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The President's Award is presented annually to those dealerships who demonstrate outstanding achievement in sales and customer satisfaction

The Fernie RV Resort is located minutes off of Highway #3 and is adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Quagga and zebra mussels pose a serious threat to B.C's aquatic ecosystems, salmon populations, hydro power stations and other infrastructure facilities.

Black Press, owners of the Cranbrook Townsman, Kimberley Bulletin and the Kootenay Advertiser, has announced a change in publishing frequency.

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is a professional organization representing the Cranbrook business community.

Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management Program allows students from Canada and around the world to learn the skills integral to the ski industry

Mike brings to the Chamber a contagious enthusiasm, a great sense of humour, and an unmistakable drive to pull his community together to benefit everyone.

The name, submitted by Trail resident Glenn Schneider, was among the 80+ suggestions that were submitted to the City of Trail at the end of 2015.

The fair was open to students from across the Kootenay Boundary region and featured 95 projects in experiments, innovation, and research.

Growth and enhancement of the existing facilities will be a benefit for both parties with the new agreement.

College of the Rockies is pleased to announced that they have signed a new block transfer agreement with Capilano University in Vancouver.

New location supports better customer service for regional electricity customers

If plans go right the Golden area may soon be home to a new year-round silica mine operation being proposed by Hi-Test Sand Inc., a company based in Edmonton.

David Savage's new book is focused on helping team leaders and teams find success through leadership, negotiation and conflict management.

The Georgie Awards continue to be the premier housing awards program in Canada because of the diverse and high-level entries received from across B.C.

Acquisitions include 136,000 acres of private timberland, harvesting operations, several post peeling facilities, and two specialty wood treatment plants.

Students at eight booths will provide information on eight different health issues with topics that will appeal to a wide audience.

‘Our Voices, Our Future’ was organized for Indigenous students and community members and saw over 50 participants throughout the day.

Businesses in downtown Rossland can now reap the benefits of high-speed Internet with up to 100 mbps symmetrical service.

Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, offers a full range of professional business services.

Duffy’s Doors & More has been serving homeowners and businesses in Cranbrook and surrounding areas since 2003.

Though there aren't many details available about the new restaurant, it is being constructed out of empty metal storage/shipping containers or "sea cans".

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

Well known mortgage specialist Debra Parker has opened a new mortgage office in Cranbrook under The Canadian Mortgage Experts banner.

At the recent College of the Rockies Career Fair, President and CEO David Walls highlighted the positive impact the COTR has on the East Kootenays.

Staudt first joined the administration of the City in 2002 as the Director of Finance.

David comes to Cranbrook via Calgary bringing with him over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

The group is seeking funding from the Alberta Community Partnership Inter-Municipal Collaboration Grant for a feasibility study.

A recent open house brought out a variety of viewpoints and some concerns over the possible plans.

Taynton Bay Distillers are planning to produce vodka, gin and an un-aged whiskey which should be available for the summer or fall of 2016.

The re-branding conversion took place at the end of November 2015 and the store's longtime manager, Mark Lento, remains.

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting (FBC) Ltd. is a full service provider of heavy construction equipment to the logging, mining and earthmoving industries.

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

One of Fernie's most distinctive heritage buildings, the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co, now houses the furniture store.

The Tourism Marketing Committee provides strategic advice to the Destination British Columbia Board and CEO.

The Shuswap Indian Band and CMH will begin work on specific initiatives focusing on tourism stewardship, youth career development and cultural sharing.

According to a list published by Business in Vancouver newspaper these are the largest credit unions in the Kootenays.

Veitch has been elected board chair by the British Columbia Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation.

Got a sweet tooth? Small artisan company, Bad Duck Caramel, will soon be in Overwaitea Food Group stores across BC and Alberta.

Trades Exploration, a 15-week program, is designed to allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete necessary upgrading and obtain certification.

The agreement is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

The name change is part of a corporate re-branding that has seen the Goodall name being replaced company-wide with ERIKS.

Known as MIDAS, the laboratory will help create new business opportunities, expand the skill sets of people who live here and increase regional competitiveness.

Connecting with the community is one of the goals new Staples general manager, Mickey McGuire, and team have set.

Faced with challenging economic times, Teck managed to produce a profit in its fourth quarter report.

Employers in the West Kootenay-Boundary can access government funding to help bolster a trained workforce and prepare their sectors for the future.

Teams of youth ages 10‐16 are hard at work designing, building and programming robots across the West Kootenays.

College of the Rockies’ main campus will play host to four skills contests for the Kootenay Region in the Skills BC competition