Communities

Michele Dupas is the imaginative owner of Dupas Designs and Gallery 229, located in the old Procter, B.C., schoolhouse

The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is increasing its staff to accomplish more projects

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

This cutting-edge, Salmo-based clothing company has a backstory as rich as its fashionable creations.

Helen Barron, executive director of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, highlights new programs implemented amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Sucre Interactive Technologies in Fernie, B.C., uses virtual-reality technology for immersive safety training in mining and other high-risk industries

Dark Horse Innovations in Nelson, B.C., is a new B2B business in the outdoor product development industry

The Kootenays’ first-ever pitch competition for the tech sector was organized by KAST and attracted 25 entrepreneurs vying for valuable prizes

Axios Growth Consultants provides growth and optimization guidance and solutions to help businesses scale for success

Chris Policar and Ryan “Butter” Karl, new owners of The Station Pub in Invermere, B.C., have major upgrades in the works for their restaurant

A custom fabrication and welding shop, Elk Valley Precision & Cab provides services to Sparwood and area businesses

Entertainment company Pursuit is launching an exhilarating new attraction in Golden, B.C.

Emma Beaton, manager of the Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen an uptick in people and businesses moving there since the pandemic

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

The new campaign aims to help food and beverage businesses that have been impacted by the latest round of provincial health orders.

The seed-to-vase movement is blossoming in Kimberley, B.C., in Ritual Gardens with locally-grown, sustainable cut flowers

How Kimberley, B.C., transitioned from a kitschy Bavarian theme to a modern brand provides a template for communities and businesses alike

The City of Cranbrook begins its fleet transition to EVs with the purchase of its first electric vehicle

Newly released recipe collection celebrates living in a lush valley rich in fresh produce.