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Dylan Zorn of Community Futures Boundary enjoys living and staying involved in Grand Forks.

Ten Fire Services Training students are presented with bursaries by College of the Rockies’ Financial Assistance and Awards advisor, Lois Murray.

The new CPA designation will mean less confusion for the consumer and accounting students alike.

Canadian politican, diplomat and broadcaster Stephen Lewis urges all levels of government to take climate change seriously.

Cranbrook's mayor talks about his holistic approach to running the city to members of the local chamber of commerce.

Five speakers at the September 2013 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spoke about improving the public discourse.

Karen Johnston has taken over the role as publisher for the Kootenay News Advertiser.

A progressive and sustainable Passive House is being built in the Kootenays by designer Lukas Armstrong of Nelson’s new firm, Cover Architectural Collaborative

Apple Computer sales leader, Ian Selbie, based in Vancouver presented a sales training seminar in both Cranbrook and Nelson.

Effective Monday, November 18, 2013 Pacific Coastal Airlines announced the addition of a new regularly scheduled non-stop service between Cranbrook and Kelowna.

Electric vehicles have a growing popularity and effectiveness

Marysville Views, a project by Kevin Amy, is a three-phase development with the first 14 building lots ready for possession.

Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations.

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.