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Sasha Walsh from Revelstoke wanted to do something new and different. The idea for her new business came when she met the owner of a similar business based in the United States. Walsh was travelling in Hawaii with her own child at the time, and the concept just made sense. Stoked Baby Rentals was the result.

Thanks to family efforts, a lacklustre business now shines brightly.

Creston gift basket and greeting card company Tigz Designs has expanded to incorporate a brand new product.

Lizette Tucker opened a new business in Trail last spring and she’s constantly making improvements.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to attend the annual sturgeon release festival in Castlegar on April 23.

Kicking Horse Ford in Golden B.C. wins renowned President's and Diamond Club Awards.

Leanne Komaryk opened Evolve Living and Giving this winter after falling in love with Revelstoke and the corner location that her business now calls home. She’s excited to be part of such a vibrant community.

Relax and get in shape, at this brand new yoga facility.

Amanda Thate, a country singer from Grand Forks, is competing in the Fan's Choice Competition 2012 for a performance spot at the annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

This new studio reinforces Nelson's reputation as a gathering place for artists.

Scott Duke talks about Revelstoke's new radio station, Stoke FM; what's exciting, what's happening and why you should tune in.

Amber van Drielen is providing comprehensive legal services in Golden B.C. through her new firm, One World Law Group.

Looking for a great networking opportunity? Check out the West Kootenay Women in Business group.

Phil Gadd, who is the owner of Loaf Bakery, Café & Pizzeria, is moving his business from its present location on Sixth Avenue to a new location at 641 Second Avenue in downtown Fernie.

The historic schoolhouse in downtown Fernie—which was built in 1908—has been transformed into a $30 million destination spa and mountain resort, called 901 Fernie.

The Revelstoke Arts Council (RAC) has recently debuted a brand-new website designed by Tennille Barber at Computer Wiz.

Andy West discovered his passion for metal work while employed at a craft-based college in the United Kingdom.

DUI is a quickly recognized acronym. Brad Bidner, however, has chosen it as his up-and-coming apparel company name, and given it a creative twist.

Radon 86 Solutions is a new business based in Golden. Their specialty is helping people deal with a health concern that they’re probably not even aware of.

Meet Sister Girl, a country band that hails from Revelstoke, B.C. This group recently celebrated the release of their second album, aptly titled Amazing Things Happen. After the success of their self-titled first CD, they have every reason to be excited for this one.

Barbara Konig has been a member of the Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club for almost a decade, and she will leave a mark on this club as the first woman to ever be appointed as its president.

Lonnie's Lingerie has been reopened under new ownership.

La Baguette co-owners Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil have opened two additional locations in Revelstoke.

Selkirk Wilderness Skiing is teaming up with Sherpas Cinema to produce a short film starring local settings and top athletes.

Anne Pringle, originally of Nelson, B.C. has ventured into the fashion world, and shows one can have a conscience doing so.

The Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award was presented to a branch of Selkirk Paving Ltd. by the Minister of Transportation recently.

It has been nearly two months since the grand reopening of Indigo Spa in Fernie, B.C. After three years in business, the spa burst through the walls into the neighbouring space (formerly home to Re/Max offices) and added a host of new services to the menu.

Nadan Nessie Gear has moved to a brand new location on Creston's main street.

Nena Jean Trimble is making Cranbrook just a little more appealing one home at a time.

There have been big changes for Creston's Columbia Brewery, and the Labatt company in general.

Golden’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is now officially owned by the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.

Rossland and Castlegar Medical Aesthetics and Day Spas are pleased to announce that they have opened their Trail, B.C. location as of November 2011.

Imagine being treated for anything from attention deficit disorder to Lyme disease from the comfort of your home. No busy parking lots, no waiting rooms and no one rushing you through a five-minute appointment.

Residents of Grand Forks, B.C., will be pleased to see an expanded new location for their local water company.

Ask Brian Potter what he likes best about running Rossland’s Powderhound, and you’ll find him stuck trying to narrow it down. He recently took ownership of the ski shop.

When you set foot in Revelstoke’s Salon Safari & Academy, you enter the care of highly skilled scissor-wielding artists.

Dee Dee Lapawa is the owner of the newest pub in Cranbrook, B.C. Her partner, Billy Stanton, has enthusiastically taken the reigns as general manager.

Apex Landscaping, owned by Carrie and Kelsey Korpinski, provides a large range of construction and landscaping services.

There's a new photography studio in Invermere—but owner Kimberley Rae Sanderson is hardly new to photography.

The chocolates created by Maureen Wetsch are as attractive as they are tasty.

Jennifer Johns and Paul Dalcanale are doing amazing things with baked goods in their business, JJ's Custom Cakery.

Money Concepts in Nelson has new owners—Paul and Agnez Bowolin.

West Kootenay Fire Safety has a new owner and location.

Denné Ahlefeld purchased Erikson Office Works and amalgamated the clients into her existing business, Denné Ahlefeld, CGA.

Rick and Stephanie Daniels, the owners of Cranbrook's Grizzly Ridge Stone, are bringing the benefits of manufactured stone veneer to Kootenay homeowners.

Colin Payne, a Nelson-based freelance writer and photographer, has founded Kootenay Petography, a business capturing the special bond between owner and animal.

Kristy Keus is the new owner of Kootenay Cycling in Castlegar, B.C.

Beverly Osachoff caters to people from all walks of life at her business, Yaletown Acupuncture.