Elkford VITAL STATISTICS Population: 2,700 Number of businesses: 276 Trading area population: 15,000 Supporting industries: Mining, tourism, trade VITAL CONTACTS District of Elkford | www.elkford.ca
Mayor: Dean McKerracher
Phone: (250) 865-2241
Fax: (250) 865-2429
E-mail: info@elkford.ca Elkford Chamber of Commerce | www.tourismelkford.ca Manager: Lisa Best
Phone: 1-877-355-9453
Featured Elkford articles
Meeting the demands
Founded in 1971 as a home for miners working in the newly established Fording Coal company, Elkford remains a community populated and supported mainly by the coal industry. Tourism is bringing more visitors to the area than ever before, and the town is working to accommodate this influx.
Setting an example
The District of Elkford received an award from the Union of BC Municipalities for its innovation and leadership in building a sustainable community.
Preparing for growth
One of Elkford’s top priorities in the near future is to increase residential development in order to accommodate workers and young families who are moving to the Elk Valley.
Key Elkford contacts
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Falkins Insurance Group Ltd 907 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-2205
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Building a tradition of quality From commercial and institutional to industrial and specialized projects, Alfred Horie Construction Ltd. (AHC), has been building a tradition of quality since 1893. Over the past seven years, AHC has begun sharing its experience in the East Kootenay region. The team based in Fernie offers more than 30 years of hands-on expertise and skill in building a diverse range of buildings and homes. The newly renovated McDonalds restaurant in Cranbrook is an excellent example of AHC’s outstanding craftsmanship and unique design concepts.
Alfred Horie Construction Suite 103 5041 Regent St Burnaby, BC PHONE: (604) 291-8156
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Westshore Terminals Westshore Terminals
Located in Vancouver, Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership is Canada's leading coal export facility and the largest dry bulk terminal on the west coast of the Americas. The next two years will be a period of transition for Westshore Terminals. By early 2009, a CDN $45 million equipment upgrade, now underway, will be completed bringing with it greater efficiencies of operation and a higher yearly throughput capacity at 29 million tonnes.
Along the way, Westshore's team will be working hard to meet customer expectations as we fulfill our role as Canada's premier coal export terminal and equip for a better future with faster trail dumping and speedier ship loading.
Westshore Terminals 1 Roberts Bank Delta, BC PHONE: (604) 946-4491
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