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FortisBC recognizes two Kootenay customers’ commitment to conservation
Every year, FortisBC like to acknowledge customers that are doing great things to conserve energy and become sustainable. In 2011, it gave out 14 PowerSense Conservation Excellence Awards.
The view from the Crow’s Nest
Kris Hockley presents striking images through her photography business, Crow’s Nest Photography, located near Grand Forks, B.C.
A happy obsession
Kootenay Car Care, owned by Ken Starchuk, is a 2011 Best of Business award winner.
A clear vision
It’s environmentally friendly, reduces air conditioning and heating costs, and reduces temperatures substantially, said new entrepreneur Candice Becker, sole proprietor of Dark Side Window Tinting in Grand Forks.
Bent, twisted and tasty
A former mayor of Grand Forks and his wife stir the pot with two distinctive food-related businesses.
Communicating good news to the Boundary region
In one year, Erika Domeij has nearly doubled the number of pages in The Boundary Communicator.
Pedal to the metal
WD Sheet Metal has spent nearly two decades providing a wide variety of services, including heating, ventilation, cooling systems and more.
Taking time to help
Tool Time Supplies, a family-run business in Grand Forks, B.C., provides good old-fashioned advice along with service and rentals.
New Chamber takes a regional approach
The business communities in Boundary Country embrace economic diversity and have banded together under one chamber.
The gold in Griz
If you are familiar with the popular baseball movie Field of Dreams, then you are aware of the whispering in the wind that tells Kevin Kostner’s character, “. . . build it and they will come.”
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Vaagen Fibre Canada: Building a bright future
The Midway mill has been re-opened and brought back to life—a venture that turned out to be a true community effort in every sense. Economically speaking, the increase in business is something that most everyone in the area can appreciate. Through direct and indirect employment, not to mention the development and expansion of amenities that results from such a boost, Midway is attracting more people every day thanks to Vaagen Fibre Canada. The mill makes up 40% of the local tax base, and inspires young families to move to Midway and start a brilliant future for themselves at this positive, family-oriented company.
Vaagen Fibre Canada -
Castlegar, BC
Safe, reliable electrical service at the lowest reasonable cost
FortisBC is committed to providing safe, reliable electrical service at the lowest reasonable cost. The company serves approximately 110,000 customers directly in communities throughout south central British Columbia, including Kelowna, Osoyoos, Trail, Castlegar, Princeton and Rossland—and approximately 47,500 customers through the wholesale supply of power to municipal distributors in the communities of Summerland, Penticton, Kelowna, Grand Forks and Nelson.
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PHONE: 1-800-663-2872
Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd -
Grand Forks, BCVillage Of Midway
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