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The Aboriginal Gathering Place will welcome everyone
The College of the Rockies and the Ktunaxa Nation are partners in building the Aboriginal Gathering Place at the college's main campus in Cranbrook, B.C.
Showing the youngsters how it’s done
This year, the BC Seniors Games are being shared jointly between the communities of Castlegar, Nelson and Trail.
Memorial Arena upgrades are no longer on ice
The recent $3.6-million upgrades to Cranbrook's Memorial Arena are both esthetically pleasing and energy efficient.
Look for the sweet spot
The City of Fernie is in the planning stages of installing an outdoor exhibit on the grounds of City Hall that will tell the story of mining in the Elk Valley.
Making the connection
Cranbrook is now in the process of creating a single document that provides a glimpse into what the city could be in 50 years.
The ties that bind us
In his first two years as mayor of Cranbrook, Scott Manjak said that there are many accomplishments in which he takes pride.
Commerce starts with industry
A tour of the Industrial Park in Cranbrook, B.C., helped build business connections between chamber of commerce members.
Home, sweet, affordable home
Business and community come together to solve the affordable housing dilemma in Fernie, B.C.
A downtown state of mind
When planning a vibrant city centre, it’s the details that make all the difference, according to planner Ross Blackwell.
Smoother landings are on the way
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Cranbrook, B.C., on August 10, 2010, to pay tribute to the long-standing Conservative MP of Kootenay-Columbia, Jim Abbott.
Forging a relationship
Every piece of art starts with an idea. For blacksmith and artist Paul Reimer and visual artist Mike Hepher, it started with the question, “What can we do to address the divisions between First Nations people and ourselves?”
Sparking hope in Kimberley’s youth
The Life Entrepreneurial and Employment Skills (LEES) Youth Learning Centre and Spark Drop-In Centre, just off the platzl in Kimberley, have been in operation for over 15 years.