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Developments

Supporting improvements to seniors’ housing

Enhancing spaces for health, comfort and social connection in 27 communities

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Pete Stamper receiving his award from another man on the stage
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment

Kootenay recycling company CEO receives King Charles III Coronation medal

KC Recycling’s Pete Stamper recognized with prestigious award for community contributions

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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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East Kootenay, Fernie

Fernival

Bring the family out to Fernie Alpine Resort for this fun annual event.

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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Developments

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it adds affordable homes

Four new duplexes reconnect families and revitalize community.

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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