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Bighorn Meadows Condos located between the ninth and 10th holes
Invermere, Developments Bighorn Meadows Resort set for busy 2016 summer season

With nine phases complete and almost 100 per cent sold, Phase 10, The Residences of Bighorn Meadows, is currently selling two-bedroom condos on the golf course.

by Nowell Berg
Outside of former Target store in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Developments, Retail New location for Canadian Tire store being renovated

Canadian Tire will become a major anchor tenant for the Tamarack Shopping Centre, the region's largest shopping centre.

Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak and Pam Mierau, Manager of Development Services at the gateway to the Railtown District.
Nelson, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism All aboard: Railtown District sustainable neighbourhood public planning process underway in Nelson

Nelson residents and business owners are being invited to jump aboard the City’s newest neighbourhood revitalization effort - the Railtown District.

Todd Mitchell, owner of the popular Pizzeria Mercato in Invermere.
Invermere, Cuisine, Developments, Retail Mercato Pizzeria to be new tenant in Invermere liquor store plaza

The new retail plaza is located in front of the Canadian Tire and across from Kicking Horse Coffee directly on Invermere’s busy main entrance.

Picture of Jan Klimek, holding up decorative frame around herself.
Invermere, Developments, Real Estate, Small Business Jan Klimek joins Invermere’s First Choice Realty

Jan Klimek, a well-known and experienced realtor in the Columbia Valley, is the newest addition to the staff at First Choice Realty in Invermere.

Picture of high-end, modern treehouse.
Revelstoke, Developments, Real Estate, Tourism “Treehouse” hotel up in the air in Revelstoke

Like a similar resort in Sweden the tree cabins or houses are securely fastened to trees and sit high above the ground, typically featuring ultra-modern decor.

Artist's rendition of the new Columbia Valley Community Centre.
Invermere, Developments, Financial Invermere residents rally to raise $1.5 million for new Community Centre

Join Invermere residents for fun events throughout the year with all proceeds benefiting different areas of the new community centre.

Sean Campbell, General Manager CFEK
Developments, Financial, Small Business Crowdfunding business startups now available with a local portal in BC

The new look of InvestLocalBC went live in mid-December and has three dedicated sites: Nonprofit, Business and Arts and Culture.

Picture of the Sparwood Tim Hortons.
Sparwood, Cuisine, Developments, Retail Sparwood’s Tim Hortons now open

The 24-hour location employs over 30 people, most of them residents of the Sparwood area.

Gerry Taft, mayor of Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Financial, Tourism Rolling with things

Gerry Taft is the third term mayor for Invermere, B.C.

by Nowell Berg
A house that Susan Lamb designed
Kimberley, Developments

Efficient use of space to meet client-specific needs, Susan Lamb Design Consulting will help you create the home of your dreams.

by Nowell Berg
A middle-aged man standing beside a brown chocolate lab.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Home improvements with the Brown Dog

Re-finishing a home or building a new one? Contact Brown Dog Contracting Ltd. for home improvements in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Beth Corven, GLOW Program Manager, Jordan Walker, Grand Prize winner, and Matt Storvold, FortisBC engineer.
Developments, Education, Technology Kootenay kids will use virtual learning centers in school!

KAST GLOWS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) recently wrapped up the 2015 Kootenay Contraption Contest.

Highland Crossings’ townhomes that overlook Lake Windermere.
Invermere, Developments, Real Estate New $4.1 million multi-family community in Invermere

Seven homes to start construction at Highland Crossing.

Scenic picture of mountains in the background with tourist sign in foreground.
Developments, Education, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Kootenay Biz Blog takes a winter break

It has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.

The Columbia Basin Trust sees several updates to its Board of Directors, including the retirement of current chair, Greg Deck (right), and his replacement, Rick Jensen, effective January 1st, 2016.
Developments, Education, Financial Rick Jensen steps in as CBT Chair—Greg Deck retires

The Columbia Basin Trust sees the retirement of several members, plus some new faces for its Board of Directors.

The exterior of the new Regional Visitor Gateway restored to its original form after four years of hard work and dedication.
Nelson, Developments Nelson Chamber of Commerce settles into new heritage home

After four years of construction the Nelson Chamber of Commerce has finally moved into its new home — the Regional Visitor Gateway.

by Louis Bockner
Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears live on a BNN Commodities episode to discuss his business.
Cranbrook, Developments, Mining, Small Business, Technology M&E story results in BNN live interview for Cranbrook-based company

Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., works with some of the biggest mining companies and suppliers in the world.

The renovations at Centre 64 are now complete.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley’s cultural hub upgraded

Kimberley residents will continue to enjoy a vibrant arts and cultural community thanks to completed upgrades to Centre 64, the city’s cultural hub.

New pedestrian/pipeline bridge in Trail.
Trail, Developments, Transportation Help “Name That (new) Bridge” in Trail

The construction of the City of Trail’s pipeline/pedestrian Bridge is well underway.

Cal McDougall, mayor of Sparwood, B.C.
Sparwood, Developments, Small Business Spinning the positive in Sparwood

Sparwood’s mayor and council focus on the community’s strengths and inner resources.

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Mike Martin, mayor of Trail, B.C.
Trail, Developments Progressive times in Trail, B.C.

After just a year in office, Mayor Mike Martin of Trail, B.C., is finding his work deeply rewarding.

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Mayor of Kimberley, Don McCormick, Carly Jellis of Telus, Phil Moore, VP Telus Broadband and Bert Braybrook, Telus General Manager,
Kamloops/Cariboo/Kootenay region.
Fernie, Kimberley, Developments, Technology $21M Telus investment in “Fibre” makes Kimberley and Fernie connected communities

This installation makes Kimberley and Fernie two of the most connected small towns in B.C.

A picture of a bungalow-style single family home at Elk Park Ranch.
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Real Estate It’s all about lifestyle at Elk Park Ranch in Radium

Elk Park Ranch covers 80 hectares within the village of Radium, 36 of which have been reserved for green-space and walking trails and paths.

Selkirk College staff and students gathered in the Silver King Campus Millwright/Machinist Program shop to celebrate the announcement of $14.2 million in funding from the Provincial Government for the renewal, replacement and demolition of existing buildings at the 50-year-old campus in Nelson.
Nelson, Developments, Education Selkirk College gets green light for new $18.9M trades training facilities

The $18.9 million investment in new trades training facilities for the Silver King Campus in Nelson is part of the B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

Picture of airplane coming in for a landing on an air strip.
Castlegar, Developments, Education, Transportation West Kootenay Regional Airport survey: Your input is needed

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

Picture of Mark West, Marketing  & Sales Director from Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc., and Allard Ockeloen with Storm Mountain Developments Inc.
Nelson, Developments, Real Estate Nelson Landing Townhomes sales launch event a success

The sales launch of Nelson Landing's first eight townhomes has been highly anticipated.

Alan Mason, Mark McKee and Daniel Kellie in front of new greeting centre for snowmobilers.
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism The future of having fun in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bolsters its economy by investing in a snowmobile greeting centre and other local tourism infrastructure projects.

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Picture of Mark West, Marketing  & Sales Director from Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc., and Allard Ockeloen with Storm Mountain Developments Inc.
Nelson, Developments, Real Estate Nelson Landing Townhomes sales launch event a success

The sales launch of Nelson Landing's first eight townhomes has been highly anticipated.

The Kootenay Workforce Development steering committee is a broad cross-section of the regional economy and includes: (front L-R) Leah Bradish (College of the Rockies), Terri MacDonald (Rural Development Institute), Wendy McCulloch (Boundary Community Futures), Carol Currie (KWD Coordinator), Frank Marino (Columbia Power/Committee Chair), Neil Coburn (Selkirk College); (back row L-R) Lisa Kilpatrick (Columbia Basin Trust), Andy Roberts (Mountain Transport Institute), Brian Conrad (KWD Coordinator), Murray McConnachie (School District 20 Trades Coordinator), Brad Pommen (Nelson Technology Club), Kevin Doakes (Unifab), Gregg Neelin (Selkirk College Community Education & Workplace Training Manager). Missing from the photo: Stan Chung (College of the Rockies), Susan Clovechuck (Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce), Steven Thurmeier (Teck Coal), Gregg Ehman (Emcon), Adam Hopper (Panorama Resort), Dave Delong (Zellstoff Celgar), Jaquie Dust (Ktunaxa Nation), Richard Toperczer (Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training) and Marlin Ratch (Industry Training Authority).
Developments, Education, Financial Taking action on a plan to boost the Kootenay economy

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

Cranbrook mayor Lee Pratt, Kimberley mayor Don McCormick and Cranbrook businessman Rick Jensen (pictured here) announced the Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Financial, Small Business, Technology Cranbrook Kimberley Development Initiative means business

The Cranbrook and Kimberley business community has formed a take-charge economic development initiative to recruit businesses and investors.

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Colin Fitzgerald is the owner of Place Droid, an electronics manufacturer in Kimberley, B.C.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Small Business, Technology Makerspace is coming to Kimberley

Colin Fitzgerald is creating a manufacturing hub where specialized tools, technology and space will be available on an as-needed basis.

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Artist's rendition of the new liquor store in Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Retail New Invermere liquor store construction underway

The new privately-owned Invermere Liquor Store has broken ground and construction is underway.

Boulder Beach Residence, a design by Studio 9.
Nelson, Developments Making great spaces

What does an architect do? More than draw buildings says Nelson Rocha, whose latest project is the new Creston elementary school.

by Mason Buettner
Dave MacLeod, CEO of Thoughtexchange.
Rossland, Developments, Financial, Technology Thoughtexchange raises $7M to fuel innovation

The company sees an enormous opportunity to help groups of all sizes and is excited to bring new products to the market.

Picture of construction underway at the new Petro-Can/Starbucks location in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke, Developments, Retail Revelstoke’s PetroCan/Starbucks construction underway

Site will feature a full-service Petro-Canada gas station and convenience store, as well as a sit-down or take-out Starbucks coffee location.

Picture of car parked in front of building being renovated.
Cranbrook, Developments Subaru of Cranbrook expansion project underway

Renovations are almost complete, and the Subaru dealership hopes to be moved in by early November.

A photo of a typical shopping complex, with stores fronting a roadway.
Revelstoke, Developments, Retail $20 million shopping complex proposed for Revelstoke

The 60,000 square foot development would house 10 to 12 "highway-oriented" retailers.

Picture of the old Tembec mill site in Cranbrook's industrial park.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Mining MGX Minerals agrees to buy former Cranbrook Tembec mill site for $3.7M

Pending mortgage and equity financing, MGX Minerals hopes to finalize the deal by December 2015.

Artist's conception of Nelson Landing development in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Developments, Real Estate Nelson Landing now selling first phase of townhomes

Developer announces release of eight homes at new lakefront community

A Brandauer mono-rail mountain coaster in Europe
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism New mountain coaster set for Revelstoke resort in 2016

The European-designed mountain coaster will be the cornerstone of RMR's summer line-up of activities.

Outside of Gym 67 in Kimberley, BC.
Kimberley, Developments, Retail, Small Business Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Kimberley

The quaint mountain town of Kimberley, B.C. is attracting many new businesses and expansions.

Picture of the outside of the new Gym 67 in Kimberley, BC.
Kimberley, Developments, Retail, Small Business Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Kimberley

Kimberley is seeing many unique and specialized businesses opening in the quaint mountain town.

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River Crossing at Shadow Mountain, Cranbrook.
Developments, Real Estate Top 10 Golf Course Real Estate Developments in the Kootenays

Living in close proximity to a golf course is many a golfer's dream—check out this list of the Top 10 golf course real estate developments in the Kootenays.

Marysville Views escarpment looking East along the St. Mary's River.
Kimberley, Developments, Real Estate Marysville Views lives up to the name

Kimberley's newest residential neighbourhood is Marysville Views located on escarpment land above the junction of the St. Mary's river and Mark Creek.

by Nowell Berg
River Crossing at Shadow Mountain, Cranbrook.
Developments, Real Estate Top 10 golf course real estate developments in the Kootenays

Living in close proximity to a golf course is many a golfer's dream—check out this list of the Top 10 golf course real estate developments in the Kootenays.

The logo for the Junior Dragon's Den student competition.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Developments, Education, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Technology Junior Dragons Den expands throughout the Columbia Basin in 2016!

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.

Picture of industrial truck used for mining.
Developments, Mining Fording River Operations Swift project granted environmental assessment approval

Despite receiving the go-ahead for expansion at the Fording River Operations Swift Project, Teck Coal Ltd., is unsure when this will happen.

Picture of the Juice FM building in Creston, B.C.
Creston, Developments New radio station now broadcasting in Creston

94.1 Juice FM is Creston's newest radio station, playing a greatest hits mix from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

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.

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