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A scenic view of mountains.
Elkford, Developments, Energy Elkford identified as potential solar industry “hotspot”

National Resources Canada ranks thirteen Canadian towns as potential candidates for a solar facility.

A picture of a group of kids, backs turned towards the viewer, looking at a scenic expanse of mountains in the distance.
Developments, Education, Financial Over $2 million in CBT grants available

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

A Modern Mountain Alpine home design that includes a steep sloped roof, the combination of rock and wood work decoration and large glass windows.
Invermere, Developments Behind the scenes in architectural design

There is no typical day in architectural design. There is lots of hard work, but also many rewards.

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A picture showing Ryert's Crossing, a point of entry in BC.
Developments, Financial MP David Wilks announces $37.5 to modernize BC ports of entry - Rykerts & Waneta included.

This investment is part of the $440 million in infrastructure funding announced in November 2014 by Prime Minister Harper.

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.

Don Linday, Teck CEO; Jim Whitehead, Chief of Ktunaxa; Rick Jense, Director Columbia Basin Trust; Bill Bennett, BC Minister of Energy and Mines applaud the official
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Energy, Technology SunMine fast facts and background

As SunMine has officially opened in Kimberley, B.C., here are some interesting facts on the history and background of the project.

(From left to right) Sparwood Councillors Jenna Jensen and Lois Halko, Mark Nelson, Tim Horton's franchise owner, Sparwood Mayor Cal McDougall, Shickedanz West's  Roland Kraemer  and Ken Willimont, Construction Manager and Sparwood Councillor Brad Bowen.
Sparwood, Developments, Retail, Small Business New Tim Horton’s breaks ground in Sparwood

Sparwood sees new franchise with the opening of the new Tim Horton's later this year.

Bruce Wolk of Rossland, B.C., is the owner of the Red Arrow Station property.
Rossland, Developments, Tourism Forest fantasy

Red Arrow Station in Rossland will offer types of camping accommodation not seen elsewhere in the Kootenay Region.

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A pedestrian, timber-frame wooden bridge with a metal roof spans Mark Creek in Kimberley, B.C.
Developments, Forestry Community awards for excellence in building with wood

Do you know of a Kootenay community in which the local government is a wood champion?

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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).

Picture of Kootenay National Park.
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Financial, Tourism Feds announce almost $45 million in new investments in Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park will see much needed upgrades thanks to $44 million investment.

Picture of the SunMine facility in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley offers free public tours of SunMine and key quotes

The City of Kimberley will be offering tours of the SunMine facility, free of charge to the public, from July 31st to August 5th.

BC Mines and Energy Minister Bill Bennett, Kimberley mayor Don McCormick and EcoSmart CEO Michel de Spot watch as the new solar panels come to life at the Kimberley SunMine.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism BC’s largest solar project begins operation

Canada's largest solar project, the SunMine facility in Kimberley, B.C., is now fully operational.

Picture of the grand opening of the Waneta Expansion.
Trail, Developments Waneta expansion celebrates grand opening & workers who made it happen

The eighth largest infrastructure project in B.C. at its time of construction, Waneta Expansion was completed within budget and six weeks ahead of schedule.

Picture of the second phase of the Mark Creek Flood Mitigation and Redevelopment Project.
Kimberley, Developments $3.4M Mark Creek Flume completion underway in Kimberley

The completion of the Mark Creek Project will improve public health and safety and naturalize the creek for aquatic life.

Picture of the construction of the new Celgar Pavillion at Castlegar's Millennium Park.
Castlegar, Developments Castlegar’s Millennium Park’s new Pavilion adds to a popular community asset

The new Celgar Pavilion will be a combination of picnic area, concession and storage facility.

Mike and Heather Vigna are the force behind a new gymnastics centre being built in Creston, B.C.
Creston, Developments, Health & Wellness, Small Business New gym for Creston

Thanks to Mike Vigna, the Creston Valley Gymnastics Club is looking forward to having a large new facility.

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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.

Picture showing a run-down railway station with a sign detailing the restoration project the building is undergoing.
Nelson, Developments, Education Nelson’s Regional Visitor Gateway Project moving ahead

The restoration of the historic CPR Railway station into a state-of-the-art building is also giving employees valuable work experience.

Construction workers renovate Nelson's old CPR station
Nelson, Developments, Small Business Building and beautifying Nelson

Business leaders in Nelson are looking ahead to create further improvements to serve the city’s businesses.

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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.

Map of Jumbo Glacier Resort
Invermere, Developments, Tourism B.C. Environment Minister determines Jumbo not “substantially” started—certificate expired

Development on the Jumbo Glacier Resort project cannot proceed until a new Environmental Assessment Certificate is obtained.

The patio at BiBO restaurant in Nelson overlooks the work being done on Hall Street
Nelson, Developments, Small Business Growing pains in Nelson

Businesses on Hall Street in Nelson, B.C., are making the best of disrupted access caused by scheduled infrastructure work.

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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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Nelson Commons crane
Nelson, Developments Huge construction crane dominates Nelson Commons construction site

Commercial and residential occupancy slated for the summer of 2016.

Hall Street in Nelson, B.C., is open for business in spite of infrastructure work that is causing traffic detours.
Nelson, Developments, Tourism Stores to Shores in Nelson

Nelson’s Hall Street and waterfront will have a contemporary look and a vibrant new personality as a result of the Stores to Shores project.

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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.

An artist rendition Nelson Landing with the marina in the forground.
Nelson, Developments, Real Estate Nelson Landing: ready to build

Nelson Landing plans to start construction on eight townhomes this July.

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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.

Airport manager Tristen Chernove, operations manager  Jamie Roche, financial manager Krystal Porter. (LtoR)
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Transportation Airport is an important part of the Kootenay region’s future

"We can invite the world, we can get any where in the world.” Tristen Chernove, airport manager.

by Nowell Berg
virtual rendition of proposed Nelson Landing Development
Nelson, Developments Nelson Landing Development well under way

Work has begun at the Nelson Landing site as of March 1st this year.

The exterior of the Trail Walmart store
Trail, Developments, Retail Trail Walmart to expand to become a SuperCentre

Walmart plans to convert 20 of its stores into supercentres.

The Ross family home at Forest Crowne, Kimberley B.C.
Kimberley, Developments Residents of Forest Crowne love the lifestyle

Living in Forest Crowne is like living in a picture postcard.

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Jimmy Bundschuh, of Shambhala Music Festival fame, owns the Savoy Hotel in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Salmo, Developments, Small Business New Savoy to debut in June

Jimmy Bundschuh is overseeing reconstruction of the old Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s Baker Street, and the first phase will open in June.

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John Walker, VP of western canadian operations for Fortis Inc stands in front of the Waneta Expansion Project.
Trail, Developments, Technology John Walker on the Waneta Expansion Project

Kootenay Business magazine talks to the vice-president of Fortis Inc. about the Waneta Expansion Project.

by Kirsten Armleder and Keith Powell
Audrey Repin talking to Keith Powell.
Trail, Developments, Technology Communication was key for Waneta

Communication with the community contributed to the success of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail.

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Timberline lodge in Fernie bc
Fernie, Developments Fernie’s Snow Pines development sells out in 24 hours — prior to launch

Fernie is the hub in Canada for lifestyle mountain recreation including world-class skiing and summer adventure.

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Wally Penner with a white hard hat on and high vis gear at the Waneta Expansion.
Developments, Tourism The end of an era for Wally Penner

The Waneta Expansion Project near Trail signals the end of an era for regional project manager Wally Penner.

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Marion Eunson (left) and Wally Penner, the regional project manager for SNC-Lavalin, show off an artistic depiction of the Ktunaxa creation story.
Trail, Developments The spirit of co-operation

First Nations involvement in the Waneta Expansion Project in Trail included mutual respect and employment

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A group of officials standing in front of the Waneta Expansion Project.
Trail, Developments, Technology A powerful source of pride

The Waneta Expansion Project is now a state-of-the-art hydroelectric facility capable of powering 60,000 homes annually.

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(L to R) Salmo mayor Stephen White, Salmo CAO Diane Kalen-Sukra, and Phil Berukoff, president, Salmo Supportive Housing Society, at the new supportive housing development in Salmo, B.C.
Salmo, Developments Salmo rising

The supportive citizens and new leadership of Salmo, B.C., are building a strong foundation for future success.

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Fernie Alpine Resort in the summer.
Fernie, Developments, Real Estate Snow Pines sold out before its launch

Fernie is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after places to live in the Canadian Rockies.

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Developments Affordable housing is on its way

East Kootenay seniors can look forward to more budget-friendly housing in the near future.

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An older gentleman and a women standing above the turbines inside Waneta.
Castlegar, Trail, Developments, Energy, Environment, Technology Inside the $900-million Waneta Expansion Project

Kootenay Business magazine went on a tour of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail, B.C.

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MiddleTown Crossing signage
Sparwood, Developments Initial ground work underway at Sparwood’s MiddleTown development

Sparwood's new MiddleTown Crossing development progressing.

New Fernie Ford building
Fernie, Developments Fernie Ford moves into new building

Official opening slated for later in 2015.

West Kootenay Regional Airport.
Castlegar, Developments, Transportation Castlegar developing long-term economic strategy that includes the airport lands

Working to make the West Kootenay Regional Airport more accessible even during inclement weather.

by Nowell Berg
Nelson Commons
Nelson, Developments Demolition clears way for Nelson Commons project to progress

Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2015.

Char Murray executive director of the new Cranbrook History Centre
Cranbrook, Developments, Tourism New Cranbrook History Centre unveiled

Former the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel now re-branded as Cranbrook History Centre.

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