Both Cranbrook and Kimberley are under the average property tax gap of 2.60 between residential and business for B.C communities: Cranbrook’s property tax gap is 2.57 and Kimberley’s is 2.54.
- From 2010 to 2015, Kimberley lowered its Municipal Property Tax Gap by 6.6% (Total Average Property Tax for Kimberley is $7,178). From 2010 to 2015, Cranbrook lowered its Municipal Property Tax Gap by 15.5% (Total Average Property Tax for Cranbrook is $6,743.)
$10 million trades training facility nearing completion
College of the Rockies is working to address the need for more skilled tradespeople
Improvements at post-secondary institutions are key to future proofing the talent of tomorrow. Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies (COTR) is an outstanding example of an institution that is working strategically to meet the needs of its students, the region and industry partners.
Almost complete is COTR’s $10 million trades facility. This building provides spaces designed specifically for the electrical and millwright students, who currently receive their training via the Gold Creek campus. It also has an engine lab for the heavy-duty equipment mechanic and automotive service technician programs.
The aforementioned trades, along with carpenters and welders, are in high demand.
It’s not just about producing more tradespeople, but ensuring that those who enter the workforce are trained on the very latest technologies as well.
“Students now get to train in a state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for the most relevant training possible, said Jack Moes, dean of trades and technology, to Kootenay Business magazine. “We’re really excited about how we’ll be better able to organize and use the equipment we have for learning, and also to accommodate new technology as the programs evolve.”
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