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Clubhouse at Greywolf Golf Course, Panorama Mountain Village, B.C.
Golden, Developments, Tourism Greywolf’s new clubhouse

The new clubhouse at Greywolf Golf Course will open before the end of the 2014 season, and will operate from Thursday to Sunday through the winter.

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Dean Beck (left) and Brad McInnes are now practicing as real estate agents in addition to owning and operating Rocky Mountain Appraisal.
Cranbrook, Real Estate Offering real estate services alongside appraisals

For Dean Beck and Brad McInnes of Rocky Mountain Appraisal, expanding their services into real estate is about offering more to their clients.

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Photo East Kootenay MLA, Bill Bennett and College President and CEO, David Wells
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies gets $164K for welding programs

Good news for the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

Brad Crockett stands behind his counter at Crockett Book Company in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Retail Evolving with the industry at Crockett Book Company

For Brad Crockett, owner of Crockett Book Company, running a successful business is a continual process of figuring out what works.

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The Bernasconi family of Golden, B.C.
Golden, Small Business, Tourism With passion at the heart

Aaron and Kim Bernasconi infuse their award-winning business in Golden, B.C., with pride and passion.

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College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls
Kimberley, Developments, Technology College signs SunMine agreement

COTR President and CEO David Walls is pleased to be collaborating with the City of Kimberley, Teck, and the EcoSmart Foundation.

New Fernie Starbucks location
Fernie, Developments, Small Business Fernie’s first Starbucks to open

Located next to the newly expanded and renovated Mountain Spirits Liquor store in Fernie, the 20,864th Starbucks in the world will soon open.

Bryce Piggot, plant manager, Louisiana-Pacific Building Products, Golden, B.C.
Golden, Forestry Job seekers, try Golden

After five years of downsizing, Louisiana-Pacific Building Products in Golden, B.C., is in a promising growth phase.

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Student's in the Basin taking part in the three-year partnership program
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Basin youth to benefit from Junior Achievement’s expansion into the region

CBT is contributing $300,000 over three years to support business education for local youth.

Ajay and Pam Uppal
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Small Business Excellent Indian cuisine

Cuisine of India opens a third restaurant, this one in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Traffic circle in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Tourism Golden: investing to impress

Funds from the Province’s Resort Municipality Initiative will be used to make the attractions of Golden, B.C., more inviting and available.

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Cranbrook Subway restaurant franchise, owned and operated by Dan Patel, is moving down the street to a new and larger location.
Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Cranbrook Subway moving to new, larger location

Construction work just underway at the new Subway location, slated to open in mid-September.

John Snelgrove has a coffee and muffin in the bright atmosphere of Alpine Grind in Rossland, B.C.
Rossland, Cuisine Alpine Grind: not your daily grind

John Snelgrove didn’t plan to own a coffee shop, but he’s found a job and a business that fits with his life in Rossland, B.C.

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Forestry machinery at work
Canal Flats, Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Forestry Forest Industry has strong connection to Kootenays

Vancouver-based Canfor and a number of other companies lead the list.

Cezary Ksiazek, owner of Rossland Builder, indulges his longtime love of sailing.
Rossland, Developments A fulfilling career in building

For Cezary Ksiazek of Rossland Builder, the attention he puts into his spec homes is just a part of doing work that he enjoys.

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The Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program Class of 2014 students
Nelson, Education Selkirk College Fine Woodworking students shine spotlight on talent at the Capitol Theatre

One of Nelson's cultural cornerstones received a boost from Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program students this past spring.

Paragliders and hang gliders take to the air near Golden, B.C.
Golden, Tourism Golden’s active skies

Thermal updrafts in the mountains and valleys around Golden, B.C., offer exciting recreational opportunities for foot-launched pilots.

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Shauna Teare is in her garden. She's headed up the Kootenay Food website initiative.
Agriculture, Environment, Technology An online resource for a food community

Local farmers and locavores have a new resource—a place to connect and engage with the Kootenay food system.

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women using laptop
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs CBT seeks input on proposed Social Strategic Direction

Feedback on the outcome of the draft 2014 – 2019 Social Strategic Plan needed.

Newspaper featuring the opening of the BC Vocational School (now Selkirk College's Silver King Campus) in 1964
Nelson, Education Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus celebrates gold

For five decades the campus in Nelson's Rosemont neighbourhood has been turning out a steady flow of skilled trades people and students with skills.

Photo of newly rebranded Tronovus building
Sparwood, Mining Sparwood’s ITS HVAC now Tronovus

Mine services company recently re-branded.

The big green haul truck parked at the Sparwood Chamber of commerce.
Sparwood, Mining Take a tour

Come along on a mine tour hosted by Teck and Sparwood Chamber of Commerce

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Stellar heliskiing snow-capped mountain
Kaslo, Tourism Stellar Heliskiing launches flashy new website

Kaslo-based Stellar Heliskiing unveiled their new website in mid-July.

Photo Shane Stewart, owner of Kimberley-based Magnemizer Fuel Conditioning Inc.
Kimberley, Technology KRIC celebrates success at Kimberley’s Magnemizer Fuel Conditioning Inc.

Shane Stewart brings a proven gas-saving technology, widely in use in Europe, to Canada.

Paul Larsen, president of Clear Sky Radio, will open a new radio station in Cranbrook
Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Developments, Technology CRTC approves new FM radio station for Cranbrook—Summit 107

A new FM radio station to serve Cranbrook, British Columbia with repeater FM frequencies in Fernie, Sparwood and Invermere, BC.

High Terrain Helicopter base
Nelson, Forestry, Small Business New state-of-the-art helicopter base near Nelson

Steve Benwell has grown his company into one of the largest helicopter operations in the Kootenay region.

A green healthy lawn, with the edge of a lawn mower showing in the left of the photo.
Real Estate How to keep your lawn looking good in the heat

Four steps to summertime yard care.

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Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts
Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness Providing the tools to create a safe and healthy workplace

With proven results in some of the most grueling industries, Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts is bringing her expertise in the field.

Ken Fisher (right), first vice-chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism, is seen here making a presentation to Norm and Joyce Mackie of Ainsworth Hot Springs several years ago
Radium Hot Springs, Tourism COO of Canadian Rockies Hot Springs retires

Ken Fisher has announced his retirement effective Friday, July 4th, 2014.

View of McDonald's new dual drive thru
Cranbrook, Developments Cranbrook McDonald’s celebrates 40 years and a new dual lane drive thru

McDonald's restaurant in Cranbrook has added a dual lane drive thru.

The hustle of people at the Kimberley's Farmers Market
Kimberley, Tourism Kimberley Farmers Market off to a great start

Howard Street is proving to be an ideal spot for the new Kimberley Farmers Market.

Photo of the New Cartolina Cards Inc. building in Nelson, BC
Nelson, Retail Cartolina store now open in Nelson

Fiona Ritchards is excited to announce the opening of her new and very first retail location in downtown Nelson.

People in a canoe
Cranbrook Combining work and fun

Just Liquid Sports in Cranbrook is getting more and more people out on the water.

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Premier Christy Clark speaking at the Heritage Inn in Cranbrook
Cranbrook B.C. Premier upbeat in Cranbrook speech

Premier Christy Clark spoke to a packed out luncheon audience of almost 200 people at the Heritage Inn.

On hand for the SunMine opening were (left to right) Kimberley mayor, Ron McRae; Don Lindsay, President and CEO, Teck; Michel de Spot, EcoSmart Foundation; Bill Bennett, BC Minister of Energy and Mines; Neil Muth, CEO, Columbia Basin Trust and Jared Donald, president, Conergy, Canada.
Kimberley, Developments SunMine ground breaking takes place

Western Canada's largest solar powered development begins.

A home on Forest Crowne Terrace.
Kimberley, Developments, Real Estate Forest Crowne, Kimberley’s own residential haven

United Communities is working in cooperation with Tyee Custom Homes to make a beautiful mountain village.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
Greenwood Mall in Sparwood getting facelift
Sparwood, Developments Sparwood’s Greenwood Mall exterior face lift underway

The exterior renovations at Sparwood's Greenwood Mall are well underway.

A group meeting for the Columbia Basin Trust's grant evaluation
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Environment Join the Trust’s environment grants evaluation committee

CBT is offering an exciting opportunity to Basin residents.

Wilderness Club
Tourism Eureka hosts first Cross Border Golf Tournament – meet Montana’s Lt. Governor

Eureka Rural Development Partners is hosting the first Cross Border Golf Tournament on July 25th and 26th.

Peaks Lodge under snow in the winter.
Peaks Lodge in Revelstoke for sale

A unique mountain lodge in Revelstoke is currently on the market.

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Cranbrook mayor Wayne Stetski joins Westpoint Capital CEO Munir Virani at the recent ribbon cutting celebrating the Launch 50 program
Cranbrook, Developments River’s Crossing located at Shadow Mountain Golf Course offers an elevated lifestyle

The recent purchase of the golf course and the surrounding real estate property by two Edmonton companies has brought elevated financial stability.

Karin Penner, chamber manager, to retire at the end of 2014
Cranbrook, Small Business Longtime Chamber Manager, Karin Penner, to retire at the end of 2014

Karin Penner to retire after over 30 years with the Chamber

Lara Ellenwood and Marc Brillon are the owners of Ellenwood Homes in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Developments Building inspired design

At Ellenwood Homes couple Marc Brillon and Lara Ellenwood bring together their experience in construction and interior design.

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The senior apartment complex at Salmo Valley Estates will be an affordable-housing asset to the area.
Developments Bringing affordable housing to Salmo

After 26 years of planning the Salmo & Area Supportive Housing Society is on the brink of opening 28 units of local, affordable housing.

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long line of vehicles waiting at the border
Tourism Long wait times at Roosville border has state representative Mike Cuffe worried

Montana state representative serving Eureka and surrounding areas, has a dilemma on his hands.

New ICU development at the Cranbrook hospital
Cranbrook, Developments, Health & Wellness New ICU construction underway at hospital

Cranbrook's $20 million East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is underway

Upper Arrow Lake Ferry is up and running named the MV Columbia
Nakusp New $26.5M Upper Arrow Lake Ferry takes to water

New ferry boat replaces two smaller vessels.

Doctors being recruited to Cranbrook, BC
Health & Wellness Business community asked to help entice doctors

Shortage of family physicians in Cranbrook was the topic at a recent chamber meeting.

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Amber Hayes stands holding a bouquet and her Influential Women in Business award certificate.
Nelson, Technology, Influential Women in Business Amber Hayes

As an entrepreneur and business coach, Amber Hayes stays active in the Kootenay business scene and has been named one of 2014’s Influential Women in Business.

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Jen Comer is the farmers market manager of the Creston Valley Farmers' Market.
Creston, Agriculture Growing a local farmers market

The Creston Valley Farmers' Market has established itself as an important economic mainstay in an agricultural area.

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