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Discovery Quad at Panorama
Tourism New quad chair launches Discovery Zone at Panorama

The Discovery Quad is a major part of a move to deliver enhanced experiences to new skiers and snowboarders in a safe area all their own.

mountain view
Cranbrook, Small Business Kootenay Biz Blog takes a winter break

Kootenay Biz Blog will return on Monday January 5th, 2015.

Pharmasave personnel (L to R) are: Jennifer Dickie, front store associate; Lesley Varga, pharmacy assistant; Andrew Rutledge, franchise owner; and Jonathan Blacklock, pharmacist
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Pharmasave times two

Pharmasave is a welcome addition to the health care support available at the Cranbrook Mall

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Selkirk College group of students
Castlegar, Education Turning onto science at Quantum Leaps

Boosting enthusiasm for science is the focus of Kootenay Association for Science & Technology’s GLOWS Program.

Frank Konrad, mayor of Grand Forks, B.C.
Grand Forks A fresh perspective for Grand Forks

To Frank Konrad, the new mayor of Grand Forks, B.C., it’s important to consider the community’s long-term wellbeing.

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Group photo of anthropology students at College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, Education College anthropology students experience unique learning opportunity

English Language program instructor saw an opportunity for a project with the Cultural Anthropology students to be an ideal way to bridge gaps.

College of the Rockies math instructor, Dr. Jim Bailey
Cranbrook, Education COTR instructor saves students almost $8000 in book fees

Close to $8000 in textbook fees saved by adopting open textbooks for courses.

Ron Oszust, mayor of Golden, B.C.
Golden Ron Oszust serves Golden

Ron Oszust, the new mayor of Golden, B.C., has a long history of public service and leadership in his community.

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CBT award
Creston, Environment Columbia Basin Trust receives environmental award

The award was presented to the Trust at the Environmental Education Soiree & Expo held in Creston on November 28.

Gerry Taft is mayor of the District of Invermere for his third consecutive term
Invermere Taft acclaimed in Invermere

At the age of 32, Gerry Taft has already completed two terms as mayor of the District of Invermere, and here he goes again.

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Cal McDougall, mayor of Sparwood, B.C.
Sparwood McDougall is Sparwood’s mayor again

Nine years wasn’t enough for Cal McDougall. After a 10-year break he’s been elected mayor again, this time for a four-year term.

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New location of Kootenay Therapy Center
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness New location for Kootenay Therapy Center

Another tenant for the Baker Street Professional Centre.

New Pharmasave location
Cranbrook, Developments, Health & Wellness Pharmasave Cranbrook opens second location

A new tenant open its doors last month in the Baker Street Professional and Medical Centre in Cranbrook.

Paula Sobie, Co-op board member, Jocelyn Carver, Co-op Marketing & Outreach manager, Jenny Robinson, NCARES Executive Director, Lisa McGeady, Room To Live campaign coordinator
Nelson, Developments Nelson’s “The Room to Live” campaign get support from Kootenay Co-op

Nelson CARES receives first instalment cheque.

Aerial view of flying plane
Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism West Jet to land in Fairmont?

A substantial upgrade to the navigation equipment at the Fairmont Hot Springs airport allows pilots to land even when the cloud cover is as low as 345 feet.

New College of the Rockies VP, Education & Applied Research, Stan Sae-Hoon Chung
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies welcomes new Vice President

College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Sae-Hoon Chung as the new Vice President, Education and Applied Research.

Mary Giuliano, mayor of Fernie, B.C., with council
Fernie Giuliano takes on a second term as Fernie’s mayor

With the momentum of her first term as a foundation, Mary Giuliano has again taken on the challenges of the mayor’s position in Fernie.

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Dean McKerracher is mayor of Elkford, B.C.
Mayor of Elkford, one more time

Dean McKerracher has committed to the position of mayor of Elkford for a fourth consecutive term.

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Nine youth holding their Duke of Edinburgh Award
Fernie, Sparwood, Nelson, Trail Nine local youth receive bronze & silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

Mayor Elect Mike Martin of Trail presented the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Awards to nine youth.

Revelstoke tram
Fernie, Kimberley, Rossland, Tourism Biggest Kootenay ski resorts—ranked by vertical

The seven Kootenays ski resorts rival just about any region in North America.

RV driving by beautiful lake
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Kaslo, Nelson, Riondel, Tourism Travelers visiting the International Selkirk Loop report spending over $4,860,500.00

The survey asked thousands of travelers a variety of questions that provide valuable information to the member communities and businesses of the Loop.

Kathy Moore is the new mayor of Rossland, B.C.
Rossland Moore for Rossland

With an eagerness to keep learning and to serve her community, Kathy Moore was successful in her bid to become mayor of Rossland.

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Jim Burpee, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association (left) and Employment Minister, the Honourable Jason Kenney (right) flank Columbia Power representatives, President and CEO Frank Wszelaki (centre left) and Health and Safety Manager, Andre Noel (centre right)
Castlegar Columbia Power Corp garners excellence awards

Columbia Power Corporation based in Castlegar was recently honoured.

Clara Reinhardt is mayor of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Radium Hot Springs Another acclaimed mayor for Radium Hot Springs

Through the process of acclamation, Clara Reinhardt has succeeded Dee Konklin as mayor of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

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A headshot of Mike Martin, the mayor of Trail, B.C.
Trail A chat with Trail’s mayor

Mike Martin, the new mayor of Trail, B.C., talks about anticipated challenges, goals and his dedication to advancing the community.

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water protect quality
Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Teck’s Elk Valley Water Quality Plan approved

An implementation plan sets out how the company plans to achieve targets in the short-term, medium-term and long-term.

Marty Clemens, Sean Cameron and Dave McLeod
Nelson, Small Business Nelson’s Sub Tropic Sound Collective producing original music for video and film industry

A fresh new company based out of Nelson BC with a focus on customizing and/or providing music to visuals.

Casa Di Cioccolato in Trail, BC
Retail A tasty way to revitalize downtown Trail

Daniel Haley is the passionate entrepreneur behind Casa Di Cioccolato and the creator of Bike Alley, a project he calls “community development from within.”

by Audry Lochrie
Deb Kozak is the mayor of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson A new mayor for Nelson

Deb Kozak is taking the lead in Nelson as she steps into position of mayor after nine years on council.

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College of the Rockies’ Articulation Officer, Karen Langan, proudly shows off her BCCAT Rising Star award.
Cranbrook, Education College employee recognized with BCCAT Award

College of the Rockies’ Articulation Officer, Karen Langan has been awarded the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer (BCCAT) Rising Star award.

Lawrence Chernoff is the mayor of Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar Questions for Castlegar’s mayor

Lawrence Chernoff has returned as the mayor of Castlegar, bringing his upbeat outlook back to the city for a fourth term.

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Lee Pratt is the mayor of Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook Meet Cranbrook’s mayor, Lee Pratt

The first task for Cranbrook’s new mayor and council will be to draft up a budget for capital expenditures.

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Don McCormick is the mayor of the City of Kimberley
Kimberley A new agenda for Kimberley

As the new mayor of Kimberley, B.C., Don McCormick is focused on stimulating economic development in his community.

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Ron Toyota has been re-elected as mayor of Creston, B.C., for his third term.
Creston Leading Creston into the future

Creston’s mayor Ron Toyota has won a third term to continue working on initiatives with a new council.

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Group of people in front of Pacific Coastal airplane
Cranbrook, Nelson, Trail Pacific Coastal Airlines announces new Trail to Kelowna flights

The new Trail-Kelowna flight will operate six days a week—once every day except Saturday.

Kitchen cabinets made by Bruce Richier of Leaf Cabinetry, Winlaw, B.C.
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Small Business A career in wood

Bruce Richier of Leaf Cabinetry produces beautiful cabinets and furniture pieces for homes and businesses throughout the West Kootenay.

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the heritage Alco CPR train
Cranbrook, Tourism Alco CPR train engine restoration completed in Cranbrook

The heritage Alco CPR train engine was completed earlier this fall.

College of the Rockies' manager accepting award
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies wins silver

College of the Rockies continues to be recognized for its excellent work.

Mayor Mark McKee of Revelstoke.
Revelstoke Returning to serve Revelstoke

Mark McKee, who has been elected mayor of Revelstoke, is back in office with a history of experience and a plan to get things done.

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Exterior of new Aboriginal Gathering Place at the COTR campus
Cranbrook, Education College celebrates opening of Aboriginal Gathering Place

The grand opening of the College’s Aboriginal Gathering Place took place on Friday, October 31, 2014.

Photo of Jody Jacob
Cranbrook New Fund Development Coordinator—Jody Jacob

Jody Jacob welcomed as new Fund Development Coordinator.

The building which is still under construction is the location of new Mike's Auto Wash
Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business New automatic car wash to open in Cranbrook

A new automatic, touchless car wash scheduled to open on the south side of Cranbrook late 2014.

David D Hull
Cranbrook, Small Business Cranbrook Chamber hires new Executive Director

David D. Hull hired to fill the newly-created position of Executive Director.

Two women, one holding award
Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Small Business 2014 Fernie Community & Business Excellence Awards

Awards were presented on Thursday, Oct. 23rd by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.

skier skiing down steep mountain terrain
Rossland, Tourism Rossland’s RED Mountain Resort introduced new online ticket platform

RED Mountain Resort has partnered with Inntopia for online lift ticket sales.

Kim and Aaron Bernasconi (with their kids Bella and Ben), owners of Mountain Motorsports and Golden Snowmobile Rentals in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Retail, Small Business It was awards night in Golden

The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce was proud to present the following awards at the 2014 Community Excellence Awards Gala.

Mike Guarnery, Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley Growing Kimberley’s business community

Achieving greater participation of home based businesses in Kimberley’s business community is one goal of the chamber’s manager.

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Michael Anderson of True Key Hotels & Resorts/Bighorn Meadows was named business leader of the year.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Retail, Small Business Columbia Valley Chamber hands out the hardware

The 16th Annual Business Awards held at the Copper Point Resort was an evening of celebrating success, achievement and excellence.

A large modern kitchen with a double stainless steel stove, and granite countertops.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Real Estate Kitchen renovations: how to avoid renovation horror stories

Kitchens generally are the largest renovation project that homeowners will take on

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Darrell Jones standing outside Save on Foods
Cranbrook, Retail Cranbrook-born Darrell Jones now president of Overwaitea Food Group – and star of its TV ads

Jones is the family friend you grew up with, according to a report in Canadian Grocer magazine.

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