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Columbia Basin Trust approves 38 recreation infrastructure projects

Matt Cockell, who will be relocating his family to Cranbrook, plans to take over the role of President and General Manager

Everyone is invited to stop by to support the students and to be introduced to important health information

$1 million over two years committed to CBAL

The grant will go toward new construction and modern safety improvements to the Middletown Crossing—Highway 3/43 intersection.

Many of the affordable housing units operated by non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin need energy retrofits, such as replacing boilers and windows.

Our 40 under 40 luncheon is a salute to the Kootenay's rising stars of business, our shining young entrepreneurs.

First-year SROAM students had the opportunity to visit Selkirk Snowcat Skiing to complete their Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 course.

The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.

Interior Health has awarded a contract for the development of 30 residential care beds in Cranbrook to Golden Life Management.

The 23-week program, which runs from the Kimberley campus and the Kimberley Fire Hall, helps to prepare cadets for careers in firefighting and related jobs

Cranbrook businessman Murray Floyd is pleased to announce expansion into the West Kootenays

Originally from the Lethbridge area, Rickaby was well-known in the Nelson area for his enthusiastic spirit and business savvy.

Aside from the new plant in Cranbrook, there are only 5 other bottle manufacturing plants in Canada.

Nelson’s various plans and studies have identified numerous areas for future study, research, plan development, and implementation.

The Georgie Awards showcase the high quality and calibre of British Columbia's home building and renovation community.

The Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship honours Neil Muth, the Trust’s president and chief executive officer from 2005 through 2016, who passed away last November.

The Genome BC event offers an incredible interactive learning opportunity for our students, faculty and community members.

Destination British Columbia works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate tourism marketing at all levels.

Fowler purchased the famous hot springs in 2006 from the Wilder family.

All geophysics and drill holes to date have helped the technical team better understand the nature of this exciting project.

New Trust report highlights status of water resources and future opportunities.

To support the important work Avalanche Canada does, Columbia Basin Trust is funding the non-profit organization with $450,000 over three years.

Goodman is the host of Democracy Now, an independent global news program.

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone stated that most of the funding, $450 million, is for improvements to a four-kilometre section of the road.

The Trust is purchasing a commercial building in the Waneta Industrial Park near Trail and working with a local tech industry entrepreneur to fill the facility.

Ms. Fricot has worked for several years as a business strategist and has been involved in a number of local projects and initiatives.

Revelstoke’s Black Tie Properties is looking at developing a massive new adventure park near Revelstoke, fronting the busy Trans-Canada Highway.

Wayne Lee-Ying brings with him many years of experience in the education sector.

Castlegar is buzzing these days with the exciting prospect of building a new, ultra-modern Chamber of Commerce and visitors centre building.

Fernie Distillers Inc. and Lost Boys Distilling Company may be two new additions to the Fernie business community.

Columbia Basin Trust program helps strengthen environmental well-being.

“Our employer exhibitors find the Career Fair a valuable venue to recruit to their organization or business,” says Amy Byers, College Recruitment Specialist.

The second in a series of Small Business Forums will be held in Invermere on March 1st.

“It’s a new year and we hope you put “travel more” on the top of your to-do list,” states Expedia.

The success of this project will depend on the input and participation of the many stakeholders affected by this major issue.

Are you a foodie? Then be sure to check out Kimberley's newest storefront, the Olives Unstuffed Tasting House, purveyor of speciality olive oils and vinegars.

Krystal Wills, financial manager of the Canadian Rockies International Airport, presented an update on travel trends in 2016.

This year’s Open House will be jam-packed with a wide variety of activities as well as information sessions.

The 2017 Visitor Services Innovation Fund is being made available for current, full-status Visitor Services Network members.

The proposed development would be a family-type RV park, with 100 fully serviced sites—40 feet by 100 feet each.

The Small Business BC Awards is the largest small business awards competition in the province.

Talented young entrepreneurs throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary area who want to get their business idea off the ground are encouraged to apply.

Cranbrook City Council has given zoning approval to Golden Life Management to develop another senior living facility in the city.

The owners of the new brewery are hoping to be operational by mid-2017.

Meet your recruitment needs and raise your business’s profile by becoming an exhibitor at two upcoming local career events!

Located in the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway Station, the display will feature ore and rock specimens as well as drill core from Sullivan mine.

Owner and designer Marilyn Cobban and her staff recently raised $2821 for a charity called Decoda Literacy Project.

The course being offered at Selkirk College this winter brings graphic fiction to life for students eager to learn more about this pop-culture phenomenon.

The largest shopping centre in the Kootenays, Tamarack Centre first opened in 1977.