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Sparwood, Cuisine Mine and dine

Sparwood has seen the addition of a new restaurant aptly named The Coal Miners Diner.

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Grand Forks They mean business

Grand Forks is forming a downtown business association with a goal of improving the downtown core.

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people at Panorama Mountain Resort
Tourism Milestones

Panorama Mountain Village is abuzz with excitement this season, as the resort is celebrating fifty years of success.

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Revelstoke, Tourism Revy’s finest

Revelstoke Mountain Resort has a new general manager—local business man Rob Elliott.

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Mary Heavey of Beanpod Chocolate in Fernie, BC
Fernie, Cuisine Chocolate awards

This fall, Beanpod Chocolate in Fernie became a finalist in the Canadian section of the International Chocolate Awards.

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Education, Small Business Business boost

If you have a micro-business (a company that employs less than five people), you may be eligible for the Micro-Business Training Pilot Program.

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Cranbrook, Small Business, Technology Capture memories

Trekkerz Photo Works & Visual Arts Inc. is a new business in Cranbrook owned by Dale and Karen Fletcher.

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The real deal

Owned by Kristen Simek, Real Deals on Home Decor just opened its doors in early November, 2012.

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Nelson, Cuisine A fresh idea

Whitewater Ski Resort has outdone itself again, with the addition of the new Fresh Tracks Café Express food truck.

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Nelson, Retail Forty years and counting

Cowan's in Nelson, B.C., has been in business for four decades.

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Kimberley, Health & Wellness The one-year mark

Creekside Physiotherapy celebrated its first year in business.

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Revelstoke, Retail Welcoming Red Apple

Revelstoke residents have a new store to shop at.

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Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Go with the flow

New Energy Wellness has recently moved into Cranbrook’s Prestige Hotel.

Fairmont Hot Springs, Cuisine Pizza progress

Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour has gained even more culinary appeal due to the addition of a new pizza oven.

Cranbrook, Small Business Clean cars, clean paws

Victoria Ave. Car and Pet Wash has opened its doors in Cranbrook, headed up by local entrepreneur Kurt Swanson.

Rossland, Developments Rossland gets a makeover

All throughout the summer, Rossland’s downtown core has been undergoing a huge renovation, including various improvements and upgrades.

Trail, Cuisine Trail’s new A&W

The people of Trail can now enjoy an A&W root beer without leaving the town limits.

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Kimberley, Health & Wellness Mountain Pose Yoga

Jena Ballard, owner of Mountain Pose Yoga in Kimberley, is committed to providing a space for yoga students to further their practice.

by Lisa Crane
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Kimberley, Cuisine Deli treats in Kimberley

Downtown Deli & Catering Company in Kimberley offers tasty treats and a unique menu.

by Lisa Crane
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Kimberley, Health & Wellness Black Bear Fitness

Black Bear Fitness in Kimberley, B.C., opened its doors as a full-service fitness centre this year.

by Lisa Crane
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Kimberley, Retail Offering flowers galore and more

Sue Brown recently purchased Flowers Galore Gifts & More, which she is now operating with her husband, Paddy.

by Lisa Crane
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Kimberley, Health & Wellness Fine + Well

Fine + Well is a new chiropractic clinic in Kimberley owned by Wasa local Dr. Cassandra Boon.

by Lisa Crane
Service with a smile

Melissa Lush has spent 25 years in the service industry, and now she is using her experience to benefit customers from all walks of life.

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Fernie, Cuisine Fresh and local

Grass Roots Bistro is a new, health-conscious restaurant that opened up in Fernie last July.

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Kimberley A new place to play

The staff at the Kimberley Riverside Campground are pleased to announce the addition of the brand-new Kimberley Riverside Putting Course.

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Bring your own

As of July 19, a new program has been implemented in B.C. Licensed restaurants can now allow their customers to bring their own wine bottles when they arrive for a meal.

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Trail Enjoy the outdoors

This summer, residents of Trail were glad to welcome Kootenay Outdoor Living to town.

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Cranbrook FirstOnSite in Cranbrook

Jamie Mackie, FirstOnSite district manager, said the company always watches for opportunities to grow. As gateway to the Kootenays, Cranbrook is a choice location for a branch of Canada’s largest independent restoration company.

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Cranbrook, Retail Lotus Books changes hands

Former Cranbrook residents Erin Dalton and her husband, Ferdy Balland, are coming home again.

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Jill Barclay standing beside the Goldstar van
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie A clean sweep

This full-service cleaning company has expanded into Cranbrook.

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A gym just for women

The doors to a new ladies-only gym in Sparwood opened on July 9, 2012. The gym was started by Mary Fleming, Bonny Willet, Bev Kovak, Joan Halverson, Dawn Morgan and Dawn Wyld—who are former clients of Curves.

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Bringing Fernie to the fore

Rebecca Hall is Tourism Fernie’s new co-ordinator of administration and marketing.

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Creston Edgy style

On July 7, a brand new hair and esthetics studio opened in Creston.

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Nelson, Health & Wellness Now taking patients

Nelson's new family practice clinic—Kootenay Medical Centre—is now in operation.

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Trail, Health & Wellness Shape up

Michelle Brown, former owner of Curves, is whipping Trail residents into shape with her new business, Better Health Fitness.

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Sparwood A new branch manager at Cummins

Stephen Jarvis is the new branch manager of Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood, B.C. Jarvis, who is originally from Millet, Alberta, brings 20 years of experience in Western Canada’s mining industry into play.

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Elkford District of Elkford hires new CAO

Curtis Helgesen is the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the District of Elkford. Helgesen has been with the district since 2006, and he was the director of financial services and deputy chief administrative office before he became the new CAO on June 29, 2012.

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Cuisine Home cooked food at a fair price

In September 2011, Warfield Take-out opened its doors, offering Chinese food with a twist.

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Kimberley Revamping an old favourite

Born and raised in Meadowbrook (in Kimberley, B.C.), Patrick Mohnssen is an automotive service technician with more than 10 years of experience.

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Health & Wellness An economical approach

The Emergency and Health Services Commission has undertaken a new, more cost-effective approach to building BC Ambulance Service stations.

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Cranbrook A grand ceremony

On May 14, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino in Cranbrook saw the proud unveiling of its new pavilion.

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Welcome additions

Sparwood Seniors Society members have something big to celebrate, as the local Seniors Drop In Centre is expanding.

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Cranbrook Award winners

Elizabeth Lake Lodge has once again earned the accolades of the coveted TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

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Brandy, wearing printed shirt and short black hair, sits in front of a table containing watches and jewellery for sale.
Creston, Retail Get your creative fix

Brandy Dyer has been a staple in the Creston art scene with her business, Imagine Ink. In May she opened an expanded side of the business, Creative Fix.

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You are invited to the grand opening of L Boutique

Nelson’s business landscape is undergoing a transformation, and everyone is invited to celebrate on Saturday, June 23.

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Tease your tastebuds

There’s a new restaurant in Fernie where families can tour the Mediterranean with their tastebuds—Smokey Mountain Pasta Co.

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Fernie New vet clinic in Fernie

Montana veterinarian opens small and large animal clinic in Fernie.

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Nelson, Agriculture, Developments New digs for Kootenay Co-op

Nelson's Kootenay Co-op has been operating on Kootenay and Baker Streets for more than 20 years, but they will soon be relocating to a new facility where Extra Foods has been situated.

Nelson, Cuisine The best of the barbecue

Earlier this year, Michael Harmer and Chad Tonnos set out to rejuvenate the tastebuds of Nelson residents with their new restaurant, Smokewood Barbecue.

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Cranbrook, Tourism Convenience camping

When Menno and Christie Dueck of Cranbrook couldn’t find what they were looking for, they created a new business to fulfil that need.

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