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Castlegar, Developments New Kia dealership in Castlegar makes small footprint

New Castlegar Kia dealership is now open on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar.

Castlegar, Cuisine Come to Maggie’s

Maggie's Mug is in town, and it's offering a selection of delectable menu options.

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Danielle Kozak, Silly Monkeys Daycare owner
Castlegar A place to learn and play

Silly Monkeys Childcare is a combined centre that allows little ones to learn new skills.

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Castlegar, Developments The Brilliant Bridge restoration receives major honour

Brilliant Bridge has been honoured by Heritage BC with its highest award—Outstanding Achievement.

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Sparwood, Castlegar, Revelstoke, Environment Communities become more climate-resilient

Climate change adaptation initiative sees successes throughout the Basin.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Education Selkirk becomes Canada’s first community college to achieve fair trade campus designation

Selkirk College has become the first community college, and fourth post-secondary institution, in Canada to achieve fair trade campus designation.

Selkirk College President Angus Graeme signs Transfer Agreement
Castlegar, Nelson, Education Selkirk College signs transfer agreement with Royal Roads University

A new agreement signed between Selkirk College and Royal Roads University.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Education Congratulations to Selkirk College’s 2013 Scope Award Recipients

Selkirk College’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) congratulates the recipients of the 2013 awards.

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Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Environment KAST executive director takes new position with Columbia Basin Trust

Executive director Kelvin Saldern has announced he is leaving KAST for a position at the Columbia Basin Trust.

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Creston, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Developments Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay team up

Two regional marketing organizations, Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay, collaborate.

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Castlegar, Education Selkirk College delivers National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program

Selkirk College recently signed an agreement to deliver the online version of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program.

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Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Nelson, Environment CBT releases 2012/13 annual report

Organization focuses on evolving to better empower Basin communities

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Castlegar, Developments BC Hydro to spend $126 million on Keenleyside dam fix-up near Castlegar

BC Hydro is facing growing criticism over a stable of increasingly pricey capital projects and a ballooning debt.

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Castlegar, Small Business Castlegar & District Chamber Business Awards announced

The Castlegar & District Chamber Business Awards event was recently held at Chances Castlegar.

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Castlegar, Cuisine Keeping with tradition

Consistent flavours keep customers coming back to the Cuisine of India restaurant in Castlegar, B.C.

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Castlegar, Education Learners apply new skills to gain employment

The Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program serves disadvantaged and low-skilled learners who are unemployed or underemployed.

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Castlegar, Cuisine Best bakery

Fritz Furtner is a European-trained pastry chef who creates confections for a cheering clientele in Castlegar.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Developments, Health & Wellness Selkirk College & Kootenay Climbing Association collaborate

Selkirk College has agreed to lease part of the Gymnasium at Tenth Street Campus (Mary Hall), to the Kootenay Climbing Association.

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Castlegar, Cuisine, Tourism Chef Patrick comes home

Patrick Tomelin, a Selkirk College grad, is the new chef at the Black Rooster Bar & Grill in Castlegar, B.C., after cooking in Banff.

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Castlegar, Developments, Small Business A small business for happy customers

Max Kutasewich of Take It to the Max Construction has found that keeping his business small has big advantages

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Castlegar, Developments New Castlegar Kia dealership starts construction

There is a new auto dealership on the horizon for Castlegar.

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Castlegar, Environment Sustainable vehicle recycling

When people imagine a used car parts place they don’t think of environmental initiative. Stuart Ady, owner of Ernie's Used Auto Parts, tells a different story.

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Castlegar, Tourism Where Castlegar locals get away

With a plenty of outdoor activities and a vibrant art scene, Castlegar is a destination on its own. But what do the locals do when they have some time off?

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Castlegar, Education Mir Centre for Peace Summer Institute: The Economics of Happiness

An interactive workshop will critically examine how our conventional methods of measuring progress have led to a disconnection among humans.

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Castlegar Castlegar farmhouse is home

Shane and Samantha Winter will be lovingly renovating their new home—a 100-year-old farmhouse—over the next few years.

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Man and young woman paddling a canoe on a mountain lake
Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Tourism West Kootenay getaways

As the highways fill with vacationers, West Kootenay residents talk about their favourite local spots to relax and recharge.

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Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness, Small Business Creating a respectful workplace policy and procedure

Is your company ready to comply with new WorkSafeBC workplace bullying and harassment policies?

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Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Small Business Congratulations to the 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business award winners (West Kootenay)

Congratulations to our 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Award winners in the West Kootenay and Revelstoke.

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Castlegar, Education, Forestry Selkirk forestry students learn new approaches in Mexico

Students from Selkirk College’s Forest Technology Program recently travelled to Mexico to learn about the area’s unique forest

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Education Experience Selkirk Day gives high school students a taste of college life

Over 600 Grade 10 to 12 students travelled to Selkirk College to learn about the programs, meet faculty and get a real taste of student life.

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Castlegar, Education Selkirk business students bring innovative ideas to annual competition

Selkirk College Business Administration students impressed their judges with innovative and well-thought out business ideas.

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Castlegar, Nelson Mir Lecture Series presents Wade Davis

The Mir Lecture Series and the Columbia Basin Trust present renowned anthropologist Wade Davis on April 3 in Nelson.

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Castlegar, Environment More rainbows for Kootenay Lake

Columbia Power's Lardeau River Side Channel Enhancement Project will mean more Gerrard rainbow trout in Kootenay Lake in B.C.'s West Kootenay.

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Castlegar, Developments Waneta Expansion Project providing benefits to the region

Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project are pleased to release the 2012 socio-economic monitoring report.

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Castlegar, Developments, Small Business Valet Restorations cleans up

Floods in June 2012 prompted an earlier-than-planned opening for Castlegar’s Valet Restorations Ltd., and they’ve been hard at work ever since

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Castlegar, Small Business, Technology Philosopher technician

Technology’s devices have always piqued Jeremie Lewis’s interest, and fixing technical problems makes him happy.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland An enviable arrangement

Castlegar is where Chris Bell and Nancy Trotman live their daily lives—but their homes are in Nelson and Rossland.

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Castlegar, Health & Wellness A small, healthy empire

A passion to help people breathe and a willingness to work all the hours there are has turned a registered respiratory therapist into a business magnate.

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Castlegar, Education, Small Business Driving opportunity in Castlegar

Mountain Transport Institute is turning out professional truck drivers who are exceptionally competent at driving big rigs on mountain highways.

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Castlegar, Tourism A life full of favourite things

Susan Stewart has found her perfect environment and workplace—and time to enjoy both—in Castlegar, B.C.

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Castlegar, Environment Waneta Expansion Project accepting applications for environmental project

Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, are accepting applications for this year’s Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program (WTCP).

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Cranbrook, Castlegar, Education Ensuring the skill is there

The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table has recently been created to help local companies and residents meet their economic goals.

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Castlegar, Trail, Environment Columbia Power’s future, beyond the Waneta Expansion Project

Columbia Power has embarked on a consultation project to gather feedback and insight from the public.

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Castlegar, Developments, Tourism Castlegar: a thriving hub of the West Kootenay

The City of Castlegar has big plans for the community in 2013.

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Castlegar, Retail, Small Business Find children’s clothing at Kootenai Child

Kootenai Child, a children's clothing store, is opening in Castlegar, B.C.; owner Lawrence Sithembu is originally from South Africa.

by Lisa Crane
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Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Forestry Kalesnikoff Lumber donates to student project

Need firewood, who you going to call? Kalesnikoff Lumber.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail West Kootenay Transit open houses

Chance to help the new West Kootenay Transit Committee and BC Transit shape the public transportation service.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Small Business Find ’em and keep ’em

A number of West Kootenay Best of Business employers share their team-building strategies.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Education Selkirk College and the environment benefit from Heritage Credit Union Fund

Selkirk College renewable energy students are going to benefit from an enriched learning environment thanks to support provided by the Heritage Credit Union.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland KAST award winners announced

The KAST awards, held every four years, honour local businesses, organizations and individuals in four categories.

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