All Trail articles

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on March 1.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Trail, Mining Mining: down but not out

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

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David Abenante, owner of Elite Physiotherapy.
Trail David Abenante

His journey a circle in motion, this Trail physiotherapist has come back to the place he started from

Jakki Van Hemert, owner Heart & Soul Tae Kwon Do
Trail Jakki Van Hemert

With her motivational skills and dedication to helping others, Jakki Van Hemert has made a difference in the lives of many Fruitvale residents

Erik Laithwaite, Gerick Cycle and Sport Ltd.
Trail Erik Laithwaite and Jason Proulx

Hooked into sports at a young age, these two entrepreneurs get to share their passion for the outdoors and an active lifestyle everyday

Revelstoke Credit Union's recently constructed new building.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial Biggest credit unions in the Kootenays – ranked by assets

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

At the MIDAS lab, engineering and business students from the University of British Columbia Okanagan learn and improve the art of crystal pulling with Don Freschi, Chief Executive Officer of Fenix Advanced Materials.
Trail, Education, Technology Lab to expand innovation in our region

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

Picture of Teck's Trail operations.
Cranbrook, Sparwood, Trail, Financial, Mining Teck ekes out profit despite challenging times

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.

Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Father-and-son team John Urquhart Sr. And John Urquhart Jr. operate Valley Firearms together in Trail, B.C.
Trail John Urquhart Sr. and John Urquhart Jr.

At Valley Firearms, a father and son make sure they can offer the best service to local hunting, shooting and fishing enthusiasts

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Financial security begins with some basic steps, like filling your piggybank.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Financial Take it to the bank

According to the people who know, achieving financial security begins with some simple, basic steps.

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New pedestrian/pipeline bridge in Trail.
Trail, Developments, Transportation Help “Name That (new) Bridge” in Trail

The construction of the City of Trail’s pipeline/pedestrian Bridge is well underway.

Mike Martin, mayor of Trail, B.C.
Trail, Developments Progressive times in Trail, B.C.

After just a year in office, Mayor Mike Martin of Trail, B.C., is finding his work deeply rewarding.

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Selkirk College Electrical Foundation Program Instructor Julie-Claire Hamilton.
Nelson, Trail, Education Women encouraged to explore the trades at Selkirk College

In partnership with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, Selkirk College is offering a special Trades Discovery Program for Women.

Nicole Pipes from Community Futures of Greater Trail (sponsor) presenting the Business of the Year Award trophy to Valley Firearms owner John Urquart.
Trail, Retail, Small Business Trail’s Valley Firearms wins Business of the Year

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce recently held their gala awards evening.

Gary Jackman, Director of Regional District of Central Kootenay.
Trail, Education RDI partners with AKBLG to host aging in the Kootenays learning event

The event will be held October 7th at the Warfield Community Hall.

A sepia head photo of Audrey Bisset.
Creston, Trail, Education Developing a love for music

Audrey Bisset travels from town to town helping people learn how to sing.

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The logo for the Junior Dragon's Den student competition.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Developments, Education, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Technology Junior Dragons Den expands throughout the Columbia Basin in 2016!

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.

Picture of woman biking along a paved path beside a lake.
Creston, Trail, Tourism 7th Annual WaCanId Ride cycling event set to go

Bikers will be travelling along the International Selkirk Loop, a scenic route through the Selkirk Mountains.

Randy Smith is the owner and operator of Parslow Lock & Safe Ltd. in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Small Business Safe and secure in Trail

Parslow Lock & Safe is a senior citizen among businesses in Trail, B.C

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A sepia head and shoulders photo of Audrey Bissett.
Creston, Trail, Education Developing a love for music

Audrey Bisset travels from town to town helping people learn how to sing.

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Picture of some of the crew members of Kiss My Grass Ltd., in Fruitvale, B.C.
Trail, Small Business Kiss My Grass in Fruitvale does more than grass

From lawn care services and property maintenance, to light car and truck repair, Kiss My Grass Ltd. is bustling with business.

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Brian Riemer standing at the front desk in the office.
Trail, Health & Wellness The business of body movement

Brian Riemer is a physiotherapist and the owner of Evergreen Sports and Physical Therapy in Trail, B.C.

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Picture of Audry Lochrie, new Executive Director of the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce.
Trail, Small Business Audry Lochrie new Executive Director of Trail Chamber of Commerce

Lochrie has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is looking forward to bringing her wealth of experience to the job.

A colourful outdoor mural adds colour to the industrial landscape in Trail, B.C.
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment, Small Business, Tourism Trail’s movers and shakers

At the heart of every community, including Trail, B.C., are an invested few whose vision and hard work are inspiring.

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A Junior Dragons Den contestant engages judges Jordan Strobel and Spencer Smith in her demonstration
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Education, Small Business Raising dragons

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

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Tim Baldwin (L) and Jordan Strobel were the winners of the senior category of the 2014 Junior Dragons' Den competition in Trail, B.C. Their business is called Ebon Supply Co.
Rossland, Trail, Small Business Trail’s young dragons

A year after winning the 2014 Junior Dragons’ Den competition, two Trail, B.C., high school grads are still growing their business.

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Terry Van Horn is the economic development officer for the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, based in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Financial, Small Business, Technology The Lower Columbia advantage

Jobs, services, business opportunities and an enviable lifestyle are attracting new residents to the Lower Columbia region.

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Ken Potter is the program co-ordinator, and LuAnne Oslund is the nutrition manager for Sanctuary Pre-Teen Centre in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness A sanctuary in Trail

The Sanctuary building in Trail, B.C., serves several purposes and several vulnerable populations.

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Mark Slessor is the owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness, Small Business Customized fitness

Mark Slessor, the new owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C., is offering comprehensive programs tailored to the individual.

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Picture of the grand opening of the Waneta Expansion.
Trail, Developments Waneta expansion celebrates grand opening & workers who made it happen

The eighth largest infrastructure project in B.C. at its time of construction, Waneta Expansion was completed within budget and six weeks ahead of schedule.

Jakki Van Hemert of AMEC Foster Wheeler in Trail, has received a 2015 Influential Women in Business Award.
Trail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Jakki Van Hemert defines success

Construction engineer Jakki Van Hemert has the appreciation of her community for her dedication to teaching Tae Kwon Do.

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Heather Fancy
Trail, Retail Heather Fancy now at AM Ford in Trail

Automotive marketing specialist Heather Fancy is now at AM Ford in Trail.

Jakki Van Hemert (L) of Trail, B.C. received a 2015 Influential Women in Business (West Kootenay) Award from Kootenay Business magazine.
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business West Kootenay women of influence

Four of the West Kootenay’s shining stars in business were honoured by Kootenay Business magazine and their peers.

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View of the Junior Dragons Den
Trail, Small Business Second Junior Dragons’ Den show a big success in Trail!

The 2nd Junior Dragons Den live show took place at the Charles Bailiey Theatre in Trail, BC.

Volunteers build the raised planters for the Rotary Gardens in Radium Hot Springs.
Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Kaslo, Trail, Agriculture, Environment Community gardens are greening up the Kootenays

Five community gardens across the Kootenays grow social capital as well as plants

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The exterior of the Trail Walmart store
Trail, Developments, Retail Trail Walmart to expand to become a SuperCentre

Walmart plans to convert 20 of its stores into supercentres.

A two story craftsman style home.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Nelson, Trail, Real Estate Stop dreaming and start building

Harmony Homes puts your design and building project under one contract

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Photo courtesy Columbia Power Corp.
Trail Opera goes underground

Trail singer's performance hits YouTube

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Four exclusion gates prevent the endangered sturgeon from entering the powerhouse.
Trail, Environment Stewarding the sturgeon, snakes and songbirds

Numerous steps were taken to reduce the environmental impact of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail, including locally engineered sturgeon gates.

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Stacey Chartres is the manager of the Luca Hair Studio in Trail.
Trail Greening the hair industry

Luca Hair Studio in Trail is joining a movement to green up hair salons across Canada.

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John Walker, VP of western canadian operations for Fortis Inc stands in front of the Waneta Expansion Project.
Trail, Developments, Technology John Walker on the Waneta Expansion Project

Kootenay Business magazine talks to the vice-president of Fortis Inc. about the Waneta Expansion Project.

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Audrey Repin talking to Keith Powell.
Trail, Developments, Technology Communication was key for Waneta

Communication with the community contributed to the success of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail.

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Marion Eunson (left) and Wally Penner, the regional project manager for SNC-Lavalin, show off an artistic depiction of the Ktunaxa creation story.
Trail, Developments The spirit of co-operation

First Nations involvement in the Waneta Expansion Project in Trail included mutual respect and employment

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Diver exiting the water at Waneta dam
Trail, Environment Waneta Dam Project Tour: Video 5

A dive team from Northern Underwater Services had been inspecting the underwater concrete work.

Wally Penner and Audrey Repin
Trail, Environment Waneta Dam Project Tour: Video 4

Wally Penner and Audrey Repin survey the confluence of the Pend d’Oreille River and Columbia River.

view of the Pend d’Oreille River
Trail, Environment Waneta Dam Project Tour: Video 3

Audrey Repin explains some the positive impact this project had on the economy of the Kootenays.

Audrey Repin spokesperson for the Waneta project
Trail, Environment Waneta Dam Project Tour: Video 2

Audrey Repin explains the steps that were taken to protect the white sturgeon and their spawning bed.

A group of officials standing in front of the Waneta Expansion Project.
Trail, Developments, Technology A powerful source of pride

The Waneta Expansion Project is now a state-of-the-art hydroelectric facility capable of powering 60,000 homes annually.

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Wally Penner, regional project manager for SNC Lavaline Inc.
Trail, Environment Waneta Dam Project Tour: Video 1

Regional project manager for SNC-Lavaline Inc. explains the background and purpose of the expansion.

Mike Martin, mayor of Trail, B.C.
Trail, Energy, Environment, Technology Waneta dam good for Trail

The citizens of Trail, B.C., have reaped some important short-term and long-term benefits from the Waneta Dam expansion project.

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