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Jan 22, 2025 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Kimberley: Ficklegrubbers Treatery New Name of La Luna Candy Shoppe
New owner Tanya Tamasi recently purchased the La Lune Candy Shoppe in the Kimberley Platzl from Elaine and Chris Moon. La Luna Candy Shoppe was founded in 2005. It has been Tanya's dream to own and operate her own shop, which she has renamed Ficklegrubbers Treatery.
What's behind the new name? "I just like the way the name rolls off the tongue, I think it makes for a whimsical name," says Tanya Tamasi.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Based on my business Instagram account (@kootenayrockiesbizbuzz) these were the top stories posted in 2024 -- based on the number of likes each post received.
1. Cranbrook: High Country Sports Receives a Facelift
The front entrance and exterior of the High Country Outdoor Gear and Clothing in downtown Cranbrook has recently received a major facelift, along with new signage. The popular outdoor retail outlet is owned and operated by Iain MacLeod.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Fernie: Well Known Realtor Moves to Comox
Todd Fyfe, managing Broker at eXp Realty Alpine to Ocean Real Estate Group in Fernie, has announced that he has moved to Vancouver Island.
On a Linkedin post Todd Fyfe stated: “Big news, friends. As many of you know, I've made the exciting move to the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | Sara Zaske |Keith Powell |RJ Wolcott |Steve Nakata
PULLMAN, Wash. – When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a Washington State University-led study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it – age. Overall, researchers found that the actual temperature at which the majority of people felt uncomfortable during a hot summer depended on the individual. When they did feel discomfort, it often negatively affected their mood.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Fernie/South Country: Max at Re/Max
Veteran realtor Maxine Wolfe has joined the ranks of Remax Blue Sky Realty in Cranbrook.
With over 25 years of real estate experience, Maxine specializes in properties in the South Country and Fernie areas.
She states, “I live rural, between Fernie and Cranbrook. This gives me experience in the city and the South Country (Koocanusa).
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Cranbrook: High Country Sports Receives a Facelift
The front entrance and exterior of the High Country Outdoor Gear and Clothing in downtown Cranbrook has recently received a major facelift, along with new signage. The popular outdoor retail outlet is owned and operated by Iain MacLeod.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Wynndel: Thistle Farms Opens Farmgate Stand
Kip and Michele Cantrell, owners of Thistle Farm on Channel Road in Wynndel, have recently opened a new farmgate vegetable stand. The little stand is designed to be self-serve and offers garlic and garlic products,and also french shallots, onions, peas, carrots, beets, peppers, eggplants and much more.
Area residents and visitors are invited to stop by and stock up on the freshest of veggies.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Creston: Best Buy Express Opens in Creston
Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada have formed a strategic partnership to introduce 167 small-format consumer technology retail stores across Canada branded Best Buy Express.
Best Buy Express stores, including the newly opened one in downtown Creston, will offer leading consumer technology from Best Buy, protection and services by Geek Squad and exclusive telecom services from Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Moyie: Fish and Chips Truck will open for another season
Fish and chip lovers can rejoice that the Moyie Fish and Chips Truck will again be open for the 2025 season. Earlier this year Shivan Hill, owner of the ever popular Moyie Fish and Chips Truck, announced on social media that the summer of 2024 would be the last year of operation for the roadside eatery. However, Shivan said there was such an outcry from her customers that she has decided to stay open next summer as well.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
cranbrooktownsman.com | Keith Powell
Keith Powell
Six key takeaways from the recent Columbia River Treaty Agreement-in-Principle
After six years and 19+ rounds of negotiations an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) was recently struck on an updated Columbia River Treaty.
1. Recognition of Economy Impact: The Columbia River and its tributaries generate 40 per cent of hydropower produced in the U.S. The river system also helps $8 billion in crops and transports 42 million tons of commercial cargo annually.
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