All Elkford articles

Amanda Mori of Summit Osteopathy makes a difference in the lives of Elk Valley residents

A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.

Elkford’s new executive director shares news about the community and what’s new on the horizon for the town.

Elkford’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 22.

Taylor Jenkins, Elk Valley economic recovery advisor, outlines what Elk Valley businesses can do to address their big three problems

Communities need to create climate adaptation plans to increase their resilience to risks such as floods, fires and droughts.

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards were held virtually on October 29, 2021

Shawna Bryant, executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce, highlights accomplishments of the past year and issues to address in the future

SMRT1 specializes in convenient and cutting-edge intelligent vending machine technology

Founded in 1950, the East Kootenay Community Credit Union is celebrating their 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020

One lady’s incredible jam journey in Elkford, B.C. started with pina colada

The annual Elkford Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2020 via Zoom

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) E-Series is three-day conference held from May 13 - 15 in Vancouver

An open storefront and a pharmacist’s calling leads to the award-winning Elkford Drug Store

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce handed out five awards at its annual Business Awards gala

Shawna Bryant brings a full-time passion for business growth to her part-time job as executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

“Elkford has been a leader in climate change awareness, so it was important to make the district office a green building.” — Scott Beeching

This year marks the 50th anniversary of surface mining at Elkview mine near Sparwood, B.C.

The single-industry District of Elkford supports economic development in the surrounding region and the needs of its immediate community.

Ian Benson supports Elkford and the entire Elk Valley through his labour contracting company and his charitable foundation.

The leadership team from Elkford share success strategies with mining communities in South America.

Here is a (relatively) comprehensive guide to make sure your business is covered in emergency situations.

Dean McKerracher talks about the projects the village council has addressed in the past four years, and looks at its focus for the next four.

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $244,000 to 13 public art projects in 11 communities

Council and staff at the District of Elkford recently discussed the layout, placement and footprint of the new Elkford District office and building.

Formerly known as CanAus Coal Limited, the company rebranded itself as North Coal Limited in late November 2017.

Bingay Coal licences cover 1,157 hectares near the confluence of the Bingay Creek and Elk River.

Celebrating a milestone at Teck's Fording River Operations

Simply fill out this form and you could be recognized as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in Kootenays.

Ashley Pederson is a horse/donkey/mule-loving farrier who works with equines throughout the East Kootenay.

Tammie Davy is the owner of Custom Real Estate Property Management in the Elk Valley and has some advice on how to invest in a second property

Kurt Huebert of HübertHaus Timberframes in Golden, B.C., has created a company based on hard work, ingenuity and a sophisticated million dollar robot

Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

Glass artist Katherine Russell chose to settle in Elkford because it offers the wilderness recreation she loves.

Community support, inclusion and economic development are the ongoing focus of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

Callan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography

The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.

Cranbrook’s Lee-Ann Crane had a 37-year career with the RDEK, working for the betterment of this community.

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

KABDA guides Aboriginal entrepreneurs through the stages of business from startup to expansion and succession.

Here’s a sampling of the many Elkford citizens who are making a positive difference in Elkford and throughout the Elk Valley.

Kaydia Wright, a Toronto transplant, is the new manager of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Residents of rural B.C. have a voice in the administration of their areas, thanks to the province’s system of regional districts.

A pilot project of a wildlife detection system in the Elk Valley, B.C., may save lives—both human and wild

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

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

Kootenay Market in Elkford, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its new store on May 22, 2015.

Shutdowns will be staggered over the summer months among the operations.