East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business

The salon designed with kids in mind

Why Bizzy Bear Cub Cuts in Cranbrook is resonating with local families.

by Danielle Brost
Skye-lea with her child in the forest
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

Nelson’s Acorn + Oak is redefining childcare

How entrepreneur Skye-lea Farr fills critical childcare gaps in the Kootenays

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.

A herd of big-horn sheep are running across a road.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Environment, Transportation

Here’s a wild idea: Grab your phone and report wildlife

Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

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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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Cara and Steve Campen with a classic car
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business

In Cranbrook, Meraki Mechanical sets a new standard

Transparency and dedication earned this Kootenay automotive shop the utmost community respect and a prestigious award.

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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