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Cranbrook, Forestry Tembec official believes the American market will come back

Tembec sees positive signs that the American lumber market is ready to rebound.

Cranbrook, Forestry Tembec developing new markets

Despite not selling a single board of lumber into the Japanese market since the earthquake in northern Japan, Tembec representative is upbeat about the Asian market.

Forestry Tembec updates the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

Cranbrook and area biggest employer, gave the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon an update report.

Cranbrook, Education COTR Paramedic program acquires ambulance

The new Primary Care Paramedic program at College of the Rockies has acquired an ambulance for its students to train with.

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Cranbrook, Invermere, Sparwood, Environment, Health & Wellness Let it grow naturally

One environmental advocate shares his experience using cosmetic pesticides and his journey to promote organic gardening methods and products.

by Trevor Crawley
Cranbrook Cranbrook abuzz with new retail activity

The Cranbrook retail sector is abuzz with activity these days and this bodes well for the community.

Selkirk College announces new president

Angus Graeme has been appointed as president and CEO of Selkirk College.

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Castlegar, Tourism CBT welcomes two new communications team members

Andrea Wilkey has joined the communications department in Castlegar as acting director, communications.

Cranbrook Long-time print consultant retires

Stuart Gorner, long-time printing sales consultant at Rocky Mountain Printers in Cranbrook is hanging up his skates.

Health & Wellness, Tourism Surround yourself with Kootenay brilliance

The owners of Windborne B&B know what Kootenay residents want—recreation, relaxation and a whole lot of creativity.

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Kimberley Kimberley celebrates Business Excellence Awards gala 2011 winners

The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce presented their annual Business Excellence awards gala at the new Kimberley conference centre.

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Environment Watershed network hosting free water program

Working together is a common theme of an upcoming water forum hosted by the Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN)

Elkford, Education, Health & Wellness Search and rescue teams to receive better training closer to home

A new Emergency Services Training Centre will be built in Elkford thanks in part to support from Columbia Basin Trust.

Cranbrook, Education Free classes at the college this spring

The new College of the Rockies’ Continuing Education spring/summer program guide has been mailed out.

Fernie Classic confections

The Side Street Sweet Shoppe in Fernie, B.C., is here to satisfy your vintage candy cravings.

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Kimberley Who’s behind the goat?

Robin and Paul Dixon are passionate about their store, The Gilded Goat, in Kimberley, B.C.

by Lisa Crane
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Cranbrook What’s the buzz?

Hot Shots Cappuccino & Fresh Food Bar in Cranbrook, B.C., won in two categories at the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, held March 5, 2011.

by Tasher Adaarewa
CBT welcomes Gary Ockenden as director, Community Engagement

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) President and CEO, Neil Muth is pleased to announce that long-time Basin resident Gary Ockenden will be joining CBT to fill the newly created position of director, Community Engagement.

Cranbrook, Developments, Education Raising the roof

The Aboriginal Gathering Place, located at the College of the Rockies’ Cranbrook main campus, is starting to take shape above ground.

Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Holistically healthy

Getting healthy entails many different things, often combining aspects of physical, mental and spiritual health. At the Sattva Training Centre in Cranbrook, Aurélie Wiedemann is tailoring exercise programs to individual needs.

Nelson, Tourism Nelson Kootenay Lake tourism organization launches new logo and slogan

After several months of planning, the newly formed Nelson Kootenay Lake (NKL) Destination Tourism Marketing Organization launched its premier logo and slogan for the region.

Cranbrook, Developments First Wendy’s in the Kootenays coming to Cranbrook

After years of rumours and speculation, it's official; a Wendy's fast food restaurant is set to join the bevy of eateries on Cranbrook's busy strip.

Mining Flathead Valley ban deals another blow to British Columbia’s mining reputation, says AME BC CEO

Industry experts believe the provincial government circumvented its own expropriation rules when it kicked miners out of Flathead Valley last year.

Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Fifty per cent of B.C.’s biggest mines are in the Elk Valley

Business in Vancouver recently published a list of the biggest mines in B.C. Of the top 10, five of them are in the Elk Valley. Total mine revenue for the five Elk Valley mines is estimated by the newspaper to be $2.64 billion.

Grand Forks, Developments, Forestry From the ashes of the Pope and Talbot shutdown comes the opening of the sawmill at Midway

On Saturday, April 9th the Minister of Forests and MLA John Slater will be cutting the ribbon between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Midway Mill site.

Golden Bead bonanza

Are you looking to give a gift that's both one-of-a-kind and locally made? Jody Peddle, the Golden-based force behind PAXMA Designs, has the perfect solution. She creates glass beaded jewellery, charms, key chains and more.

Cranbrook, Tourism Please vote for EKC Community Award finalists at grand re-opening

East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2011 Community Award.

Radium Hot Springs Lodge to see the wrecking ball

After 86 years, Parks Canada has finally pulled the plug and called in the wrecking ball on the Radium Hot Spring Lodge. The multi-story 66-room building sits atop a cliff overlooking the famous hot spring pools owned and operated by Parks Canada.

Education Welding competition at COTR fabricates winners

For the past 16 years College of the Rockies has been involved in the Skills Canada Kootenay regional secondary school welding competition.

Environment Agreement renews agencies’ collaboration on international Columbia River issues

CBT and the council sign Memorandum of Understanding.

Environment This tub’s for you: Selkirk initiates composting program

Selkirk College has started a composting program at its Castlegar campus with the installation of a new Earth Tub.

Financial Kootenay Community Dollars

Businesses in Fernie, Nelson, Kimberley and other Columbia Basin communities are committing to the well-being of our local economies by signing onto this elegant local currency model.

Grand Forks Leaps and bounds

Granby Dance Studio in Grand Forks, British Columbia, gives students a chance to broaden their horizons.

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Cranbrook Under new management

The Stishenkos make it mainly a family affair to manage M&M Meat Shops in Cranbrook, B.C.

Elkford, Tourism New community centre for Elkford

The District of Elkford will be home to a new community centre.

Freedom for Fido

Happy Hounds in Fernie, British Columbia, gives dogs a place to play and socialize.

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Golden, Developments Contract for new Donald Bridge awarded near Golden

Flatiron is currently constructing the foundations for the new Donald Bridge, as well as clearing and grubbing the new alignment for Highway #1.

Cranbrook Record attendance at the 2011 Career and Job Fair

With a record attendance of 996 people, the College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair was a tremendous success.

Revelstoke Basin residents encouraged to continue “Shaping Our Future Together”

CBT follows up on 2010 Columbia Basin Symposium.

Fernie, Real Estate Fernie’s CENTURY 21 Maximum Realty Ltd. celebrates fifth anniversary

CENTURY 21 Maximum Realty Ltd. was opened in March, 2006, by Maxine Wolfe. Maxine is from Fernie—that's right—a Fernie original! Her vision of owning her own brokerage came true with a lot of hard work and perseverance.

Grand Forks Rollin’ and repairin’

Jim Hartley has opened ProMobile Mechanics in Grand Forks, B.C.

Invermere, Education Ski Resort program celebrates 30 years

Ryan Stimming, 2003 alumnus of Selkirk College's Ski Resort and Operations Management program, currently works as the Risk Manager at Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere, B.C.

Cranbrook, Invermere, Revelstoke Impressive number of Basin non-profits to receive assistance

Seven non-profit organizations located in the Columbia Basin will be receiving assistance from Enterprising Non-profits (ENP) for social enterprise projects.

Get on board: Cottons Clothing Company is holding a postcard contest!

Cottons Clothing Company has announced its first ever Cruise Wear Contest. Kootenay residents are encouraged to mail postcards from their vacation destinations this winter to Cottons . Their names will go into a draw for a gift certificate for the store.

An evening of excellence recognizes Cranbrook businesses

East Kootenay Realty Realtor, Jason Wheeldon, is Cranbrook's 2011 Business Person of the Year.

Inside of a gym
Creston, Health & Wellness A new place to get fit

The Creston & District Community Complex held the grand opening of its fitness centre on February 26.

by Glynis Fediuk

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