Flexy’s Fruit Stand has deep roots and big plans
How a family legacy is creating loyal customers in Cranbrook.
by Kerry Shellborn
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Agriculture, Retail, Small Business
West Kootenay, Nelson, Entertainment and Hospitality
Kootenay-made series Southern Interior launches with national support
A new Nelson-based sketch comedy series is turning everyday Kootenay life into on-screen gold.
by Danielle Brost
Small Business
How to write a cold email that actually works in 6 steps
Writing effective cold emails that get a response is possible by following some easy-to-do steps
by Kerry Shellborn
Business Beat, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education
First bilingual youth Science & Tech Program launched in Kootenays by KAST
Celebrating Kootenay biodiversity, the GLOWS program is part of Science Literary Week 2020
by Julie Matchett
Featured Story
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Featured Stories
The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook: A partnership with Indigenous people and a community
The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook are partnering to create a new cultural and interpretive centre as Cranbrook’s new-and-improved visitor centre
Seeking entrepreneurs
Do you know a successful business entrepreneur? We are always looking for innovative and noteworthy people to feature.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together
Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie MatchettWednesday Social Summer Concert series
Every Wednesday from July to August, you can take in the social summer concert series!
Business Beat, West Kootenay, Castlegar
Castlegar’s Economic Development Strategy requires feedback from residents
A community survey is being conducted to help develop a vision of Castlegar’s future
by Julie Matchett
Money Talk, Financial
Value your employees
Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia
by Lou Rogers
From Germany to the Columbia Valley, camera in hand
Denise Hoffgaard found her calling in the wild beauty of Canada—and made it her profession.
by Danielle Brost
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Environment
10 West Kootenay governments have voted for 100% renewable energy by 2050
The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale
by Virginia Rasch
