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The two old chemistry labs on the Castlegar Campus were well-maintained and functional, but dated back 50 years to the original construction of the college.
Three alumnae from the Selkirk College Textiles Studio share their experiences and journey through the program
RED Mountain is bucking the trend of MegaResort mergers and acquisitions and taking its next capital campaign to the people via equity crowdfunding.
Storm the Stairs was started in 2015 by the United Way of Trail and District as a fundraising event for people looking for a healthy physical challenge.
The craft beer and wine industry in the Kootenays is generating substantial revenue.
The new Base Camp development consists of 10 building lots which border the Peak to Platzl Trail and are only minutes from the Alpine Resort base.
Reducing costs while maintaining production volumes enables Teck Resources to see a profit.
The owners of two successful restaurants in Kimberley and Cranbrook have opened a third.
A desire to travel, meet people and discover new experiences drew Kiraya Spencer to the dynamic hospitality industry.
CKCA administers and manages arts, culture and heritage program funding on behalf of the Trust.
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Kimberley, B.C. with the addition of an all-season B & B.
Fisher Peak Brewing Company, located on Cranbrook's Baker Street, is now canning three types of beer in convenient six packs.
The International Selkirk Loop is a 450 km scenic drive encircling the Selkirk Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho and southeast British Columbia
The new store will be located in Kimberley's Platzl, next door to the dance studio at 145 Deer Park Avenue.
Ferraro Foods in downtown Trail is undergoing a major renovation and upgrade to their ever popular grocery food store.
Over $31 million in programs and services were delivered to Columbia Basin residents and communities last year.
Steam Donkey Coffee has moved to a new location just north of the Platz at 82 Wallinger Avenue in Kimberley.
There are exciting updates on two major applied research and innovation initiatives of the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC): Open Data and UAVs.
RHC offers more than 70 professional insurance brokers in nine offices who can offer a variety of insurance options.
A new logo for the Columbia Valley has officially been unveiled, along with a new slogan for the area - 'It's time to unwind'
Commencing July 1, 2017, current president and chief operating officer Keith Creel will become CP Rail president and CEO.
To help raise awareness and funds Endless Adventure is hosting an online photo contest and an endless fundraising campaign.
"We feel our board is a wonderful representation of our diversified local economy," said CFCK Executive Director Andrea Wilkey.
Golden Life has grown into the Kootenays largest seniors housing and care provider as well as the sixth largest employer.
The new Kootenay Operation Centre near Castlegar's airport will centralize many of FortisBC's key operations.
The Yarn Collective caters to local fibre-lovers, knitters and crocheters.
The owner of the Upper Cut salon in downtown Cranbrook has opened a new hair-dressing shop that caters to men.
“Mayor, council, and the management team are thrilled to add someone of Dawn’s considerable experience and leadership qualities,” said CAO Scott Sommerville.
Ainsworth-based Mountain Trek is North America’s only mountain hiking based fitness retreat.
CEO Jared Lazerson recently told Proactive Investors that the company's Driftwood Creek project is a “quite large, global scale deposit.”
With the addition of Over Time Beer Works in Kimberley, there are now 118 craft breweries in B.C.
"Sophie has dedicated her entire adult life to improving the lives of Aboriginal people across this province,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.
The choice of accommodation through Airbnb in the Kootenays is vast, as proven by this Top 20 list of available rentals.
Pacific Coastal Airlines will be scheduling 32 flights into the city this winter, from January until March 2017.
The GM dealership in Creston is getting a much-needed facelift this summer.
McPherson will be the President and Chief Operating Officer in charge of all operations at the Company's Max and Willa mining and milling operations.
The Trail Chamber of Commerce is taking greeting visitors and residents to a whole new level with their new portable 'Go Tent'.
The Riverfront Centre Building Committee recently revealed the drawings for the proposed new Library and Museum during Trail's Silver City Days festival.
The Minds Over Metal summer camp will be held for students aged 12 to 15, from July 18-22.
College of the Rockies and University of Victoria are working together to ensure a smooth transition of the entire four-years of the Nursing program.
The IK partnership was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.
The first ever Cranbrook Business Walk was held on Tuesday, June 28th, in which teams of two visited businesses small and large throughout the city.
From friends to colleagues to partners: Danielle Cardozo and Jody Jacob team up to launch Brook PR.
"We already work with a lot of people from Fernie, but they can't always make it to Cranbrook during regular business hours," said Uli Helvoigt, owner.
Deserving Castlegar businesses, individuals and organizations were recognized at the recent Excellence Awards banquet.
The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.
Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.
Bill Bennett has served 16 years as MLA for the East Kootenay region.
To meet the growing demands of the Elk Valley mining industry, the company has had plans to expand the branch in Sparwood for the last couple of years.