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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Turret room at the Almo Court undergoes a total renovation.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The board of governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair and vice-chair during its regular meeting held on September 15, 2011.