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Three Engineering Studies Set to Begin on Former Tembec Lands

Three Engineering Studies Set to Begin on Former Tembec Lands Three contracts have been awarded and work under way for the engineering of the Tembec Lands Development in Cranbrook. C&C Wood Products was the first business to move into the former Te …

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Save On Foods investing $12 million in new Kimberley store

Save On Foods investing $12 million in new Kimberley store A ground-breaking ceremony was held on May 31, 2019, for the construction of Kimberley’s new Save On Foods store. Mayor Don McCormick and Save On President Darrell Jones break ground on the new …

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Teamed up for growth

Teamed up for growth In seeking business investors, the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Initiative (CKDI) faces a competitive market. Most of small-town British Columbia can boast exceptional recreation, affordable living and significantly lower real e …

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Success story: Cranbrook’s Domino’s Pizza

Success story: Cranbrook’s Domino’s Pizza When Louis Nelson first came to Cranbrook in 2016, he didn’t intend to stay longer than the summer. But the self-proclaimed foodie and fan of such things as skiing, golfing and hiking quickly became attached to …

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New Cranbrook business: Advanced Enviro-Blast

New Cranbrook business: Advanced Enviro-Blast Advanced Enviro-Blast is a new business in Cranbrook that specializes in dustless wet abrasive blasting. It is owned by Mike Sanderman and his father Bill—who also own and operate Canadian Purcell Machinery …

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COBS Bread opens first bakery in Cranbrook

COBS Bread opens first bakery in Cranbrook Canada’s largest bakery franchise, COBS Bread, opened March 28, 2019, on Cranbrook Street North in Cranbrook. This marks COBS Bread’s 113th bakery in Canada. photo courtesy Cranbrook Townsman COBS Bread is wel …

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Cranbrook’s Denham Ford receives Ford’s highest honour

Cranbrook’s Denham Ford receives Ford’s highest honour The Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone is home to many thriving businesses, including Denham Ford, which recently received a national award for outstanding achievement. Located in Cranbrook, Denh …

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High levels of overall business satisfaction reported for Kimberley

High levels of overall business satisfaction reported for Kimberley Credit: Province of BC The results of a new Business Retention and Expansion Survey show that business is going well for many entrepreneurs in Kimberley, B.C. A total of 100 business o …

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Kimberley reports strong start for housing construction in 2019

Kimberley reports strong start for housing construction in 2019 Kimberley, B.C., is reporting a very strong start to the year for new housing construction. Eighteen new dwellings have been issued building permits by the City in the first three months o …

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Cranbrook welcomes new Business Development Coordinator

Cranbrook welcomes new Business Development Coordinator The City of Cranbrook has welcomed Darren Brewer to the new position of Business Development Coordinator. Brewer’s position will be critical to the City as it moves forward to encourage business o …

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