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Photo of a large community centre building under blue skies.
Elkford, Developments Elkford welcomes new community centre

Business owners, dignitaries, media reps and residents of Elkford celebrated the grand opening of the town’s new $6.4-million community and conference centre on June 21, 2012.

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Corien Speaker, the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the District of Squamish.
Elkford, Financial Elkford’s CAO Corien Speaker moving on to Squamish

We join in wishing Elkford’s Corien Speaker the very best of luck on her new position as she prepares to become the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the District of Squamish.

Mayor Dean McKerracher and Fire Chief Bernie Van Tighem stand on the second level of the new fire training facility in Elkford on May 15, 2012.
Elkford, Developments A brand new place to train emergency crews

Emergency workers from the Elk Valley and beyond will benefit from the new Elkford fire training centre.

by Brielle Will
Elkford, Mining Teck’s Fording River shipped first rail car of coal 40 years ago

March 15, 2012, marked a special anniversary for the more than 1,200 employees at Teck’s Fording River Operations near Elkford, B.C. It was 40 years ago—March 15, 1972—that the first rail car loaded with coal left Fording River and headed west for Vancouver ports.

man and a woman in a coffee roastery in BC
Elkford, Sparwood, Revelstoke, Cuisine The origins of Zaltana

Zaltana Coffee Roasters contribute to the Elk Valley's cultural identity.

by Brielle Will
Photo of a horse and a teepee in the mountains of BC
Elkford Elkford has everything to offer

We asked local business people why they enjoy living and working in Elkford, and got some interesting responses.

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Elkford, Developments Elkford chamber stays on track with local business values

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.

by Brielle Will
four of the staff at Indigo Spa in Fernie, BC
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Retail Unwind at Indigo

It has been nearly two months since the grand reopening of Indigo Spa in Fernie, B.C. After three years in business, the spa burst through the walls into the neighbouring space (formerly home to Re/Max offices) and added a host of new services to the menu.

Elkford, Developments, Mining Bingay mine site is a possibility

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

A man, woman, and child look at the camera while sitting on a mountain trail.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Kimberley, Cuisine, Health & Wellness Who is cooking for you tonight?

The Mountain Range provides healthy gourmet meals and baked goods in reusable, recyclable containers. The meals are frozen, easy to prepare, and delicious.

by Lisa Crane
A man in a hard-hat stands proudly in  the construction of the Elkford CommunityCentre project.
Elkford, Developments A source of pride in Elkford

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

by Breanne Massey
Photo of District of Elkford mayor Dean McKerracher
Elkford New facilities welcomed by Elkford mayor

Mayor Dean McKerracher said a community centre and firefighter training facility will open soon.

by Gerald Vander Pyl
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Cranbrook, Elkford, Health & Wellness Wellness is close to home

This naturopathic doctor has joined forces with other reputable practitioners to bring holistic healing to the Cranbrook community.

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Elkford, Tourism District of Elkford social media launch

The District of Elkford mayor, council and staff are very excited to announce the district’s entrance into the realm of social media.

Elkford, Tourism Elkford is exhilarating

Take a trip to this appealing community in the B.C. mountains.

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Elkford, Education, Health & Wellness Search and rescue teams to receive better training closer to home

A new Emergency Services Training Centre will be built in Elkford thanks in part to support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Fifty per cent of B.C.’s biggest mines are in the Elk Valley

Business in Vancouver recently published a list of the biggest mines in B.C. Of the top 10, five of them are in the Elk Valley. Total mine revenue for the five Elk Valley mines is estimated by the newspaper to be $2.64 billion.

Elkford, Tourism New community centre for Elkford

The District of Elkford will be home to a new community centre.

Elkford, Developments A little community that leads the way

Dean McKerracher, the mayor of Elkford, B.C., takes pride in his community; he said in 2011 he plans to focus on construction and development.

by Kali Love
Elkford, Developments Out of the ashes

The plans for a new community centre in Elkford have been many years in the making—but were finally approved in 2010.

by Glynis Fediuk
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Kaslo, Financial Designed with your expensive items in mind

Falkins Insurance Group originated in the East Kootenay in the late 1890s and has expanded to be one of the largest insurance brokerages in B.C.

Elkford, Tourism Backcountry bliss

Renowned for its wilderness and lush backcountry, Elkford is the perfect choice for a winter escape.

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Elkford Embracing new practices

Dean McKerracher, the mayor of Elkford, has a deep-seated pride in his community.

by Kali Love
Elkford, Grand Forks, Developments Well-irrigated

Community course Mountain Meadows Golf Club is a beloved tradition for residents of Elkford as well as visitors.

by Joni Krats
Elkford Preparing for growth

One of Elkford’s top priorities in the near future is to increase residential development.

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Elkford Meeting the demands

The mining community of Elkford is ready to welcome the world to the pristine wilderness setting it enjoys.

by Tanya Lang Gahr

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