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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.

Ric’s Grill has recently re-branded their restaurant as Rockies Tap and Grill.

Angus McToogle’s Restaurant in Invermere will be closing at the end of September.

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

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.

A brand new Kootenay-based craft beer maker, called Rossland Beer Company.

Columbia Basin Craft Symposium to be held October 25 to 27 in Nelson.

Selkirk College has become the first community college, and fourth post-secondary institution, in Canada to achieve fair trade campus designation.

Free event focuses on encouraging community collaboration.

A new agreement signed between Selkirk College and Royal Roads University.

Traffic will be stopped briefly October 6 to celebrate Kootenay Pass Highway's 50th Anniversary.

SMS Equipment Inc. new addition to their existing location in Elkford, officially opens on October 3rd 2013.

On the day before his 65th birthday, Brian Clarkson of Cranbrook Photo officially retired after 39 years in business.

A new board chair and board vice-chair were elected during COTR regular meeting held on September 12, 2013.

A zero waste conference in Vancouver will consider an alternative to the cradle-to-grave consumer process currently causing global problems.

Chinook Scaffold Systems recently opened in Sparwood.

SMS Equipment Inc. new addition to their existing location in Elkford, officially opens on October 3rd 2013.

Kimberley's newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer Scott Sommerville.

Home Hardware in Fernie has expanded to meet the demands of the area. They are in the same location but have dramatically increased their space.

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.

Lisa Milne and her husband bought the rundown Royal Theatre in Trail in 2009, and under their management it has grown to be a resounding success.

Denham Ford in Cranbrook has changed locations

The new Fab-Rite Services shop in Sparwood provides a home base for the company’s tradespeople who work in the nearby mines.

A Calgary based company has signed an agreement to acquire up to 51% interest in Elan Coal Ltd.

In years to come, Braydon Denham, owner of Denham Ford in Cranbrook, B.C., will be celebrating more than one anniversary in September.

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

Grounded, an Organic Coffee House in Nelson, B.C., has menu options to suit every dietary need and flavour preference.

After a six-month closure, renovations to the pool area at Nelson's community complex are being enjoyed by the community.

There’s no end in sight for housing developments in Fernie, B.C., according to the city’s planning department.

College of the Rockies has signed transfer agreements with two BC universities allowing COTR students to transfer into year three of Bachelor Degree programs.

Retiree golfers mix with up-and-coming hockey players during the shoulder season at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

District of Invermere council wants to keep residents happy and involved in community events and activities.

Sparwood hosted a contingent of government officials and dignitaries on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

Farbrook Auto Wrecking was presented with a plaque for its community contributions.

A local favourite, Kinbari Sushi has reopened under new ownership in the community of Kimberley.

Dr. Mike Rumpel of Elk Valley Family Chiropractic recently joined the Chiropractic Cancer Foundation for Children.

Two West Kootenay musicians have been nominated for a prestigious Emmy Award for their work on a National Geographic project.

Backroad Mapbooks celebrates its 20th anniversary with an updated West Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Map.

Golden's Eagle's Eye Restaurant has garnered top recognition from TripAdvisor.

Formerly known as the Winston Lodge and Saloon, Golden's Winston Lodge & Spa and the Kicking Horse Saloon have adopted more than just new monikers.

A downtown Cranbrook landmark—the Armond Theatre on 10th Avenue South—has been purchased by Nena Jean Trimble.

The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) is partnering with the B.C. Innovation Council to offer the B.C. Venture Acceleration Program.

Mike McPhee, director of sales and marketing for the Island Lake Resort Group, has been chosen to be part of a specialized committee.

The Fernie Museum has undergone a significant renovation and made improvements to its displays.

The Nelson Commons is in development, with a display suite to show off the future residential areas.

Support of the Olympics, Paralympics and many other sports organizations is a matter of pride for Cranbrook’s Canadian Tire franchise owner.

By year’s end, the Cranbrook Public Library should have attractive new public washrooms, built to high esthetic and environmental standards.

We talked to the president of the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines to learn about the organization’s projects and its upcoming conference.

Emergency response teams practised their skills at a staged disaster at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook.

Jeff Bowes of Canadian Timberframes Ltd. in Golden, B.C., has seen significant improvement in the company’s numbers since he joined the team.