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.
“The District of Elkford is in a situation where the mines are expanding and the retirees aren’t leaving as we had expected, so we are faced with a bit of a housing shortage,” said Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford. “There are also a few exciting projects in the works that could bring more people and opportunities to Elkford and we need to be prepared to accommodate this.”
An important news item in Elkford is that the District of Elkford, in collaboration with Interior Health, recently hired a new doctor, Dr. Wanda Klippenstein, at the Elkford clinic. She is expected to join Elkford’s other per- manent physician, Dr. Josef Owega, on June 1. Elkford has received a few new small businesses in its community, including Mist Mountain Art Gallery and Queen Donair and Pizza.
Key Elkford contacts
Freedom. Comfort. Peace of mind. When was the last time you leapt a tall building in a single bound? Unless you like spandex, capes and an undisturbed moment in a phone booth, you probably need insurance. Falkins is proud to offer the same great professional service we've provided to the Kootenay region for more than 100 years. Visit us anytime to talk about your insurance needs. With or without your cape.
Falkins Insurance Group Ltd 907 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-2205
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Cummins Western Canada Cummins products can be found in nearly every type of vehicle, from the heavy-duty diesel-powered trucks that travel the world's highways, to tractors that till the soil, large trucks that carry natural resources from the mine and vessels that travel the waterways. Cummins-built generators supply both prime and auxiliary power around the globe. Filters and related products help engines run cleaner and more efficiently. A network of distributors provide repair and maintenance service for customers worldwide.
Cummins Western Canada Sparwood, BC
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Elk Valley Coal Corporation Our company is a global leader in the production and sale of hard coking coal...a relatively uncommon mineral that is essential in the production of steel. With six mines in two Canadian provinces, more than 3,000 employees and a business focused on supplying world steel producers, our company is strongly positioned in a very competitive market.
The Fording River operation is located in the Elk Valley region of southeastern British Columbia, 29 kilometres northeast of the town of Elkford. The minesite is comprised of 20,304 hectares of coal lands of which 3,592 hectares are currently being mined or are scheduled for mining.
Elk Valley Coal Corporation - Fording River Operations PO Box 5000 Elkford, BC PHONE: (250) 865-5103
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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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East Kootenay Chamber Of Mines 16-201 11th Ave S Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 417-3965 WEBSITE: www.ekcm.org/
Wild at heart Elkford remains a place where nature prevails – and humanity borrows a bit of space. The thrusted and vaulted limestone peaks of the Elk mountain range harbour wild places that engender profound human emotion. Elkford inspires outdoor pursuits…the palette of both active adventure and passive pursuit of serenity is as big as the mountainous expanse that surrounds.
Pristine natural wilderness is highlighted by proximity to Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Height of the Rockies wilderness area along the continental divide, world class fly-fishing on the Elk River, a local ski hill, and a full range of community recreational amenities.
District Of Elkford Elkford, BC PHONE: (250) 865-4000 WEBSITE: www.elkford.ca
Transwest Mining Systems 1923 Mclean Ave Port Coquitlam, BC PHONE: (604) 941-6611 WEBSITE: www.transwestmining.com
Get the job done right Nohels Group is a full-service supplier of heavy equipment to the mining, earth moving, land development and logging industries. Based in the Elk Valley in southeastern British Columbia, the company has a workforce of up to 200 people, including management, maintenance engineers, certified operators and support staff.
Nohels Group Rock & Redi-Mix Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-2519
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Ag Steel Ltd Po Box 95 Welling, AB PHONE: (403) 752-3775 WEBSITE:
Dolfo Transport LTD RR1 585 Michel Creek Rd Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-6494 WEBSITE: www.dolfotransport.com
Amec Americas Ltd 1385 Cedar Ave Trail, BC PHONE: (250) 368-2425 WEBSITE: www.amec.com/
School District #5 (South East Kootenay) 940 Industrial Rd. #1 Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 417-2052 WEBSITE: www.sd5.bc.ca
