The Kootenay connection to Canada’s wealthiest people

Murray Edwards owns Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. — Photo courtesy Forbes.com

Each year, Canadian Business magazine publishes The Rich 100 Special Report: Canada’s 100 Wealthiest People. So, what is their connection to the Kootenays? Here's a brief rundown on their Kootenay connections.

Each year, Canadian Business magazine publishes The Rich 100 Special Report: Canada’s 100 Wealthiest People.  So what is their connection to the Kootenays? Here's a brief rundown on their Kootenay connections.

#2 Galen Weston: worth $8 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns Loblaw which operates The Great Canadian SuperStore in Cranbrook and Extra Food outlets.

#5 James (Jimmy) Pattison: worth $5.73 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns Save-on-Food and Overwaitea grocery stores and the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group with two radio stations in Cranbrook.

#22 Murray Edwards: worth $2.47 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Kimberley Alpine Resort and Fernie Alpine Resort.

#36 Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz: worth $1.62 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns Coles bookstores in Cranbrook and Nelson.

#38 Bob Gaglardi: worth $1.6 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns the Sandman Hotel chain and Revelstoke Alpine Resort.

#46 JR Shaw: worth $1.44 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns Shaw Cable outlets throughout the Kootenays.

#55 Ronald Joyce: worth $1.15 billion

Kootenay connection: Owns numerous Tim Hortons and one Wendy restaurant.

#87 Gary Charlwood: worth $709 million

Kootenay connection: Master franchiser of Century 21 real estate and Uniglobe travel outlets.