Nakusp Hot Springs
West Kootenay, Nakusp

Nakusp Hot Springs celebrates a milestone anniversary

Proudly marking 50 years in business, Nakusp Hot Springs has gone from humble beginnings to an iconic Kootenay destination.

by Danielle Brost
Owners of Rooftop Coffee Roasters next to a roaster, holding beans
East Kootenay, West Kootenay

Kootenay coffee roasters help you get your buzz on

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

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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.

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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Sep
13
West Kootenay, Rossland

Between The Peaks Mountain Music Festival

This popular Rossland festival is back for its second year, and you won't want to miss out.

by Danielle Brost
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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Festival at RED mountain resort

Behind the scenes: How to make music festival magic

The RED Mountain Resort team shares the strategies and challenges of hosting a large-scale Kootenay music festival

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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