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The annual Business Excellence Awards were celebrated earlier this year
by Julie MatchettA development in Windermere is treating wastewater with a solar aquatic facility, an underutilized process that produces clean water without chemicals.
by Kristen MitchellBruce Seitz, sales representative at Royal Lepage, explains why the real estate market is hot in the Kootenays
by Kyle BornClay is the medium of choice for Fernie potter Sarah Pike
by Julie MatchettThe three-way green energy project is the result of great minds coming together against a challenging problem.
by Timothy FowlerHaving a deer-resistant garden is possible with careful planning and some knowledge of suitable plants
by Julie MatchettJaclyn Rad is the owner of Kootenay Baby Gear Rental in Cranbrook
by Julie MatchettJennifer King is a Sparwood real estate agent with her clients’ best interests at heart
by Danielle CameronKimberley’s businesses and remarkable individuals help the community to become B.C.’s best small town.
by Julie MatchettCommunity-powered local food is at the heart of the Local Store in Fernie, B.C.
by Virginia RaschUniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettUniting in a shared experience like a festival helps to forge community connections, fun and new friendships
by Julie MatchettThe renovated and renamed Larix Hotel pays homage to the golden larch trees in Kimberley’s autumn tableau.
by Virginia RaschEd and Kathleen Bron praise their dedicated staff, including ones from Mexico who work year after year.
by Danielle CameronCatching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston.
by Danielle CameronProvincial statistics show that the Kootenay region had one of the largest increases in new EV sales in B.C.
by SubmittedGiving back to her community is important for Karli Melnychuk, owner of Kootenay Livin’ Apparel
by Julie MatchettLocal farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie MatchettLynn Muller, co-owner of Canyon Raft Company in Fernie, B.C. outlines how to run a successful business for over a quarter century
by Kyle BornChildren can climb, swim, bowl and mini-golf their way to adventure in Cranbrook, B.C.
by Kyle BornHistory buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay
by Julie MatchettThe owner of Shred Sisters came all the way across Canada to teach mountain biking to like-minded women.
by Danielle CameronThe 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 12: Golden
by Virginia RaschWhat does a social media manager really do all day?
by Kerry ShellbornThe East Kootenay region is home to some of B.C.’s most sublime courses.
by Danielle CameronRealtor Amber Granter in Golden, B.C., left behind the park ranger life and found her life skills were transferable to her new career in real estate
by Virginia RaschJeremiah Pauw has rebranded the Super 8 into the Fernie Fox Hotel in Fernie, B.C.
by Kyle BornAfter the pandemic inspired a surge of new pet adoptions, Kootenay Canine Adventures was perfectly positioned to meet customer demand.
by Danielle CameronInterested in tiny homes? Explore our list of tiny house resources in the Kootenays
by Virginia Rasch and Julie MatchettWhich brands in the Kootenays have the largest followers on Instagram? Find out on this list of top Instagram influencers in the Kootenays.
by Kerry Shellborn and Julie MatchettGrant Sharam and Jim Cunnington saw the need for affordable, accessible, green transportation—leading them to start eTrikes Canada in Kimberley.
by Danielle CameronCommunities need to create climate adaptation plans to increase their resilience to risks such as floods, fires and droughts.
by Virginia RaschBob Bullock, owner of Cranbrook Hyundai, has transformed the location inside and out
by Kyle BornChocolate, chocolate everywhere! Chocolate shops abound in the Kootenays
by Julie Matchett and Virginia RaschFrom much-needed housing to commercial buildings, these East Kootenay cities are continuing to blossom.
by Julie MatchettMike Freed, director of sales and marketing at Boundary Electric in Grand Forks, B.C., highlights how businesses can become great places to work
by Kyle BornTwo rival Kootenay construction companies believe business should be about supporting each other
by Julie MatchettSheldon Kelly, snowmobiling filmmaker in the Kootenays, highlights what makes Sledfarm Rising such an epic movie worth watching
by Kyle BornBased in Invermere, B.C., Eden Yesh applies his systems thinking to shift paradigms through community investment cooperatives and his solar businesses
by Virginia RaschAs families and teachers struggle with school closures during the fifth wave, a local online education company is helping out by offering open access to program
by SubmittedJody McInnes, President of Stillwater Consulting in Cranbrook, B.C., has formed several businesses based on changing lives in a positive way
by Kyle BornStillwater Consulting is now offering NexGen Business Training, a virtual program that helps youth across B.C. develop and launch a business idea
by Kyle BornKootenayBiz has chosen our top 10 thought leaders of 2021
by Virginia RaschCheck out these unique businesses currently for sale in the Kootenay market.
by Julie MatchettThe 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.
by Julie MatchettElla Harris and Breanna Fast have fulfilled their dreams of opening a cocktail bar, The Hourglass, in Kimberley, B.C.
by Kyle BornItching to hit the slopes? Check out this list of ski destinations in the Kootenays and Canadian Rockies region
by Julie MatchettBeverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, is excited about mines and local businesses being busier than ever
by Kyle BornThe Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021
by Julie Matchett