Sparwood VITAL STATISTICS Population: 3,954 Number of businesses: 287 Trading area population: 25,000 Supporting industries: Mining, tourism, construction, logging/forestry, transportation VITAL CONTACTS Sparwood & District Chamber of Commerce | www.sparwoodchamber.bc.ca
Manager: Paul Wortley
Phone: 1-877-485-8185 District of Sparwood | www.sparwood.bc.ca
Mayor: David Wilks
EDO: Paul Wortley
Featured Sparwood articles
Bringing in the champions
PGA champion Fred Couples was on hand June 9th at the new Whiskeyjack golf resort development in Sparwood to lend his name to the project and design. Couples spoke of his appreciation for all the region has to offer in terms of scenery and potential for the course.
A community on the verge of change
Sparwood is a community that has seen its fortunes change in recent years with the increase in the region’s mining profile.
Business and tourism are top issues The District of Sparwood is excited about the Rolling Hills project—an 18-hole golf course proposal that will likely include 800 to 1,000 new residential units ranging from single dwelling homes to condominiums.
Key Sparwood contacts
Modern Mountain Resort Lifestyle Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa is a haven of relaxation and comfort, where every detail has been thoughtfully and thoroughly considered. The perfect place to rejuvenate after an active or leisurely day in the mountains, the resort sets the standard for excellence in the region, with an array of outstanding amenities complemented by equally impressive accommodations.
Haute Alpine Chalets Nestled in a lush mountain forest above Kimberley, in an awe-inspiring and majestic setting, DreamCatcher is an exclusive low density site comprised of 25 wooded acres that will be home to fewer than 100 homes and will boast the exclusive owners-only MountainSide Club. These authentic alpine chalets offer the best of modern comfort, while reflecting the tradition, exhilaration and wonder of DreamCatcher's incredible landscape.
Visit us in Kimberley at our Discovery Centre. Located across the street from Trickle Creek Golf Course and steps from Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort.
Hours: Open every day except on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and by appointment.
DreamCatcher Chalets 101 DreamCatcher Way Kimberley, BC PHONE: 1 (888) 427-7650
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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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Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. Teck Cominco is a diversified mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company is a world leader in the production of zinc and metallurgical coal and is also a significant producer of copper, gold and specialty metals.
Teck Cominco is committed to creating value for its shareholders while continually improving its performance as a responsible corporate citizen and a leader in its industry. The company pursues development of new technologies that make mining more economically and environmentally sustainable and strives to be a Partner of Choice wherever it operates and with whomever it is associated.
Teck Cominco Metals Ltd Po Box 1000 Trail, BC PHONE: (250) 364-4113
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District of Sparwood As the southern gateway to British Columbia, Sparwood boasts an amazing natural beauty that delights visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and white-water rafting are some of the activities enjoyed in Sparwood's vast backcountry area. The town of Sparwood is host to a number of services and recreational facilities. Contact the District of Sparwood for more information about this friendly community.
District of Sparwood 136 Spruce Ave. Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-6271 WEBSITE: www.sparwood.bc.ca
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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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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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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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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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:
Quality and affordability New Dawn Developments Ltd. is an organization comprised of professionals committed to providing our clients with quality housing, the latest in design and construction innovation, on-time construction completion and superior before-and-after sales service, all within an affordable budget.
New Dawn Developments Ltd 1100 - 11 St. S. Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 489-1519
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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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