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  18. New Denver
  19. Radium Hot Springs
  20. Revelstoke
  21. Riondel
  22. Rossland
  23. Salmo
  24. Slocan
  25. Sparwood
  26. Trail
  27. West Kootenay

Recent Communities articles.

Kelly Malakoff holding food items
West Kootenay, Slocan, Cuisine, Small Business

Keeping Doukhobor heritage alive, one bowl of borscht at a time

From her Winlaw kitchen, Kelly Malakoff shares the flavours of her childhood through Kelly’s Doukhobor Foods

by Danielle Brost
Employees at the transfer station in front of the new addition
East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Environment

The RDEK’s newest transfer station receives used oil recycling infrastructure

The new recycling infrastructure will ensure the safe handling, collection and storage of used oil and antifreeze materials

by SOMA Public Relations
Interior of MJ Florals
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business

Top unique businesses for sale in British Columbia’s Kootenay and Columbia Valley regions

Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.

by Danielle Brost
Overview of Kettle River Contracting operation with trucks at the worksite
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations

Kettle River Contracting LP honoured with provincial Indigenous business award

Kettle River Contracting LP named Business Partnership of the Year at BC Achievement Foundation’s 17th Annual Indigenous Business Awards.

Ash standing in front of her store
West Kootenay, Trail, Retail, Small Business

Retail reimagined for a Kootenay mindset

Ash Hodgson shares her rules for surviving and thriving as a small business owner in rural B.C.

Carter standing with a box of cherries
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Agriculture, Retail, Small Business

Flexy’s Fruit Stand has deep roots and big plans

How a family legacy is creating loyal customers in Cranbrook.

by Kerry Shellborn
Man, woman and dog in front of a Volkswagen van
West Kootenay, Nelson, Entertainment and Hospitality

Kootenay-made series Southern Interior launches with national support

A new Nelson-based sketch comedy series is turning everyday Kootenay life into on-screen gold.

by Danielle Brost
Fernie Fox Hotel with a sunset in the background
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

How community and care built the Fernie Fox Hotel

Under the vision of Peacock Hospitality Group, this family-run hotel is redefining sustainability and staff-first business in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Dark haired stylist helping a lady with her hair, which is cut in a trendy bob
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Small Business

Birch & Lace: Building a purpose-driven business in Revelstoke

Sara Sansom, founder of Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently expanded her business skills through the Basin Business Advisors program.

by the Columbia Basin Trust
Staff at Trail Hammer and Bolt standing together at the front of the store
West Kootenay, Trail, Retail

Stronger together: A merger grounded in experience and vision

With women at the helm, Caster Town and Trail Hammer and Bolt usher in a new era for industrial supply in Trail.

by Danielle Brost
Heidi Klima holding her book.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie

The healing conversation between body and mind

Heidi Klima of Broken Wing Massage Retreat reveals how pain can teach us—and why we need to listen.

by Kerry Shellborn
Diagram of hotel expansion
East Kootenay, Fernie

Peacock Hospitality announces expansion of Fernie Fox Hotel

Family-owned hotel grows to meet demand with sustainable, guest-focused upgrades in Fernie, B.C.

by submitted by Peacock Hospitality
Owners of Kootenay Pet Cremations with a daschund and a larger black dog.
West Kootenay, Trail, Animal Care, Small Business

A labour of love: How Kootenay Pet Cremations helps families heal

This Trail business creates lasting tributes for the pets who leave paw prints on our hearts.

by Danielle Brost
Pete Stamper receiving his award from another man on the stage
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment

Kootenay recycling company CEO receives King Charles III Coronation medal

KC Recycling’s Pete Stamper recognized with prestigious award for community contributions

Eric and Juliana Bower with their two children
East Kootenay, Fernie

Bower Builders: A blueprint for success

How Juliana and Eric Bower navigate life, work, and homebuilding in Fernie.

by Danielle Brost
Owner of Zap, Jeff standing outside the Zap building and sign, wearing a baseball cap
West Kootenay, Nelson

From sparks to structures: The evolution of Zap Welding in Nelson

Jeff Shecter on innovation, precision, and the ever-changing world of metalwork.

by Danielle Brost
East Kootenay, West Kootenay

Step into the Dragon’s Den

It’s Season 20 of Dragon's Den Canada, and producers are starting the search for entrepreneurs to appear in this historic season

East Kootenay, Golden, Invermere, Agriculture, Environment, Small Business

Castledale Flower Farm is a blooming success

How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.

by Danielle Brost
Icon with a lightbulb and the 2025 Thought Leaders heading in white letters
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment, First Nations , Health & Wellness, Retail

Top 10 thought leaders of 2025

Celebrating the visionaries driving change in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Danika and a family member standing together wearing company hoodies
West Kootenay, Slocan, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Reviving history: The story behind the Silverton General Store

How one family’s passion is creating economic opportunities and preserving a local landmark

by Danielle Brost