All Castlegar articles

Chris and Andrea Ryman brought their love of paddling and the great outdoors to the Kootenays 10 years ago, and they haven’t looked back

If you live in Castlegar and you’ve had contact with any of the people on this list, your life is likely richer than it was before.

Leadership and determined teamwork took the Lion’s Head Pub from a state of mouldering decay to one of vibrant significance in Castlegar.

The city of Castlegar has several green initiatives underway that are good for the city, for the environment and for the people who call the area home.

“I knew I wanted to own a restaurant by the time I was 25, and I almost made it—it took me until I was 26.” —Jordan Perkins

In Gear Mechanical Services offers special consideration for the ladies.

Big Grizzly is a new player in the field of tech support in Castlegar, B.C.

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce holds the beautification of the city at least partly responsible for its thriving economy.

Art lovers from the Kootenay region and much farther afield are making Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk an annual destination.

Castlegar's newly released Street Tree Master Plan makes trees top priority

With the arrival of 2016, Selkirk College is preparing for a year-long golden anniversary celebration.

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

Central Kootenay has a 50-year history of co-operation between the municipalities and the electoral districts.

Rauni Naud stays on top of financial trends so her clients can secure their financial futures

According to the people who know, achieving financial security begins with some simple, basic steps.

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is a centre of excellence that empowers the community through career development

Books, pod casts, magazines or blogs? What is the go-to for Kootenay Business people?

Patience and perseverance are watchwords for Lawrence Chernoff, who is in his 11th year as the mayor of Castlegar, B.C.

Lisa Nicole won the BCCMA Artist Development Project in September 2015

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

Winter is a perfect time to get some projects done that you don't have time for in the busy summer months.

Jamie Latkin has progressed from selling asparagus from the back of his truck to a year-round store and three seasonal locations.

The Kootenay Gallery of Arts, History & Science offers ongoing exhibitions.

In May of this year Air Canada’s first female pilot, Judy Cameron, retired.

The Zellstoff Celgar pulp mill is a significant regional employer

Ian Welsted made the first ascent of K6 West in Pakistan, winning the coveted P'iot D'or Award.

The versatile Big Green Egg is a barbecue, smoker, grill and oven

Kootenay Valley Water & Spas in Castlegar stocks hot tubs, barbecues and lots of water

Stylish West Kootenay women have a new place to shop: the Red Dresser consignment boutique.

Two kraft pulp mills provide hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in economic spin-offs in the West and East Kootenays

The new Celgar Pavilion will be a combination of picnic area, concession and storage facility.

The new store will be a second location for the Great Canadian Oil Change franchise in the Kootenays, with the first located in Cranbrook.

Youth Mean Business, a new entrepreneurship program, will provide youth up to $5000 in funding and training to help them launch their own small business.

Community excellence recognized by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

A list of the most affordable waterfront (and riverfront) properties listed on MLS in the Kootenays.

Four of the West Kootenay’s shining stars in business were honoured by Kootenay Business magazine and their peers.

The history and culture of the Kootenays attract tourists from all over the globe. But have you seen the historical gems in your own hometown?

Five community gardens across the Kootenays grow social capital as well as plants

The Selkirk College Business Administration Program wrapped up its year with the annual Business Competition that pitted teams of students against each other.

You are invited to attend the 2015 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards luncheon.

Harmony Homes puts your design and building project under one contract

A new Great Canadian Oil Change outlet is under construction in Castlegar.

28 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants

Kootenay Business magazine went on a tour of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail, B.C.

Chief Economist for Credit Union Central 1 is coming to Selkirk College in Castlegar on March 27, 2015.

Creston Golf Club is now open for play as of March 7th; the earliest opening of any course in the Kootenays.

Do you know of an influential woman in business who deserves to be recognized?

Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015 – 2016.

After just five years, Castlegar's Sculpturewalk program has achieved a global reach.

Working to make the West Kootenay Regional Airport more accessible even during inclement weather.