KootenayBiz :: Developments
Featured developments articles
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A dream becomes reality
The Christina Living Arts Centre is a standout facility in Christina Lake, performing double duty as both an art gallery and visitor centre.
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Building more than homes
Jason Wheeldon speaks about construction being an integral sector to the economic climate in Cranbrook.
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If you fix it, they will come
A partnership gave new life to an empty Nelson building complex, creating space for growing local businesses
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Worth waiting for
On June 26, the Creston & District Community Complex officially opened.
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Construction moves forward in Fairmont
Following a successful sales season in 2009, progress is being made on home sites at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
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A cause for PAWS
PAWS garners the support of local businesses to construct a brand new shelter for animals in need
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Major changes for COTR
College of the Rockies in Cranbrook is undergoing construction to build a new entrance, and interior renovations.
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Creston’s standout facility
The new, nearly completed entrance to the Creston & District Community Complex (CDCC) is vibrant, modern and impressive—much like the facility itself.
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A new dawn at Panorama
The Columbia Valley ski resort has a new local owner
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Higher learning and a raised roof
COTR’s recent expansion will raise the college’s profile
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A haven on the lake for families
On the southeastern reaches of Columbia Lake not far from the village of Canal Flats lies the footprint of a new subdivision brimming with promises
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Now that’s a brilliant idea
Norm Tarko wanted to find a way to light the stairwells in his house that would be energy efficient, low cost, unobtrusive and appealing. From that, TW Visions, Tarko’s company, was born.
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Setting precedents for construction
Given an unpredictable economy coupled with increasing awareness of environmental concerns, it is no wonder that construction trends are changing drastically.
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A new route to providing power
The British Columbia Transmission Corporation (BCTC) and BC Hydro have identified an increased load growth in Golden and are in the early stages of creating a new, additional transmission line.
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The Jaffray Pub is getting bigger and better
Having seen his business grow beyond capacity, Ron Pion opted to build in a new location. The majestic new building houses a family café, as well as the pub and a licensed liquor store.
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There is gold in the green approach
Spirits Reach, a master-planned community located on the shore of Columbia Lake, is right on the pulse of the green market trend.
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The Aberfeldie hydro-power station is now complete
Great changes were made by BC Hydro to the Aberfeldie facility, which is located on the Bull River, 35 kilometres east of Cranbrook.
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Making green choices
The new Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary School has achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold building standards.
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East Kootenay Paving
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Cranbrook, BC
Phone: (250) 426-7205
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