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Graphic of proposed roundabout upgrades in Revelstoke.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Developments, Transportation Revelstoke Council awards $1.8 million Gateway roundabout upgrades to local contractor

Speers Construction was determined to provide the best proposal for acceptance by the City.

Group of people standing with banner.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Education, Financial, Technology New chemistry labs at Selkirk College a catalyst for learning

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.

Dani Ortman, fibre artist, sitting at her loom.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education Textiles Studio at Selkirk College offers inspiration and career opportunity

Three alumnae from the Selkirk College Textiles Studio share their experiences and journey through the program

Picture of skier standing on mountainside with view of distant mountains and clouds.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Real Estate, Tourism RED Mountain makes history to secure future via equity crowdfunding

RED Mountain is bucking the trend of MegaResort mergers and acquisitions and taking its next capital campaign to the people via equity crowdfunding.

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West Kootenay, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness Trail’s Storm the Stairs Challenge slated for September 10th

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.

Photo of Tyee Homes Base Camp sign.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments Base Camp Kimberley now under construction

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.

Picture of huge shovel on mining equipment.
Mining Teck announces 2016 second quarter profit

Reducing costs while maintaining production volumes enables Teck Resources to see a profit.

Outside of the Kang Nam restaurant, showing sign.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine Kang Nam Korean Food now open in Cranbrook

The owners of two successful restaurants in Kimberley and Cranbrook have opened a third.

Kiraya Spencer, alumna of the Selkirk College Resort & Hotel Management Program.
West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Selkirk College alumna selected for prestigious leadership program with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

A desire to travel, meet people and discover new experiences drew Kiraya Spencer to the dynamic hospitality industry.

Reflecting – Wolf – Juanita Rose Violini -- work by one of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance featured artists
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance announces 2015–2016 funded projects

CKCA administers and manages arts, culture and heritage program funding on behalf of the Trust.

Photo of the outside of B and B at 228
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Welcome to Kimberley’s B&B@228

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Kimberley, B.C. with the addition of an all-season B & B.

Picture of Fisher Creek Brewing Company beer in cans.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Company now canning beer

Fisher Peak Brewing Company, located on Cranbrook's Baker Street, is now canning three types of beer in convenient six packs.

Picture of RV travelling along lakeshore road.
Tourism New regional tourism website and mobile app showcases International Selkirk Loop

The International Selkirk Loop is a 450 km scenic drive encircling the Selkirk Mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho and southeast British Columbia

Picture of the outside of Kassa Home and Window in Kimberley.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Small Business Kassa Home and Window is about to open in Kimberley

The new store will be located in Kimberley's Platzl, next door to the dance studio at 145 Deer Park Avenue.

Artist's rendition of the new Ferraro Foods store in downtown Trail.
West Kootenay, Rossland, Trail, Retail Ferraro Foods investing in major renovations to downtown Trail store

Ferraro Foods in downtown Trail is undergoing a major renovation and upgrade to their ever popular grocery food store.

Group picture of Columbia Basin Trust board members.
Developments, Education, Financial Columbia Basin Trust on solid financial footing

Over $31 million in programs and services were delivered to Columbia Basin residents and communities last year.

Picture of a person holding a coffee cup with the words 'Steam Donkey Coffee' printed on it.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business Kimberley’s Steam Donkey Coffee roasts up a new location

Steam Donkey Coffee has moved to a new location just north of the Platz at 82 Wallinger Avenue in Kimberley.

Outside of the Selkirk College Geospatial Research Centre.
Castlegar, Technology Exciting updates from Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre

There are exciting updates on two major applied research and innovation initiatives of the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC): Open Data and UAVs.

View of RHC Insurance building.
Cranbrook, Financial, Retail RHC Insurance opens new office in Cranbrook

RHC offers more than 70 professional insurance brokers in nine offices who can offer a variety of insurance options.

Graphic of the new logo for the Columbia Valley.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Unwind in the Columbia Valley – New Brand

A new logo for the Columbia Valley has officially been unveiled, along with a new slogan for the area - 'It's time to unwind'

Picture of CP Rail train.
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Transportation CP reaches agreement with future CEO Keith Creel; retains services of E. Hunter Harrison

Commencing July 1, 2017, current president and chief operating officer Keith Creel will become CP Rail president and CEO.

Chris and Andrea of Endless Adventures pose with their daughter Raddison, showing how to be safe while on the water.  Always wear a life jacket!
Castlegar, Education, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Volunteering to Rescue: The West Kootenay Search and Rescue training weekend can use your help

To help raise awareness and funds Endless Adventure is hosting an online photo contest and an endless fundraising campaign.

The new Community Futures Central Kootenay Board of Directors consists of (from left to right) Chris Bell, Dan Salekin, Charlotte Ferreux, Jim Holland, Frances Swan, Bob Wright, Robert Bleier and Peter LeCouffe.
Nelson, Education, Financial Community Futures welcomes new board members

"We feel our board is a wonderful representation of our diversified local economy," said CFCK Executive Director Andrea Wilkey.

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Cranbrook, Developments, Health & Wellness Golden Life Management moves to new corporate offices

Golden Life has grown into the Kootenays largest seniors housing and care provider as well as the sixth largest employer.

FortisBC management, local dignitaries, civil officials and representatives from area First Nations groups were all on hand at the offical sod-turning ceremony for the FortisBC Kootenay Operation Centre.
Castlegar, Developments, Energy, Technology Ground breaking at new FortisBC Operation Centre in Castlegar

The new Kootenay Operation Centre near Castlegar's airport will centralize many of FortisBC's key operations.

Sydney Klause, owner of the Yarn Collective.
Cranbrook, Small Business Yarn Collective knits up Cranbrook market

The Yarn Collective caters to local fibre-lovers, knitters and crocheters.

Picture of Bonnie McCormack and her daughter Kayley, at her new hair salon, The Upper Cut for Men.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business Upper Cut For Men will get your motor revving

The owner of the Upper Cut salon in downtown Cranbrook has opened a new hair-dressing shop that caters to men.

Dawn Attorp, new Corporate Officer at the Kimberley City Hall.
Kimberley City welcomes Dawn Attorp as new Corporate Officer in Kimberley

“Mayor, council, and the management team are thrilled to add someone of Dawn’s considerable experience and leadership qualities,” said CAO Scott Sommerville.

Picture of log-cabin style lodge house, with Adirondack chairs sitting on the lawn, and a treed mountainside in the background.
Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Tourism Mountain Trek named world’s best International Destination spa by Travel + Leisure

Ainsworth-based Mountain Trek is North America’s only mountain hiking­ based fitness retreat.

A vertical shaft kiln at the Driftwood Project.
Mining MGX Minerals taking “significant step” in the transition from exploration to mining

CEO Jared Lazerson recently told Proactive Investors that the company's Driftwood Creek project is a “quite large, global scale deposit.”

Row of craft beers by Over Time Beer Works
Kimberley, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism Kimberley’s new craft micro brewery now open

With the addition of Over Time Beer Works in Kimberley, there are now 118 craft breweries in B.C.

Picture of Sophie Pierre.
Cranbrook, First Nations Ktunaxa Nation congratulates Sophie Pierre on receiving Order of Canada

"Sophie has dedicated her entire adult life to improving the lives of Aboriginal people across this province,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Real Estate, Tourism Over 1,675 Airbnb rooms listed in the Kootenays

The choice of accommodation through Airbnb in the Kootenays is vast, as proven by this Top 20 list of available rentals.

Picture of Pacific Coastal airplane at the Revelstoke airport.
Revelstoke, Tourism, Transportation Winter flights slated for Revelstoke in 2017

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be scheduling 32 flights into the city this winter, from January until March 2017.

Building being renovated, with fence around construction site.
Creston, Developments, Retail Major renovations underway at Northstar Creston

The GM dealership in Creston is getting a much-needed facelift this summer.

MX Gold Corp's Max Mining and milling operation in the Kootenay region of B.C.
Mining Goldcorp’s McPherson joins MX Gold as President and COO

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.

Picture of the Info on the Go tent.
Trail, Tourism Trail Chamber introduces the “Go Tent”

The Trail Chamber of Commerce is taking greeting visitors and residents to a whole new level with their new portable 'Go Tent'.

An artist's rendition of the new Trail Riverfront Centre.
Trail, Developments New Trail Riverfront Centre - library and museum drawings unveiled

The Riverfront Centre Building Committee recently revealed the drawings for the proposed new Library and Museum during Trail's Silver City Days festival.

Picture of person welding.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies hosting summer welding camp

The Minds Over Metal summer camp will be held for students aged 12 to 15, from July 18-22.

Picture of patient in bed, with nurse taking blood pressure and another nurse checking IV fluid.
Cranbrook, Education, Health & Wellness College of the Rockies thrilled to offer entire Bachelor of Nursing Program

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.

Imagine Kootenay staff and partners proudly display their Marketing Innovation Award at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.
Real Estate, Retail, Technology, Tourism Imagine Kootenay wins top honours in BC

The IK partnership was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver.

Group of Business Walk members, dressed in bright green t-shirts, heading out to local businesses.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Business Walk reaches out to Cranbrook enterprises

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.

Jody Jacob and Danielle Cardozo, co-founders and owners of Brook PR.
Cranbrook, Small Business New public relations and marketing company unleashed

From friends to colleagues to partners: Danielle Cardozo and Jody Jacob team up to launch Brook PR.

A line up of the friendly staff at Tanglefoot Vet Clinic.
Fernie, Animal Care, Small Business Tanglefoot Veterinary Services to expand to Fernie

"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.

Group of Excellence Award winners.
Castlegar Castlegar Chamber hands out the hardware

Deserving Castlegar businesses, individuals and organizations were recognized at the recent Excellence Awards banquet.

Group of people sitting at tables, watching a presentation on a screen at the front of the room.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Who’s who of Elk Valley business and industry turn out for Economic Initiatives Conference

The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.

Action shot of man riding bicycle through forest.
Castlegar, Rossland, Financial, Transportation Three Kootenay communities receive BikeBC funding

Rossland, Castlegar and the South Slocan will be receiving funding for projects in their communities.

Bill Bennett, MLA for the East Kootenay region.
Cranbrook East Kootenay MLA and BC Mines & Energy Minister announces he won’t seek re-election

Bill Bennett has served 16 years as MLA for the East Kootenay region.

Picture of chain-link fence, with construction sign.
Sparwood, Mining, Retail Cummins Sparwood embarks on constructing new building

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.

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