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Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project—Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust—are pleased to announce the results of a recent survey of workers on the project.

Looking at clients from a holistic and comprehensive perspective has set Matt Thompson and the team at Story & Co. apart.

You are invited! This anticipated event returns to Cranbrook from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Prestige Inn.

The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member.

More than two decades ago, Brian Schaal made a decision to pursue a new career path—and he hasn't looked back.

For David Ratzlaff, fulfilling his own dream is in turn fulfilling dreams for others—through the homes that his company builds.

Working with family is a dream come true for Greg and Eric Lapointe—and their mother, Sydney-Anne Porter.

The new Elk Valley Transfer Station is currently under construction.

Residents of Grand Forks, B.C., will be pleased to see an expanded new location for their local water company.

Tourism growth and development, resurgence of local industries and planning for the future set Nelson on the right path.

Fernie Alpine Resort is thrilled to be opening the new Polar Peak chairlift on Saturday, January 14th.

Ask Brian Potter what he likes best about running Rossland’s Powderhound, and you’ll find him stuck trying to narrow it down. He recently took ownership of the ski shop.

When you set foot in Revelstoke’s Salon Safari & Academy, you enter the care of highly skilled scissor-wielding artists.

Dee Dee Lapawa is the owner of the newest pub in Cranbrook, B.C. Her partner, Billy Stanton, has enthusiastically taken the reigns as general manager.

Dr. Kathy Murphy hands over the reins of her Kimberley chiropractic practice to Dr. Brian Miller. Both doctors are looking forward to the future.

The Elk Valley Critical Incident Response team will be holding a group intervention course, February 18 and 19, 2012.The course will be held at the Fernie High School.

Every year, FortisBC like to acknowledge customers that are doing great things to conserve energy and become sustainable. In 2011, it gave out awards.

On November 28, 2011, Canfor Corporation announced an agreement made with Tembec Industries Ltd. that they will acquire Tembec's sawmills in Elko and Canal Flats in southeastern B.C.

Carpentry and Timber Framing students installed the main door and windows on the Aboriginal Gathering Place this week.

Mike Adams, first vice-president of the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce, is hoping for a strong year.

Jim Jacobsen, executive director for the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, sees the chamber as a strong voice for business in the community.

Golden`s mayor, Christina Benty, has a positive outlook for her new term. Her plans include reviewing the official community plan.

Wayne Stetski is Cranbrook`s new mayor and is looking forward to the term ahead.

The mayor of Creston, Ron Toyota, is feeling positive about the year ahead. Mayor and council are striving to continue achieving the Town's goals.

Integra Air has expanded its winter schedule from the Canadian Rockies International Airport to Edmonton International to five days per week, effective Monday, January 9, 2012.

For Chris-Anne and Lawrence Gilmore, work is all about getting to do the fun stuff.

This involved business owner is active in her community.

Support organizations tackle the issue of workplace productivity.

WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s plan to add smaller planes to its fleet will position the carrier to challenge Air Canada for the top spot in carrying domestic traffic within five years.

Giuliano says updated OCP and streamlined city hall are priorities.

Saving his town's sawmill was just something that Doug McMynn saw needed to be done.

Aaron Seminoff is happy that his business helps provide so much enjoyment to so many people.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has announced the successful sale of the resort to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies from Ballast Nedam the initial owner and developer of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Columbia Basin Trust is once more investing in the future of our students.

These enthusiastic yoga instructors have arrived to bring their expertise to Invermere.

This expansive security company makes the Kootenays a safer place to live and work.

Recognized for her caring approach in business, Kerry Hobbs said her recent awards serve as inspiration to keep moving forward.

This organization has grown and diversified significantly since its inception and is now a hub for families in the West Kootenay.

Kootenay Health Services (KHS), once known as Kootenay Rehabilitation Services Inc., is a reputable health care facility in the Nelson community.

Kootenay Business will be having a holiday hiatus

CBT supports upgrades to heating and septic systems.

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff sees continued construction projects, consultation with local businesses and bringing people home to work as major goals for the coming years.

Mayor Dean McKerracher said a community centre and firefighter training facility will open soon.

Kimberley residents voted for change in the recent municipal elections and now newly-elected mayor Ron McRae and a mostly rookie council has a full slate of challenges to tackle the next three years.

The Midway mill has been re-opened and brought back to life—a venture that turned out to be a true community effort in every sense.

$80.6 million estimated annual skier revenue at ski resorts in the Kootenay Rockies.

Ojas Cats took it upon himself to change the way people feel about tattooing.

Nice to hear from Tom Lymbery of Gray Creek Store recently, as he sent us a report on business activities on Kootenay Lake.