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The government’s new Bill C-69 provides a new environmental assessment process and includes a new mechanism for protecting navigable waters.

The International Youth Internship program aims to provide eligible Canadian youth with international experience, skills and knowledge.

The Mining Jobs Task Force will look at all aspects of mineral exploration and mining, and provide recommendations to strengthen ties in the province.

As Save-On-Foods, the newly re-branded stores will offer the same great products at amazing value from the same familiar team.

Junior Dragons Den is a Community Futures led business competition open to students from Grade 7 to University in four different regions of British Columbia.

FortisBC recently released a new mobile application that allows British Columbians to access their utilities account from their mobile devices.

The Columbia Basin Trust is helping 12 facilities renovate, relocate or upgrade with nearly $830,000 in support through its new Arts and Culture Venue Grants.

In addition to his work as an Assistant Professor at UBC, Dr. Yadav is the Vice Chair of the Biotechnical Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada.

12 projects receive $830,000 from Trust’s new venue grants program

According to a Globe and Mail article, the Kootenay region is heavily dependent on Alberta home buyers.

Columbia Basin Trust program creates and retains jobs in the Basin

The Government of British Columbia is providing over $103,000 for cultural, social and infrastructure projects in the Kootenay region.

Accomplished entrepreneur and fly-fishing enthusiast, Don Freschi, joins the team at KAST.

To celebrate the partnership between Realtors and the bank, RBC launched the first annual National Realtor Appreciation Week from February 26 to March 2, 2018.

Columbia Basin Trust’s Basin Business Advisors now offers a full-time Agriculture Specialist

East Kootenay manufacturers with an interest in export will have the opportunity to explore their options at the Export Navigator - Sales Beyond BC workshop.

The Hospitality Management diploma program was developed in direct response to needs voiced during community and industry consultations in Invermere.

Smitty's Restaurant is a Canada-wide chain of family-friendly restaurants.

RCR began operating the KCATC in January 2018, and will continue to attract alpine events, weddings, conferences, and other visitation to Kimberley.

CEO of Teck, Don Lindsay, believes the company is well positioned to benefit from continued strength in commodity prices.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $500,000 to help realize a community dream

True Key Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce a new agreement with Radium Golf Group for the management of the Radium and Springs Golf courses.

In an effort to avoid tragedy and make Castlegar's streets safer for everyone, Celgar has launched a fantastic campaign that has received great response so far

Columbia Basin Trust approves $870,000 in Environment Grants

CertainTeed proposes a 135-hectare open-pit gypsum mine, located approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Canal Flats.

Jensen reappointed Chair, Booth new Vice-Chair, plus four new directors.

Selkirk College is now accepting applications for the upcoming February start in three different programs.

Kootenay Business and Koocanusa Publications extend their deepest condolences to Clayton Murrell’s family, friends and the firefighting fraternity.

Over the next three years, the Trust is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage with $11.6 million. \

Youth Leadership Summit takes place in Kimberley this May

Eden Yesh will host Community Investment sessions in most communities throughout the Kootenays

Golden Installations has been in business for over 47 years in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Invermere leads the way with the highest assessed value for a property in the Kootenay Columbia region.

A new winter recreation amenity will soon be available in the region when the Blewett Conservation Society's outdoor rink project is completed.

Brandi O’Neill is the owner and operator of Kimberley’s new boutique bookstore and cafe called Paper and Cup.

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $1M for 41 projects.

The youth soccer organization is currently gathering funds and support to build a $1.7 million indoor soccer/sports facility in Cranbrook.

Approximately 115 properties on the north side of Highway 3 in West Fernie are now officially part of the City of Fernie.

Former GM at The Drive/B-104 Leo Biggio recently took a transfer back to the Kamloops market, after being in Cranbrook since 2012.

EKC encourages the community to keep the needs of the Cranbrook Food Bank top of mind throughout the year.

Described as a modest expansion, Whitetooth added two new tanks in November 2017.

The City of Cranbrook's 311 app is designed to improve customer service between the public and city management/staff.

Modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den,” students in Grades 7 to University will pitch their business idea to a panel of local judges.

Fernie Distillers will be the first licensed craft distillery situated in Fernie, East Kootenays.

Teck projects a price of US $165 to $170 per tonne.

Metal Tech Alley is a cluster of great minds and opportunities that is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

BC Assessment's Kootenay Columbia region covers the southeast portion of the province from Fernie to Grand Forks and from Revelstoke to Cranbrook.

The big news at Nelson's Whitewater Resort is the installation and operation of their new Summit Chairlift, which is a Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad.

Overall, the Kootenay Columbia region's total assessments increased from $38.6 billion in 2017 to $40.87 billion this year.

It is the fifth consecutive year Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays has held a raffle of their iconic motorcycles with proceeds benefiting the hospice.