Wildflowers in bloom, with scenic backdrop of mountains.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Tourism

Adventure awaits: A guide to tourism destinations in the Kootenay Rockies

Known as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits

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Claire and Phil Gadd standing next to each other
East Kootenay, Fernie, Real Estate

Fernie found them: How Phil and Claire Gadd built a life and a business in the Elk Valley

The couple behind First Tracks Real Estate Group share how community, connection, and a sense of place shaped their path in the Elk Valley.

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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East Kootenay, Cranbrook

Cranbrook’s Annual Open Garden Day

Cranbrook’s 28th Open Garden Day returns Sunday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering visitors the chance to tour a variety of unique local gardens throughout the community.

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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Mila and Shania sitting together on the floor
West Kootenay, Nelson, Health & Wellness

Support that doesn’t slip through the cracks

How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.

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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