All Kootenay BizBlog articles

The owner of Loblaws has been busy converting Extra Food locations to the new No Frills franchise over the last few years.

The winner is Chad Jensen, president of Cranbrook's New Dawn Developments.

The Cranbrook Zellers store will soon be undergoing a major transformation.

In an interesting presentation at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon, tourism committee members Dave Butler and Tristen Chernove unveiled a new vision for tourism in Cranbrook.

For the second year, the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation has supported the Columbia Basin Environmental Education’s (CBEEN) Wild Voices for Kids program.

The staff at Teck's Trail location invites everyone to attend an open house to learn more about their operation, particularly the two new capital projects underway: the No. 4 Furnace Project and the No. 1 Acid Plant.

The East Kootenay Community Credit Union's new building in Sparwood is getting closer to completion.

“Isn’t it time to get into a healthy routine?” asks Alison Polacik, owner of one of Fernie's newest health and wellness businesses.

COTR is bridging education gaps by creating partnerships with other universities.

Cranbrook Kia offers a full line up of Kia models, along with a full-service service and parts department. Cranbrook Kia is located on Cranbrook's busy Victoria Avenue across from Canadian Tire.

Zinc could cure malnutrition; mining companies evaluate the weight of their resources.

Visiting the East Kootenay has never been easier than it is now.

When you're in business, it all comes down to location and the the Rockies West Real Estate knows it: check out their new location.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett leads business delegation to France to meet with ski resort developer.

The Cranbrook Downtown Business Association is soliciting interest to form a committee, to look into revitalizing the historic Armond Theatre on 10th Avenue.

Located in the heart of 10th Avenue in Cranbrook is an eye-catching new retail shop called Muriel & Jane's General Store.

The expansions at Fernie continue daily.

The 5th Annual Health and Wellness Expo—organized in part by Kootenay Business and the participating sponsors —attracted a steady crowd of over 200 people.

Brewing Kokannee beer will now take place in locations outside of Creston.

Columbia Basin Trust welcomes new and reappointed directors.

Kick off the new year with the Health and Wellness Expo of 2012

Bingay mine site is a possibility for Elkford; the project is entering the feasibility stage.

Fernie received coverage on the front of the Globe and Mail’s travel section last weekend.

Opportunities for career advancement are on the rise in the Kootenays

Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce recognizes recent council changes and the 2012 citizen of the year.

Mountain resort and residences partner with spa operator on destination spa

Melanie Ward, artist, curator and owner of Nelson's newest art and fun studio, is inviting everyone to join them for their grand opening.

Construction on the new Invermere Canadian Tire project is moving along nicely.

Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project—Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust—are pleased to announce the results of a recent survey of workers on the project.

The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member.

The new Elk Valley Transfer Station is currently under construction.

Fernie Alpine Resort is thrilled to be opening the new Polar Peak chairlift on Saturday, January 14th.

The Elk Valley Critical Incident Response team will be holding a group intervention course, February 18 and 19, 2012.The course will be held at the Fernie High School.

Carpentry and Timber Framing students installed the main door and windows on the Aboriginal Gathering Place this week.

Integra Air has expanded its winter schedule from the Canadian Rockies International Airport to Edmonton International to five days per week, effective Monday, January 9, 2012.

WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s plan to add smaller planes to its fleet will position the carrier to challenge Air Canada for the top spot in carrying domestic traffic within five years.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has announced the successful sale of the resort to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies from Ballast Nedam the initial owner and developer of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

Kootenay Business will be having a holiday hiatus

CBT supports upgrades to heating and septic systems.

$80.6 million estimated annual skier revenue at ski resorts in the Kootenay Rockies.

Nice to hear from Tom Lymbery of Gray Creek Store recently, as he sent us a report on business activities on Kootenay Lake.

Calgary-based Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have entered into discussions to potentially acquire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, based in Golden, B.C. Subject to certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

WoodEx currently creates and exports value-added lumber products, primarily for the Chinese and Japanese market. The mill does not have its own forest tenure, so can now tap into some 5,000 cubic metres of timber on Akisqnuknik lands.

Construction has begun on an addition to the Centennial Building in Nakusp, which will house the archives of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has supported the project with $100,000.

The Magnetsigns franchise in Cranbrook is now owned and operated by Michel Kuhn and Nicole Vogt.

Norsteel Building Systems is erecting the steel framework of a large new building on the north end of Cranbrook Street.

The new Invermere Canadian Tire store and its associated Mark's clothing outlet, which are both currently under construction, are holding a big job fair for their upcoming opening in 2012.

Radium Hot Springs is the home to the Kootenays' only exclusive wine bar, and it is celebrating its first anniversary.

The College of the Rockies Hairstyling program has moved into a brand new salon at the Cranbrook Main Campus.