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Project data includes water chemistry, velocity, flow, temperature and Environment Canada Analytical Reports.

One of the key goals of Cooper’s position is to build upon the Kimberley campus’ strong foundation to help it to become even stronger and more viable.

A Smart Community is one that has taken steps to create an economy capable of prospering in an ever-changing technological world.

The Honourable Sergio Marchi, CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, was the recent guest speaker at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Well-known Nelson area couple, Karen and Chuck Bennett, have ventured into the real estate business with Coldwell Banker.

Google Trekkers visited some of the most scenic and iconic areas of the Kootenay Rockies region this summer, as part of a Destination BC campaign.

Mr. Norm McInnis has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Fernie.

According to a report published in Business in Vancouver (BIV), five of the largest mines in the province are in the Elk Valley.

Backroads Brewing Company is a start-up brewery located in the heart of Baker Street, in downtown Nelson.

One staff member who undoubtedly was pivotal to the team for the last 5 years, was Fernie’s Brewmaster Gord Demaniuk.

Long-time automotive executive Al King is back as general manager at Chalet GM in Kimberley.

"Give people something exciting to do and new to experience," says Nico Leenders, marketing manager at the Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) in Revelstoke.

Stag Leap Running Co. launched as an online trail running resource in April 2016, aiming to build a trail running community in the mountain town of Fernie, B.C.

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon is on October 19 at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort.

Both the Hume Hotel and the Best Western Baker Street Inn are getting facelifts.

The revamped hotel features a high-end restaurant/lounge, craft beer facility, a nighclub and the new front-of-house bistro, The Farm Fresh Cafe.

Heiko Socher passed away but will be remembered as the dynamo who built Fernie's famous ski resort

Well-known Kootenay Lake business person, Greg Garbula, recently launched his new real estate career based out of the Crawford Bay area.

Offer available to first 10 downtown Rossland businesses that sign up.

The fair will take place in the front entrance of the Cranbrook main campus, on October 12 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

The funding aims to improve and develop trails to join communities, recreation assets, neighbourhoods and larger trail networks for the enjoyment of the valley.

The story is told by Tom Lymbery who was raised in the Gray Creek general store.

Communities in the Columbia Basin Trust catchment area (Kootenay/Columbia) were major beneficiaries.

Deepwater Horizon is the big-screen dramatization of the 2010 oil-rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Our smaller class sizes and more personalized educational experience are attractive to our students," says Jason Colombo, College Registrar.

Wayne Haddad and daughter Cora Tschetters were recognized as leading representatives of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

Dr. Andrea Walsh is a visual anthropologist specializing in 20th century and contemporary aboriginal art.

While enrolled in the apprenticeship program, Josh found work with a variety of local companies performing residential and commercial building.

The annual Nelson Food Drive takes place on October 1 from 10am to 5pm.

Cranbrook Arches East—will they ever become a reality?

It's National Coffee Day on September 29 - celebrate with a cup of java from one of these Kootenay-based purveyors.

Mayor predicts "solid economic times" for the City of Cranbrook.

Four different groups have applied and received approval to build more hotel rooms in the city located along busy Highway #1.

Voting Day for BC Liberal Members to select BC Liberal candidacy in the Kootenay East riding is October 22.

“The Board of Governors plays an important role in overseeing the strategic direction and management of the College,” said President and CEO, David Walls.

For $5, visitors to the Fernie Brewing Company tasting room can try a paddle of four beers, from the daily tap lineup—all money goes to charity.

The Fraser Institute has released their annual Report Card on B.C.'s schools.

The Idlewild Park Draft Master Plan Open House will be held at the Manual Training School beside the Cranbrook library on September 20—the public is invited.

After many years in the local Real Estate industry, Jim Barber has switched gears to a new career.

The Vancouver-based Fraser Institute publishes their report card on BC’s schools every year.

Twenty recreation projects encouraging active lifestyles are getting under way thanks to help from the Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants program.

“I am very pleased that Rogers Hometown Hockey has chosen Cranbrook to host this great event and live NHL broadcast,” says Lee Pratt, Mayor of Cranbrook.

More students are participating in French Language programs than ever before.

Selkirk College is a strong option for high school graduates wanting to start their post-secondary education close to home.

Dr. Geoff Battersby was a former mayor of Revelstoke, and retired in 1998 after 30 years of medical practice in the community.

The Government of Alberta is investing nearly $10,000 on an updated cost-benefit study related to twinning Highway 3.

“The first of these new avalanche mitigation systems will be in operation this winter," said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Established in 1993, FirstEnergy is an industry leader in the global energy sector providing financial advisory and investment services.

This autumn, Selkirk College welcomes David MacGillivray to its faculty as a new full-time instructor for the Resort & Hotel Management (RHOT) Program.

Revelstoke council voted 5 to 2 in favour of the project, in a revised development format.