Man behind the wheel of the Valley Vibes shuttle
East Kootenay, Invermere, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation

How Valley Vibes became the Columbia Valley’s go-to shuttle

What started as a solution to a local transportation gap has quickly grown into one of the Valley’s most energetic new tourism ventures

by Danielle Brost
Lindsey using exercise equipment
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Inside Cycle Barre Studio’s community-first approach to fitness

This Sparwood studio blends cycling, barre, and mobility with an atmosphere built on support

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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Mar
4

East Kootenay Career & Job Fair

More than 70 businesses and non-profits already signed up for this much-anticipated job fair.

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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Cavan accepting the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Customer Service from another fellow on stage
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business

A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core

Family-owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.

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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