Tag Archives: Teck Resources

Lot 48 bylaws officially rescinded

It was a legislative move that raised many eyebrows and infused a vein of concern among Columbia Valley property and business owners. Almost eight years ago, many observers saw the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) back zoning of Lot … > Read More

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Sparwood Council Facts

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal District of Sparwood Councillors Sharon Fraser and Margaret McKie presented Mayor Lois Halko with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals provide an opportunity to honour exceptional Canadians for their contributions … > Read More

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Transportation Minister praises CPR, Teck for aiding B.C.’s economy

The Elk Valley remains a vital cog in British Columbia’s and Canada’s economy. That was one of the messages delivered in Sparwood by B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom, July 25, following a tour of the Fording River … > Read More

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Lot 48 preservation celebrated on-site

Ecologically and culturally significant Columbia Lake property protected after many decades of effort (See photo gallery at bottom of story.) It was a day many thought would never come. The back and forth and up and down issue that is … > Read More

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Teck giving $1 million to Trans Canada Trail for Kootenays

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 … > Read More

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