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New Dawn announces Legacy Lookout at Wildstone

New Dawn announces Legacy Lookout at Wildstone Development to include 72 condos and 62 single-family detached homes on what will be a serene, prefurbia neighbourhood Legacy Lookout features stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. New Dawn Developments, …

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Wildstone Golf Course named Top 100 in Canada

Wildstone Golf Course named Top 100 in Canada Cranbrook’s Wildstone Golf Course is recognized as one of the best in the country. SCOREGolf recently released its list of the Top 100 Golf Courses for 2018 and Wildstone came in at 78th. Wildstone Golf Cou …

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Success Story: Fab Rite Services Ltd.

Success Story: Fab Rite Services Ltd. Fab Rite Services Ltd. is one of the region’s greatest success stories in business diversification. Based in Cranbrook, this company started in 1982 as a mining contractor. Since then, Fab Rite has become one of We …

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KOA’s newest luxury RV park is open for business

KOA’s newest luxury RV park is open for business Tourism in the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone just received a big infrastructure boost in the form of a luxury RV park at the historic St. Eugene Mission Golf Resort & Casino. The Cranbrook / S …

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2018 Business Walk: 87% of Cranbrook businesses report positive environment

2018 Business Walk: 87% of Cranbrook businesses report positive environment The 3rd annual Cranbrook Business Walk took place June 19. Within a three-hour blitz, 11 teams of two volunteers canvassed the community, connecting with 104 businesses. A gene …

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Cranbrook’s Historic Baker Hotel acquired by Eaton Properties

Cranbrook’s Historic Baker Hotel acquired by Eaton Properties One of Cranbrook’s great pieces of heritage real estate is taking on a new incarnation, as of this coming autumn. It seems a rejuvenation and revitalization is of the downtown core is underw …

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Cranbrook’s College of the Rockies holds grand opening of $11.5-million trades hall

College of the Rockies holds grand opening of $11.5-million trades hall Patterson Hall, the new trades training facility at College of the Rockies (COTR) in Cranbrook, B.C., is complete. COTR held a grand opening on August 10, 2018. Several dignitaries …

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New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook

New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook As the population ages, it is vital for communities to ensure that they have adequate affordable housing and assisted living options. And it’s not just because of the economics. When mom and dad need to simplif …

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Kimberley jeweler opens studio and boutique

Kimberley jeweler opens studio and boutique Kimberley is home to a new jewelry studio and boutique. Tumbled Earth opened on Wallinger Avenue on May 1, 2018. Kara Clarke is the owner and she has been designing jewelry since 2009. Kara Clarke and her fam …

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Kimberley’s economy improved in 2017: Financial Report

Kimberley’s economy improved in 2017: Financial Report The City of Kimberley’s accumulated surplus grew by nearly $4 million last year Credit: Province of BC The Business Development Office (BDO) recently presented Kimberley City Council with the conso …

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