Economy
Originally settled by miners and smelter workers, the district now includes an important fruit growing section (Creston Valley) and numerous commercial centers, including Ymir, Robson, Genelle, Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale,Salmo,Trail, Nelson, Slocan, Playmor,Winlaw, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Castlegar, Rossland, Erickson,and Creston.
A number of Community Radio stations have developed in the region, most notably CJLY-FM in Nelson and CIDO-FM in Creston. These stations usually operate either as a Cooperative or as a non profit Society.
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