All East Kootenay articles

Family-owned hotel grows to meet demand with sustainable, guest-focused upgrades in Fernie, B.C.

How Juliana and Eric Bower navigate life, work, and homebuilding in Fernie.

It’s Season 20 of Dragon's Den Canada, and producers are starting the search for entrepreneurs to appear in this historic season

How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.

Celebrating the visionaries driving change in the Kootenays.

The owner of Ridgeline Physio takes a fitness-forward approach to get Elk Valley clients back in motion.

Ktunaxa artist Darcy Roshau creates intricate beadwork and murals to honour her community and culture.

Read about local coffee roasters as you celebrate the beverage that’s an essential pick-me-up for many people

Gord Bunston overcame the unimaginable to become a thriving Fernie business owner

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.

The consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms

Phase one in monitoring mode; onward with phase two.

Catching up with the COO of Gipman Kitchens & Cabinetry in Cranbrook

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

Amanda Mori of Summit Osteopathy makes a difference in the lives of Elk Valley residents

A story of transformation and conservation in Creston, B.C.

The owner of Arq Mountain Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the thriving climbing community he has fostered.

Cyndi Weltz discusses the journey of Life Balance, its impact, and future goals in addressing the health needs of local women.

Check out this list of businesses for sale across the Columbia Valley and Kootenay regions.

Taking a fond look back at some of the most inspirational thought leaders from the stories we told in 2023.

A dedicated group of outdoor enthusiasts and a business that’s all about precision were among this year’s winners.

There were a total of 12 award winners at this year’s Business Excellence celebration.

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

The annual awards celebrate the successes of local businesses and the people who make a difference in the community.

Winners of the 2023 Sparwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards were announced on October 19.

Shared workspaces in communities like Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie, Nelson and Trail provide flexibility and support in a communal environment.

Kristina Kotila discusses the serenity of running a mobile massage business in Golden, B.C.

Find award-winning beers at these local Kootenay area breweries

Aaron Higgs, president of Nupqu Resource Limited Partnership, is growing this Indigenous-owned company through plants, people and profits

Corrie Walkley, chair of Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd., discusses the Ktunaxa Nation’s governance and economic development efforts.

Explore this list of distilleries from across the Kootenay region in British Columbia.

Beverly MacNaughton, executive director of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce, provides an update on developments around the new Middletown subdivision

With decades of experience, Russell Buksa of RNB Works still enjoys bringing high-quality projects to his clients around the province

Indigenous-owned businesses are an integral part of our local economy and contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities

Jeff Kennedy and Geoff Sherlock, realtors in Nelson and Invermere, provide real estate insight into the B.C. housing market in the West and East Kootenays

The world’s largest dump truck is a humongous hit with kids, as is the Museum’s dino diorama and Teck’s coal mine tour in Sparwood, B.C.

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

A solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels

The latest initiatives putting Fernie on the map as a sustainable and tech-savvy destination.

Jess Paloposki first started selling Argentinian empanadas as a side hustle. Mamacita’s Empanadas is now selling these frozen pastries throughout the Kootenays

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

Kootenay Business talks with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council about making a difference and some of the plants to be aware of in your backyard.

Michael and Courtenay Rudy are first-generation farmers helping to feed their community

The guide offers tools, tips, and perspectives on how primary care providers can pursue low carbon, high-quality healthcare that heals the planet

Treanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays

The Baker Hotel has been renovated and revamped to breathe new life into the city's downtown core

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

Sigi Liebmann embraces innovation and sustainability as he evolves his longstanding timber frame business and realizes his dream.

Waterfront and acreages are among the most desirable pieces of real estate. Check out our list of 10 prime Kootenay properties.

Known as B.C.’s adventure playground, the Kootenay Rockies offers an endless supply of attractions and recreational pursuits