Retaining top talent in the Kootenays: From volunteer to vet tech
A wage subsidy program through Columbia Basin Trust enables skilled workers to stay in the Kootenays.
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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Animal Care, Education, Financial
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Animal Care, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Tourism
Best of the best: Kimberley’s 2021 Business Excellence Awards handed out
Kimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.
by Julie Matchett
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Animal Care, Small Business
Artisan handcrafted dog and cat tags (and one for a cow) from Robson, B.C.
Each mountain-inspired pet tag from Kootenay Tags is “very personal and special”
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Animal Care, Small Business
A couple builds a puppy paradise in the community of Wycliffe
After the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.
by Danielle Cameron
West Kootenay, Trail, Animal Care, Retail, Small Business
Artistic animal lovers open a pet centre in Trail that does it all
The owners of Barks and Recreation pooled their talents to forge a comprehensive pet service and supply company.
by Danielle Cameron
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Animal Care, Cuisine, Environment, Small Business
Ki Mana Acres Farm found its niche in pasture-raised meat in the Kootenays
Ki Mana Acres Farm near Creston, B.C., is a model for regenerative agriculture and meeting the demand of discerning consumers
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Animal Care, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism
Say cheese! Smiles aplenty at Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
14 Kimberley businesses and individuals garnered praise for their excellence this year
by Julie Matchett
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Animal Care, Retail, Small Business
Kimberley pet owners are in love with this store
Erin Thompson and Brian Sondergaard are the driving forces behind Kimberley Kritters - a wildly successful pet supply store in Kimberley, B.C.
by Danielle Cameron
East Kootenay, Golden, Agriculture, Animal Care
Raylen Tress won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber
Raylen Tress of Whiskey Hill Farms in Golden won Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Golden, Agriculture, Animal Care, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business
Golden’s polished gem of a crooner emcees Kicking Horse Country Chamber Community Excellence Awards
The annual Golden Community Excellence Awards recognized greatness and good work.
by Julie Matchett
