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Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum own and operate a small business in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Financial, Small Business Small Business Week 2015

Education, support and challenge are elements of the strategy of the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Small Business Week.

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Picture of the outside of the new Pet Valu, in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Animal Care, Retail Pet Valu comes to Cranbrook

One of the largest speciality pet supply franchises in North America, Pet Valu will soon be opening their doors in Cranbrook.

Francisco Cristales is a popular product consultant at Spring Honda in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Francisco has fans

Along with everyone else at Spring Honda, Francisco Cristales is dispelling the negative notions about car salesmen.

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Picture of a car lot showing rows of new cars.
Cranbrook September’s dilemma—buy a new car/truck or fix-up your current one?

The BetterBook can be a valuable ally when it comes to making decisions about your vehicles.

Megan Lescanec stands next to some baby clothes in her store, the Bumble Tree.
Cranbrook, Environment, Retail, Small Business The Bumble Tree in Cranbrook keeps our kids outfitted

Unique, eco-friendly options for babies and children are offered at the Bumble Tree

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Picture of Doris Silva, new Director of Student Affairs and Jason Colombo, new Registrar and Manager of Institutional Research.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies appoints New Director - Student Affairs and Registrar

The College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of Doris Silva and Jason Colombo.

Picture of the former fire hall in Cranbrook, with a 'for sale' sign in the foreground.
Cranbrook, Developments, Real Estate Old Fire Hall in Cranbrook listed for $349,000

The heritage building in downtown Cranbrook is being sold on an 'as is' basis.

A Junior Dragons Den contestant engages judges Jordan Strobel and Spencer Smith in her demonstration
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Education, Small Business Raising dragons

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

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Rod and Mal Paterson make and distribute  frozen dinners through their company, Jubilee Foods, in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Small Business Delicious, nutritious and ready made

Jubilee Foods serves up a line of nutritious, convenient frozen meals.

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A picture of the outside of the new restaurant in Cranbrook, which shows their yellow awning and the words 'Rocky's Donair' in red.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Donairs Come to Cranbrook with opening of Rocky’s

Rocky's Donair is the newest restaurant on the block in Cranbrook.

Picture of the newly redone Sherwin-Williams store showing the front desk.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Cranbrook’ s General Paint now re-positioned as the Sherwin-Williams store

Cranbrook's General Paint has undergone a complete renovation and is now the Sherwin-Williams paint store.

Picture of the outside of Summit 107 FM, Cranbrook's new radio station.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Developments Summit 107 Cranbrook’s new radio station gearing up for on-air debut

The Summit 107 hopes to be operational by the end of August or early September.

A home built by Kodiak Homes, set up on a property.
Cranbrook, Real Estate Modular is a viable option for anyone thinking of building a home

Modular homes are built off-site and transported to their permanent location, saving money and time.

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Picture of College of the Rockies Vice-President, Stan Chung.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies to offer last tuition-free semester of Adult Upgrading

September to be last tuition-free semester of Adult upgrading courses.

Picture of the new location of MITECH Office Solutions in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business MITECH moves to high visibility Cranbrook street location

In business since 1979, MITECH now has a new location on Cranbrook St. N, across from the Heritage Inn.

Picture of the expansion project at Elizabeth Lake Lodge in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Small Business, Tourism Popular Cranbrook lodge expanding

Elizabeth Lake Lodge sees the third and final phase of its expansion underway.

Picture of the Nelson Engineering building on 7th Ave in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Small Business Cranbrook’s Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

Cranbrook's Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

Christie Kennedy, owner of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Retail, Small Business IWIB featured on Shaw’s Go Kootenay TV Show

Christie Kennedy, owner/operator of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C. is honoured with an award.

Picture of area dignitaries announcing funding for upgrades to the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial MP invests $1.03 million in Canadian Rockies International Airport safety

Funding for the upgrades will be provided through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

(l-r) Shuswap Band Chief Barb Cote, College of the Rockies Vice-President, Academic and Applied Research Stan Chung, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese, Métis Nation British Columbia’s Regional Director for the Kootenays, Marilynn Taylor and Morganna Eugene from the Ktunaxa Nation (front) celebrate the signing of the Indigenous Education Protocol.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies signs Indigenous Education Protocol

The Indigenous Education Protocol ensures continued partnership between local First Nations groups and the College of the Rockies.

Picture of Dr. Jack Moes, the new Dean of Trades and Technology at The College of the Rockies.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies welcomes new Dean of Trades and Technology

September 1st will see Dr. Jack Moes in his new position as Dean of Trades and Technology at The College of the Rockies.

Mark Haines is the manager at Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business New at Fitz

Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook has a new-ish location and a new manager.

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College of the Rockies President David Walls and Executive Director, International and Regional Development Patricia Bowron celebrate the College’s success with a group of international students and instructor Annette Aarts.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies number one with international students for third year

Out of 183 post-secondary institutions from around the world, students rank The College of the Rockies as number one.

Christie and Menno Dueck standing in front of their Fisher Peak Camping & Trailer Rentals sign.
Cranbrook, Tourism Fisher Peak Camping and Trailer Rentals gets a new home

Christie and Menno Dueck move their business to a prime location on Highway 3 in Cranbrook.

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Picture of people involved with fighting invasive mussels.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Environment B.C. gets boost in fight against invasive mussels

Funding from Columbia Basin Trust will double the number of mobile decontamination units aimed at keeping invasive mussels out of B.C. waterways.

Lee Tengum and Nathan Troxel standing in front of 1710 Workspace in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Small Business Co-working in Cranbrook at 1710 Workspace

Local entrepreneurs Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum have opened 1710 Workspace for working professionals to rent private desks and offices.

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Picture of backyard pool area
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Education, Retail, Small Business Many great ways to find summer fun in July

Summer is full of exciting possibilities and BetterBook can point you in the right direction.

Andrew Burke is co-owner of Burkey's Coffee House and Bake Shop in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Cuisine A tried-and-true location

A new coffee shop in Cranbrook with Irish fare

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Picture of Tarralin D. Hanson, Notary Public.
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business New Notary Public opens doors in Cranbrook

Tarralin D. Hanson offers personalized client services with a community-focused approach.

Picture of mountain valley, Shiloh Lake Estates
Cranbrook, Creston, Developments, Real Estate Yahk’s Shiloh Lake Enterprises offers FREE land to Stratford home purchasers

Shiloh Lake Estates is offering a variety of lot sizes with incredible vistas and comfortable living.

A photo of Pamela Rousson .
Cranbrook, Financial, Real Estate What are closing costs and why are they so important?

Do not be blindsided by closing costs when purchasing a home—do your homework!

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Picture of little girl, mother and doctor
Cranbrook, Developments, Education, Financial, Forestry, Health & Wellness “GP for Me” one of three projects to receive funding

Three projects in the RDEK’s Central Subregion receive funding through the Central East Kootenay Community Directed Funds (CEKCDF) Program.

Large group of people in front of a bus
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Tourism, Transportation Gray Creek Pass Road celebrates 25th anniversary

Gray Creek Pass Road, originally designed as a shortcut between Kimberley and Kootenay Lake, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Picture of pretty bride with blonde hair standing in a wheat field
Cranbrook, Education, Retail, Small Business Wedding planning made easy

The BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.

COTR student, Ashley Tanner
Cranbrook, Environment, Small Business College of the Rockies student project helps local business

Ashley Tanner was instrumental in helping a local business transition to a paperless client records system.

Scenic view of Invermere.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Animal Care, Cuisine, Developments, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 9 most unique commercial ventures for sale in the Kootenays

The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.

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Haul Truck Operating training vehicle
Cranbrook, Education, Mining College of the Rockies provides retraining for Canfor employees

COTR will provide Haul Truck Operator training for recent Canfor layoffs.

Agathe Bernard training with her underwater camera
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Environment, Technology Agathe Bernard aims high with new scientific inquiry

Agetha Bernard is in the planning stages of a scientific expedition focusing on the growing problem of plastics proliferating throughout our Earth’s oceans

by James Rose
Chad Jensen image in newspaper
Cranbrook, Small Business Chad Jensen selected for 2015 class of Canada’s top entrepreneurs

QuantumShift™ is for CEOs whose businesses are past start-up.

Downtown Fernie
Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Castlegar, Kaslo, New Denver, Tourism A historical tour of the Kootenays

The history and culture of the Kootenays attract tourists from all over the globe. But have you seen the historical gems in your own hometown?

by Kerry Shellborn
Kyle Procter gets ready to board his 18-wheel Peterbilt 485 to resume working as a road marker  for LaFrentz Road Marking,  a division of Canadian Road Builders Inc.
Cranbrook, Transportation More trucks on the road equal a strong economy

Canada’s economy moves by truck

by Gerry Warner
Christie Kennedy of Core Fitness in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Christie Kennedy, fit to influence

Christie Kennedy of Core Fitness in Cranbrook is one of Kootenay Business magazine's Influential Women in Business, 2015.

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A forest fire raging though a stand of trees.
Cranbrook, Forestry, Real Estate How to protect your home from a forest fire

A few simple steps you can take to protect your home from wildfire.

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Christie Kennedy and Gina Medhurst received Influential Women in Business (East Kootenay) awards for 2015.
Cranbrook, Influential Women in Business The East Kootenay’s influential women of 2015

Kootenay Business magazine presented its fourth annual Influential Women in Business Awards (East Kootenay) on May 29.

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Jennifer De Pippo
Cranbrook, Christina Lake, Health & Wellness Help Jennifer De Pippo reach the Paralympics

Tickets are available at Lotus Books, on-line at SNAP East Kootenay and direct from Jennifer De Pippo.

Dave Butler, former COTR student
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies alum shortlisted for writing award

Dave Butler, former College of the Rockies student will soon be travelling to Toronto for a very exciting event.

Mark Jackson (left), CP superintendent Kootenay division with David Hull of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce.
Cranbrook, Developments CP to close Cranbrook rail yard and open inter modal truck loading facility

CP will invest some $300 million installing new train tracking technology throughout the Kootenay division.

Andrew Judge, new aboriginal education coordinator
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies hires new Aboriginal Education Coordinator

COTR announces the hiring of new Aboriginal Education Coordinator and Education Advisor.

Exterior of former Target Canada building in Cranbrook
Cranbrook, Developments, Real Estate Canadian Tire acquires 12 Target leases including Cranbrook

This acquisition provides Canadian Tire with a unique opportunity to accelerate sales and market share growth.

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