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Picture of a treehouse development.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism RMR opposes “Treehouse Hotel” — Revelstoke council approves phased development

Revelstoke council voted 5 to 2 in favour of the project, in a revised development format.

Graphic of proposed roundabout upgrades in Revelstoke.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Developments, Transportation Revelstoke Council awards $1.8 million Gateway roundabout upgrades to local contractor

Speers Construction was determined to provide the best proposal for acceptance by the City.

Picture of CP Rail train.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Transportation CP reaches agreement with future CEO Keith Creel; retains services of E. Hunter Harrison

Commencing July 1, 2017, current president and chief operating officer Keith Creel will become CP Rail president and CEO.

Scenic view of Nelson from top of mountain.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Agriculture, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 10 most unique businesses for sale in the Kootenays — Summer 2016

Ever thought of owning your own business and living the Kootenay lifestyle? Here is a sampling of businesses available in the area.

Picture of Pacific Coastal airplane at the Revelstoke airport.
Revelstoke, Tourism, Transportation Winter flights slated for Revelstoke in 2017

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be scheduling 32 flights into the city this winter, from January until March 2017.

Golfer taking a swing along a long fairway, with large mountains in background.
Cranbrook, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Tourism Six golf stops not to miss on your swing through the Kootenays

From beginner and family-friendly courses to those worthy of the most experienced golfer, these Kootenay fairways are worth a visit.

Mary Austin, Nicole Cherlet, Tanya Finley and Kayla Sebastian received  Influential Women in Business Awards from Kootenay Business magazine.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Cuisine, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business 2016 IWIB recap

Seven businesswomen received the Kootenay Business magazine Influential Women in Business Awards for 2016.

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Jamie Mayes, new Executive Director at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce.
Revelstoke, Tourism Jamie Mayes new Executive Director at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce

Jamie Mayes comes from Venture Kamloops, which is the Economic Development arm of the City of Kamloops.

A group of business women all standing together.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Kootenay Business Magazine presents the 2016 list of Women in Business nominations

Kootenay Business Magazine will announce the winners of the 2016 Women in Business awards at luncheons in the East Kootenay and West Kootenay

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Sara Sansom, owner of Birch & Lace, cutting a customers hair.
Revelstoke, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Sara Sansom

In an industry known for its extensive use of chemicals, it is rare to find a stylist who is concerned about the environmental impact of her work.

Picture of the new Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre.
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism Official opening of the Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre will provide a great entry point to a large snowmobile area in the community that attracts thousands of tourists.

Graphic of Imagine Kootenay website.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Small Business New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Windermere Valley Golf Course, on the sunny east side of the Columbia Valley is always one of the region's first golf courses to open.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail Projected 2016 opening dates for Kootenay golf courses

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

An aerial view of the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat on the shore of the Upper Arrow Lakes
Revelstoke, Developments, Environment, Real Estate, Tourism Green investment opportunity in Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat, Revelstoke, B.C.

Located on the shores of the Upper Arrow Lakes, the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat is looking for residents, partners or investors

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Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

Artist's rendition of a traffic roundabout proposed in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke, Developments, Transportation Revelstoke roundabouts proposed as part of traffic solution

A recent open house brought out a variety of viewpoints and some concerns over the possible plans.

Scott Duke, owner of Revelstoke Property Services & Welstad Business Brokers
Revelstoke Scott Duke

Always an entrepreneur

Revelstoke Credit Union's recently constructed new building.
Cranbrook, Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial Biggest credit unions in the Kootenays – ranked by assets

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Picture of high-end, modern treehouse.
Revelstoke, Developments, Real Estate, Tourism “Treehouse” hotel up in the air in Revelstoke

Like a similar resort in Sweden the tree cabins or houses are securely fastened to trees and sit high above the ground, typically featuring ultra-modern decor.

Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil own and operate La Baguette Catering and Le Marché Gourmet specialty food store in Revelstoke, B.C.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil

Their catering company has grown to employ 60 people in Revelstoke, B.C., and is garnering accolades in the business community.

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Le Marché Gourmet is a new specialty food store in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Specialty food in Revelstoke

Le Marché Gourmet is the newest addition to the La Baguette Catering family of food outlets in Revelstoke, B.C.

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Picture of Michael Smith.
Revelstoke, Tourism Michael Smith steps aside as Kootenay Rockies Tourism Chair

Thom Tischik of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association was elected as the new Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

The rotor under construction in the service bay at Mica Generating Station
Revelstoke, Energy Mica Dam at full power

The Mica 1,000 Megawatt Project north of Revelstoke, B.C., is nearing completion after five years of work.

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Alan Mason, Mark McKee and Daniel Kellie in front of new greeting centre for snowmobilers.
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism The future of having fun in Revelstoke

Revelstoke bolsters its economy by investing in a snowmobile greeting centre and other local tourism infrastructure projects.

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Revelstoke's steering committee for the Business Retention & Expansion program: (L to R) Kevin Dorrius (Community Futures), Judy Goodman (chamber of commerce) Alan Mason (City of Revelstoke) and Mark Rossi (BRE research co-ordinator)
Revelstoke, Small Business The results are in

The results of Revelstoke’s Business Retention and Expansion survey have been analyzed and presented. Now it’s time for action.

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Roberta Ciolli is the Basin Business Advisor based in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Small Business Revelstoke movers and shakers

Our research reveals some of the people who are currently making a significant contribution to the community of Revelstoke.

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Grizzly Plaza is a landmark in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Small Business Catching up with the Revelstoke chamber

Teamwork and research are two resources used by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, and advocacy is a high priority.

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Picture of construction underway at the new Petro-Can/Starbucks location in Revelstoke.
Revelstoke, Developments, Retail Revelstoke’s PetroCan/Starbucks construction underway

Site will feature a full-service Petro-Canada gas station and convenience store, as well as a sit-down or take-out Starbucks coffee location.

Emily Beaumont, REALTOR® at Royal LaPage in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Real Estate Nine tips to get your home ready to sell

The best strategies to make your home ready to put on the market (and get the best price).

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Tom Tischik (left), new chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Kathy Cooper (right), Chief Executive Officer of Kootenay Rockies Tourism present owner Darrin DeRosa and Chef Corey Fraser of the Cedar House Chalets in Golden with the Tourism Business of the Year award.
Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism Award winners announced

The annual Kootenay Rockies Tourism AGM and conference was held at the Regent Hotel in Revelstoke.

A photo of a typical shopping complex, with stores fronting a roadway.
Revelstoke, Developments, Retail $20 million shopping complex proposed for Revelstoke

The 60,000 square foot development would house 10 to 12 "highway-oriented" retailers.

Picture of the Revelstoke Golf Club clubhouse.
Revelstoke, Financial Deal to sell Revelstoke Golf Course collapses

A proposed deal between the City of Revelstoke and Citrus Capital Partners, based in Calgary, to buy the Revelstoke Golf Course has collapsed.

A Brandauer mono-rail mountain coaster in Europe
Revelstoke, Developments, Tourism New mountain coaster set for Revelstoke resort in 2016

The European-designed mountain coaster will be the cornerstone of RMR's summer line-up of activities.

The logo for the Junior Dragon's Den student competition.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Developments, Education, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Technology Junior Dragons Den expands throughout the Columbia Basin in 2016!

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.

A Junior Dragons Den contestant engages judges Jordan Strobel and Spencer Smith in her demonstration
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Education, Small Business Raising dragons

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

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A picture looking down the main street of Revelstoke with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Financial, Tourism B.C. invests $1.82 million to support tourism in seven Kootenay communities

Seven local Kootenay communities will see funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative.

Judy Goodman (L), a 2015 winner of an Influential Women in Business Award, with Kyla MacNeil of Kootenay Business magazine
Revelstoke, Influential Women in Business Judy Goodman influences Revelstoke

Judy Goodman of Revelstoke is a worthy recipient of a 2015 Influential Women in Business Award from Kootenay Business magazine.

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view of Christina Lake access riverfront
Creston, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Real Estate Top 10 (+ 1) most affordable waterfront properties in the Kootenays

A list of the most affordable waterfront (and riverfront) properties listed on MLS in the Kootenays.

Scenic view of Invermere.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Animal Care, Cuisine, Developments, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Top 9 most unique commercial ventures for sale in the Kootenays

The Kootenays attract many unique and eclectic businesses - here are 9 thriving ventures up for sale.

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Jakki Van Hemert (L) of Trail, B.C. received a 2015 Influential Women in Business (West Kootenay) Award from Kootenay Business magazine.
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business West Kootenay women of influence

Four of the West Kootenay’s shining stars in business were honoured by Kootenay Business magazine and their peers.

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Agathe Bernard training with her underwater camera
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Environment, Technology Agathe Bernard aims high with new scientific inquiry

Agetha Bernard is in the planning stages of a scientific expedition focusing on the growing problem of plastics proliferating throughout our Earth’s oceans

by James Rose
An Avalanche Canada public avalanche forecaster examines the snowpack
Revelstoke, Financial Avalanche Canada receives $325,000 from the Trust

Two-year support to go toward increasing public avalanche safety.

Mark Rossi, a UBC Okanagan student, outside the Revelstoke visitors' centre
Revelstoke Business retention in Revelstoke

To encourage growth and success in its business sector, Revelstoke has invested in identifying the challenges faced by local businesses.

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A tree house with a spiral staircase, one of the many attractions at the Enchanted Forest.
Revelstoke Enchanted Forest for sale

The Enchanted Forest theme park is a one of a kind destination

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The Enchanted Forest attraction
Revelstoke, Real Estate, Small Business Enchanted Opportunity—Enchanted Forest for sale

A unique business opportunity in the Kootenay Rockies region is up for sale.

Steve Smith, marketing manager at Vic Van Isle Construction accepts award from Fortis BC representative Shelly Thomson
Revelstoke, Developments Revelstoke construction company snaps up 2nd Award of Excellence

The second year running that VVI Construction has won this prestigious award.

Eric Scarcella owns and operates Swiss Chalet Motel in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke Eric Scarcella

Eric Scarcella, owner of the Swiss Chalet Motel in Revelstoke, B.C., looks for opportunities to improve his property and his service.

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Birch and Lace owner Sara Jeffery
Revelstoke, Environment, Small Business Salon with a conscience

Birch and Lace just opened in October of 2014, and has been welcomed warmly by the Revelstoke community.

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