Communities

  1. Ainsworth Hot Springs
  2. Canal Flats
  3. Castlegar
  4. Christina Lake
  5. Cranbrook
  6. Creston
  7. East Kootenay
  8. Elkford
  9. Fairmont Hot Springs
  10. Fernie
  11. Golden
  12. Grand Forks
  13. Invermere
  14. Kaslo
  15. Kimberley
  16. Nakusp
  17. Nelson
  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.

Co-owners Jack Norris (left) and Alex Gill (right
East Kootenay, Fernie

From river to roofline: Freestone Construction is based on quality, sustainability and community

Owner Jack Norris shares the philosophy, challenges and momentum behind the award‑winning company.

by Danielle Brost
House of Paws owner with two french bulldogs
West Kootenay, Rossland, Animal Care, Retail, Small Business

Making a difference for pets and their people

House of Paws owner Sarah Heyer shares how a love of animals grew into a thriving Rossland business.

by Danielle Brost
Expansive view of Mountain Soul Vineyard showing vines and distant mountains.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

Pay a visit to these wineries and vineyards in the Kootenay region of B.C.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.

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East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Environment

Kootenay company on the national stage

Canadian Rockies Landscape’s Off-Grid Oasis project showcases the region’s design talent and the growing demand for sustainable outdoor spaces.

by Danielle Brost
Wildflowers in bloom, with scenic backdrop of mountains.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Tourism

Adventure awaits: A guide to tourism destinations in the Kootenay Rockies

Known as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits

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Claire and Phil Gadd standing next to each other
East Kootenay, Fernie, Real Estate

Fernie found them: How Phil and Claire Gadd built a life and a business in the Elk Valley

The couple behind First Tracks Real Estate Group share how community, connection, and a sense of place shaped their path in the Elk Valley.

by Danielle Brost
West Kootenay, Nelson, Retail, Small Business

Positive Apparel and the rise of resale culture in Nelson

A conversation about sustainability, affordability and the culture of thrifting in the Kootenays

by Danielle Brost
Interior of the Timber Hitch coffee shop
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
Mila and Shania sitting together on the floor
West Kootenay, Nelson, Health & Wellness

Support that doesn’t slip through the cracks

How the Nelson Doula Collective is filling critical gaps in maternal care across the West Kootenay region.

by Danielle Brost
shot of Andrew Ladriere at his desk
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Financial

A changing mortgage landscape

Andrew Ladriere of Myplace Mortgages in Cranbrook reflects on a market that has become less predictable.

by Danielle Brost
Bryce standing next to his creations
East Kootenay, Invermere, Cuisine, Small Business

A recipe for early success

At 11, Invermere’s Bryce Lam is building Step Up to Yum and proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship

by Danielle Brost
Andrea holding up a paper on the symposium
West Kootenay, Nelson, Developments

West Kootenay building attainable housing symposium coming to Nelson April 30

As housing pressures continue to impact communities across the West Kootenay, a new regional gathering aims to move the conversation toward solutions.

students at martial arts
West Kootenay

From a beloved local studio to a community anchor

How Heart & Soul Martial Arts in Fruitvale evolved into a community-focused, not-for-profit space

by Danielle Brost
Cranbrook Farmers Market sign
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism

A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together

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

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Chantel Hack at the Food Expo
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

The Burrito Grill offers fresh flavours and a warm welcome

Chantel Hack on building a restaurant that feels like home in Kimberley

by Danielle Brost
David with his Chamber award in hand
West Kootenay, Trail, Health & Wellness

David Abenante looks back on a decade at Elite Physiotherapy

Reflections on leadership, expansion, and staying true to your mission in a growing clinic.

by Danielle Brost
Row of cows standing in sunny open field, distant mountains and blue sky in background.
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Slocan, Agriculture

Market gardens and farms in the West Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

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

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Assortment of fresh produce, wine in background.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality

Market gardens and farms in the East Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

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

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Marisa Steen, owner and lead instructor at Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood,
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Finding balance through movement

The owner of Daily Dose Wellness in Sparwood talks about creating a studio that brings people together.

by Danielle Brost
outside of the beer co building
West Kootenay, Rossland, Entertainment and Hospitality

Find out what’s brewing in Rossland

Going from humble beginnings to a beloved hangout, Rossland Beer Co. proves good beer and good company never go out of style.

by Danielle Brost