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Creampal makers with Lees and awards – L-R Sebastien Laberge, Amanda Goodman Lee, Jeff Lee, Joel Laberge. The Lees used a revolutionary made-in-Canada specialized creaming machine manufactured by the Laberge’s CreamPal company from Quebec. It is the only one of its kind in British Columbia.
East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Environment, Retail, Small Business

What is all the buzz about Honey Bee Zen Apiaries?

A story of transformation and conservation in Creston, B.C.

by Danielle Brost
The owners of Ashman's Smash Burgers & Fries
West Kootenay, Nelson, Cuisine, Small Business

Ashman’s Smash Burgers & Fries: From a mobile marvel to a brick-and-mortar gem

Aron Ashman and Mandy Mullen share secrets to their sizzling business success in Nelson.

by Danielle Brost
Gord McArthur in front of a climbing wall
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Tourism

Gordon McArthur is scaling new heights via Arq Mountain Centre

The owner of Arq Mountain Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the thriving climbing community he has fostered.

by Kerry Shellborn
Garden centre staff at Dig Garden Centre in Castlegar
West Kootenay, Castlegar, Agriculture, Environment, Retail, Small Business

Cultivating sustainable gardens in Castlegar

The owners of Dig Garden Centre are all about community, sustainability and growth

by Danielle Brost
Owner of Life Balance with two other ladies accepting chamber of commerce awards
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Life Balance in Cranbrook promotes women’s fitness for every age

Cyndi Weltz discusses the journey of Life Balance, its impact, and future goals in addressing the health needs of local women.

by Danielle Brost
Hailing from the punk strongholds of Toronto, PKEW PKEW PKEW packed their high-octane skate-punk sound into The Flying Steamshovel.
West Kootenay, Rossland

From frosty streets to festival beats

Blizzard Music Festival 2024 strikes a chord in Rossland.

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Logo with the words
East Kootenay, West Kootenay

Introducing our Top 10 thought leaders of 2023

Taking a fond look back at some of the most inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2023.

Black and white image of Tyler Phillipson
West Kootenay, Nelson, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Bringing insight to injuries: Active Balance fosters a healthy Kootenay lifestyle

Dr. Tyler Phillipson reflects on his vision for holistic patient care at Active Balance in Nelson.

by Danielle Brost
The baristas that work at Humble Bean Coffe Co. in Castlegar BC
West Kootenay, Castlegar

Celebrating Castlegar’s best in business

A recap of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Awards.

Group of volunteers with Elkford Trails Alliance.
East Kootenay, Elkford

Excellence awarded at Elkford Chamber of Commerce’s annual event

A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.

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Row of Business Awards, with stained glass star-shaped tops and wooden bases.
East Kootenay, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs

Star-studded awards at Columbia Valley Chamber’s Business Excellence gala

There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.

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Aleitha Harvey and partner holding Business Excellence awards.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Cranbrook’s ‘Evening of Excellence’ Business awards sees 14 winners

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

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Black and white photo of Edge of the World team.
East Kootenay, Fernie

Fernie fantastic! Chamber’s annual Business Excellence awards celebrate success

The annual awards celebrate the successes of local businesses and the people who make a difference in the community.

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Andras Lukacs, executive director at Tourism Rossland.
West Kootenay, Rossland

Tourism Rossland’s recent AGM reveals a banner year in terms of revenue

Andras Lukacs, executive director at Tourism Rossland, shares some of the recent successes of the organization

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Group of 5 ladies celebrating wins at Business Excellence award in Sparwood.
East Kootenay, Sparwood, Small Business

Sparwood’s Chamber celebrates excellence at 2023 business awards

Winners of the 2023 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 19.

Interior of 2nd Edition Coworking in Fernie, showing comfy set of chairs, small table and windows with mountain view outside.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, West Kootenay, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Revelstoke, Small Business, Technology

These Kootenay coworking spaces offer community and creative collaboration

Shared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.

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Person on a massage table getting a treatment
East Kootenay, Golden, Health & Wellness, Small Business

Purcell Wellness Mobile Massage brings wellness to your doorstep

Kristina Kotila discusses the serenity of running a mobile massage business in Golden, B.C.

by Danielle Brost
Three cans of Naito beer, outside photo, blue sky in background.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business

Kootenay breweries offer craft-beer creations for every taste

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

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Aaron Higgs standing in nursery greenhouse.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment, First Nations , Forestry

Strength and resilience: Nupqu shares the same name and characteristics as a black bear

Aaron Higgs, president of Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, is growing this Indigenous-owned company through plants, people and profits

by Kerry Shellborn and Kyle Born
Corrie Walkley stands, arms folded in a boardroom in front of a wooden sign with the Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd. logo.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations

How business-savvy are Ktunaxa entrepreneurs? The creator of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd. explains

Corrie Walkley, chair of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd., discusses the Ktunaxa Nation’s governance and economic development efforts.

by Kerry Shellborn and Kyle Born