awards.

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Kimberley Kimberley chamber brings on new Julyfest co-ordinator

The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome Dave Clarke as the 2013 Julyfest co-ordinator.

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Kimberley, Small Business New hair salon opens in Marysville

Marysville, the small community which some people refer to as south Kimberley, is seeing a resurgence in business activity recently.

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Nelson, Education Selkirk Fine Woodworking year-end show in Nelson

The students of Fine Woodworking at Selkirk College invite the public to their 2013 Year End Show, May 24th – 26th.

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Fairmont Hot Springs, Developments Lions Community Den to open soon

Thanks to $100,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the Fairmont and District Lions Club has purchased a building that will soon become the Lions Community Den.

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Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Forestry Canfor racks up $80 million in investment in the East Kootenay

Canfor Corporation is a company on the move in the East Kootenay.

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Castlegar, Education, Forestry Selkirk forestry students learn new approaches in Mexico

Students from Selkirk College’s Forest Technology Program recently travelled to Mexico to learn about the area’s unique forest

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Cranbrook, Financial BDO Cranbrook’s accounting manager wins prestigious national award for 2012

In February 2013, Michael Murphy, manager, Accounting and Assurance from the Cranbrook office of BDO, was presented with the award for 2012.

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Small Business Gray Creek store owner Tom Lymbery gears up to celebrate 100th anniversary

2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of Gray Creek Store — established in 1913 by Arthur Lymbery.

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Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Ktunaxa’s Kathryn Teneese touts benefits of resource agreements

Recent First Nation agreements will improve communications between Ktunaxa and the province and open the door for future agreements.

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Cranbrook, Small Business Fly fishing shop opens in Cranbrook

The popular St. Mary Angler Fly Shop, which shut its doors in Marysville last year, has re-opened in Cranbrook next to Pizza Hut.

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Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business New organic store in Cranbrook proving to be a real hit

From the Ground Up Organics is one of Cranbrook's newest businesses and though only open for few months the store is proving very popular with area consumers.

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Cranbrook, Education College hosts trades event for Grade 9 students

College of the Rockies hosted 48 grade nine students from Elkford, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook for a full day of trades-related activities.

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Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Health & Wellness Active Balance Chiropractic: It’s good to be back…in Nelson

Active Balance Chiropractic is excited to announce the opening of their practice on Baker Street in downtown Nelson.

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Education, Technology COTR dual credit students win medals

Three Cranbrook students, enrolled in engineering courses at College of the Rockies, won medals at the Skills BC Competition in Abbotsford on April 17.

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