All East Kootenay articles

Jason Wheeldon, one of Cranbrook's leading realtors, provides insight into real estate trends in Cranbrook.

Jen Comer has taken her business knowledge and used it to make the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market thrive.

Many of the affordable housing units operated by non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin need energy retrofits, such as replacing boilers and windows.

Allissa Keane followed her passion, and found her calling, when she started Fruition Wellness, with clinics in Cranbrook and Kimberley.

Invermere’s Arrowhead Brewing Company is riding the wave of Leanne Tegart’s savvy business sense

Chad Wobshall turned a yard-sale find into a thriving business building colourful crates for major Canadian suppliers

Our 40 under 40 luncheon is a salute to the Kootenay's rising stars of business, our shining young entrepreneurs.

Invermere’s Kanata Inn is the new and improved version of the former Super 8 motel, and the first Kanata in B.C.

Raised with the spirit of entrepreneurship, Clint Eaton has lived up to his parents’ legacy by taking the family business to new levels.

Denai Bell’s creative efforts have landed Arrow and Axe into the centre of Kimberley’s Platzl

The Kootenay waterways have inspired a booming business, owned by an avid outdoor recreation lover, Rob Porter.

Cayle Pasiechnyk started his landscaping work when he was young, and used his impressive skill set to build Elk Valley Greenhouse & Landscaping in Sparwood.

The new, 10,000 square-foot shop features dedicated space for maintenance and repairs, offices, tool storage and a customer conference room.

The East Kootenay branch of PropertyGuys.com is headed by Lisa Christopher and Amber Biberdorf

Interior Health has awarded a contract for the development of 30 residential care beds in Cranbrook to Golden Life Management.

One of the most dynamic and fast-growing businesses in the Kootenays is owned and operated by Cranbrook’s Murray Floyd and his wife, Sherri.

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

OM Organics Boutique Apothecary is a successful Invermere-based business that is run by nature lover Kari Asselin.

Kari Loftsgard relieves pain and affliction from the active Kimberley community at Creekside Physiotherapy

Justin Storm appreciates the collaboration among Creston’s businesses and community agencies, supporting the local economy.

The 23-week program, which runs from the Kimberley campus and the Kimberley Fire Hall, helps to prepare cadets for careers in firefighting and related jobs

The owner of Three Bars Guest & Cattle Ranch thrives on guiding his guests through exciting new experiences.

Like any outdoor sport, there’s a lot to learn about snowmobiling in the backcountry—and that’s where Andy and Shantelle Weir come in.

Cranbrook businessman Murray Floyd is pleased to announce expansion into the West Kootenays

Aaron and Sharon Shuttleworth are the owners of Corduroy Life, an independant sales agency that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle.

Jocelyn Brunner offers something for everyone—without sacrificing quality, comfort and design—at her store, Summit Footwear & Fashion.

Sarina Beran of Sparwood, B.C., loves the independence that comes with entrepreneurship.

At two Wine Works locations, owner Grady Pasiechnyk takes great pleasure in helping customers create their own delicious wines

Aside from the new plant in Cranbrook, there are only 5 other bottle manufacturing plants in Canada.

Jennifer Mitchell is a young entrepreneur with her own painting company and an involvement in the sub-trades in Fernie, B.C.

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

The Georgie Awards showcase the high quality and calibre of British Columbia's home building and renovation community.

In this podcast, Todd talks about real estate trends in Fernie and Elk Valley with Kootenay Business magazine publisher Keith Powell

The Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship honours Neil Muth, the Trust’s president and chief executive officer from 2005 through 2016, who passed away last November.

Kimberley, B.C., is taking its place among the elite of B.C.’s tourist destinations while retaining its small-town charm

Cranbrook’s “mountains of opportunity” slogan includes access to education, healthcare, culture, recreation and business success.

The Genome BC event offers an incredible interactive learning opportunity for our students, faculty and community members.

Destination British Columbia works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate tourism marketing at all levels.

Bobby Hutchinson loves books so much that she’s made a career of writing them.

This third-generation Fernie-ite has travelled to Chile, Colorado and back home again

Fowler purchased the famous hot springs in 2006 from the Wilder family.

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

All geophysics and drill holes to date have helped the technical team better understand the nature of this exciting project.

For Robin Dixon, opening The Grater Good in Kimberley has allowed her to share her love of cooking and entertaining

New Trust report highlights status of water resources and future opportunities.

To support the important work Avalanche Canada does, Columbia Basin Trust is funding the non-profit organization with $450,000 over three years.

Jason Wheeldon suggests ways to improve the saleability of your home without a lot of work and expense.

Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

Imagine Kootenay promotes the region as a good place to work, a great place to invest and an amazing place to live.

Bill Walker teaches a robotics program to students at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook, B.C.