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Up to 16 West Kootenay residents are receiving the training they need at Selkirk College for jobs in their communities.

Road safety survival kits save lives. Here’s how you should stock yours.

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

The difficult geography, challenging mountainous terrain and low-ceiling weather conditions have often plagued the airport's year-round accessibility.

The non-profit organization called Silver King Skyride Development Association is made up of 6 local area residents.

The Elk Valley Teck coal mines use magnetite in the coal-washing process.

Free, public Wi-Fi will also soon be installed at select rest areas throughout the province, thanks to a partnership between the Province, TELUS and ICBC.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to do further work on the community’s preferred option, which is to retain the terminal at Balfour.

Shifting to electric cars is needed in the Kootenays as our current transportation accounts for 60 per cent of our total greenhouse gas emissions

Long-time automotive executive Al King is back as general manager at Chalet GM in Kimberley.

Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt is looking to fix roads, but a loan will be necessary

Mayor predicts "solid economic times" for the City of Cranbrook.

After many years in the local Real Estate industry, Jim Barber has switched gears to a new career.

“The first of these new avalanche mitigation systems will be in operation this winter," said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Speers Construction was determined to provide the best proposal for acceptance by the City.

Commencing July 1, 2017, current president and chief operating officer Keith Creel will become CP Rail president and CEO.

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be scheduling 32 flights into the city this winter, from January until March 2017.

Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.

Once constructed, the bridge will span almost 1000 feet across the Columbia River, from downtown Trail to East Trail.

Bill Doeleman is helping Creston’s driving students learn new skills with his business, Creston Driving Academy

Galena Contractor’s Ltd. strives to better the community through its projects with sustainable development focused on maintaining the environment.

The group is seeking funding from the Alberta Community Partnership Inter-Municipal Collaboration Grant for a feasibility study.

A recent open house brought out a variety of viewpoints and some concerns over the possible plans.

In Gear Mechanical Services offers special consideration for the ladies.

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

Castlegar's newly released Street Tree Master Plan makes trees top priority

Wajax will represent the EVO-MT® systems in Eastern and Central Canada, and Northern British Columbia; Cullen Diesel Power will service Southern B.C.

Integra Air offers the opportunity to have the corporate jet feel at an affordable price.

Turning nut waste into tires is an example of upcycling for environmental benefits

A pilot project of a wildlife detection system in the Elk Valley, B.C., may save lives—both human and wild

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

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

The BetterBook is your one-stop resource for planning vacations and getaways.

Rick O'Neill runs a Calgary-based business from his home in Cranbrook with a list of contacts and a high speed internet connection.

In May of this year Air Canada’s first female pilot, Judy Cameron, retired.

Distracted driving kills more people per year in the Southern Interior than any other part of British Columbia.

This Cranbrook business has been efficiently delivering envelopes and packages in the city for the past 20 years.

Nicole and Corey Kauffman recently held a grand-opening to celebrate their new store.

Derek Spring talks about the past, present and future of the General Motors dealership that has been a fixture in Cranbrook for the past half century.

Local customers, local expansion and local presence will define the future of the new Ford facilities.

British Columbia's resource roads need more funding for maintenance

Gray Creek Pass Road, originally designed as a shortcut between Kimberley and Kootenay Lake, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Canada’s economy moves by truck

The improvements to Creston's Pine Street-Railway Boulevard intersection with Highway 3 are nearing completion.

"We can invite the world, we can get any where in the world.” Tristen Chernove, airport manager.

B.C.'s resource roads are a multi-billion dollar asset that needs inventorying and active management

Working to make the West Kootenay Regional Airport more accessible even during inclement weather.