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Cranbrook Airport Services Ltd. along with the City of Cranbrook is pleased to announce that second quarter passenger numbers for the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) have increased over second quarter 2011 passenger numbers.

Jay Syed, owner of the popular Spice Hut in Cranbrook, is pleased to announce that he's bringing his East Indian flavours to a second location in Kimberley.

After 15 years of safely touring rafters down five different rivers in the East Kootenay, Craig Campbell has expanded operations to include wilderness adventures on horseback and ATV.

Three partners from Cranbrook have purchased the consulting side of Interior Reforestation and formed a new consulting firm called Vast Resource Solutions.

With Canfor's recent purchase of Tembec's timber assets in the East Kootenay, the new owners have put the company's head office building up for sale.

This year is special for Jerry and Diana Walker, who are the owners of Fox’s Transport Ltd. in Cranbrook, as it marks their company’s 40th anniversary.

On May 14, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino in Cranbrook saw the proud unveiling of its new pavilion.

Adrienne Gerein has always loved colours, textures and making surroundings beautiful for herself and others.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge has once again earned the accolades of the coveted TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

A new 4,000-square-foot warehouse is currently being built at 572 Industrial Road 2 in Cranbrook.

Tamara Eidsness has a strong practical bent and a strong social conscience. Throughout her early 20s, her interest in courses in sciences and non-profit management was tempered by her concern about securing work.

East Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Cynthia Levagood, owner/operator Smoking Water Coffee Co., Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

West Kootenay Influential Women In Business Awards 2012 Winner: Tammy Darough, RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd., Nelson.

Koocanusa Publications sponsors i-Tech to showcase innovation and technology in the Kootenays.

A special event at Allegra restaurant in Cranbrook paired a fabulous tasting menu with Baillie-Grohman wines

East Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards 2012 Winner: Suzanne Pantazis, Notary Public, Cranbrook.

With more than 80 employees, Cranbrook-based company Fab Rite Services Inc. has been growing and expanding its scope for the past three decades.

When Jordan Fiorentino—shop foreman at North Star GM—drove the new Chevy Volt up to the Prestige Inn, the silence was deafening.

Reviewing the recent unveiling of the provincial government's mining strategy—announcing eight new mines and nine new mining expansions—it is clear that this sector is growing.

He morphed from isolated newcomer to sought-out recreation guide and community-builder.

Since 2001, College of the Rockies has provided over 100 young Canadians with overseas work experience in countries such as Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania, Kenya and China.

In the past 15 years, there has been a 50 per cent increase in the number of self-employed women in Canada. There are now more than 800,000 female business owners in Canada, and the number of women-owned businesses is growing 60 per cent faster than the number of those run by men.

One of Cranbrook's finest entrepreneurial success stories, Kootenay Granite will soon be in its new home on Cranbrook's busy strip.

Former Cranbrook resident and radio station manager Rod Schween has been promoted to the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group's head office in Kamloops.

In June 2012, Living-Stones Developments Ltd. will start construction on a new 58-unit townhouse complex located at 2306 - 30th Avenue North in Cranbrook.

The Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show and Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business, will be held in Nelson on May 23 and Cranbrook on May 25.

When Menno and Christie Dueck of Cranbrook couldn’t find what they were looking for, they created a new business to fulfil that need.

Thanks to family efforts, a lacklustre business now shines brightly.

Proteck Hazardous Materials Management Ltd is a new company in Cranbrook focused on asbestos abatement and mould remediation. Dean Kroeker, regional manager, said education is the key when dealing with these issues.

College of the Rockies is hosting an informal session for adults, young parents and seniors considering returning to learning.

Cranbrook's Canadian Rockies International Airport is now home to The Pickled Bean licensed restaurant.

For the past 17 years, the College of the Rockies has been involved in the Skills Canada Kootenay Regional Secondary School welding competition. Students from the East and West Kootenay took part in the competition in March in the college’s welding shop.

Cattle producers in the Kootenays are optimistic about the future of the cattle industry in B.C. but they are also concerned that the price of beef on grocery store shelves will go up and consumers will buy less of it.

St. Eugene Resort used their new special events pavilion to host a recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Chief Cheryl Casimer gave the chamber audience an updated report on the Ktunaxa's endeavours, including current and ongoing treaty negotiations.

The offices of the Regional District of East Kootenay are undergoing a major expansion.

The new spring/summer College of the Rockies Continuing Education Guide will be in Cranbrook and Kimberley mail boxes any day now. It contains a wide variety of programs to enhance your professional portfolio or to simply discover new skills for fun.

Cranbrook's somewhat crowded restaurant space (100-plus restaurants) has a new restaurant venture that is about to swing open the doors.

Dr. James Heilman is a much anticipated speaker at the Kootenay iTech Trade Show and Luncheon in Cranbrook, set for May 25.

Blue Sky Realty has a team of 15 licensed realtors on staff and one licensed real estate assistant. According to their website, Blue Sky Realty is very proud of the role it plays in supporting the community.

David Cumming has moved on from his role as "acting GM" at Fort Steele Heritage Town and is pleased to introduce the Friends' newly hired general manager, Sally Struthers.

Amanda Thate, a country singer from Grand Forks, is competing in the Fan's Choice Competition 2012 for a performance spot at the annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

Stu and Sherin Laurie, the couple behind Pets Go Raw, emphasize that a good diet is important for your pet's health. Their experience with their own dog provided an opportunity to develop a successful business.

Pat Pighin, owner of Pat Pighin's International Equestrian Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., is a high-level coach who helps people attain their horse-riding goals.

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

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Anja Kuijt, student at Fernie's Isabella Dicken Elementary School, and Anna Koltai, student at the Fernie Academy, won the recent won the APEGBC Prize Draw.

The 6th Annual Career Fair in Cranbrook attracted more than 500 people this year.

The 6th Annual Career Fair at the College of the Rockies, organized by Kootenay Business, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce and College of the Rockies, was held last Thursday. It attracted over 500 students and job seekers to the afternoon event.

The B.C.-based pet store chain, Total Pet, is coming to Cranbrook and is opening in the former Sutherland Decorating location behind the old Super Value building in downtown Cranbrook.

Joey Hoechsmann of Bedroom Furniture Galleries was named Cranbrook's Business Person of the Year for 2011. He talks about the keys to his success.