HEY CBK! What's goin on?
January 10th
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David Wilks maintains a clean community during his 2nd stint as mayor of Sparwood, B.C.
David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, B.C., utilizes his diverse background of professions to better serve his municipality
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Ron Toyota returns
Ron Toyota talks about his 10 years as mayor and the accomplishments of the team at Creston’s Town Hall.
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Twelve College of the Rockies alumni receive Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
The $5,000 awards aim to increase educational opportunities for BC students
January 9th
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McKerracher re-elected Hospital District Chair
The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 percent capital funding for acute care facilities in the region
January 8th
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Selkirk College opens new carpentry shop at Silver King Campus
The $23 million refresh at Nelson's Silver King Campus has reached another milestone with the opening of its new carpentry shop
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Sparwood: There’s (even more) coal in them hills
John Pumphrey, president of North Coal in Sparwood, B.C., discusses what his company is up to with regards to the Michel Coal Project
January 7th
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Ed Attridge new Executive Director at Trail Chamber of Commerce
Ed Attridge replaces recently retired Audry Durham as the new Executive Director
January 5th
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Kintsugi: Broken pottery becomes more beautiful, precious
Chips and cracks are outlined and filled in with gold, creating a new design
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Toronto Blue Jays player hosts baseball camp for Calgary kids
Danny Jansen, a catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays, joins Global News Calgary to talk about a camp he’s hosting for local baseball players who are looking to improve at the sport.
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Recipe: Winter black truffle scallop and endive salad
With January here and the holidays in the rear view mirror, you may be looking for some healthy dinner alternatives.
January 4th
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College of the Rockies News and Notes
Expanding cannabis training and first-ever student-led conference focuses on unique challenges of navigating change in rural health systems
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College of the Rockies research shows the vital role Cranbrook Family Connections (CFC) has in area
CFC’s integrated service delivery better supports client needs, helps decrease social isolation, and diverts clients from congested health care system
January 3rd
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Lee Pratt looks ahead
Lee Pratt likes to get things done, with good results for the people affected. “We’re regular people, doing a job,” he said.
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John Dooley is back
After four years, John Dooley has returned to the position of mayor of Nelson. This term will give him a total of 13 years in the role.
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Cranbrook’s Kelsey Hyggen excels in National CPA Exam
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 36,000 members and students
January 2nd
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Lisa Pasin, Trail’s new mayor
“I have a clear understanding of my role and clear expectations of myself and others in achieving our shared purpose.”—Lisa Pasin, Trail’s mayor
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Carl Data receives $225K in funding for further growth of sensor development laboratory
Funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Impact Investment Fund will be used to continue development of a new water and wastewater sensor testing lab facility
December 27th
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Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort, BW Premier Collection
Newly Renovated Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort In Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
December 24th
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Talking timber with Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, owners of Canadian Timberframes Ltd.
As one of Golden’s largest employers—with 39 employees—Canadian Timberframes Ltd., owned by Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, is on a roll these days as they have seen
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Kootenay Biz Blog takes a winter break
Thanks to all our readers for following the Kootenay Biz Blog on a daily basis in 2018
December 21st
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The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation helps fund 19 Kootenay-area non-profits & service clubs
The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is helping Christmas come a little early this year for nineteen Kootenay-area non-profit organizations
December 20th
Thursday Baking Club shared a link
Eggnog Snowmen Donuts
I will preface this post by saying I’m not an eggnog fan. The name alone kind of turns me off but the thickness and the taste just doesn’t do it for me. BUT, I don’t mind using it in baking,...
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Cranbrook’s Summit 107 sold to Vista Radio chain
Vista Radio has announced its plans to acquire the shares of Clear Sky Radio, which operates stations in Cranbrook and Lethbridge
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Fernie “Tiny Homes” development coming on stream
Hummingbird Micro Homes, also a Fernie-based company, constructed and supplied the units for the development.
December 19th
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The Purist Pantry in Rossland offers healthy foods from scratch
Melinda and Todd Kopet create healthy foods from scratch out of The Purist Pantry in Rossland, B.C.
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Lions Club crafts new washrooms for Wycliffe Regional Park
The crew of eight Lions used materials purchased by the RDEK and the old Tembec mill as their workshop.
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Welcome to Cranbrook—a.k.a. Winter Blitzville
The best X Games snowmobilers in the world are coming to Cranbrook, B.C., on Family Day weekend for CBK-X Winter Blitzville
December 18th
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Soulfood launches Little Soul Café & Market as part of relocation and expansion plan
Welcomes lifestyle retailer, Lane & Meadow, to newly-renovated space at the Mount Baker Hotel
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Nearly $35 thousand dollars in energy savings thanks to pool dehumidification project at WFP
Last year’s retrofit of the pool dehumidification system at Western Financial Place (WFP) continues to produce significant energy and cost savings for the City.
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Meet the mayor of Revelstoke
We asked Gary Sulz a few questions about his background and hopes for his first term as mayor of Revelstoke.
December 17th
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MP Wayne Stetski encourages students and employers to look to Canada Summer Jobs 2019 funding
Service Canada will be accepting applications for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program starting Monday, December 17th, 2018.
December 14th
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Career BUZZ: ‘Best of’ Top Jobs in the Kootenays - December 14 issue
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
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Winter is coming - city launches PlowCRANBROOK, a real-time plow tracker
The City has a solid fleet of trucks and plows in place, with operations ready to run around the clock during any major snow event
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New leadership for the Trail chamber
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce has new staff and a renewed commitment to its members and the community.
December 13th
Thursday Baking Club shared a link
Mince Pies
In all truth, I had my first Mince Pie during my 30th Christmas. I’d never really seen them, or noticed them, at Christmas in Canada but after moving to the UK they were everywhere. And I was intrigued and a...
