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Rod Schween, new president of Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.
Cranbrook Rod Schween, now president of Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.

Former Cranbrook resident and radio station manager Rod Schween has been promoted to the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group's head office in Kamloops.

Neil Muth is CEO of Columbia Basin Trust.
Developments Affordable housing for the Columbia Valley

It will be several years before Columbia Basin Trust’s Affordable Rental Housing initiative actually hands over keys to the first residents, but the process of providing more housing has begun.

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Three men standing behind a large poster of a new home
Cranbrook, Developments, Real Estate Living-Stones is ready to roll

In June 2012, Living-Stones Developments Ltd. will start construction on a new 58-unit townhouse complex located at 2306 - 30th Avenue North in Cranbrook.

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Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp, owners of Cleanline Automotive in Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Environment Cleanline Automotive finds green alternatives

Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp presented their first “baby,” Cleanline Automotive, to the public on April 11, 2012—and they have an actual baby due in June.

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people gathered at tables listening to a keynote speaker at the itech show 2011
Cranbrook, Nelson, Technology 2nd Annual Kootenay i-Tech event celebrates Kootenay innovation, invention and Internet technologies

The Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show and Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business, will be held in Nelson on May 23 and Cranbrook on May 25.

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Elkford, Mining Teck’s Fording River shipped first rail car of coal 40 years ago

March 15, 2012, marked a special anniversary for the more than 1,200 employees at Teck’s Fording River Operations near Elkford, B.C. It was 40 years ago—March 15, 1972—that the first rail car loaded with coal left Fording River and headed west for Vancouver ports.

husband and wife beside an RV unit
Cranbrook, Tourism Convenience camping

When Menno and Christie Dueck of Cranbrook couldn’t find what they were looking for, they created a new business to fulfil that need.

Revelstoke Stoked, baby

Sasha Walsh from Revelstoke wanted to do something new and different. The idea for her new business came when she met the owner of a similar business based in the United States. Walsh was travelling in Hawaii with her own child at the time, and the concept just made sense. Stoked Baby Rentals was the result.

Andru McCracken, Gord DeRosa and David Raven are new members of CBT's Board of Directors.
Three new directors join Columbia Basin Trust board

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) welcomed three new members to its board this year and would like to also recognize the continued contribution of nine of its current members.

bridge under construction
Golden, Developments Ready for an upgrade

The 50-year-old Donald Bridge is scheduled for demolition.

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Cranbrook Cranbrook Husky wins top award

Thanks to family efforts, a lacklustre business now shines brightly.

Tom Gaglardi (right) checks out Revelstoke Mountain Resort in this Globe and Mail photo.
Revelstoke Tom Gaglardi talks about his Revelstoke investment and his love of the Dallas Stars

I recently came across two articles on B.C. businessman Tom Gaglardi—one in the Dallas Morning News and the other in the Revelstoke Times Review. There is an interesting contrast between the two articles. Gaglardi and his family own both the Dallas Stars hockey team and the Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Solar panels at a business
Invermere, Cuisine, Environment, Retail Solar-powered coffee?

Solar systems can save your business money and satisfy your environmental conscience. Greenman Sustainable Solutions facilitated the installation of a system at Kicking Horse Café in Invermere in 2010.

by Lisa Crane
Photo of Dean Kroeker handing a can of spray product to a lady.
Cranbrook, Developments Education equals safety

Proteck Hazardous Materials Management Ltd is a new company in Cranbrook focused on asbestos abatement and mould remediation. Dean Kroeker, regional manager, said education is the key when dealing with these issues.

by Lisa Crane
Man and a dog.
Golden, Developments, Environment, Real Estate Recipe for success

Innovation Building Group is an award-winning construction company based out of Whistler and now Golden, British Columbia. The company's commitment is to sustainability, community and the environment.

by Lisa Crane
College of the Rockies’ Recruitment Officer Hugh Moore.
Cranbrook, Education College holding Returning to Learning event

College of the Rockies is hosting an informal session for adults, young parents and seniors considering returning to learning.

Dawn Manning and her son, Simon Impey
Rossland, Retail A force to be reckoned with

Dawn Manning redefines what it means to be passionate; she not only brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to her Rossland store, Bear Country Kitchen, but she also pulled off a feat of personal strength for her son that was nothing short of heroic.

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Dean and Angel Romano owners of The Pickled Bean restaurant at  Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Tourism New diner opens in Canadian Rockies International Airport

Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport is now home to The Pickled Bean licensed restaurant.

A beautiful Mandala Home
Developments, Environment Mandala Homes builds B.C.’s first Energy Star qualified home

Mandala Homes is making great strides by building British Columbia’s first Energy Star qualified home in Nelson.

by Joyce Hatheway
Dallas Vallancourt, owner of Go Fetch in Kimberley won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Kimberley, Retail Kimberley Chamber of Commerce hands out awards

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Business Awards Gala at the Kimberley Conference Centre.

Mineral hot pool in Radium hot springs, B.C.
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Environment, Tourism Iconic hot springs in Radium to be privatized

One of the most iconic and longstanding features of Kootenay National Park is up for privatization, as Parks Canada announced this week that it is seeking an independent operator for the pools at Radium Hot Springs.

Cranbrook, Education Skills Canada welding winners

For the past 17 years, the College of the Rockies has been involved in the Skills Canada Kootenay Regional Secondary School welding competition. Students from the East and West Kootenay took part in the competition in March in the college’s welding shop.

Photo of a pool
Nelson, New Denver, Tourism Top three places to bring friends and family in the Nelson area

Wondering what to see in the West Kootenay? Here's where one local takes his visitors.

by Colin Payne
Four students post behind a table containing two types of solar panels.
Education, Environment, Technology Learning the way of the future

Robert Macrae, instructor at Selkirk College, believes that sustainable technologies are the way of the future. He has been a proponent of the advanced certificate in renewable energy technology that the Castlegar campus will be offering in May of 2013.

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Students from Fernie Secondary School display their Paint the Town for Fish posters at Fernie City Council.
Fernie, Education, Environment Fernie students to paint the town for fish

Know Your Watershed student action project raises awareness of fish habitats.

Man in a helmet smiling.
Golden, Education, Technology Golden is the bomb

Larry Sparks describes his work with Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council and what it is he loves about Golden.

by Lisa Crane
Participants from the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) convention who  toured the Waneta Expansion Project.
Developments A tour of the Waneta Expansion Project

Participants from the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) convention toured the Waneta Expansion Project.

Man in safety gear at an industry plant.
Golden, Forestry A main player in Golden

Golden Engineered Wood Products, which has enjoyed a longstanding presence in the town of Golden, is proud of its work and workforce.

by Lisa Crane
Man skiing
Golden, Tourism Kicking Horse Mountain Resort at its peak

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort had an epic season as the newest Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) resort. Matt Mosteller, vice-president of marketing and sales for RCR, is excited about the future in Golden.

by Lisa Crane
Directional town sign
Golden, Tourism A look at Golden’s goals

The Town of Golden has infrastructure improvements and beautification on the agenda, according to Town officials David Allen and Jon Wilsgard.

by Lisa Crane
Mother and daughter
Nelson, Agriculture Meet the new farmer at Nelson Urban Acres

Nelson Urban Acres is under new management, as Jasmin Coffey takes the reins. The business will continue to strive to provide fresh, local, organic produce for Nelson.

by Lisa Crane
Photo of a guy driving a green tractor toward a herd of red and black cows.
Cranbrook, Agriculture Kootenay cattle conditions

Cattle producers in the Kootenays are optimistic about the future of the cattle industry in B.C. but they are also concerned that the price of beef on grocery store shelves will go up and consumers will buy less of it.

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Logs being loaded onto a semi-truck
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Forestry Canfor plans $40 million sawmill upgrade in Kootenays—Radium to re-open with new planer

Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) plans to spend $40 million to upgrade sawmills in the Kootenay region.

The annual Regional Community Team members.
Tourism Kootenay Rockies CDS meets with BC Regional Community Marketing Team

Kootenay Rockies CDS meets with BC Regional Community Marketing Team in Vancouver, B.C.

The Haagerup family sits in their greenhouse around plant boxes and smile. Bent is holding the paws of a big dog.
Kaslo, Agriculture, Environment Eat, learn, garden

If you’re looking for advice on organic gardening, you won’t find a better source than the folks at Tesla Springs Farm. Bent Haagerup runs this farming operation with his wife, Gunilla, and son Jens.

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Chief Cheryl Casimer giving her updated report on the Ktunaxa's endeavors at a recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Cranbrook Economic impact of Ktunaxa highlighted at chamber luncheon

St. Eugene Resort used their new special events pavilion to host a recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Chief Cheryl Casimer gave the chamber audience an updated report on the Ktunaxa's endeavours, including current and ongoing treaty negotiations.

Man and woman in a shop
Golden, Health & Wellness Pure in Golden

Mountain Pure Foods is a new health food store in Golden offering groceries, natural products and an organic food delivery service.

by Lisa Crane
New Canadian Tire Store in Invermere
Invermere, Developments, Retail Official grand opening of Canadian Tire in Invermere

It’s grand opening week (April 25 to 28) at Canadian Tire in Invermere. The new store’s owner/operater/manager is Craig Knapp and his store will employ 30 to 35 people.

Agriculture An aid for local meat producers

Plans to construct a mobile abattoir unit in the Boundary region have finally come to fruition. The Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society have secured approximately $420,000 in funds for the project.

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A guy will a black ball cap standing in front of a white semi truck.
Golden, Developments The transformation is complete

Transforming a helicopter hangar into a trucking depot is no easy task, but Ken and Susan Lehmann, who are the owners of Golden Transfer Company in Golden, B.C., had the job done within a month.

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lady standing in front of a painting
Revelstoke Revelstoke hires new chamber executive director, Judy Goodman

With a background in marketing, sales, tourism and travel, Judy Goodman appears to be the ideal choice as the Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director.

Cranbrook, Developments RDEK building expansion underway

The offices of the Regional District of East Kootenay are undergoing a major expansion.

Rod Kessler, blonde and wearing a black jacket, smiles against a blue artwork background.
Revelstoke, Tourism The place to be

Rod Kessler, chief operating officer at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, shares some of the joys of living in Revelstoke.

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Education Basin residents learn about Columbia River Treaty

Summaries of information sessions are online now, and more sessions are coming this spring.

Cranbrook, Kimberley, Education New Continuing Education courses for spring!

The new spring/summer College of the Rockies Continuing Education Guide will be in Cranbrook and Kimberley mail boxes any day now. It contains a wide variety of programs to enhance your professional portfolio or to simply discover new skills for fun.

The small town of Golden, interspersed with greenery, is set against a blue and white mountain backdrop.
Golden, Tourism Tourism Golden is making changes

Tourism Golden has faced its share of challenges over the last several years, but things are really starting to look up. There are a lot of positive initiatives in store, all tackled by a new marketing manager.

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tea container with loose leaf tea beside it
Creston, Retail Give the gift of serenity

Creston gift basket and greeting card company Tigz Designs has expanded to incorporate a brand new product.

Beautiful Madera Ranch RV Resort opens on Lake Koocanusa.
Tourism Madera Ranch RV Resort opens on Lake Koocanusa

Madera Ranch RV Resort opens on Lake Koocanusa.

Mining Slocan Valley’s Eagle Graphite to expand production to meet demand

Thanks to an increased demand for lithium batteries and new restrictions on the export of graphite from China, the B.C. resource industry is looking to benefit from the rising prices of the commodity.

lady standing in front of a child care sign
Revelstoke Child-care centre caters to both residents and tourists

Mountain Child Care at Revelstoke Mountain Resort was launched in the winter of 2011, and keeps its doors open during the other three seasons too.

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