Tag Archives: Elk Valley

RDEK Board Highlights

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Submitted

Application to be submitted for fuel treatments B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd. will submit an application to the Union of BC Municipalities for funding to complete operational fuel treatments in the Baynes Lake area. If funding is received, the project … > Read More

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Regional mines 2013 Mine Safety Award recipients

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Ian Cobb

A Columbia Valley and an Elk Valley mine are among 19 mining operations to receive an annual provincial mine safety award, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett June 12. Certain Teed Gypsum Canada Inc. – a Windermere area … > Read More

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So why is Cranbrook going to Wonju and Taicang?

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Submitted

Mayor’s Report Why is Cranbrook going to Wonju and Taicang? A fair question, and one that I have wrestled with over the last few months.  To find the answer we need to go back a ways. In spring 2008 the … > Read More

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Sparwood Council Facts

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Submitted

BC Conservation Officer Service Conservation Officer Patricia Burley June 3 presented District of Sparwood council with the 2012 Access Management Compliance and Enforcement Program Report. The previous year (2012) was the first year that the Elk Valley had a dedicated … > Read More

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Vaccine Fast Facts is not factual

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Submitted

Letter to the Editor I was recently made aware by local physicians and public health nurses that erroneous and misleading information about vaccines has been circulating in the Elk Valley. As a public health physician and area Medical Health Officer … > Read More

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MP recognizes National Mining Week

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Submitted

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks celebrated National Mining Week by recognizing the many contributions that mining makes in the province’s southeastern-most federal riding. “Mining’s economic impact can be felt in every region of Canada — from exploration companies in remote areas, … > Read More

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Norma Blissett / NDP – Kootenay East

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ian Cobb

Election 2013 Norma Blissett’s answers to e-KNOW questions: 1Q. Please provide a brief history of yourself—recent work experience, accomplishments and other things important to you as an individual. A. I’ve lived in Cranbrook for the past 18 years and have … > Read More

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Doctor shortage forcing changes to emergency hours

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Submitted

Sparwood and area residents are advised of changes to emergency department hours at the health centre in Sparwood for the month of May due to limited physician availability. Hours of operation are normally seven days a week, from 8 a.m. … > Read More

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New Principal For Sparwood Secondary School

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Submitted

Frank Sopko was recently appointed principal of Sparwood Secondary School as of the 2013/14 school year by the School District 5 (SD5) Board of Education. According to SD5 Board chair Frank Lento, Frank Sopko has a proven track record of … > Read More

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Working together to protect the Elk Valley Watershed

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Submitted

Letter to the Editor At Teck, we take our role in maintaining both the environmental and economic health of the regions where we operate very seriously. That is why we were pleased with the B.C. Government’s recent decision to issue … > Read More

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