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Updated Airport Improvement Report
February 25, 2009
The latest copy of the Canadian Rockies International Airport Information Package & Technical Specifications is available by clicking here: Cranbrook_Airport_Information_Package_-_October2008.pdf
The report includes details of the $12.7 million project, which included a runway extension to 8,000 feet, a series of upgrades to the fuelling, baggage handling, and related operational areas, and a terminal building expansion. Completed October 2008, the 2100 square meter terminal building includes new arrivals and departure …
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OnTheSnow Readers Love Powder Highway Ski Resorts!
February 20, 2009
OnTheSnow.com readers LOVE Kootenay Rockies ski resorts! Reader reviews as of 20 Feb 09 show the following highlights:
Fernie Alpine Resort
1st Overall
2nd Downhill Terrain
3rd Nightlife
Kimberley Alpine Resort
1st Family Friendly
2nd Terrain Park
2nd Nightlife
3rd Overall
4th Downhill Terrain
Panorama Mountain Village
4th Terrain Park
5th Overall
5th Family Friendly
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
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Kimberley & Fernie Alpine Resorts - Serious Kudos from Ski Canada Magazine
February 18, 2009
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February 18, 2009
RCR Resorts Earn Serious Kudos from Ski Canada Magazine!
Calgary, AB – February 18, 2009 - Ski Canada magazine (Winter 2009) names Resorts of the Canadian Rockies’ ski resorts in a total of 13 “Best of Skiing in Canada” awards. We are proud of achieving these acknowledgments and to be named amongst top resorts across the country. The following is the long list …
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Story from San Diego Travel Writer Brian Clark
February 16, 2009
Eastern B.C.‘s ‘Powder Highway’ a blast
Photo by MARK LORENZEN / For the Union-Tribune
You’ve probably been reading and hearing a bunch about Whistler/Blackcomb in recent months. Which is understandable, what with a huge new tram and the Winter Olympics set for this impressive resort next season.
But there is a lot more to schussing in British Columbia than Whistler. A whole lot more. Hop over to …
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Inaugural Flight Celebration, December 17, 2008
February 11, 2009
The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their December luncheon at the Canadian Rockies International Airport on December 17, taking the opportunity to celebrate the arrival of Delta’s first flight to YXC.
Some 250 people attended, and waved flags enthusiastically as the 50 passenger RJ200 touched down. Inbound passengers included a delegation from the YXC Alliance Society, plus representatives from the City of Cranbrook, Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Tourism …
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Seat Sale To March 14!
February 11, 2009
Delta has just confirmed another seat sale for YXC!
Best availabilities are between Cranbrook and the following cities:
Atlanta, from $179
Boston, from $189
Denver, from $159
Dallas-Fort Worth, from $189
Fort Lauderdale, from $189
Houston, from $189
New York-Kennedy, from $189
Las Vegas, from $159
Los Angeles, from $159
Oakland, from $159
Orlando, from $189
Minneapolis/St Paul, from …
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Larger-Than-Usual Delta Jet Touches Down February 7
February 11, 2009
Delta “Big Jet” Carries Ski Teams to YXC
And Big Implications for the Future
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February 10, 2009
Cranbrook, BC: Visitors to the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC, Cranbrook) on Saturday had a Bombardier-sized treat. Delta carrier SkyWest’s regular 50 passenger jet was replaced for this flight only by their larger RJ900, which carries 76 passengers. Why? Athletes from the International Paralympic Committee’s NOR-AM …
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Delta Flights on YouTube
February 11, 2009
A Kimberley resident with the YouTube logon kidder 101 has been keeping a keen eye on the new Delta air service to Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC, Cranbrook).
See the historic landing of the first Delta flight on December 17, 2008 here: Dec 17 Inaugural flight
On February 7, 2009, a larger-than-usual Delta jet arrived at YXC. See that clip here, and the full story back in the …
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