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Jumbo council paves way for resort construction
The appointed municipal council that represents a ski hill proposal May 21 gave the go-ahead for the construction of that proposal. Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality (Jumbo) councilors Nancy Huganin and Steve Ostrander and Mayor Greg Deck (via teleconference) unanimously … > Read More
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Old Man Stephen and the winter mafia
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb Crappy, inclement weather makes me grouchy. It’s been crappy and inclement the past few days, following a glorious stretch of summer-like weather, and there are lots of grouchy people fuming about out there. There are … > Read More
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Tee Off for Kootenay Kids Golf Gala
Get your eagle eyes honed because there is an upcoming charity golf tournament with a wealth of hole-in-one-prizes. The Kootenay Child Development Centre is presenting a summer golf extravaganza at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino called the Tee Off … > Read More
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Natural air conditioning
A Mule Deer’s ears act like radiators. Their warm blood is circulated up to the ears, where it is cooled by air passing over the blood vessels, then recirculates the cooled blood back to the deer’s body, acting as a … > Read More
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Tee Off for Kootenay Kids Golf Gala
Get your eagle eyes honed because there is an upcoming charity golf tournament with a wealth of hole-in-one-prizes. The Kootenay Child Development Centre is presenting a summer golf extravaganza at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino called the Tee Off … > Read More
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Media event example of business collaboration
An event planned to spark media attention about the Columbia Valley (Radium, Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Fairmont) has turned into an idyllic example of local business collaboration. The upcoming media weekend, May 31-June 2, has been coordinated by the Columbia Valley … > Read More
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KST begins season by hosting chamber mingler
Kimberley Summer Theatre hosted the latest Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce Business Cards and Beverages mingler May 16 at the Chateau Kimberley. Long-time Summer Theatre volunteer extraordinaire Shirley Ross addressed about 30 chamber members and asked the community to … > Read More
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Weekend Showcase Featuring J.J. Voss
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Weekend Showcase Featuring “Jurassic” Mike Stenhouse
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Olde Koots Vintage Affair
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Kimberley Garden Club Plant Sale
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Obituary for Angelo Pascuzzi
Angelo Pascuzzi Dates: Birth date: March 26, 1926 Death date: May 14, 2013 Obituary: It is with great sorrow that the family of Angelo Pascuzzi announces his passing at the Elk Valley Hospital on May 14, 2013. Angelo was predeceased by … > Read More
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Teck giving $1 million to Trans Canada Trail for KootenaysPosted: June 29, 2012
Teck Resources has announced it is providing $1 million to the Trans Canada Trail for trail development in the Kootenays.
With this donation a real opportunity presents itself to develop sections of the Trans Canada Trail in Eastern B.C., stated Trails BC in a press release.
“The Trans Canada Trail is part of our shared Canadian heritage, linking people and communities from coast to coast,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck. “Many of our employees live and work in the Kootenays, and this investment will help to connect their communities and families, while also helping to build this national legacy for all Canadians.”
Teck’s investment will help support completion of sections of the Trail linking together the communities of Trail, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford.
From Vancouver Island to Castlegar, the Trans Canada Trail is nearly complete, however much work is needed to secure a trail routing east into Alberta.
“Teck’s contribution is a catalyst that will help enable the completion of B.C.’s Trans Canada Trail by 2017,” said Al Skucas, the Cranbrook-based president of Trails BC. “The Kootenays/BC Rockies are one of the most scenic regions in the country. The future development of the Trans Canada Trail in the region will not only benefit local recreational users but will make the Kootenays/BC Rockies a must do section of the Trans Canada Trail.”
The Trans Canada Trail began in 1994 with the vision of a trail connecting the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. The Trans Canada Trail foundation is working in BC with its provincial partner Trails BC to complete the trail by 2017; the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.
Above photo: The NorthStar Rails-to-Trails between Cranbrook and Kimberley, now a part of the Trans Canada Trail.
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