Fernie A booming Kootenay city There is a lot of commercial and residential activity in Fernie
A CITY FULL OF PEEKS: From its downtown core to its world-class ski hill, Fernie has something to offer everybody—and the word had gotten out.
The city of Fernie has seen an influx of people coming from Alberta and the United Kingdom to take advantage of Fernie’s world-class recreational opportunities and invest in the community.
“The last three years have been the busiest in Fernie’s history for building permits,” said Randal Macnair, mayor of Fernie. “And a number of new businesses have opened up in our downtown.”
An exciting project in the works that will change the face of Fernie’s downtown core is the development of the old high school.
“The whole project is two city blocks,” said Macnair. “It has been rezoned for commercial and residential development, and will revitalize a neglected building and bring new life into the downtown core.”
Key Fernie contacts
Specialty Cut Lumber For Sale! The Tobacco Plains Sawmill caters to hobbyists and others in need of specialty cut sizes of lumber. Most of the mill's lumber is made from pine and fir. The lumber is rough cut but can be planed, if needed. The sawmill is owned and operated by the Tobacco Plains Indian Band, one of seven bands of the Ktunaza Nation, in Grassmere, B.C. Contact the band for lumber prices or for information about the band's other business ventures: the Tobacco Plains Duty Free Shop and Edwards Lake Campground
Tobacco Plains Band Sawmill Grasmere, BC PHONE: (250) 887-3461
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The legend is real - discover it! The Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge, located in the heart of the East Kootenay region and set against the rugged Rocky Mountains of Southeast British Columbia, is your finest destination for adventure.
Choose your accommodation from 95 luxurious guest rooms with 19 room types, including one-bedroom suites, executive suites and six deluxe theme Jacuzzi suites. For your comfort and convenience, each guest room is furnished with the latest in technological necessities, such as free high-speed internet access, 25" colour television with full cable services and OnCommand® pay-per-view movies. Are you planning a business meeting or convention? Bring it to the Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge. We have convention facilities for large or small gatherings.
Best Western Fernie Mtn Lodge Po Box 2680 Fernie, BC PHONE: (250) 423-5500
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On the forefront Selkirk Metals owns three excellent properties (LJ, Kneb and Ghost Properties) all within a short distance of Revelstoke, B.C., just north of TeckCominco's Trail smelter. The properties are located within the productive Kootenay Arch carbonate belt of zinc-lead-silver mineralization. The proximity to the Trail zinc-lead-silver smelter complex enhances the economic potential of any discovery made within these properties.
Selkirk Metals Suite 800 1199 West Hasting St Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 687-2038
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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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Start with a solid foundation Specialists for residential and commercial concrete work, MDM Foundation was started in 1992 and has been growing ever since.The majority of our crews have been with us since we started and have many years of experience in the cribbing industry. MDM Foundation takes pride in its workmanship and is known for its ability to complete projects quickly. We have built our reputation on these qualities and now look forward to being of service in the Kootenay area. Remember: A solid foundation is always a good start.
MDM Foundation 8059 Coronet RD Edmonton, AB PHONE: (780) 466-1450
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Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. is a specialty business located in Cranbrook, British Columbia. The focus of our company is to provide top quality gas- and wood-burning fireplaces, premium spas, one-of-a-kind pools and Bio Guard pool and spa chemicals. We are now selling hammocks from Jobek. Old Tyme Spa & Flame is growing bigger and stronger in the East Kootenay region each year—thanks to the boundless energy of sole owner Oralie Girard. Her knowledge, honesty, belief in her products, expertise in the industry and exceptional customer service are the reasons why Oralie's customers continue to come back and recommend shopping at Old Tyme.
Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. 1608 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-7093
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The Cat Rental Store 705 Douglas Fir Rd Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-2469 WEBSITE: www.catrents.ca
All Weather Windows Bay 1-8241 30 ST SE Calgary, AB PHONE: (403) 720-0022 WEBSITE: www.allweatherwindows.com
Build your dream home Sitka Log Homes is able to offer the homeowner the flexibility to choose any design imaginable to match their individuality and lifestyle. Over the years, we have built everything from small vacation cabins to large resorts. We offer you our experience working with homeowners, contractors, designers and architects in Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States.You can be assured that our highly skilled craftsmen will build your log home, hybrid or timber frame home to the high expectations that you want and deserve.
Sitka Log Homes 5454 Tatton Rd 100 Mile House, BC PHONE: (250) 791-6683
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Nohels Group Rock & Redi-Mix Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-2519
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Can Pro Railings Suite 440 10816 Macleod TR SE Calgary, AB PHONE: (403) 975-7245 WEBSITE:
Cyclonomics NA Ltd 1111 Jamieson Ave NE Calgary, AB PHONE: (403) 542-7650 WEBSITE: www.slokker.ca
ST Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7731 Mission Rd Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 420-2000 WEBSITE: www.steugene.ca
Can-Am Kitchen Cabinets 1-5251 48 Ave SE Calgary, AB PHONE: (403) 240-1075 WEBSITE: www.canamkitchens.com
