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Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

Uniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

Canal Flats, B.C., wants to grow its population and is offering a tax break to businesses that relocate to this small East Kootenay town

Business baron Brian Fehr is bullish on his four Kootenay businesses with more exciting plans forthcoming

Viibrant Earth Cafe and Bistro is a welcomed boutique eatery in the tiny community of Canal Flats, B.C.

A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.

The Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract businesses to rural regions of B.C.

The Kootenays sees growth and expansion across the region

The economic recovery in Canal Flats presents exciting opportunities to shape the future of the village and the Columbia Valley.

After years of struggling with its image and its economy, Canal Flats is on the threshold of becoming “Village Beautiful, Village Prosperous.”

A new technology centre being built in Canal Flats creates opportunities for businesses and a powerful incentive to building contractors.

A new data centre has taken over the former sawmill land and promises to bring jobs and hope to Canal Flats and other rural communities throughout B.C.

Here’s why the Canal Flats Arena matters so much to the Village and the surrounding communities, and why it needs help.

“The world is changing fast, and adaptability equals success.” - Chris Fields, economic development officer, Canal Flats, B.C.

The new logo is an important step in moving toward a vision established in the Village's Economic Development Strategy.

Six years of work by VAST Resource has enabled CertainTeed Gypsum Canada to receive provincial approval for a new gypsum mine near Canal Flats

Skookumchuck Pulp Inc. has undergone several significant changes over the past half-century

CertainTeed proposes a 135-hectare open-pit gypsum mine, located approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Canal Flats.

Leaders in Canal Flats are developing plans for strategic economic growth in the community.

Craig Moritz brings a talent for country music and a passion for animal rescue to his new home community of Canal Flats.

Adrian Bergles most recently was the lands manager for the Akisqnuk First Nation in the Columbia Valley

LWE in Fernie is the undisputed champ when it comes to custom homes in B.C. They have the photos and awards to prove it

A new mine proposed by CertainTeed Gypsum near Canal Flats projects a 43 year life span and would mine 400,000 ton of gypsum annually.

“I know I can’t change the whole world, but I can make a positive difference in the small world around me.” — Karl Sterzer

Canal Flats is a new field of dreams for former Calgary entrepreneurs Kate McLean and Kelly Kask.

The new, 17,000-square-foot Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre will provide service to communities throughout the Columbia Valley.

Canal Flats, B.C. CAO Heidi Frank loves village life on the shore of Columbia Lake. She also loves her Harleys.

Graphic design holds endless fascination for Shawn Wernig, owner of Eggplant Studios in Invermere, B.C.

Cranbrook’s Lee-Ann Crane had a 37-year career with the RDEK, working for the betterment of this community.

Here are some of the people who are ensuring that the Columbia Valley is a healthy, prosperous place to live, play and do business.

Columbia Valley Community Foundation will be checking the vital signs of the communities in the valley, going directly to its residents for input.

The Columbia Valley communities are setting an excellent example for regional collaboration in many sectors.

Residents of rural B.C. have a voice in the administration of their areas, thanks to the province’s system of regional districts.

The mayor and council of Canal Flats, B.C., are gathering resources to support their community’s economic survival.

Columbia Basin Trust program helps the environment.

The new Rural Advisory Council allows B.C.’s small communities to influence the development of policies relevant to them.

Who is shopping for real estate in the region while maintaining a primary residence elsewhere? And what challenges do they face?

Cuts attributed to “a dearth of affordably retrievable timber.”

The election of the Chair and Vice Chair took place during the regular RDEK Board Meeting.

Ute Juras is beginning her second term as mayor of Canal Flats, B.C., with a positive attitude and a clear direction.

The 16th Annual Business Awards held at the Copper Point Resort was an evening of celebrating success, achievement and excellence.

A rapid decline in solar prices is closing a once-prohibitive cost gap and is making solar one of the fastest growing industries in the region.

The project start date for the new mine is 2017.

Blue Lake Centre’s new executive director, Todd Hebert, is incorporating citizen science into the centre’s education programs.

Apply now for a youth, environment or social grant for your community project.

Vancouver-based Canfor and a number of other companies lead the list.

Feedback on the outcome of the draft 2014 – 2019 Social Strategic Plan needed.

CBT is offering an exciting opportunity to Basin residents.

Groups seeking up to $10,000 may apply now