Carter standing with a box of cherries
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Agriculture, Retail, Small Business

Flexy’s Fruit Stand has deep roots and big plans

How a family legacy is creating loyal customers in Cranbrook.

by Kerry Shellborn
Man, woman and dog in front of a Volkswagen van
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
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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
Kids crouched on ground examining something with magnifying glass.
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

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Seeking entrepreneurs

Do you know a successful business entrepreneur? We are always looking for innovative and noteworthy people to feature.

Paul Denchuk and Meredith Hamstead are standing together in front of a home.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Invermere, Energy, Environment, Small Business

thinkBright Homes: A lighter touch on the planet

thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry

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The two owners, Petra and Tiffany Ware, are standing in their store with body care products on shelves behind them.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business

Your nose knows the difference in natural body care products

Petra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas

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Wednesday Social Summer Concert series

Every Wednesday from July to August, you can take in the social summer concert series!

Aerial view of Castlegar in autumn.
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

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Two business women at a meeting
Money Talk, Financial

Value your employees

Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia

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Denise Hoffgaard standing holding her camera

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
Fruitvale City Council
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

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