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Neil Kalawsky has a striped shirt and glasses. Darlene Kalawsky has straight blonde hair and a dark blue sweater.
Castlegar Students of the business

Neil and Darlene Kalawsky of Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC have grown Castlegar as a car-buying destination and have continued to learn along the way.

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Photo interior of Revelsoke's Credit Union
Cranbrook, Financial Biggest Credit Union in the Kootenays

Business in Vancouver recently revealed a list of the 30 biggest Credit Unions in B.C.

Tracey Halladay owns Nightcrawler 4X4 along with her husband, Darren.
Small Business Meet the supplier: Nightcrawler 4x4

Tracey Halladay, co-owner of NIghtcrawler 4x4, appreciates her customers and loves her job.

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The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic was revamped at the beginning of February of 2014.
Nelson Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic switches to electronic medical records

The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic has undergone some renovations and has made the switch to electronic medical records.

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Smiling man in a dark business suit and light grey tie
Financial, Mining Support for mineral exploration in B.C.

B.C. mineral exploration companies get continued support from the Province via the mining flow-through share tax credit program.

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John Malcolm has glasses, a sky-blue shirt and a tie.
Castlegar Opportunities into play

Castlegar’s chief administrative officer, John Malcolm, talks about the city’s economic energy and its exciting initiatives.

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Dark-haired woman wearing a pink shirt and white chef's apron with the name Danielle on the bib
Cranbrook, Cuisine Challenge reveals cooks’ character

The February 10 episode of MasterChef Canada could be an effective teaching tool demonstrating teamwork and not-teamwork.

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CMH Director of Sustainability Dave Butler (center) with Penny Thompson, Manager of Environmental Sustainability for Air Canada (left), and David McClung, President of Baxter Travel Media (right)
Tourism CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures wins responsible travel and tourism forum leadership award

CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures was honoured with prestigious award.

Michael Murphy appointed Senior Manager at the Cranbrook BDO office
Cranbrook, Financial Cranbrook’s Michael Murphy appointed senior manager

Michael Murphy, CA, has been promoted to senior manager at the Cranbrook BDO accounting office.

Modern two-storey building with many large windows and brick trim, bearing a sign saying
Revelstoke, Tourism A new team headquarters

The visitor centre and economic development agencies in Revelstoke, B.C., are in a new home—still under one roof, but in a bigger and better location.

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Tom Thomson.
Nelson, Financial Growing the economy in the Nelson region

Q & A with Tom Thomson, spokesperson for the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership.

by Colin Payne
2014 newspaper lies on a newspaper from 1894
Revelstoke Revelstoke’s reporter

It’s changed hands and it’s changed names, but since 1894 Revelstoke’s newspaper has consistently informed its community.

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Photo Dan Powell, veteran automotive sales representative and multi-year Platinum automotive salesperson winner
Cranbrook, Retail Daniel Powell joins North Star GM sales staff

Daniel Powell recently joined the North Star GM’s sales staff in Cranbrook

Two young men standing side by side on a mountain slope on a sunny summer day
Elkford, Developments Continuing the family business

Clarkson Contracting in Elkford, B.C., is owned by brothers Daks and Tate Clarkson; the business has had a hand in building projects in the area since 1983.

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The movie out here poster
Creston, Retail Kokanee’s The Movie Out Here continues to rack up awards

Labatt’s Breweries of Canada continue to win a impressive string of awards for their feature-length movie.

Photo Castlegar and hockeyville logo
Castlegar Castlegar latest Kootenay town to pursue Hockeyville prize

Castlegar needs your nominations in this years Kraft Hockeyville challenge.

Trappers Ridge Panorama
Invermere, Developments Good news as region’s recreational property sees upswing

Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere is reporting that 80% of its new Trappers Ridge development has been sold out.

Young woman with long, dark hair, wearing a bright pink shirt, standing in a food market
Cranbrook, Cuisine Smelt surprise

Danielle Cardozo has survived MasterChef's first mystery box challenge and the first elimination. Next challenge: cooking for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Kathy Verigin has short blonde hair and is holding a paddle. Behind her is a screen showing her new webpage.
Castlegar, Technology Stand-up paddling website

When she fell in love with stand up paddleboarding, Kathy Verigin decided to meld in her passion for design and create an online guide for the sport.

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Two men and a woman in work wear stand in an industrial workshop.
Fernie, Developments Fernie’s River City

The owners and staff at River City Woodworks Inc. in Fernie, B.C., are a lifestyle-oriented group of talented woodworkers.

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Two students standing at the College of the Rockies entrance
Cranbrook, Education College hosting annual Open House

Open House at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus on Wednesday, February 5 from 4 to 6 pm in the cafeteria.

Beachcomber Hot Tub staff awarded
Cranbrook, Retail Murray Floyd and Cranbrook Beachcomber Hot Tubs honoured with major award

Cranbrook's Beachcomber Hot Tubs awarded.

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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Photo of student making notes
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Education, Mining Teck and college team up to train women in mining

Perception has changed greatly with women working in all aspects of mining.

The Shambhala team inside the old Savoy Inn where the demolition and construction is now underway for it's new development.
Nelson, Developments Shambhala starts work on new development in Nelson

In 2013, Shambhala Music Festival purchased the old Savoy Inn in Nelson to develop its own nightclub, restaurant and accommodations.

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Nelson Civic Theatre.
Nelson, Developments Nelson Civic Theatre redesign project underway

The Nelson Civic Theatre Society has hired an architectural team in the hopes of adding two more screens and much needed upgrades to the theatre.

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A headshot of David Walls. He wears a suit and smiles for the camera.
Cranbrook, Education A chat with David Walls

As the new president and CEO of College of the Rockies, David Walls offers insight into the educational institution in this Q&A.

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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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Photo Kootenay Savings building in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness Kootenay Savings donates $5,000 to Hope Air Charity

Trail-based Kootenay Savings donated $5,000 to help fund healthcare travel.

An artist rendition shows an attractive, bright and modern row of townhouses.
Nelson, Developments Nelson Landing ahead

Developer unveils vision for first phase of Nelson waterfront community, Nelson Landing.

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Close-up of a young woman in a black chef's jacket, with her right hand on a swing door at the kitchen entrance.
Cranbrook, Cuisine Qualified to cook

Danielle Cardozo of Cranbrook, B.C., joined 15 other skilled home cooks competing for the title of first MasterChef Canada.

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Airplane at City of Trail airport
Trail, Developments, Tourism City of Trail buys airport for $1.28 million, will hire airport manager

City of Trail will be proceeding with the purchase of the Trail Regional Airport.

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

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

Smiling man standing in front of a wall display of backpacks
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Twenty-five years in outdoor gear

Iain MacLeod owns High Country Outdoor Gear & Clothing, the shop that’s been his second home since he was 10 years old.

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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
Skiers at the base of a ski run
Elkford, Tourism Happy 40th, Wapiti

Wapiti ski hill in Elkford, B.C., is 40 years old and looking at expansion and development into a year-round attraction.

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Modest-sized contemporary two-storey house built from wood and stone
Fernie, Real Estate Trends in home building

The trend in the fields of construction and home decor is toward smaller houses and unique design components, according to Diane Costerton of Allied Design.

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Photo of Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines
Mining Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines opens the Toronto Stock Exchange

Bill Bennett recently joined representatives from B.C.'s mineral exploration and mining industry to open the TSX and ring in 2014.

A science student at Selkirk College looks through a microscope.
Castlegar, Education Addressing the rural physician shortage

Selkirk College in Castlegar, B.C., has developed a pre-medicine program to offer opportunities to students who hope to serve rural locations.

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Group of young adults laughing
Kimberley, Education Projects benefit youth in the Basin

15 projects to receive support from the Trust’s Youth Grants Program.

Smiling blond man wearing an open-necked blue shirt
Cranbrook, Financial Falkins and Western unite

Since the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2014, the Falkins Insurance Group name has been replaced by that of Western Financial Group.

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John Dooley is the mayor of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson From the Mayor

Mayor John Dooley from Nelson, B.C. gives some insight into who he is.

by Colin Payne
Punjabi Folk dancers
Health & Wellness Arts, culture and heritage grant applications available

CKCA and the Trust announce 2014/15 programs.

Adventurer Jamie McDonald hangs out with students at College of the Rockies’ Golden campus.
Golden, Education, Health & Wellness COTR Golden campus receives special visitor

Jamie McDonald stopped in to speak to students at the College of the Rockies’ Golden campus on Thursday, January 9.

A row of people sit waiting for a job interview.
Education Interview success: tips to land the job

Job interviews may be intimidating, but a little preparation can make all the difference.

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Shane Gilmour stands in front of his new video kiosk
Creston, Small Business Creston couple launches video rental kiosk business

Creston couple launches the Kootenay's first independent movie and game rental kiosk.

Duane and Linda Pilson present STARS foundation executive, Nafisa Taimuri with a cheque for over $2100
Fairmont Hot Springs, Health & Wellness, Tourism Cranbrook-based RVwest donates over $2,100 to STARS—bringing total to over $12,000 in all

This past September, Fairmont Hot Springs welcomed RVers from across western Canada for the 9th RVwest Rally

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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Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns
Cranbrook, Financial Robert Venier joins BMO Nesbitt Burns

Robert Venier a certified financial planner and investment advisor based in Cranbrook has joined BMO Nesbitt Burns.

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