Emma Genest, outreach co-ordinator for Accelerate Kootenays, discusses electric cars, supply versus demand and the cost of saving the world
by Kyle BornAll Cranbrook articles
While they await the arrival of their new executive director, Cranbrook’s chamber board and staff are busy serving the membership.
by Marie MilnerOver the course of two days, the 130 delegates heard many inspirational and informative sessions on a variety of industry topics
Potential students, parents and community members invited to learn more about what the College has to offer
Since November 2014, a change in the mindset at Cranbrook city hall has created noticeable, valuable changes for the local business community.
by Marie MilnerAn exciting new home decor store is set to open in downtown Cranbrook
Soulfood, a farm-to-table whole foods restaurant in downtown Cranbrook, is moving to become a co-operative.
by Marie MilnerTeck loans museum 140 million-year-old meat-eating raptor tracks found in local mines
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association will hold their annual Tourism Industry Conference in Cranbrook at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort October 15th and 16th
The College of the Rockies recently held a Trade Expo at the new Patterson Hall facility, and hosted an alumni weekend for former athletes
Majority of current class hopes to work in region after graduation
New business model turns over Soulfood’s ownership to staff and community
Andrew Wilkinson, B.C. opposition leader, spoke about the province’s upcoming referendum on electoral reform at the Cranbrook chamber luncheon
by Kyle BornThe new hand-forged iron sculpture will be inspired by Joseph Creek flowing through the City of Cranbrook
Amie Lubbers has been arrested for Cops for Kids for being too sexy for her shoes
This purchase adds approximately 100 acres of properly zoned land supply to the City
As part of the celebrations a new sign for the pulp mill entrance was revealed and two commemorative trees were planted in front of the mill office.s
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is working to be a valued and respected champion of business and a positive contributor to the Cranbrook community.
The City of Cranbrook is hard at work making improvements to city roads and structures.
by Zoë DupleyThe proposed development is called the MounView and would feature office and retail space on the ground floor
Columbia Basin Trust provides over $244,000 to 13 public art projects in 11 communities
One of the biggest names in the worldwide fitness business is set to open in Cranbrook.
The new company is called Black Metal Storage and is located at 1950 Theatre Road in Cranbrook.
Readers of Kootenay Business magazine gave DJ’s high marks for its services, and highest of all for the tanning aspect of the business.
by Marie MilnerJordan McKee is the new general manager of Subaru of Cranbrook.
by Zoë DupleyKristy Jahn-Smith has been chosen to lead Cranbrook Tourism, the board of the Cranbrook & Region Tourism Society recently announced.
The annual Business Walk captures the pulse of businesses throughout Cranbrook.
Curbs and sidewalks have been poured, with landscaping, driveway and pathway restoration to take place in the coming weeks.
In the new location, Soulfood plans to highlight their gourmet coffee bar as well as their organic wine and craft cocktail bar.
Matt Cockell, general manager of the Kootenay Ice, discusses team pride and the club’s “Our Ice” campaign
by Kyle BornPrestige's summer adventurers are taking on B.C., one hotel at a time.
by Zoë DupleyFreedom Mobile has been pitching new cell service sites in smaller regions this year – including Cranbrook and East Kootenay area.
The Cranbrook Arby’s is providing the best customer satisfaction in the entire Arby’s franchise. Nice going, team!
by Marie MilnerPatterson Hall will house the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and Electrical programs and provide work space.
Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap is Cranbrook’s newest gastropub and craft beer taphouse, located in a cleverly converted fire hall on 11th Avenue South.
by Marie MilnerWith many people coming to Cranbrook and Kimberley for the 55+ B.C. Games, local businesses should see a boom. Here's how businesses can get involved.
by Zoë DupleyOne hundred fifty-two graduates were able to attend the June 8th ceremony.
WestJet Link is a new, three-times-a-weekday travel option at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
by Marie MilnerLouis Nelson, new owner/operator at Domino’s in Cranbrook, B.C., emphasizes community involvement at company’s new location
by Kyle BornThe Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer.
Fisher Peak Brewing Company in Cranbrook, B.C., has won a gold medal at Canadian Brewing Awards for its Hellroaring Scottish Ale
by Kyle BornPublished in September 2017, Full Curl is the first book in the Jenny Willson Mystery Series that features park warden Jenny Willson.
At the Iron Range property, where Eagle Plains Resources has exclusive ownership interest, the company is breaking with precedent.
by Marie MilnerIt would appear that whenever a major thoroughfare like Highway #3 connects with adjoining streets the potential for crashes climbs substantially.
The company has moved to a larger 4-acre yard and a more spacious repair facility as well as a bigger office and parts department.
The Community Cash Awards, which aimed to develop healthy and diverse communities, offered local community groups an opportunity to apply for funding.
New provincial funding allows College of the Rockies to double the size of its Early Childhood Education Program.
by Marie MilnerLarry and Anita Iler are the owners of the new upholstery repair business, Fibrenew East Kootenays, in Cranbrook, B.C.
by Kyle BornStephanie McGregor, owner of The Paw Shop in Cranbrook, B.C., has made it as a business owner through hard work and asking for help
by Kyle BornStephanie McGregor, owner of The Paw Shop in Cranbrook, B.C., has made it as a business owner through hard work and asking for help
by Kyle Born