KC Recycling’s 75-person team will grow with three new hires, necessary to operate the expanded polypropylene plant.
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment

KC Recycling announces plastic recycling expansion with $1.2M boost

Advancing sustainable solutions with new investments in plastic waste management

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Environment

Basin groups make climate-positive moves

Building resilience to face the future with confidence

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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
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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.

Cranbrook Farmers Market sign
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism

A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

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West Kootenay, Nakusp

Basin Food Summit & Buyer Expo

The Basin Food & Buyer Expo (FABx) is an annual food summit that plays a critical role in fostering economic development.

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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Money Talk, Financial

Value your employees

Results from the Business Outlook Survey for British Columbia

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Skills Centre Executive Director Morag Carter, former LCCDTS board chair, joins Brent Anhel, LCIC board chair at the park
Developments

Merger looks to streamline economic and community growth in the South Kootenay

Two Kootenay organizations amalgamate to make the region more attractive to new residents, businesses and investors.

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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