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Cranbrook: What you can’t see from the highway
Cranbrook: What you can’t see from the highway Sam Steele Days is one of many community events that celebrates Cranbrook’s hidden charm At first glance, Cranbrook is all business. But looks are deceiving. The community gathers for Sam Steele Days 2018. …
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New business in Cranbrook: Fibrenew East Kootenays
New business in Cranbrook: Fibrenew East Kootenays Larry and Anita Iler are the proud owners of Fibrenew East Kootenays, a new business in Cranbrook that makes damaged upholstery look brand new. Larry and Anita Iler own Fibrenew East Kootenays. Fibrene …
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What BC Business reveals about Cranbrook
What BC Business reveals about Cranbrook BC Business magazine recently featured Cranbrook in its BC City Guide 2018. Here’s an excerpt: “As for opportunity, Cranbrook is constantly hunting to bring in new talent. Its sales pitch, like that from other s …
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Update and tour of Kimberley SunMine
Update and tour of Kimberley SunMine An exclusive look at Kimberley’s award-winning SunMine The Kimberley SunMine houses the only tracking system in Canada. On Friday, May 11, 2018, the Kimberley Bulletin and other media outlets, got an exclusive tour …
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Success story: Kootenay Granite
Success story: Kootenay Granite Longtime business owner Rick Klassen values Cranbrook’s affordability, central location and lifestyle Rick Klassen, owner of Kootenay Granite. Kootenay Granite has a commanding presence on Cranbrook’s main commercial str …
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Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. wins gold award
Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. wins gold award Fisher Peak Brewing Co.’s brewmaster Jordon Aasland and owner Heidi Romich. Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. received a gold award for its Scottish Ale beer at the 16th annual Canadian Brewing Awar …
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BDO Canada LLP opens permanent office in Kimberley
BDO Canada LLP opens permanent office in Kimberley Alan Rice is heading up the new BDO office, located at 77 Deer Park Avenue, in Kimberley. In mid-March 2018, BDO Canada LLP opened a permanent office at 77 Deer Park Avenue in Kimberley, headed up by s …
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Highly anticipated gastro pub opens in Cranbrook
Highly anticipated gastro pub opens in Cranbrook City’s old Fire Hall enjoys a new lease on life as a family-friendly gastro pub known as the Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap The Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap attempted a soft opening on June 13, 2018, but Cra …
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Permanent MRI service under way at East Kootenay Regional Hospital
Permanent MRI service under way at regional hospital in Cranbrook The new MRI machine allows patients to select a light colour that makes them more comfortable during the MRI exam. Residents of East Kootenay now have increased access to diagnostic test …
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$10 million trades training facility nearing completion
$10 million trades training facility nearing completion College of the Rockies is working to address the need for more skilled tradespeople The new trades building at College of the Rockies will be open for classes in August 2018. Improvements at post- …
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