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The St. Mary’s Band is working with ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. to build a new education centre.

The new year ushered in many positive changes in Sparwood, including the opening of an East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKCCU) branch in mid-February.

The owner of Loblaws has been busy converting Extra Food locations to the new No Frills franchise over the last few years.

In large part, the role of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce is about supporting and promoting the business community and encouraging new businesses to come to Elkford.

The winner is Chad Jensen, president of Cranbrook's New Dawn Developments.

Architectural styling goes modern, while homes continue to get smaller.

The Cranbrook Zellers store will soon be undergoing a major transformation.

Energy efficiency and modular construction are the trends at Studio 9 Architecture in Nelson.

The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute anticipates that an upcoming pilot project could provide the framework required to respond to some of the economic challenges in the Kootenays.

La Baguette co-owners Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil have opened two additional locations in Revelstoke.

Fay took a minute to show Kootenay Business what her life and company are all about.

When plans for the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre came to a halt four years ago, one man decided to resurrect those plans under a new name.

The East Kootenay Community Credit Union's new building in Sparwood is getting closer to completion.

The Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award was presented to a branch of Selkirk Paving Ltd. by the Minister of Transportation recently.

Zinc could cure malnutrition; mining companies evaluate the weight of their resources.

Cranbrook, B.C., is the hub of the East Kootenay. Residents enjoy a lifestyle unparalleled to any other, with Cranbrook's central location, its strong and diverse workforce, its recreational opportunities and the fact that it has a wide range of strategic services.

Selkirk Signs sells from Vancouver Island to the borders of Quebec, but their new digital and flatbed printers are something of a rarity in the region.

The Cranbrook Downtown Business Association is soliciting interest to form a committee, to look into revitalizing the historic Armond Theatre on 10th Avenue.

The expansions at Fernie continue daily.

Bingay mine site is a possibility for Elkford; the project is entering the feasibility stage.

Mayor Greg E. Granstrom is passionate about improving the community of Rossland.

Mayor Lois Halko discusses her goals for Sparwood for the upcoming term.

Mountain resort and residences partner with spa operator on destination spa

The first new hotel in Creston in decades is currently under construction; the new Ramada is expected to open in spring 2012.

Construction on the new Invermere Canadian Tire project is moving along nicely.

Dieter Bogs represents the engaged citizens of Trail, but he also recognizes the need for improvements.

A construction team located in Invermere anticipates that the new Canadian Tire will be ready in the spring of 2012.

Elkford's new community centre is currently being constructed using innovative new technologies, incorporating unique panels and cross-laminated timber.

Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project—Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust—are pleased to announce the results of a recent survey of workers on the project.

The new Elk Valley Transfer Station is currently under construction.

On November 28, 2011, Canfor Corporation announced an agreement made with Tembec Industries Ltd. that they will acquire Tembec's sawmills in Elko and Canal Flats in southeastern B.C.

The Midway mill has been re-opened and brought back to life—a venture that turned out to be a true community effort in every sense.

Nice to hear from Tom Lymbery of Gray Creek Store recently, as he sent us a report on business activities on Kootenay Lake.

Construction has begun on an addition to the Centennial Building in Nakusp, which will house the archives of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has supported the project with $100,000.

Norsteel Building Systems is erecting the steel framework of a large new building on the north end of Cranbrook Street.

Extensive upgrades in progress at the Kingsgate border crossing have been designed to achieve LEED Silver status, said Scott Lachowski with Bird Construction.

HR Pacific won the 2011 Keystone Award for Best Affordable Housing Project from the CHBACI as well as the Most Affordable Built Green BC Home from the CHBABC—both for the company’s affordable green housing project, The Lofts, in Golden.

Christina Lake Village, owned by Scott and Paula Harned, is a harmonious blend of residents, visitors and services that cater to both.

Music store owner Lowell Threinen has taken his business down the street, literally.

The Kootenay Child Development Centre, a hub for children's health, is set to open in Cranbrook in April 2012.

Co-owner and manager of Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays, Diane Pawlechko, has relocated the dealership across Cranbrook Street, next to the Import Auto Group.

BC Hydro is making a difference in the Kootenays, with their new Columbia Valley Transmission (CVT) Project.

The construction of the new Polar Peak Lift—which opens up new terrain at Fernie Alpine Resort—celebrates 50 years of skiing at the resort.

Don Tilling, owner of TB Contractors in Creston, credits the company's success as a sustainable builder to their commitment to their customers.

BC Hydro and Tree Canada will be providing up to $6,500 in funding toward a beautification project in the City of Cranbrook.

Westcana Electric of Nelson has expanded and established a new branch location in Cranbrook's industrial park.

It’s been a busy summer at Kokanee Springs Resort at Crawford Bay with the construction of a number of luxurious cottages flanking the golf course. The building has continued throughout the fall with the ongoing construction of 12 villas on the first tee ridge.

New Dawn Developments' president, Chad Jensen, talks about the company's many diverse projects that are on the books or in development in the region and beyond.

The Village of Radium Hot Springs in B.C. has given Calgary agency Twist the go-ahead to develop its first community brand and marketing plan.