Trail
Chamber under new direction
The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce has hired a new executive director


On June 6, 2007, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of Carol Ann Pedersen to assume the role of executive director. The change in the top position at the Chamber of Commerce became necessary due to the retirement of long-time executive director Pam Lewin. Lewin held the position for the past nine years and has been a visible face in the community and a tireless promoter of the area.

Pedersen, a long-time Trail resident who recently returned to the area after a brief absence, was the successful candidate chosen from more than 20 applicants for the position. She holds a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree and has a background in both large and small business.


“The board of directors of the chamber is extremely pleased to bring someone of Carol Ann’s quality into the position of executive director,” said Corey Sinclair, chamber president. “She has a perfect combination of experience that is really relevant to our members, and she understands the area in terms both of its opportunities and challenges. We all knew that it would be difficult to replace Pam, but the chamber is in good hands."

Pedersen will officially start in the executive director's position on June 18.

Located in Trail and representing businesses from Fruitvale to Warfield, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce has 227 members. The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce exists to provide leadership in the growth of a progressive and financially strong community by assisting members in improving their competitiveness. More information about the chamber can be found at www.trailchamber.bc.ca.

Key Trail contacts
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Biosustain Technologies is offering five-acre lots on 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.


Biosustain Technologies Corporation
765 Waterloo Rd
Castlegar, BC
PHONE: (250) 354-3650
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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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Columbia Power Corporation
At Columbia Power Corporation (CPC), we believe in creating long-term jobs and economic and social benefits through environmentally-sound power projects. Pursuant to the Columbia Basin Accord signed in 1995, the primary mandate of CPC is to undertake power project investments as the agent of the province on a joint venture basis with the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). The joint venture partnership is contributing to the economic, environmental and social well-being of the Columbia Basin by planning, acquiring and developing power projects in the region.


Columbia Power Corporation
200 - 445 13th Ave
Castlegar, BC
PHONE: (250) 365-8545
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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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Kootenay Valley Water & Spas
2253 Columbia Ave
Castlegar, BC
PHONE: (250) 365-8008
WEBSITE: www.kvwc.ca/

Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd
204 - 4440 Cowley Cres
Richmond, BC
PHONE: (604) 214-2366
WEBSITE: www.pacificcoastal.com

Columbia Recycle Ltd.
330-317th Ave
Marysville, BC
PHONE: (250) 427-2994
WEBSITE: www.columbiarecycle.com

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CXXR Corporation
807 Radio Ave
Nelson, BC
PHONE: (250) 352-1196
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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

Paradise Pool & Spa
2970 Highway Dr
Trail, BC
PHONE: (250) 364-5050
WEBSITE: www.paradisepoolandspa.ca/

Transwest Mining Systems
1923 Mclean Ave
Port Coquitlam, BC
PHONE: (604) 941-6611
WEBSITE: www.transwestmining.com

Amec Americas Ltd
1385 Cedar Ave
Trail, BC
PHONE: (250) 368-2425
WEBSITE: www.amec.com/

Bucryus Canada Limited
18131 118 Ave
Edmonton, AB
PHONE: (780) 482-0669
WEBSITE: www.bucyrus.com

MountainHigh Designs
Rossland, BC
PHONE: (250) 362-5400
WEBSITE: www.mountainhighdesigns.ca