WINNER OF THE MEL BARTLEY OUTSTANDING BRANCH AWARD IN 2007

Elk Valley, British Columbia, right off the Alberta border, is an area rich in coal production, the largest local industry seconded only by forestry. There are five coal operations in the area owned and operated by the Teck Coal Corporation. The towns of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie and the Crowsnest Pass together make a population of around 20,000. The Crowsnest Branch of CIM is tied to these coal mines.