All Sparwood articles

Nine years wasn’t enough for Cal McDougall. After a 10-year break he’s been elected mayor again, this time for a four-year term.

Mayor Elect Mike Martin of Trail presented the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Awards to nine youth.

An implementation plan sets out how the company plans to achieve targets in the short-term, medium-term and long-term.

KRIC and New Ventures BC are pleased to bring experienced investor Mike Volker to the East Kootenays.

Teck's land purchase in British Columbia’s Elk Valley and Flathead River Valley for the purposes of conservation.

Funding for the Lilac Terrace expansion in Sparwood has been approved.

Home Ability Reno Ltd. is now located in the recently built office/warehouse building on Sparwood Drive.

Mine services company recently re-branded.

Come along on a mine tour hosted by Teck and Sparwood Chamber of Commerce

A new FM radio station to serve Cranbrook, British Columbia with repeater FM frequencies in Fernie, Sparwood and Invermere, BC.

The exterior renovations at Sparwood's Greenwood Mall are well underway.

A dramatic increase by Teck in hazardous waste recycling and a decline of greenhouse gas emissions

Revision of Sparwood’s OCP requires input from citizens, District council, technical experts, neighbouring communities and government.

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting Ltd. is planning a new facility in Sparwood, B.C.

Teck was recognized as one of the top corporations in Canada for both corporate citizenship and social responsibility in two separate sustainability rankings.

Teck is helping to raise awareness of breast cancer and its impact on the local community.

One writer sets out to learn and share about coal mining in the Elk Valley’s Line Creek operations with Teck Resources.

The Elk Valley Water Quality Plan includes three phases of public consultation.

Teck Coal is once again offering free mine tours in Sparwood and Elkford in southeastern B.C. in conjunction with Mining Week in May 2014.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed that will change the future of economic development for the St. Mary’s Band.

Get a close up look at Teck Coal's mining operations at any one of their tours during May's mining week.

The Loaf, a popular bakery/cafe in Fernie has opened a new cafe and retail outlet in Sparwood.

New investment and improved services are making Sparwood, B.C., the land of business opportunity.

The interior of the Greenwood Mall in Sparwood has been redone, with new ceilings, new floors, fresh paint, new ceramic walls and new public washrooms.

A forum led by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training was held in Sparwood, focusing on economic development in the Elk Valley.

Fertoz Limited acquired the Marten property on February 3, 2014.

Perception has changed greatly with women working in all aspects of mining.

Teck has been the recipient of an Environmental & Social Responsibility Award from the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.

Two years into her first term as mayor of Sparwood, B.C., Lois Halko is focused on the community’s economic development and diversification.

Award recognizes facility-level excellence in corporate responsibility.

Climate change adaptation initiative sees successes throughout the Basin.

Chinook Scaffold Systems recently opened in Sparwood.

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

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

Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership.

Recent First Nation agreements will improve communications between Ktunaxa and the province and open the door for future agreements.

A new shop in Sparwood and the purchase of specialized equipment means Arctic Arrow also needs to hire more tradespeople.

On April 17 we invite you to release your inner dragon, or shark, and join us at the Cranbrook Young Entrepreneur Show.

Fab Rite Services Ltd. builds upon its history of outstanding service with a new facility in Sparwood, B.C.

A couple from Calgary have relocated to Sparwood to open a new Subway.

Vantage Point in Sparwood offers beautiful views and large lots.

The new Elk Valley Safety Association was created to deal with common issues in the mining sector.

Real estate agent Tammie Davy predicts a rise in property investment in the Elk Valley and gives tips on buying.

The new manager of the Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce looks forward to the year ahead.

Scott Manjak, former mayor of Cranbrook, is enjoying life and a new position with the District of Sparwood.

Former Cranbrook Mayor Scott Manjak is now the business development liaison for the District of Sparwood in the Elk Valley.

The Greenwood Mall is the home of one of Sparwood's newest businesses namely the Sparwood Remedy's Rx.

Sparwood has seen the addition of a new restaurant aptly named The Coal Miners Diner.

Sparwood experienced great success in 2012 and looks forward to special projects in 2013.

Cranbrook-based Fab-Rite, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has begun construction on its new Sparwood fabrication facility.