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mining site
Elkford, Mining Teck announces temporary shutdowns of Elk Valley Mines—staggered over summer

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

Jennifer De Pippo
Cranbrook, Christina Lake, Health & Wellness Help Jennifer De Pippo reach the Paralympics

Tickets are available at Lotus Books, on-line at SNAP East Kootenay and direct from Jennifer De Pippo.

Dave Butler, former COTR student
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies alum shortlisted for writing award

Dave Butler, former College of the Rockies student will soon be travelling to Toronto for a very exciting event.

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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Indoor garden
Nelson, Agriculture Social enterprises celebrated

Non-profits benefit from Columbia Basin Trust program.

Mining truck
Elkford, Mining Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award

Greenhills wins Canadian mine safety award at CIM 2015 Convention Gala.

Andrew Judge, new aboriginal education coordinator
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies hires new Aboriginal Education Coordinator

COTR announces the hiring of new Aboriginal Education Coordinator and Education Advisor.

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.

A black-capped chickadee sits on a bird feeder.
Animal Care, Environment “Green” windows save birds

Bird-friendly windows from Walker Glass Co. prevent birds flying to their deaths

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Heather Hepworth, Dean, Health and Human Services
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies appoints new Dean

Heather Hepworth appointed to the role of Dean, Health and Human Services.

exterior of beautiful home
Cranbrook, Fernie, Nelson, Real Estate Top 20 most expensive homes for sale in the Kootenays

Here is an updated list of the most expensive homes listed on MLS in the Kootenays.

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.

Yellow daisies in the forground, with Mt. Fisher and the steeples slightly blured in the background.
Cranbrook, Real Estate River’s Crossing is a premier mountain community

River's Crossing is surrounded by nature, yet only 10 minutes from Starbucks

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Volunteers build the raised planters for the Rotary Gardens in Radium Hot Springs.
Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Kaslo, Trail, Agriculture, Environment Community gardens are greening up the Kootenays

Five community gardens across the Kootenays grow social capital as well as plants

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Old Cranbrook Fire Hall
Cranbrook, Real Estate New opportunities for downtown and the Fire Hall as building listed for sale

The old Fire Hall downtown is to be put up for sale.

Amy Cardozo owns and operates Crumbs Cakery & Café in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Crumbs Cakery goes mainstream

Crumbs Cakery & Café is located at #1, 562 - 2nd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.

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Selkirk College business students during competition
Castlegar, Education Selkirk College Business Administration Program students clash in case competition

The Selkirk College Business Administration Program wrapped up its year with the annual Business Competition that pitted teams of students against each other.

Environment, Small Business Looking for eco-heroes

Earth Day Canada will award $5,000 for its Small Business Hometown Heroes Award

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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.

Family-style European inn with cloud-covered mountains in the background and blue sky above
Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Christina Lake, Nelson, Real Estate Luxury homes in the Kootenays

Top 20 most expensive homes for sale in the Kootenays in 2015

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KAST adopt a startup
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Technology Adopt a Startup Professional-Technical Partners sought by KAST

KAST seeks professional and technical partnerships to grow the Kootenay technology community.

workers standing in front of large SMS truck
Elkford, Education, Mining Project Heavy Duty returns to the Elk Valley

Students received Level I First Aid certification from COTR in April as part of this training.

View of Eagle Ranch Golf Club greens
Tourism Eagle Ranch Resort opens Short Course Tees (Par 58) – For those tight on time

Golfers now have a chance to finish 18 holes in three hours or less.

The 2014 West Kootenay Winners
Cranbrook, Fernie, Castlegar, Nelson, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Congratulations Nominees — 2015 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards

You are invited to attend the 2015 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards luncheon.

Keith and Linda Powell with Murray Potyok
Cranbrook Murray Potyok 1951 – 2015

On Friday, May 1, 2015 Koocanusa Publications’ the BetterBook lost a friend and loyal employee.

A two story craftsman style home.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Nelson, Trail, Real Estate Stop dreaming and start building

Harmony Homes puts your design and building project under one contract

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Reception at the Royal Alexandra Hall, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Tourism Cranbrook History Centre is now official

The former Canadian Museum of Rail Travel has a more inclusive focus as the Cranbrook History Centre.

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A sign on a lawn says
Four tips for successfully marketing an open house

Use creative marketing to get people through the door.

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Todd Butler holding his guitar
Cranbrook, Education Comedian to perform to raise funds for COTR Student Bursary

College of the Rockies welcomes comedian/musician/vocalist Todd Butler Friday, May 8th at 7 pm.

Three workers in safety gear are at their work site on a recently built resource road.
Environment, Forestry, Mining, Transportation Leadership needed for B.C.‘s resource roads

B.C.'s resource roads are a multi-billion dollar asset that needs inventorying and active management

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Andy Brown, new Communications and Social Media Coordinator standing on a mountain top
Golden, Tourism Tourism Golden hires new Communications and Social Media Coordinator

Andy Brown hired as new Communications and Social Media Coordinator of Tourism Golden.

Exterior view of Fab-Rite building in Sparwood, BC
Sparwood, Small Business Fab-Rite Sparwood takes on equipment rentals

One company’s demise is another company’s opportunity.

Mine rescue competition
Elkford, Mining Mine rescue teams to compete in Elkford

The emergency responders will be on display on Saturday, May 9.

Paul Whittingham and Stewart Medford welcomed golfers to the Cranbrook Golf Club in late April.
Cranbrook, Tourism A century of golf in Cranbrook

The founders of the 100-year-old Cranbrook Golf Club and the dedicated volunteers who worked with them created an enduring recreational oasis.

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Danielle Cardozo was elected to Cranbrook City Council in November 2014.
Cranbrook, Nelson Danielle Cardozo, influencer

Cranbrook city councillor Danielle Cardozo is guided by a few core principles, the wisdom of her mentors and her own self-knowledge.

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aerial view Red Mountain Resort
Rossland, Tourism Katkov sets the stage for the next 10 years

Significant changes to the leadership team announced

KB Real Estate
Cranbrook, Real Estate Publisher’s Message – Kootenay Business launches new Real Estate Newsletter

This innovative and informative eNewsletter will be exclusively focused all things pertaining to the real estate industry throughout the Kootenay region.

Nicole Du Vent sits on her countertop in her new health food store, Eat Pure Mountain Market, in Golden.
Golden, Health & Wellness A new health hub

A new health food store opened in Golden in December: Eat Pure Mountain Market

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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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AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays
Rossland, Education, Small Business Being open to serendipity

AZcreative's Andrew Zwicker is an entrepreneur who loves nothing more than getting the word out about other creative types in the Kootenays

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Photo courtesy Tracey Mozel
Technology Achieving work-life balance

A background in engineering gave Tracey Mozel a leg up when she made a career switch to technical writing.

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Photo courtesy Columbia Power Corp.
Trail Opera goes underground

Trail singer's performance hits YouTube

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Fernie Brewing Company products
Fernie, Small Business Fernie Brewing Co. takes aim at a new season

Fernie Brewing Co. has a number of new tricks up their sleeve.

The Radium Hot Springs Visitor Information Centre, chamber of commerce and tourism centre are housed in one building.
Radium Hot Springs, Tourism Visitor info and village hub

Many community services are available at or through the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Information Centre.

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The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre are conveniently located at the southern approach to Invermere.
Invermere, Financial, Tourism Gains ahead for the Columbia Valley

The weak Canadian dollar makes Canada a destination of choice for both local and foreign vacationers.

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student practicing electrical wiring trade skill
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie College of the Rockies hosts trades event for grade 9 Students

The Cranbrook Campus saw students from Cranbrook, Jaffray, Fernie and Elkford.

rendition of solar panel project
Cranbrook, Education, Environment College of the Rockies’ residence going solar

The COTR residence project is unique as it is using two types of solar technology.

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