All East Kootenay articles

This year marks the 50th anniversary of surface mining at Elkview mine near Sparwood, B.C.

Stetski called on the government to substantially increase its investment in rural connectivity in the 2019 budget saying, “rural Canadians deserve no less.”

Hailey Troock, Young Agrarian and land matcher for the Columbia Basin in Nelson, B.C., connects farmers to farms across the Kootenays

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Brittany Tilling has a green thumb and a love of plants and flowers. She is now ready to share her love with the town of Creston and surrounding Kootenays.

Readily available health care and prompt emergency response are high priorities for the Town of Creston’s residents and administration.

The total budget is $6,586,460 which includes new approvals for just over $2.4 million in capital expenditures and $3.2 million for unfinished capital projects.

Municipalities, regional districts and First Nations communities can apply for up to $500,000 to create, restore or enhance an outdoor multi-use space.

Kootenay Arts and Crafts opens on Baker Street in Cranbrook, B.C.

Richard and Karen Gendron of Invermere find a new client in Budweiser, designing and producing tap handles for the industry giant’s cold-tapped beer.

Kimberley’s manager of economic development, Schaun Goodeve, sees a bright future for Kimberley’s strong and engaged business community.

The economic recovery in Canal Flats presents exciting opportunities to shape the future of the village and the Columbia Valley.

“2018 was another very good year for Teck,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO of the company.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

You will find Huckleberry Books at 16 - 9th Avenue South in downtown Cranbrook.

In addition to baking fresh bread and treats all day every day, owners of all COBS Bread bakeries are actively involved in their local communities

The draft 2019 operating budget proposes a 4.2% increase over last year. A 1.3% increase in new assessment in the region will help offset the overall impact.

Charly Harwood has (re)done it all at the Sirdar Station Pub

Students will network with leading global health experts

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The Mountain Grass Glass Gallery is a new shop in Kimberley, B.C.

Big-picture vision, planning and community involvement keep the city of Fernie sustainable and well-loved by its residents and visitors.

Using Green Road innovative technology, HIPAR roads cost less, last the same amount of time and reduce our carbon footprint by more than 50 per cent.

The BC Budget leaves a lot of uncertainty for small and medium enterprises

High Caliber Auto Collision & Repair is a 4,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair facility incorporating the latest in industry equipment.

The NDP’s B.C. Caucus meets weekly to discuss federal issues important to the people of British Columbia

COTR Avalanche volleyball teams are preparing to not only compete, but host, the 2019 PACWEST Volleyball Championship

Lotus Books in Cranbrook has moved and rebranded as Huckleberry Books

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Columbia Basin Trust supports a new Health and Wellness Centre

After serving as Cranbrook’s Mayor from 2011 to 2014, MP Wayne Stetski continues to serve the Kootenays on a grander, federal scale in 2019.

First-year nursing students are holding a Health Awareness Fair, February 7; Tourism Management students off to provincial finals

Dr. Eric Nelson has two dental offices in the East Kootenay and prides himself on balancing his work and family life.

The single-industry District of Elkford supports economic development in the surrounding region and the needs of its immediate community.

Ian Benson supports Elkford and the entire Elk Valley through his labour contracting company and his charitable foundation.

Sydney and Taylor Salvador are co-owners of The Chopstick Truck in Fernie and deserve a parking spot on our Top 10 list.

Columbia Basin Trust program helps businesses create and retain jobs

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Jensen reappointed Chair, Carver new Vice-Chair, plus three new and returning directors

Sean Campbell, general manager of Community Futures East Kootenay in Cranbrook, B.C., has ushered in accessible entrepreneurialism

The Multi-Sport Indoor Facility will provide increased opportunities for physical activity in the community and help develop local athletes.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Funds from Teck’s $1 million donation used to create student, staff gathering place and improve classrooms

Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer in Creston has added online grocery shopping

In a recent Business in Vancouver (BIV) list, the publication ranked the biggest Credit Unions in B.C., which included a number of Kootenay-based credit unions

“A lot of us in the business community have put everything we have on the line for our businesses.” —Nicole Leclair

The WHL and Ice ownership have confirmed in a news conference that they are moving the franchise to Winnipeg

Golden Life Management adds value and meaning to its care by supporting seniors outside of its villages to reduce social isolation.

Four authors from the East and West Kootenays will conduct workshops at the St. Eugene Writers Workshops

Friday nights at St. Eugene feature the new Friday Literary Reading, featuring a different author every week.