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Canadian Timberframes is North America’s premier resort timber frame home manufacturer.

Bob Falle is a dedicated outdoor recreation and tourism professional on staff at Selkirk College for over 25 years.

Drew Miller replaces Sheila McDonald who retired in December.

The new space for Kootenay Co-op in Nelson is a welcoming and spacious spot for shopping and socializing.

Up to 16 West Kootenay residents are receiving the training they need at Selkirk College for jobs in their communities.

Prestige Hotels and Resorts owns several properties in the Kootenays, including the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort in Cranbrook.

Experts from the Welstand Group, Investors Group and BDO are inviting business owners to attend this informative and professional seminar.

$10-million investment will support students, create jobs and expand programs

Kaslo, Nelson, Slocan, Nakusp and Revelstoke round out the Top 5 highest assessment value increase for residential houses in the Kootenay/Columbia region.

The installation of a new acid plant will improve efficiency and environmental performance at Teck's Trail Operations.

Owner of his gelato shop-cafe business since May 2004, Gerry thanked valley residents and visitors for their support and his staff for their hard work.

Sign up now for this world class training session with Dr. Mark Colgate, award winning professor at UVic's Gustavson School of Business.

Well-known as a golf pro at The Springs and Radium Resort Golf courses, Joe recently joined Century 21 Rockies Realty in Radium.

Electric vehicles (EV) are quickly becoming an affordable and reliable option for drivers and represent a significant opportunity to reduce local greenhouse gas

Taqueria el Corazon started as a food truck, but recently, owner Betty Gutierrez decided to put down roots and set up a brick and mortar location.

Communities reduce water use from 2 to 39 per cent.

Thank you for following the Biz Blog on a regular basis in 2016—we wish you the very best.

Teck Trail Operations has completed construction on the Smelter Recycle Building, a $35-million investment that will reduce fugitive dust emissions by up to 25%

Thom Tischik, Chair, and Deanne Steven, Vice-Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism will both be leaving for new positions.

First quarter realized prices will reflect a combination of sales at the quarterly contract price and spot sales.

The City of Kimberley has not set an asking price for either SunMine or the Kimberley Conference at this point.

We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

28 projects across the Basin to receive funding.

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Selkirk Security provides products for safety and security, including spy gear, GoPro cameras and aerial drones.

Both the federal and provincial governments are investing in a renewal that will see students in all programs benefit from modern learning spaces.

The company been designated a Silver winner in the 2016 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for their work with The Kettle Valley Express.

The exercise concept is built around the use of high-tech stationary cycles which encourage a regular high intensity riding and fitness program.

The Agreement gives the Company the right to acquire a 100% interest in mineral claims, including the Lexington Property and Golden Crown Property.

Columbia Basin Trust supports the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin.

The Kootenay Authors Book Fair and Sale will give you an opportunity to meet with a variety of local authors, ask questions and get signed editions as well.

Thanks to the additional RBC Learn to Play grant, the physical literacy project will move onto a new phase – one that focuses on inclusion.

The difficult geography, challenging mountainous terrain and low-ceiling weather conditions have often plagued the airport's year-round accessibility.

Strilaeff moves into the position following the unexpected passing of long-time President and CEO Neil Muth earlier this month.

The non-profit organization called Silver King Skyride Development Association is made up of 6 local area residents.

“Dollars with Sense” is a program that is fun and interactive and provides practical information to students about money and debt.

Entrepreneurs are invited to nominate their businesses and the public is encouraged to nominate their favourite small businesses.

The Elk Valley Teck coal mines use magnetite in the coal-washing process.

Junior Dragons’ Den and JA British Columbia partner to help young entrepreneurs

The craft beer and estate winery sector continues to grow rapidly in the Kootenay/Columbia region.

The program has committed to a minimum of 50 computers being available per year.

Neil Muth’s contributions will “live on forever”

Dr. Stan Chung is a regular column contributor to the Kootenay News Advertiser and other publications.

Neil served as President and CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust since 2005.

Free, public Wi-Fi will also soon be installed at select rest areas throughout the province, thanks to a partnership between the Province, TELUS and ICBC.

Joe Pierre Jr is not new to Council; Joe served in past years as a Councillor for the Community of ʔaq̓am.

Teck Resources Limited reported profit attributable to shareholders of $234 million ($0.41 per share) and adjusted profit of $152 million.

She was the Game Day Host at the WHL’s Kootenay Ice home games, emceed special events like the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo and did regular reporting for Shaw TV

Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood is a field-service branch with a total of 29 employees.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to do further work on the community’s preferred option, which is to retain the terminal at Balfour.