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The crew of eight Lions used materials purchased by the RDEK and the old Tembec mill as their workshop.

Welcomes lifestyle retailer, Lane & Meadow, to newly-renovated space at the Mount Baker Hotel

Last year’s retrofit of the pool dehumidification system at Western Financial Place (WFP) continues to produce significant energy and cost savings for the City.

Service Canada will be accepting applications for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program starting Monday, December 17th, 2018.

The City has a solid fleet of trucks and plows in place, with operations ready to run around the clock during any major snow event

Over 12,000 Basin-Boundary households have better high-speed Internet access

The 10-member board of the Cranbrook and Region Tourism Society is comprised of local accommodators, business owners and tourism stakeholders

BC Business magazine recently published their 5th Annual “Best Cities for Work in B.C.” ranking

The Trust’s new Community Technology Program helps create tech-enabled spaces

The bill would establish a National Local Food Day, which would designate the Friday before Thanksgiving of each year as National Local Food Day

The new agreement will significantly advance reconciliation and treaty negotiations

Cranbrook Yarn and Gifts remains Cranbrook's one and only local yarn outlet serving knitters and fibre-lovers throughout the district

There have been some recent additions and changes to the scene on Kimberley's Platzl

Funding kick-starts Nature Conservancy of Canada campaign for conservation in the Canadian Rockies

College names recipients of newly-created scholarship fund

Canada’s Top Employers program recognizes companies for exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies

A new venture called "Pan In A Can Paydirt" has been launched by Stephen Lathem of Fort Steele, the owner of the Nip and Tuck Gold Mine

The learning journey at Selkirk College hinges on dedicated instructors who inspire students to advance their lives through education.

Until both Enbridge-owned pipelines are back at full operating pressure, FortisBC will have a constrained supply of natural gas

Columbia Basin Trust supports physical well-being through new granting program

Routes from Calgary to Vancouver and back as well as Calgary to Winnipeg and back started running on Monday, October 29

In this new world of craft beer, where trends change, categories evolve, and beer-styles take off, it was time for a fresh new look

Following the retirement of Trent Taylor, founder of Taylor Adams, the accounting firm has been rebranded as Apex Accounting

Christine has been with the BMO Financial Group since 2009.

Festive market celebration brings together more than 70 local producers and artisans

In the coming years, Elder Bro's Farm plans to supply fresh and ripe elderberries to all of BC for delicious wines, juices, jams, and of course, schnapps.

BC Transit’s Chair of the Board announced that Erinn Pinkerton has been appointed as the organization’s President and CEO.

Local West Kootenay employment agencies are holding job workshops to assist laid off workers

Trail-based Silver City Stagelines Ltd. (SCSL) applied and was approved to operate a new bus service between Nelson/Trail and Kelowna

The new EKCCI is seeking founding members and investors who wish to make an impact in their community

Officials such as Chief Joe Pierre and ʔaq'am Community Enterprises CEO Christopher McCurry were on hand for the occasion.

The business has been purchased from local owners who will continue to support the new ownership in an advisory role

The EECOM Awards recognizes both classroom teachers and community educators who demonstrate excellence in encouraging stewardship and sustainability

The Hub will be the centre for tourism and economic development and is expected to draw 20,000+ people annually for hub occupants.

Golden’s Whitetooth captured two first place awards and Cranbrook’s Fisher Brewing Company and Nelson Brewing Company won one each.

Mica Heliskiing is a backcountry heliskiing lodge located on Kinbasket Lake across from Mica Dam in British Columbia, Canada.

Participants learn from the land and people of the Ktunaxa Nation

The program provides funding for community buildings that will generate their own energy using alternative and renewable methods

Under the banner, “Kimberley is a good place to be…Doing Business” ten awards were handed out to a variety of businesses.

Over the course of two days, the 130 delegates heard many inspirational and informative sessions on a variety of industry topics

Potential students, parents and community members invited to learn more about what the College has to offer

For testing, the company used a 3D printed model of a FortisBC dam developed with existing research partners Selkirk College and FortisBC Inc.

The Small Business Training Centre, a service unique to CFCK, was recognized as a program that could benefit other Community Futures offices across the province

Interfor has three sawmills in the BC Interior, with total annual capacity of approximately 750 million board feet.

Three academic programs are being offered at the Golden campus in 2018/2019

Boutique accommodations meet authentic Red Mountain adventure at The Josie

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. is a diversified blockchain and cryptocurrency company.

Columbia Basin Trust launches $3-million Basin PLAYS initiative

An exciting new home decor store is set to open in downtown Cranbrook

Congratulations to the winners and nominees of the recent 2018 Business Excellence awards