February 25
Chad Jensen, President of New Dawn Developments
Local company commits to Built GreenTM Gold for all single family homes
Continuing with the goal of leading the way, New Dawn Developments now includes Built GreenTM Gold certification for every new home. As Cranbrook and Kimberley’s first builder to offer Built GreenTM certification to clients, New Dawn is proud to commit to building homes that benefit the home owner, the community and the environment.
Built GreenTM is an industry driven voluntary program that promotes “green” building practices to reduce the impact that building has on the environment. Improved energy efficiency means comfort and long term savings for the homeowner. Healthier indoor air quality means comfort, better health and peace of mind for the family. Durable, reduced-maintenance materials mean a longer life for the home and long term savings. Preserving natural resources means leaving more for future generations to enjoy.
Chad Jensen, President of New Dawn Developments, says, “Consumers are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly lifestyle choices. We’re responding to that challenge and from now on, all of our single family homes will be built to at least the Gold standard – an EnerGuide® rating of 77 or higher. Clients will be able to select options to bring their home to the Platinum level if they choose to – an EnerGuide® rating of 82 or higher.”
There are many benefits to building a Gold standard home. By choosing to build an energy efficient home with New Dawn Developments, homeowners are making a choice to help protect our environment for the future as well as make a difference to their bank account today. Through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), home buyers may qualify for a 10% premium refund when CMHC-insured financing is used to purchase a Built Green™ BC Gold label home with little to no down payment. Next to a mortgage, energy costs are the most significant household expenses – an energy efficient home offers lower energy costs by comparison.
Other benefits include increased homeowner control of humidity and temperature with improved ventilation and design, and consideration of the orientation of the home on the lot, as well as significant reductions in the amount of water a household consumes by installing water efficient low-flow fixtures and appliances, such as dual-flush toilets, Energy Star washing machines and dishwashers, and aerators on faucets and showers. Healthier indoor air quality, reduced home maintenance and repair costs, and global benefits from the use of local materials and products made from recycled content clearly make building a Gold standard Built GreenTM home with New Dawn Developments a wise choice.
About New Dawn Developments
New Dawn Developments is the largest residential builder in the East Kootenays with 30 years experience in land development and construction. New Dawn designs and constructs single and multi-family homes, recreation homes and commercial projects of any size. Their business philosophy is to focus on exceptional customer service, superior quality and workmanship, and remarkable value. They have built their reputation on these simple principles and their business has grown to include projects in Cranbrook, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kimberley, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, Panorama Mountain Village, Invermere, Moyie, Wasa, Baynes Lake, and Koocanusa Lake. For more information, visit www.newdawndevelopments.com or phone 250-489-1519.
February 24
The 2010 Mountains of Gold Golf Event is proud to announce that its summer-long golf event and season-ending million-dollar tournament are now fully endorsed by the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of BC. Golfers are invited to play 3 premier courses, with 3 nights of luxury accommodation, all combined with the chance to win up to $1,000,000 in a season-ending tournament.
“We at the PGA of BC have a responsibility to help grow the game of golf and support our members in Western Canada,” said Brian Butters, Executive Director of the PGA of BC. “This event is not only unusual in its structure, it also sums up a lot of what golf should be about: golfers having fun, being challenged on outstanding courses, and enjoying the hospitality of a PGA-endorsed event.”
“Ultimately we see this event as a way to encourage golfers of all abilities, with a registered handicap or not, to come out and enjoy this spectacular Kootenay-Rockies region.”
All participants will have the opportunity to play world-class mountain golf courses, in an outstanding environment, enjoying the accommodation, the welcome of the region, as well as the excitement of playing for big prizes. The two primary courses, Shadow Mountain and St. Eugene Mission, are considered two of the most spectacular courses in the Canadian Rockies. Those interested in participating are invited to contact the Mountains of Gold Office Toll Free at 1 877 427 7847 or log onto www.mountainsofgold.com for more information.
The Mountains of Gold Golf event is a joint initiative between golf courses, accommodators and other service providers in the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia, and is being managed by Wildhorse Event Management. A charitable legacy is being established to support youth in the region and in addition Mountains of Gold is pleased to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and Alberta Cancer Foundation.
For more information, please email Colin Jones at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call +250 421 4214. Alternatively contact Danny Page at the Mountains of Gold office at 1 877 427-7847. If you would like to interview one of the organizers, or visit the facilities, please contact us. Imagery of the courses, accommodation and the area is available upon request.
February 23
Selkirk College invites you to their annual Career and Job Fair on February
25 from 11:30 am-4:30 pm at the Castlegar Campus.
This is a great opportunity to make connections and find out which companies
are hiring right now! Participating companies range from government
organizations to private consultants. Post-secondary institutions, which
have existing transfer agreements with Selkirk College, will also be
providing information on how students can further their education.
Come out to this FREE event on Thursday, February 25, and explore your
career and educational options!
February 22
Teck Resources Limited today announced that it has agreed with Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership on terms for the shipment of 3 million tonnes of coal per year from Teck’s Elkview, Cheviot and Line Creek mines over the next two years at fixed rates. Under the prior Elkview agreement, which expires on March 31, 2010, port rates varied with the price of coal. Teck and Westshore have also agreed to amend the agreement under which Westshore handles coal for the Fording, Greenhills and Coal Mountain mines. From and after April 1st, 2011 to the end of the term of this contract in 2012, none of Teck’s port charges will be linked to the price of coal. In addition to its ongoing use of the Westshore facility, Teck expects to ship additional coal through Neptune Terminals, in which Teck has a 48% interest.
Keith Powell, publisher
250 426 7253 or 1 800 663 8555
February 19
At the end of 2009, Yara Chard left Re/max RHC Realty and joined Valhalla Path Realty in Nelson, BC.
“Created in 1993, Valhalla Path Realty is a thriving independent Real Estate company. It represented part of a dream of founder, Berni Eigelshoven, who immigrated to Canada from Europe, eventually settling in the Kootenays where he and his wife built a magnificent home overlooking Valhalla Wilderness Park.
Berni’s goal was to create a Real Estate company that would provide a high calibre of service along with a distinctive personal quality by employing only experienced and dedicated representatives. Berni lost his life in a tragic mountain accident in 2008 but his legacy continues, both in the memories of his friends and family as well as through the unique, independent company he established.
Today, Valhalla Path Realty remains committed to the same high quality service. The Realtors® live, work and play in the Kootenays. They have chosen to raise their families here, conduct their business here, participate in the cultural and recreational opportunities available here and support local businesses and organizations.
We are located in a charming brick heritage building in Nelson’s downtown core. During the warmer months, our private outdoor courtyard provides a relaxing atmosphere for client meetings.”
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Keith Powell is the publisher and founder of Kootenay Business magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications family. He has written a regular sales and marketing column, called Ad Talk, in Kootenay Business magazine for over 20 years. He also writes a daily business blog about business developments in the Kootenays. He is a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism and the Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance (KRREA).
E-mail Keith if you have a business story idea.
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