ANNOUNCING: A $400,000,000 RECOVERY FUND

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery

The fund is open for applications until February 21, 2023, at 5 pm PST. 

The annual East Kootenay Career and Job Fair will be in person Wednesday, March 1st. Registration is open! 

This event is open to local and national employers and non-profit organizations looking to grow their team or to promote a career in a specific industry. 

TIME: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

COST: $175 for Businesses (includes in person and video submission)

      $50 for Non-Profit organizations (includes in person and video submission)

      $25 – Online - video submission only

Vendor Registration Highlights:  

• 6ft table with white tablecloth and 2 chairs (more chairs can be requested)
• Vendors lounge, lunch and snacks provided
• Optional - online showcase of job opportunities 
• Event is FREE to all students and community members 
• Social media and radio marketing 

Announcing the official merger between East Kootenay Community and Heritage Credit Union!

As of January 1, 2023, these credit unions are jointly operating as StellerVista Credit Union, and are serving members in Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Slocan Park, and Greenwood, as well as virtually and by phone from any location.

"Our goal in this is to strengthen and maintain the strong independent credit union system we have helped build over the past 70 years. The world of banking is changing fast, and credit unions like us need to adapt. While many credit unions our size are focusing on bigger urban partners, we are confident we can do this right here in the Kootenays."

Rural communities should be represented by local people and local decision making. StellerVista will ensure this remains as true tomorrow, as it is today. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS & TOP PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

1. BUMBLE TREE – 783 entries!!

2. GREYSTONE MERCANTILE – 290 entries

3. CBK MISSION THRIFT – 124 entries

4. ST MARY'S ANGLER – 120 entries

5. GERICKS SPORTS – 115 entries