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Tourism Kootenay Rockies lodge ranked as one of Canada’s best

The Kootenay Rockies resort Emerald Lake Lodge at Field, B.C., was recently ranked as the second most popular lodge in Canada, according to US-based Conde Naste Traveler Magazine.

Kimberley, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Education, Financial CBT enhances youth opportunities in Basin communities

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to announce the first communities participating in its new Community Directed Youth Funds (CDYF) program.

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Mining Geoscience BC launches a new project in the East Kootenays

Geoscience BC, in partnership with the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines, is pleased to announce the launch of the SEEK (Stimulating Exploration in the East Kootenays) Project.

Forestry Canfor to buy Tembec’s B.C. lumber assets for $60 million: Tembec keeps Skookumchuck pulp mill

Canfor, which is Canada’s largest lumber producer, will buy Tembec’s Elko and Canal Flats sawmills and approximately 1.1 million cubic metres of combined Crown, private land and annual allowable cut.

Real Estate Winners at the Fort McMurray trade show

Despite a small turn-out at the Fort McMurray Trade Initiative trade show there were some very happy winners of a number of valuable door prizes.

Tourism Free Kootenay visitor’s app now available

This is the ultimate tool for flexible travel in the Kootenay Rockies. Download it for free today!

Cranbrook New book launch: You are invited to attend

You are invited to attend as Cranbrook author, Keith G. Powell, will pre-release his second historical novel this Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Lotus Book in Cranbrook.

Education, Financial CBT continues to boost student employment with new school works program

CBT announces the School Works Program, as part of a $3.5 million commitment to increase employment opportunities for students in the Basin over the next three years.

Tourism Invite your Fort McMurray contacts to attend “Kootenay Day”

Kootenay Business magazine is hosting Kootenay Day in Fort McMurray at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre Wednesday, November 30.

Golden, Tourism Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is opening early

With a recent snow storm cycle covering the region, the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada is excited to announce an early opening.

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Trail, Environment, Health & Wellness Teck shuffling top management deck - CEO Don Lindsay stays in place

Teck Resources Ltd. is keeping CEO Don Lindsay in place, but several members of the senior management team are retiring, prompting an executive shake-up.

Cranbrook, Education 24 Basin residents receive award to pursue education

Thanks to their commitments to volunteering, 24 Basin residents have received a $2,000 CBT Service Award

Environment CBT Welcomes new advisory committee members

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to welcome 11 new members to its three advisory committees in its core areas of social, economic and environment.

Cranbrook, Education New daycare facility opens at college

Many people turned out for the official opening of the Young Parents Education program’s (YPEP) daycare facility at College of the Rockies on November 8.

Kimberley, Real Estate, Tourism Bringing the Kootenays to Fort McMurray

Kootenay Business magazine is hosting Kootenay Day in Fort McMurray at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre Wednesday, November 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. (mix and mingle) and then again from 7 to 9 p.m. (presentations and displays).

Cranbrook, Developments Just Music moves to high visibility location in Cranbrook

Music store owner Lowell Threinen has taken his business down the street, literally.

Environment, Technology Join us for a Columbia River Treaty media webinar

Columbia River Treaty media webinar: Join us on November 17.

Education Seven Selkirk transfer students to receive Ike barber scholarships

Selkirk College would like to congratulate the following recipients of a 2011 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship.

Cranbrook, Developments Harley-Davidson of the Kootenay moves to new location on Cranbrook’s strip

Co-owner and manager of Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays, Diane Pawlechko, has relocated the dealership across Cranbrook Street, next to the Import Auto Group.

Rossland, Trail, Technology, Tourism Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation launches new website

The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation is proud to announce the launch of the their new website and eNewsletter.

Cranbrook, Developments New commercial electrical company in town

Westcana Electric of Nelson has expanded and established a new branch location in Cranbrook's industrial park.

Developments, Tourism Construction on Kokanee Springs Villas underway and progressing nicely

It’s been a busy summer at Kokanee Springs Resort at Crawford Bay with the construction of a number of luxurious cottages flanking the golf course. The building has continued throughout the fall with the ongoing construction of 12 villas on the first tee ridge.

Tourism Ainsworth Hot Springs owners Norm and Joyce Mackie receive prestigious award

Ken Fisher, a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism, presented Norm and Joyce Mackie with the Gordon Wilder Memorial Award for their unflagging support and promotion of tourism in the Kootenay Rockies region.

Environment Land purchase helps create unbroken wildlife corridor

CBT supports Nature Trust's purchase of the Silver Tip Ranch with $335,000.

Kimberley, Tourism New director of sales and marketing at Mountain Spirit Resort in Kimberley

Past president of the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, Schaun Goodeve, is the new director of sales and marketing at Kimberley's Mountain Spirit Resort.

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Financial The Kootenay connection to Canada’s wealthiest people

Each year, Canadian Business magazine publishes The Rich 100 Special Report: Canada’s 100 Wealthiest People. So what are their connections to the Kootenays?

Cranbrook, Retail Cranbrook’s Tamarack Centre hires new marketing director

Miriam Johnson is Tamarack Centre's new marketing director, and she is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Kimberley Kimberley entrepreneur prepares to depart for Nice, France

This week, Kimberley-based entrepreneur, Tod Caton, founder and president of Backside Tours Inc. will be joining 31 other Canadian delegates to form Team Canada at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit (G20 YES) in Nice, France.

Radium Hot Springs, Developments Calgary ad agency to create new Radium Hot Springs brand

The Village of Radium Hot Springs in B.C. has given Calgary agency Twist the go-ahead to develop its first community brand and marketing plan.

Cranbrook, Kimberley, Financial Free minor sports grant writing workshops

Two free workshops on writing grants for minor and amateur sports will be offered on Saturday, October 29 in both Cranbrook and Kimberley.

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Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley Alpine Resort upgrades popular Easter run chair lift

Kimberley Alpine Resort has completed the second phase of enhancements to the popular Easter Chair.

Technology Cranbrook realtor introduce on-location QR code technology

Cutting-edge technology comes to the Kootenay real estate market as Cranbrook realtor Sandy Smith introduces QR codes into the local home buying market.

Fernie, Sparwood, Developments Unique new industrial/retail space being developed in Sparwood

An unique new building in Sparwood, next to PJB Crane, is being constructed by Chuck Shoesmith at Shoesmith Construction of Fernie.

Sparwood, Developments New East Kootenay Community Credit Union building underway in Sparwood

Scheduled for in the new year, East Kootenay Community Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its first full-service branch in Sparwood.

Kimberley, Tourism Heavy medals: Kimberley’s Story & Co. garners national and international recognition

Story & Co. is a communications firm located near the Rocky Mountains in Kimberley, B.C., which garnered four bests at the Economic Development Association of Canada‘s Marketing Awards.

Cranbrook, Tourism Allyson Blake new marketing director at St. Eugene Golf Resort

Here is an announcement message from Allyson Blake as she moves on to her new position at St. Eugene.

Cranbrook Cranbrook company captures major award

Cranbrook Interior Woodwork recently was a silver award winner at the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada's annual ceremony.

Cranbrook, Developments New building—franchisee wanted

Located behind the new Wendy’s restaurant, just off Cranbrook Street ("the strip"), is a new building designed to house a new Lube-X franchise.

Kimberley, Trail Kimberley and Trail chamber managers elected to BC Chamber Executives Board

In support of small and medium businesses across the province, the managers of chambers of commerce and boards of trade have reorganized to improve their performance in support of members.

Education COTR student completes university degree down under

Michelle Signer, a former College of the Rockies' student, has now completed her post-secondary studies at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Education, Technology CBT strengthening manufacturing and technology sector with a new $300,000 initiative

CBT is strengthening the manufacturing and technology sector with a new $300,000 initiative, in partnership with two local leading science and technology organizations.

Cranbrook, Tourism Welcome to the new Turret room at the Almo

Turret room at the Almo Court undergoes a total renovation.

Environment, Financial CBT Revises Environmental Initiatives Program

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is announcing changes to its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP), which are being implemented to better meet the needs of program applicants.

Cranbrook, Golden Six new members join CBT’s Youth Advisory Committee

New and old YAC members meet for orientation and September meeting in Golden.

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Fernie, Tourism Disney chooses Fernie to shoot new movie

Disney’s latest movie is shooting this fall in Fernie and stars adorable puppies playing the lead role in a family Christmas movie called “Santa Pups.” As the puppies' human co-star, the movie features Cheryl Ladd, one of the original Charlie’s Angels.

Cranbrook, Education Career and Job Fair 2011 creates and awards new business admin entrance award

Kootenay Business magazine, partnered with the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce and College of the Rockies, created the new Business Administration Entrance Awards worth $1,300, in conjunction with the annual Career and Job Fair held each spring at the college.

Golden CBT Purchases its office building in Golden

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to announce its purchase of 512 – 8th Avenue North, Golden. CBT has leased this space since 2008, and its staff look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the Basin from this building.

Cranbrook, Developments, Real Estate East Kootenay Realty purchases Highland Real Estate

The largest real estate firm in the Kootenays, Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty (based in Cranbrook), recently purchased competing realty company Highland Real Estate in Cranbrook.

Castlegar, Forestry Fit to Plant program helps set safety milestone at Canadian Timberlands

Canadian Timberlands has completed its tree planting operations across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and although more than 12 million trees were planted, not one recordable safety incident was incurred for the 2011 planting season.

Cranbrook, Education Explore new courses at the college this fall

Exciting new Continuing Education courses are currently tempting students to expand their knowledge and sign up for classes at the Cranbrook and Kimberley campuses of College of the Rockies.

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