Nelson VITAL STATISTICS Nelson population: 9,800 Number of businesses: 1,110 Trading area population: 27,000 Supporting industries: Forestry, construction, tourism, value-added manufacturing, light industry, technology VITAL CONTACTS City of Nelson | www.city.nelson.bc.ca
Mayor: John Dooley Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce | www.discovernelson.com
President: Janice Morrison
Executive Director: Tom Thomson
Phone: (250) 352-3433
Featured Nelson articles
JANUARY Checkmarked A Nelson firefighter has developed a novel product that could soon be part of standard procedure for emergency services across North America.
JULY/AUGUST The place to live and work
According to Nelson’s 2006 New Resident Survey, 241 households representing 533 individuals moved to Nelson and area in the year ending May 31, 2007.
KOOTENAY WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT Susan Kurtz
Collaborative law is something that SusanKurtz believes has been greatly influenced by the feminine perspective.
KOOTENAY WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT Judy Banfield
Judy Banfield is the owner of Mountain Baby, formerly Comfort & Joy, in Nelson—an independent retail store specializing in clothing and outdoor equipment for babies and young children.
JULY/AUGUST A financial hike
Bradley Roulston is now with the Nelson & District Credit Union and has used his love of the Kootenay lifestyle to create a financial plan especially meaningful to outdoor enthusiasts that uses an analogy called the Hike.
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Environmentally friendly living Biosustain Technologies is offering five-acre lots new crown land in Nelson, Ymir and the West Kootenays as well as one-acre lots with waterfront living on the Columbia River; these developments feature engineered and sustainable building design with environmentally friendly land development. In addition to home design and building lots, Biosustain Technologies also offers construction services, topsoil, flagstone rock products and landscaping and property development.
Reaching MAX potential Roca Mines Inc. is focused on the outstanding mineral exploration and development potential located within British Columbia. Roca's primary asset is the MAX Molybdenum Project, located 60 kilometres southeast of Revelstoke, B.C. MAX is Canada's first new primary molybdenum mine in more than 30 years and B.C.'s first brand new metal mine in a decade. Regional economic benefits have already been realized, with community well-being and employee health as our primary goals Local environmental protection and community involvement are cornerstones to our success. Initial molybdenum concentrate production from the MAX Mine commenced in late 2007. Roca Mines Inc., and our wholly-owned subsidiary, FortyTwo Metals Inc., thank everyone who has taken part in building this exciting B.C.-based project.
Roca Mines Ltd 490 - 1122 Mainland St Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 684-2900
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Merit Mining Corp 550-580 HORNBY ST Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 694-2344 WEBSITE: www.meritminingcorp.com
Home care providers since 1977 Looking for a rewarding career? Then look no further. BC Care Providers has created our Careers section just for people like you, people who are interested in a career within the Long Term Care and Home Support sectors. Visit our Current Vacancies section to see our listings which are catalogued according to provincial health region. As a group, the BC Care Providers Association provides effective leadership and valued resources that facilitates progressive changes, promoting the growth and success of its members who provide care services for seniors.
BC Care Providers Association 301 1338 West Broadway Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 736-4233
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Natural Stone Supplier Golden Rock Products Incorporated is a family-owned Canadian business based in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of eastern B.C. Started in 2002, Golden Rock Products operates several quarries in the Kimberley-Cranbrook area. We quarry unique pieces of Rocky Mountain coral (decorative aragonite), ripple rock and gray slate. Our mission is to provide our clients with beautiful, unique rock products for their decorative and landscaping needs.
Golden Rock Products Inc. 532 Hietala Road Golden, BC PHONE: 250-344-8999
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Experience The Value Focus Corporation is a rapidly growing multi-disciplinary consulting firm. Focus provides a range of engineering, geomatics, planning and project management services to clients involved in oil and gas, oil sands, infrastructure, land development and environmental projects. At Focus, our philosophy is to partner with our clients to help them optimize their assets, improve their competitive position and increase their long-term success. To assist our clients we apply practical applications of leading edge technology combined with the knowledge and expertise of our most valued assets—our people.
The Focus Corporation 303-535 Victoria Ave N Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 489-8025
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Live in Nature. Play in Nature. Kootenay Lake Village is a one-of-a-kind waterfront development being created on 450 acres of beautiful forestland with almost three kilometres of shoreline on the spectacular and expansive Kootenay Lake. One-hundred-year-old forests still cover much of this outstanding property, which receives long hours of sunshine. Experience the breathtaking views of the lake and alpine peaks of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges year round. Adjoining Kootenay Lake Village are fifty kilometres of undeveloped, pristine waterfront real estate and an abundance of secluded beaches.
Kootenay Lake Development Corp. (kootenay Lake Village) Po Box 1053 Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 505-5558
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Commitment and quality Congratulations to Merit Mining from Logistical Mill Installations Ltd. We are proud to have been the general contractor for the civil, structural, mechanical and electrical installations. Our project management experience with mill installations and expansions includes detailed engineering, fabrications and quality control. Safety is our number one priority and when you hire Logistical Mill Installations our management team is dedicated solely to your project. From start to finish, we provide commitment and quality.
Logistical Mill Installations Ltd. Rock Creek, BC PHONE: (250) 446-2985 WEBSITE:
Edward Jones (Head Office) 90 Burnhamthorpe Rd W Mississauga, ON PHONE: (905) 306-8731 WEBSITE: www.edwardjones.com
Glen Transport Po Box 27 Skookumchuck, BC PHONE: (250) 422-3535 WEBSITE: www.glentransport.com
Kootenay Valley Water & Spas 2253 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC PHONE: (250) 365-8008 WEBSITE: www.kvwc.ca/
Bc Forest Safety Council 200-1055 West Hastings St Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 632-0211 WEBSITE: www.bcforestsafe.org
Sitka Log Homes 5454 Tatton Rd 100 Mile House, BC PHONE: (250) 791-6683 WEBSITE: www.sitkaloghomes.com
We capture the moment Make your special moments last forever with Tait Photography. Specializing in weddings, portraits and boudoir photos, Tait Photography in Nelson is a modern documentary photo studio with a passion for artistic and creative images. From capturing the important details to the sweet moments, our photojournalistic approach means we are unobtrusive, documenting life and recording the special moments that could have gone unnoticed or been forgotten. Our fine art background means that we create cherished images and combine them with unique pages designed to form your favourite albums.
CXXR Corporation 807 Radio Ave Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 352-1196
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Will-O-Bend Golf & RV Park Jaffray, BC PHONE: (250) 429-3377 WEBSITE:
Kootenay Direct Airlines Po Box 1137 Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 505-3552 WEBSITE: www.flykda.com
Maglio Building Centre Ltd 29 Government RD. Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 352-6661 WEBSITE: www.maglio.ca
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (Vancouver) 500 2955 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC PHONE: (604) 669-3800 WEBSITE: www.klohn.com
Far from ordinary Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Wildstone community provides a sense of harmony between the wildness of nature and the comforts of a resort lifestyle like no other.
Situated just outside Cranbrook, B.C., the 900-acre Wildstone community will be more than 2,500 homes, comprised of a diverse variety of accommodation and living opportunities; from single-family homes, side-by-side villas, townhomes, multi-family homes, condominiums, and more. As well, the Gary Player Group has partnered with Wildstone to develop branded Player communities within the resort, including the future Gary Player Luxury Cabins and Gary Player Estate homes.
At the heart of the community, The Village at Wildstone will be culturally vibrant and exude a small-town charm; embracing all the opportunities of the region’s four-season climate. The Village will play host to a true pedestrian experience and, at build out, will include an inviting variety of cafés, patios, boutique shops, festivals, restaurants and galleries.
The Clubhouse at Wildstone will offer a full array of service amenities such as gourmet dining, shopping, spa and fitness facilities. In addition, plans are underway for the first Gary Player Golf Academy and Gary Player Wellness Centre outside of South Africa.
The region is undergoing a dramatic economic boom that has seen the growth of many new modern amenities; the Canadian Rockies International Airport, the College of the Rockies (with which Wildstone will host an exclusive strategic alliance), and state-of-the-art health care facilities are all within minutes of Wildstone.
Discover how to be a part of a spectacular Rocky Mountain story like no other. Visit www.DiscoverWildstone.com.
Havaday Developments 201 - 135 10th Ave S Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 489-2888
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Friends of Fort Steele Society 9851 Highway 93/95 Fort Steele, BC PHONE: (250) 417-6000 WEBSITE: www.fortsteele.ca
Mandala Custom Homes 1010b 7th St Nelson, BC PHONE: (250) 352-5582 WEBSITE: www.mandalahomes.com
Boards By George Lumber INC. Meadow Creek, BC PHONE: (250) 366-4690 WEBSITE: www.boardsbygeorge.ca/
Whisper Creek Log Homes 2248 Columbia Ave Castlegar, B.C. PHONE: (250) 365-3696 WEBSITE: www.wseng.ca
Prestige Hotels & Resorts Prestige Hotels and Resorts are elegant, full-service, 4-1/2 star Canada Select hotels and resorts located in Cranbrook, Golden, Nelson, Radium Hot Springs and Rossland. Our luxurious rooms feature kitchenettes and theme Jacuzzi suites. Each guestroom features deluxe furnishings, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, makeup mirror, iron and board, voice mail, data port, wireless high-speed internet access and pay-per-view movies.
Whether you are a leisure or corporate traveller, tour operator or government client, Prestige Hotels & Resorts are the perfect places to stay! Inquire about our theme suites or our get-away and recreation packages. Our friendly staff is ready to welcome you and offer our rare brand of hospitality.
Prestige Hotels & Resorts 516 Lawrence Ave Kelowna, BC PHONE: Corporate Office : (250) 860-5858
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