Thanks to their commitments to volunteering, 24 Basin residents have received a $2,000 CBT Service Award
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The hike up Fisher Peak is breathtaking on any day, but Jon Pedersen said his moonlit ascent in September was extra special.
by DaleAnn ShellbornIntegra Air is making it easy to commute from the Kootenays to northern Alberta.
by Gerald Vander PylMany people turned out for the official opening of the Young Parents Education program’s (YPEP) daycare facility at College of the Rockies on November 8.
The changes taking place at Caliper Machine & Hydraulics are making it a place its employees can be proud to work in.
by Glynis FediukStephen and Don Wik are demonstrating how two heads are better than one. Together, this father-son team is ensuring the Rocky Mountain Printers are staying at the front of the fast-paced printing industry.
by Glynis FediukMusic store owner Lowell Threinen has taken his business down the street, literally.
Biltong Canada, owned by Rod and Mal Paterson, is in its sixth year of selling biltong and other South African-style products.
by Lisa CraneMedichair Kootenay/Boundary is a platinum winner in the 2011 Best of Business Awards, and we had a chance to talk to co-owner Dana Tippe.
by Kristen MitchellChad Jensen, the president of New Dawn Developments, feels fortunate to work alongside his father, Rick Jensen.
by Glynis FediukThe Kootenay Child Development Centre, a hub for children's health, is set to open in Cranbrook in April 2012.
by Lisa CraneThis author and artist team are bringing children's stories to life with their new company, Whimsical Publishing.
by Danielle CameronIain MacLeod owns High Country Sportswear, a store that connects outdoor aficionados with the latest and greatest gear. MacLeod feels proud of running a successful local endeavor and in building on the sound business formerly owned by his stepfather, Terry Miller.
by Glynis FediukCo-owner and manager of Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays, Diane Pawlechko, has relocated the dealership across Cranbrook Street, next to the Import Auto Group.
Kjol Bjordal, a student in the College of the Rockies's Business Administration Program, won the inaugural Business Administration Entrance Award. Bjordal told Kootenay Business a bit about his studies.
by Glynis FediukBC Hydro and Tree Canada will be providing up to $6,500 in funding toward a beautification project in the City of Cranbrook.
by Danielle CameronWestcana Electric of Nelson has expanded and established a new branch location in Cranbrook's industrial park.
New Dawn Developments' president, Chad Jensen, talks about the company's many diverse projects that are on the books or in development in the region and beyond.
by Dan WilliamsCornelius Murphy has armed his company, Cranbrook Pest Control, with a new tool in the fight against pests.
by Dan WilliamsMiriam Johnson is Tamarack Centre's new marketing director, and she is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
Just Music in Cranbrook has gone from 1,500 square feet to well over 8,000 square feet—moving to a more prominent location on the Strip.
by Dan WilliamsTwo free workshops on writing grants for minor and amateur sports will be offered on Saturday, October 29 in both Cranbrook and Kimberley.
Cutting-edge technology comes to the Kootenay real estate market as Cranbrook realtor Sandy Smith introduces QR codes into the local home buying market.
by Danielle CameronCranbrook’s outgoing mayor, Scott Manjak, was relaxed yet passionate as he spoke about the accomplishments of his officeover the last three years.
by Dan WilliamsHere is an announcement message from Allyson Blake as she moves on to her new position at St. Eugene.
Cranbrook Interior Woodwork recently was a silver award winner at the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada's annual ceremony.
Located behind the new Wendy’s restaurant, just off Cranbrook Street ("the strip"), is a new building designed to house a new Lube-X franchise.
Jennifer Johns and Paul Dalcanale are doing amazing things with baked goods in their business, JJ's Custom Cakery.
Turret room at the Almo Court undergoes a total renovation.
New and old YAC members meet for orientation and September meeting in Golden.
Kootenay Business magazine, partnered with the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce and College of the Rockies, created the new Business Administration Entrance Awards worth $1,300, in conjunction with the annual Career and Job Fair held each spring at the college.
The largest real estate firm in the Kootenays, Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty (based in Cranbrook), recently purchased competing realty company Highland Real Estate in Cranbrook.
Exciting new Continuing Education courses are currently tempting students to expand their knowledge and sign up for classes at the Cranbrook and Kimberley campuses of College of the Rockies.
So many Cranbrook customers were making the drive up to No Shorts Electronics in Kimberley that proprietor Dave McGuire decided to set up a second shop in Cranbrook.
by Sandra AlbersThe board of governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair and vice-chair during its regular meeting held on September 15, 2011.
The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies (COTR) is pleased to announce the appointment of one new board member and the reappointment of three members effective July 31, 2011.
Black Friday in Cranbrook, slated for November 18, is part of the 10 Per Cent Shift—the initiative encouraging residents to spend 10 per cent of their disposable income locally.
by Dan WilliamsFisher Peak Townhomes, which broke ground in summer 2011, will offer affordable entry-level homes with lots of pluses.
by Dan WilliamsStreet-involved youth in Cranbrook and area are the focus of a new business plan being developed by Operation Street Angel.
Do you have a business idea that you'd like to put into action?
Bumble Tree sells environmentally friendly, safe and globally responsible children's products, said new owner Megan Lescanec.
by Lisa CraneThis naturopathic doctor has joined forces with other reputable practitioners to bring holistic healing to the Cranbrook community.
by Danielle CameronCranbrook Interior Woodwork president Blair Cooke is proud of and enthusiastic about the business's accomplishments since taking over from the founders in 2003.
by Dan WilliamsOwners Nicole and Larry Leblond opened Fisher Peak Art Galley and Fine Gifts in Cranbrook in June of 2010. The gallery represents more than 60 artists and a variety of disciplines.
by Dan WilliamsThirty-six brand new modular units for seniors and persons with disabilities have been completed in Cranbrook, with tenants moving into Baker Gardens in late September.
by Dan WilliamsSeptember 7th, residents of Cranbrook and the East Kootenay will have the opportunity to learn about one of the area's most important historical confluences—the coming together of European and First Nation societies.
Denham Ford is planning to relocate to the high-visibility entrance of Cranbrook's strip once their new building is built.
Non-profit societies of the Kootenays can energize their organizations with a funded seat in the highly successful Non-profit Management course at College of the Rockies starting September 10.