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BC Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson
Cranbrook, Castlegar, Education BC Education Minister gives out over $640K for college training

New trades training equipment will give students hands-on experience with tools currently used by these industries.

Will Hulland (left) and Peter Larsen build custom homes in Nelson BC .
Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Real Estate Homebuilding and renovation trends in the West Kootenay

From interior to exterior, it's all about low and no maintenance in building or renovating a home.

by Nowell Berg
Two gentlemen representing The Brilliant Dam receive award
Castlegar, Environment Brilliant Dam receives the 2014 GKS Hydro Plant Operational Excellence Award

The Brilliant Dam recieves recognition of excellence in cost and operational management.

Rebecca Vassilakakis of Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar Coach takes team to the Games

In February 2015, Rebecca Vassilakakis will attend her fifth Canada Winter Games, her third as manager and assistant coach of the B.C. Squash Squad.

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Aerial view of Arrow Lakes
Castlegar, Environment Columbia Power recognized as one of BC’s top employers

It's the second consecutive year Columbia Power has been honoured.

Dan Rye, manager of Kootenay Market in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar Dan Rye

Kootenay Market is a welcoming hub at the heart of Castlegar, B.C., thanks to manager Dan Rye and his friendly staff.

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Selkirk College group of students
Castlegar, Education Turning onto science at Quantum Leaps

Boosting enthusiasm for science is the focus of Kootenay Association for Science & Technology’s GLOWS Program.

RV driving by beautiful lake
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Kaslo, Nelson, Riondel, Tourism Travelers visiting the International Selkirk Loop report spending over $4,860,500.00

The survey asked thousands of travelers a variety of questions that provide valuable information to the member communities and businesses of the Loop.

Jim Burpee, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association (left) and Employment Minister, the Honourable Jason Kenney (right) flank Columbia Power representatives, President and CEO Frank Wszelaki (centre left) and Health and Safety Manager, Andre Noel (centre right)
Castlegar Columbia Power Corp garners excellence awards

Columbia Power Corporation based in Castlegar was recently honoured.

Lawrence Chernoff is the mayor of Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar Questions for Castlegar’s mayor

Lawrence Chernoff has returned as the mayor of Castlegar, bringing his upbeat outlook back to the city for a fourth term.

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Kitchen cabinets made by Bruce Richier of Leaf Cabinetry, Winlaw, B.C.
Castlegar, Christina Lake, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Small Business A career in wood

Bruce Richier of Leaf Cabinetry produces beautiful cabinets and furniture pieces for homes and businesses throughout the West Kootenay.

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Myra Duff in Castlegar
Castlegar, Health & Wellness Making a move

Yoga by Myra has moved to a new location, in Castlegar, B.C.

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Derek Sherbinin,  broker/owner of Century 21 Mountainview Realty and the broker/owner of Centum Mortgage Store.
Castlegar, Real Estate What to consider before buying a home

Four tips that will help take the stress out of buying a new home

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Stuart Ady is the owner of the award-winning business Ernie's Used Auto Parts in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Small Business A tradition of quality used auto parts

Ernie’s Used Auto Parts in Castlegar, B.C., stays on the forefront of conscientious vehicle recycling.

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Columbia Basin Trust voting banner
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nakusp, Revelstoke Help shape how Columbia Basin Trust supports you

Have your say and win $1,000 to donate.

Michael Flood and Carol Pears stand inside their business, Mountain High Lighting Designs in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Retail, Small Business MountainHigh Lighting Designs: a bright business

Michael Flood and Carol Pears of MountainHigh Lighting Designs have found a business niche that utilizes their passions.

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A bench overlooking the bottom pond and water slides at the Millennium Park Natural Outdoor Swimming Ponds project in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Developments, Tourism An outdoor asset for Castlegar

The community of Castlegar, B.C., has a new recreation area through the completion of the Natural Outdoor Swimming Ponds project in Millennium Park.

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Susi and Colin Thomas stand at the counter of Crumbs Bakery Café in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Cuisine, Small Business Oh Crumbs

Crumbs is a small artisan bakery café that is in its first year of operation in Castlegar, B.C.

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A father, his daughter, son and grandchildren standing by a red truck.
Castlegar, Forestry 75 years of sawdust in their blood

From horses and handsaws to logging trucks and high-speed lumber stackers, the Kalesnikoffs have kept the family business going strong since 1939.

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Tom Oglow, owner of Oglow’s Paint, Wallcoverings and Window Blinds in Castlegar, and student Patrick Linkletter.
Fernie, Castlegar, Education, Small Business Support available to hire a student

Popular School Works Program continues this fall.

Forestry machinery at work
Canal Flats, Grand Forks, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Forestry Forest Industry has strong connection to Kootenays

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

Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts
Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness Providing the tools to create a safe and healthy workplace

With proven results in some of the most grueling industries, Selkirk College biology instructor Dr. Delia Roberts is bringing her expertise in the field.

Two men standing beside a fuel truck.
Castlegar, Trail Carrying on the Benson family business

Sixty-eight years and three generations later, B A Benson & Son Ltd. is still being driven by its strong customer relationships.

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Dan Rye, manager at the Kootenay Market won Castlegar's Business Person of the Year for 2014
Castlegar, Retail Castlegar Chamber of Commerce hands out annual Business Awards

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Awards gala event earlier this spring.

Photo stack of logs
Castlegar, Nelson, Trail Selkirk College helping provide forest industry building blocks

A healthy forest sector in British Columbia is vital to the economic and social fabric of the province.

A group of trucking students standing between two big semi-trucks.
Castlegar The business of training truckers

Mountain Transport Institute, a driving school in Castlegar, B.C., is doing its part to put more professional truck drivers on the road.

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Vista Radio re-brands Mountain FM into “The GOAT”
Castlegar, Developments Vista Radio re-brands Mountain FM into “The GOAT”

Vista Radio, based in Castlegar, has rebranded their Mountain FM station into The GOAT.

Kootenay Business magazine is pleased to welcome Dianna Ducs, Executive Director of the Nelson/Kootenay Lake Tourism Association and Shelley Adams, bestselling author of the Whitewater Cookbooks series.
Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail Kootenay Business holds 3rd annual Influential Women in Business Award Luncheon in Nelson

Kootenay Business magazine is pleased to welcome Dianna Ducs and Shelley Adams

Invest Kootenay set of skis stuck in the snow
Fernie, Kimberley, Castlegar, Rossland, Financial Funding to help boost investment

Columbia Basin Trust commits $275,000 over three years to Invest Kootenay.

Carly Hadfield and Troy Pyett behind the bar at the Lion's Head pub in Castlegar
Castlegar, Cuisine, Best Places to Eat Craft beer and smokin’ good food

Locally made beer, smoked-on-the-premises meats and a happy staff make Lion’s Head Smoke & Brew a popular meeting place in Castlegar, B.C.

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Selkirk College is receiving Trust support to help it implement its new Rural Pre-Medicine Program. (L-R) Elizabeth Lund, Selkirk College Chemistry Instructor and Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator, and Kelvin Saldern, Trust Community Liaison.
Castlegar, Education Selkirk College’s new Rural Pre-Medicine Program receives Trust support

$50,000 in support received from the Trust to help implement Selkirk's new Rural Pre-Medicine Program.

Former Selkirk College student Eva Snyder (far left in red) takes a group through the Yasodhara Ashram during her Teck Serv 2013 summer research project.
Castlegar, Education TeckServ summer applied research internship call for proposals

A partnership between Selkirk College and Teck Metals provides opportunity to a student to undertake an applied research project.

Photo of students standing outside the college of the rockies
Cranbrook, Castlegar, Education College partnership provides funds for research project

Newly formed internship to provide support for a COTR student to undertake a community-based research project in the East Kootenay Region.

Aerial view of river and surrounding community
Castlegar, Education Selkirk College launches new employer brand

Selkirk College is a great place to work and the West Kootenay-Boundary a great place to live.

Dan Rye wears a dark green staff shirt. He stands in front of a display cooler.
Castlegar, Retail Keeping customers coming back

Kootenay Market is an independent grocery store that offers a friendly, local supermarket alternative in Castlegar, B.C.

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A man and three women stand beneath a tangerine and aqua blue banner that reads Culture at the Confluence.
Castlegar Culture at the Confluence in Castlegar

A new website brings together all that is happening in arts, culture and heritage around Castlegar.

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Neil Kalawsky has a striped shirt and glasses. Darlene Kalawsky has straight blonde hair and a dark blue sweater.
Castlegar Students of the business

Neil and Darlene Kalawsky of Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC have grown Castlegar as a car-buying destination and have continued to learn along the way.

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John Malcolm has glasses, a sky-blue shirt and a tie.
Castlegar Opportunities into play

Castlegar’s chief administrative officer, John Malcolm, talks about the city’s economic energy and its exciting initiatives.

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Photo Castlegar and hockeyville logo
Castlegar Castlegar latest Kootenay town to pursue Hockeyville prize

Castlegar needs your nominations in this years Kraft Hockeyville challenge.

Kathy Verigin has short blonde hair and is holding a paddle. Behind her is a screen showing her new webpage.
Castlegar, Technology Stand-up paddling website

When she fell in love with stand up paddleboarding, Kathy Verigin decided to meld in her passion for design and create an online guide for the sport.

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A science student at Selkirk College looks through a microscope.
Castlegar, Education Addressing the rural physician shortage

Selkirk College in Castlegar, B.C., has developed a pre-medicine program to offer opportunities to students who hope to serve rural locations.

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The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report explores the four pillars of the region – economic, social, cultural and environmental
Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Environment Report draws important sketch of Columbia Basin

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report provides valuable insight into what makes this part of the province tick.

Castlegar, Cuisine Bringing German food to Castlegar

Hartmut and Marina Kaden have opened the Chameleon, a new German restaurant in Castlegar.

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Two workers are silhouetted against a yellow lit tunnel.
Castlegar, Trail, Developments, Energy The Waneta expansion now

Kootenay Business brings our readers an update on the Waneta Dam expansion, a major project taking place in our backyard.

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Dale Donaldson stands against the background of a snowy peak.
Castlegar Dale Donaldson

Even after 30 years as owner of Mallard’s Source For Sports in Castlegar, Dale Donaldson still enjoys every shift he works.

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Selkirk college UAS pre-med student
Castlegar, Education Selkirk college takes action on doctor shortage

Selkirk College has created the Rural Pre-Medicine Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree Program.

Kootenay Career Development Society – Castlegar Employment Services Centre Staff. From Left to right, back row: Bob Wright, Susan Deadmarsh, Tara Thom, Jessica Lunn.
Front Row: Joanna Swanson-Kutasewich, Jan Wright, Leni Normington, Katt Britton.
Castlegar, Education, Small Business Putting the West Kootenay to work

The Kootenay Career Development Society supports employers and job seekers and helps people gain access to skills training.

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Selkirk student Ezra Buller walked high school students through some of the GIS options.
Castlegar, Education, Technology Pointing high school students in the GIS direction

High school students from around the region learned about the GIS program on its Castlegar campus last month.

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff wears a suit with a daffodil lapel pin and glasses while smiling in the outdoors.
Castlegar Castlegar: a great place for work and play

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff tells Kootenay Business magazine about growing up in Castlegar and the things he enjoys about the area.

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