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Bill Walker teaches a robotics program to students at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook, B.C.

“Our employer exhibitors find the Career Fair a valuable venue to recruit to their organization or business,” says Amy Byers, College Recruitment Specialist.

This year’s Open House will be jam-packed with a wide variety of activities as well as information sessions.

With only a dial-up connection, Leslie Vissers boldly moved from her traditional office to work from home, thousands of miles from her employer.

$10-million investment will support students, create jobs and expand programs

Don Freschi has amassed a collection of newfangled gear and innovative individuals in Trail, B.C.’s MIDAS lab

Electric vehicles (EV) are quickly becoming an affordable and reliable option for drivers and represent a significant opportunity to reduce local greenhouse gas

The City of Kimberley has not set an asking price for either SunMine or the Kimberley Conference at this point.

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Selkirk Security provides products for safety and security, including spy gear, GoPro cameras and aerial drones.

Nelson tech start-up creating innovative co-working space in historic Nelson building.

In addition to servicing all types of electronics, Arkay performs security camera installations and is a Bell Mobility dealer.

The program has committed to a minimum of 50 computers being available per year.

Idlewild’s dam restoration project is nearing completion

Project data includes water chemistry, velocity, flow, temperature and Environment Canada Analytical Reports.

A Smart Community is one that has taken steps to create an economy capable of prospering in an ever-changing technological world.

The Honourable Sergio Marchi, CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, was the recent guest speaker at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Google Trekkers visited some of the most scenic and iconic areas of the Kootenay Rockies region this summer, as part of a Destination BC campaign.

SOAHC Estate Wines is pleased to announce the completion of a new state-of-the-art biodynamic winery.

A behind-the-scenes look at the essential work of an avalanche controller

Kimberley’s SunMine is giving an unexpected boost to the city’s tourism industry.

Offer available to first 10 downtown Rossland businesses that sign up.

Telus’ innovative Future Home was showcased in Kimberley, B.C.

While enrolled in the apprenticeship program, Josh found work with a variety of local companies performing residential and commercial building.

Selkirk College is a strong option for high school graduates wanting to start their post-secondary education close to home.

Graphic design holds endless fascination for Shawn Wernig, owner of Eggplant Studios in Invermere, B.C.

There’s no time to be bored at Lectric Avenue Electronics

The two old chemistry labs on the Castlegar Campus were well-maintained and functional, but dated back 50 years to the original construction of the college.

We highlight a few of the business people who are making things happen in Trail, Rossland and the surrounding area.

Director Brad Pommen is heading up the new metallurgical industrial (MIDAS) lab in Trail, B.C.

There are exciting updates on two major applied research and innovation initiatives of the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC): Open Data and UAVs.

Pacific Insights Electronics in Nelson may be small-town based, but the company has a global reach.

The new Kootenay Operation Centre near Castlegar's airport will centralize many of FortisBC's key operations.

The IK partnership was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.

SunMine is British Columbia’s first grid-connected solar facility, as well as the first solar facility to be built on a reclaimed mine site.

The workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills and narrative tools needed to make a professional quality film.

When information and plans are in place, it’s time for action, and in Nelson, B.C., that action furthers the city’s long-term strategic plan.

Natural curiosity has helped Andrea Winckers Tyreman to reach beyond status quo.

Funding from the provincial government will improve the educational experience of COTR students.

Nelson Fibre connection to benefit local students.

A recognition luncheon was held on April 8 for rising young stars in the Kootenays

The fair was open to students from across the Kootenay Boundary region and featured 95 projects in experiments, innovation, and research.

Businesses in downtown Rossland can now reap the benefits of high-speed Internet with up to 100 mbps symmetrical service.

Known as MIDAS, the laboratory will help create new business opportunities, expand the skill sets of people who live here and increase regional competitiveness.

Big Grizzly is a new player in the field of tech support in Castlegar, B.C.

Self-driving cars are being tested worldwide but when can we expect them in the Kootenays?

Teams of youth ages 10‐16 are hard at work designing, building and programming robots across the West Kootenays.

College of the Rockies’ main campus will play host to four skills contests for the Kootenay Region in the Skills BC competition

Nelson’s growing technology sector has inspired community leaders to continue their work towards obtaining Intelligent Community status for the city.

A net zero energy home produces as much energy as it consumes.