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John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce
Environment Importance of resource sector can not be ignored says John Winter

President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce made a swing through the interior of BC.

Canadian Solar Institute Owner and instructor, Mario Borsato, provides hands-on training to students at the recent Solar PV Design and Installation workshop at College of the Rockies’ Gold Creek campus.
Cranbrook, Education, Environment Solar PV workshops at College of the Rockies

College of the Rockies and the Canadian Solar Institute have signed an agreement to offer solar PV workshops at the College’s Gold Creek Campus.

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Spokane River Front Park
Environment International conference will explore future of the Columbia River—REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

International conference that will take place in Spokane on October 21 to 23, 2014.

Beautiful nature scene of the valley, mountains, and sky
Environment Nature Trust of BC acquires last piece of heritage land in East Kootenays

The purchase of the last privately owned property on Wigwam Flats has been completed.

Cynthia Howard, manager of Kettle Valley Waste, stands with owner Ron Liddle and a driver. They all wear bright yellow company shirts.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Environment Taking out trash for the Boundary

Kettle Valley Waste is a business in B.C.'s Boundary region that has helped the local district implement exceptional waste disposal and diversion services.

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Invermere, Environment Renewable Energy Options workshop for business

Sign up for an upcoming day-long Renewable Energy Options Workshop aimed at the professional sector.

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Environment, Technology Kick start a series on natural building

Jewel Creek Organic Farm has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the filming of a video series that will teach a number of natural-building skills.

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A man working on plastering over bricks on a green building project situated in Art Gibbon Park in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Environment Green building trends on the rise in the Kootenays

The Building Tree, owned by Paula Kiss, is helping Nelson, B.C. to be on the leading edge green building technique.

by Colin Payne
A banner lists details on dates for the Farm, Food, Fork event. Behind it is colourful honeycomb.
Nelson, Agriculture, Cuisine, Environment Farm Food Fork

Farm, Food, Fork (F3) is bringing together the food advocates, marketers and farmers of the Kootenays with a dynamite event.

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Vegetables and flowers growing.
Trail, Agriculture, Environment Public produce initiative for Trail

IncrEDIBLE Trail, a new initiative, will see vegetables and herbs grown throughout the downtown, including in front of businesses.

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A woman plows between a row of veggies and an overlay gives info on the Rockstar Farmer Tour.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Agriculture, Environment Rockstar Farm Tour in the Kootenays

Aspiring Kootenay farmers will have the chance to learn from Jean-Martin Fortier, a farmer who sells $140,000 worth of vegetables from 1.5 acres in Ontario.

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Photo of someone holding an iPhone displaying the new app upgrade to help improve avalanche forecasting
Revelstoke, Environment, Health & Wellness Revelstoke-based Canadian Avalanche Centre’s new app upgrade to help improve avalanche forecasting

Help improve avalanche forecasting with Canadian Avalanche Centre's new app upgrade.

A beautiful deck with white pillars and wood floor looks out into greenery.
Environment Better ways to build green this year

Green Scene has compiled some of the most exciting sustainable building trends to watch for in 2014.

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A boy sits in the front of a canoe. He is wearing a life jacket and paddles through still, blue waters.
Environment, Tourism An international water treaty reviewed

The Columbia River Treaty affects flood protection, power generation, water management, ecology, and the area we call home—and now it’s up for review.

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Elkford, Environment, Mining Teck receives National Environmental & Social Responsibility Award

Teck has been recognized with the PDAC 2014 Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.

A woman stands outside a flower shop wearing a blue apron.
Environment, Small Business The 3 C’s of sustainability

Small businesses are natural leaders in Kootenay communities and have a responsibility to lead with conscious intention. The 3 C’s help them do just that.

by guest blogger Kim Klassen
A man stands overlooking a valley with mountains in the background.
Elkford, Sparwood, Trail, Environment, Mining Teck awarded for environmental responsibility

Teck has been the recipient of an Environmental & Social Responsibility Award from the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.

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The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report explores the four pillars of the region – economic, social, cultural and environmental
Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Environment Report draws important sketch of Columbia Basin

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report provides valuable insight into what makes this part of the province tick.

Paul and Clare Kelly stand next to an old gas pump that reads
Nelson, Environment Revolutionizing food miles with biodiesel

The Kootenay business Revolution Biodiesel is taking strides to reduce the carbon footprint of food miles and transportation using post-consumer bio oil.

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Two girls walk down a covered stanchion area with cows and dogs at Kootenay Meadows dairy.
Agriculture, Environment Celebrating the family farm in the Kootenays

The UN has declared 2014 the International Year of the Family Farm. We're pleased to share the best local agriculture stories we’ve written over the years.

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Leonardo Dicaprio and three other members of the Venturi team stand in front of a poster with logos and a life sized race car.
Environment Electric cars racing forward

Leonardo DiCaprio is part of a group entering the world’s first full electric race series.

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Randolph Seibold wears a hard hat and headlamp. He's standing next to a wind tower in a snowy landscape.
Environment Renewable energy: full of opportunity

With a career in renewable resources, Randolph Seibold is looking forward to helping the industry continue to move forward.

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Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Environment Send us your input on CBT’s proposed environmental focus

Draft strategic plan sets CBT’s environmental priorities for next five years

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Cranbrook, Fernie, Environment Help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in the East Kootenay-Koocanusa region

You’re invited to join the discussion to help develop a Watershed Action Plan to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife.

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Kimberley, Environment A speaker’s tour on genetically engineered foods

If you’re concerned about genetically engineered foods, there’s a presentation coming to Kimberley, B.C., that you should attend.

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A couple of mountain bikers ride over a rock on the trail.
Rossland, Environment Get out and have fun

Whether it’s biking to work or turning off the television to go hiking, getting active is rarely anything but a benefit in a number of ways.

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A man and a boy fish from a canoe.
Environment, Tourism Recreational fishing conservation funding

The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program is funding initiatives that help in the productivity and sustainability of recreational fishing.

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Creston, Environment Federal Liberal’s host “Water Matters” Forum in Creston

A free public forum, "Water Matters", to be held at the Creston & District Community Complex at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2013

Photo Amber Hayes of Rossland program manager for the BBA program
Cranbrook, Nelson, Rossland, Environment Basin businesses to benefit from enhanced program

CBT commits nearly $2 million over three years to Basin Business Advisors program

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Cranbrook, Environment City of Cranbrook new hire

Jay Armstrong brings a multitude of qualifications and inherent skills to a new position that will benefit his hometown of Cranbrook, B.C.

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Photo of the Greeley Creek Water Plant near Revelstoke
Sparwood, Castlegar, Revelstoke, Environment Communities become more climate-resilient

Climate change adaptation initiative sees successes throughout the Basin.

A girl browses a desk full of pamphlets.
Kimberley, Environment Kimberley’s Green Building Conference

Builders, engineers, designers and homeowners take note—Kimberley is getting set to host its 2013 Green Building Conference.

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Elkford, Fernie, Developments, Environment Teck agrees to buy Tembec lands in Elk Valley and Flathead Valley

Approximately 7,150 hectares of private lands located in British Columbia’s Elk Valley and Flathead River Valley will be sold.

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Environment Have your say: Help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty in Jaffray on November 4

In early November, residents of Jaffray are invited to discuss recommendations on the future of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT).

Photo of a group of people in Creston enjoying free evening of entertainment
Creston, Environment, Tourism All invited to free evening of entertainment in Creston

Columbia Basin Trust to host event celebrating local culture and entertainment Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Wynndel Hall in Creston.

A long Passive House triplex with two full-length decks nears completion.
Nelson, Developments, Environment Green design and the Passive House

A progressive and sustainable Passive House is being built in the Kootenays by designer Lukas Armstrong of Nelson’s new firm, Cover Architectural Collaborative

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A close up of a charger plugged into a white EV.
Environment Electric vehicles moving forward

Electric vehicles have a growing popularity and effectiveness

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Selkirk student, Cali Olleck, stands next to one of the college's large composters.
Education, Environment Selkirk College improves environmental sustainability

Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations.

Photo Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines
Environment Energy news: BC Hydro completes energy storage project in Field — a first of its kind in Canada

Thanks to the completion of a state-of-the-art clean energy storage source, BC Hydro customers living in Field, will benefit from increased power reliability.

An attractive row of wood-lined garden beds grow vegetables.
Elkford, Agriculture, Environment Creating a community garden

Elkford, B.C., has realized the dream of establishing a community garden two years after the idea was first brainstormed.

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A graphic passive solar home rises attractively into the sky. It is white and features walls of windows.
Cranbrook, Environment Passive house design course in Cranbrook

A week-long course in passive house design and construction is coming to Cranbrook. Passive house design is a rapidly growing concept for energy efficiency.

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Creston, Environment Register now for 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium

Free event focuses on encouraging community collaboration.

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Environment BC Hydro to cut ribbon at New Clean Energy Project in Yoho

BC Hydro is pleased to invite you to the official ribbon cutting event on Friday, September 27th at the Parks Canada Boulder Compound in Field, B.C.

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Environment Apply now for enviromental project support

Large grant deadline for CBT’s Environmental Initiatives Program is Oct. 15

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Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Environment KAST executive director takes new position with Columbia Basin Trust

Executive director Kelvin Saldern has announced he is leaving KAST for a position at the Columbia Basin Trust.

A circle of red paper chain men around a green paper tree.
Environment Community Champions with BC Hydro

BC Hydro is giving sustainability-focused non-profits in B.C. the opportunity to win $10,000.

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Education, Environment CBT’S Youth Grants Program now accepting applications

Apply today! Deadline October 7, 2013 CBT’S Youth Grants Program now accepting applications

A women wears a pink cardigan and holds a basket overflowing with produce.
Environment Gardening expert and author touring the Kootenays

Carolyn Herriot, author of The Zero Mile Diet, will be visiting various Kootenay communities

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A stunning green Creston Valley has a variety of farm land and mountains in the background.
Creston, Education, Environment Kootenay Farm School providing relevant training

College of the Rockies is introducing Kootenay Farm School at its Creston campus, with exciting workshops and a 10-month beginner farming course.

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A cute little bat hangs upside down with its wings covering its eyes.
Environment Bats: important to Kootenay communities

The Kootenay Community Bat Project is helping residents discover the importance of bats and ways to help these mammals survive into the future.

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