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West Kootenay IWIB awards went to Mary Austin, Austin Engineering—Trail; Nicole Cherlet, Big Mountain Kitchen and Linen—Revelstoke; Tanya Finley, Finley's Bar and Grill—Nelson and 
Kayla Sebastian, Wood Spoon Bistro—Grand Forks.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Retail, Small Business 2016 Influential Women in Business Awards

Kootenay Business is pleased to recognize the outstanding women owning, operating and managing successful businesses throughout the Kootenay region.

Melissa Hambalek stands in front of her business holding a Kootenay Ice hockey jersey.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Initial Designs now official Kootenay Ice merchandiser

The company will be selling Kootenay Ice merchandise at each home game, as well as a full stock of products in-store.

French-American filmmaker and visual artist, Yana Kehrlein.
Cranbrook, Education, Technology Noted documentary film maker leads course at College of the Rockies

The workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills and narrative tools needed to make a professional quality film.

David Walls, College of the Rockies President and CEO.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies celebrates 40th annual convocation

The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, May 27th and included guest speaker Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair, Chief Negotiator.

A woman scaling a climbing wall.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies removing climbing wall

The Peaks Climbing Wall is almost 20 years old and due to declining usage and necessary upgrades, the College has decided it is no longer viable.

On May 17, Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair and Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck marked the signing of an agreement that will create long-term benefits for the Ktunaxa people and increased certainty around future sustainable mining development in the Elk Valley region.
Cranbrook, First Nations Ktunaxa and Teck sign historic Impact Management and Benefits Agreement

The agreement will be implemented through three joint working groups with equal representation from the Ktunaxa Nation Council and Teck.

Graphic of the Shop Local initiative.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business BetterBook launches shop local campaign for Kootenay businesses

When you shop local—making a purchase from within your local community instead of online or out-of-town—you are helping to strengthen your local economy.

Kara Froese, winner of the Centennial Leaders Entrance Award from UBC.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies student wins big award

As a recipient of the Centennial Leaders Entrance Award from UBC, Froese’s tuition, books and living expenses (including a meal plan) will be covered.

A group of business women all standing together.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Financial, Health & Wellness, Real Estate, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Kootenay Business Magazine presents the 2016 list of Women in Business nominations

Kootenay Business Magazine will announce the winners of the 2016 Women in Business awards at luncheons in the East Kootenay and West Kootenay

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Graphic of Arq Mountain Centre.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial, Health & Wellness, Tourism Arq meets Indiegogo: Local climbing gym turns to crowdsource funding to finish project

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

Ashley Pedersen, owner of  Freedom Business & Tax Centre
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Ashley Pedersen

Ashley Pedersen makes sense out of her clients financial questions

College of the Rockies forestry students.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies graduates new class of Forestry Skills students

Participants learn about a broad range of subjects, including tree identification, silviculture, brush saw and chainsaw operation.

CEO of Naud Lester Insurance & Investments Solutions Inc.  and Advisor at SunLife Financial
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Rauni Naud

Rauni Naud has won numerous recognition awards within the Sun Life organization.

Kaylyn Gervais, Community Relationships Manager for Columbia Basin East.
Cranbrook, Developments Welcome Kaylyn Gervais

The Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome Kaylyn Gervais to the role of Community Relationships Manager for Columbia Basin East.

Picture of business women.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Small Business Don’t miss the Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon!

Awards luncheons will be held in Cranbrook on May 26th and Nelson on June 2nd.

Lars Noack, owner of Desk & Chair Office Solutions.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness, Small Business Bringing healthier workplaces to the Kootenays

Desk & Chair Office Solutions offers many practical and affordable solutions that are designed to encourage a healthy work environment.

Cranbrook, Developments 2016 Georgie Awards handed out to 44 B.C. winners at gala celebration

The Georgie Awards celebrate excellence in home building by members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia

by Nowell Berg
Nathan Staplin has the MC of Junior Dragon's Den, Glen Hicks, try on a Black Dust Apparel jacket.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Developments, Financial, Small Business Junior Dragons take the stage at Kootenay-wide Championships

Students from all over the Kootenays took the stage to compete in the Junior Dragons Den championship held at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail.

An artist’s rendering of the Kimberley Splash Park, which is being supported by the Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants.
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Developments, Financial Recreation infrastructure grants announced

Thanks to Columbia Basin Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Grants, 42 projects around the region are getting over $3.5 million in support.

Kitchen interior from New Dawn's award-winning home, the Novak residence
Cranbrook, Developments New Dawn Developments takes home prestigious Georgie Award for Cranbrook residence

New Dawn won the 2016 Georgie Award for “Best Single Family Detached Home up to 2,000 square feet and under $500,000

by Colin Payne
Mark Preston, owner and operator of the new barbershop in Cranbrook, The Gentlemen's Mark.
Cranbrook, Small Business The Gentlemen’s Mark swings open its door

The Gentlemen’s Mark is located at 404A Cranbrook St. North, across from the Denny’s Restaurant and next to the Petro Canada station.

Karen Johnston, longtime publisher of the Cranbrook Townsman newspaper.
Cranbrook, Kimberley Longtime Townsman publisher retires from newspaper

Zena Williams, the current publisher of the Kootenay Advertiser, will step in and become the publisher of all three newspapers.

Greg and Janny of Cranbrook Search and Rescue were on hand to accept their cash award.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Financial Over $7,000 awarded to community groups at EKC’s AGM

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

Sylvianne Roy, new manager of Cranbrook's CIBC branch on Baker Street.
Cranbrook, Financial New branch manager at Cranbrook’s CIBC branch

Roy was recently introduced and welcomed to Cranbrook at the local Chamber of Commerce's luncheon.

Students at College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, Education, Technology Building on a strong foundation

Funding from the provincial government will improve the educational experience of COTR students.

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Ktunaxa Nation Council chair Kathryn Teneese.
Cranbrook, Education, First Nations A central part of the community

Kathryn Teneese desires people to see the Ktunaxa Nation as part and parcel of the wider community.

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Outside of Cranbrook's Key City Theatre.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Education Next stop for Junior Dragon’s Den—Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre

Each team will be presenting a short promotional video, then pitching their ideas to the judges in front of a live audience.

Cranbrook, Developments Silverado Construction and KD Electric on the move

It's been a busy year for Chase Thielen, president of Silverado Construction and KD Electric.

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Trent Mason is the owner/operator of 2 Percent Realty, which is based in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, First Nations , Real Estate Two Percent Realty a reality

Entrepreneur and realtor Trent Mason has brought the Two Percent Realty franchise to the East Kootenay

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Janice Alpine is the business development officer for the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency based in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Invermere, Sparwood, Christina Lake, First Nations , Small Business Support for Aboriginal businesses

KABDA guides Aboriginal entrepreneurs through the stages of business from startup to expansion and succession.

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Business Person of the Year, Tristen Chernove, CEO of Elevate Airports, which manages Canadian Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook Cranbrook chamber honours business excellence

Business excellence comes in many categories at this gala awards event

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Rosemary Phillips is acting economic sector director for the Ktunaxa Nation
Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, First Nations , Small Business Ktunaxa plan for the future

The Ktunaxa Nation is taking steps to achieve self-sufficiency for all Ktunaxa people who reside within its traditional territory.

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Picture of the Cranbrook Daily Townsman office.
Cranbrook, Kimberley “A Daily” no more in Cranbrook or Kimberley

Black Press, owners of the Cranbrook Townsman, Kimberley Bulletin and the Kootenay Advertiser, has announced a change in publishing frequency.

New President, Chris Thom (L) with outgoing president Dave Struthers.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Cranbrook Chamber announces new 2016 board line-up

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is a professional organization representing the Cranbrook business community.

As pictured l-r:  College of the Rockies’ Dean of Business and University Studies, Darrell Bethune;  Jane Raycraft, Instructor, Capilano University School of Tourism Management and School of Business; and College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls.
Cranbrook, Education New Transfer Agreement with Capilano University inked

College of the Rockies is pleased to announced that they have signed a new block transfer agreement with Capilano University in Vancouver.

Picture of David Savage.
Cranbrook, Education Cranbrook’s David Savage releases new business book

David Savage's new book is focused on helping team leaders and teams find success through leadership, negotiation and conflict management.

Picture of nurse in pink scrubs.
Cranbrook, Education, Health & Wellness College of the Rockies nursing students holding Health Fair

Students at eight booths will provide information on eight different health issues with topics that will appeal to a wide audience.

College of the Rockies’ Indigenous student mentors, including (l-r) Kaitlyn Hoeksema, Nathan Hilton,  Seamus Damstrom, and Sancira Williams Jimmy were instrumental in organizing the ‘Our Voices, Our Future’ event at the College’s Aboriginal Gathering Place.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies hosts indigenous event

‘Our Voices, Our Future’ was organized for Indigenous students and community members and saw over 50 participants throughout the day.

Leslie Molnar keeps busy with three roles at Cranbrook's College of the Rockies.
Cranbrook, Education Math is beautiful

Leslie Molnar loves to spread the word about the importance of numerical literacy, and she does a whole lot more at Cranbrook's College of the Rockies.

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The new office of Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, on 7th Avenue in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Leanne M. Goddard opens accounting office in Cranbrook

Leanne M. Goddard, Chartered Professional Accountant, offers a full range of professional business services.

Erika Schlichting and Ruby Kozicky have recently launched Occasions On The Go Event Planning Inc. in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Small Business Occasions On The Go

These event planning specialists throw a great party.

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New location of Duffy's Doors and More.
Cranbrook, Retail Duffy’s Doors & More now on 7th Ave in Cranbrook

Duffy’s Doors & More has been serving homeowners and businesses in Cranbrook and surrounding areas since 2003.

In November 2015, Kevin McDonald became the executive chef at the West Coast Grill in Cranbrook's Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Tourism New chef at West Coast Grill

Executive chef Kevin McDonald likes to be creative and diverse in his culinary offerings rather than sticking to a specialty.

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Kootenay Landscape’s new bucket truck  with chipper on the back.
Cranbrook, Small Business

From landscape maintenance, shrub and tree pruning and weed control to winter snow and ice management, Kootenay Landscape provides year round service

by Nowell Berg
Windermere Valley Golf Course, on the sunny east side of the Columbia Valley is always one of the region's first golf courses to open.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail Projected 2016 opening dates for Kootenay golf courses

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

Debra Parker and Kambi Heywood are both Accredited Mortgage Professionals, and both have over 20 years lending experience in residential and commercial mortgages.
Cranbrook, Real Estate, Small Business New mortgage experts office opens in Cranbrook

Well known mortgage specialist Debra Parker has opened a new mortgage office in Cranbrook under The Canadian Mortgage Experts banner.

College of the Rockies president David Walls and Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce president David Struthers at the Career Fair Luncheon.
Cranbrook, Education, Retail, Small Business College of the Rockies by the numbers

At the recent College of the Rockies Career Fair, President and CEO David Walls highlighted the positive impact the COTR has on the East Kootenays.

Wayne Staudt, CAO with the City of Cranbrook.
Cranbrook City of Cranbrook CAO Wayne Staudt to officially retire

Staudt first joined the administration of the City in 2002 as the Director of Finance.

The City of Cranbrook has officially announced the appointment of David Kim as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Cranbrook, Financial David Kim appointed new CAO for City of Cranbrook

David comes to Cranbrook via Calgary bringing with him over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.

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