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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Creekside Physiotherapy celebrated its first year in business.

Revelstoke residents have a new store to shop at.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

This full-service cleaning company has expanded into Cranbrook.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Montana veterinarian opens small and large animal clinic in Fernie.

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.

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

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