The Ktunaxa Nation Council has reduced its government building’s environmental footprint and the cost of maintaining a home base.
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Fernie’s only small-batch distillery has released a limited release product that reduces local bear attractants and supports wildlife initiatives.
by Zoë DupleyTheresa Kostiuk’s boutique-style shop carries a wide range of home decor, gifts and seasonal items for Cranbrook shoppers.
by Zoë DupleyBrenda Mathenia will bring over 20 years of experience in academic libraries to new role
Sharma brings over 25 years of global hospitality management experience to the role
Terry Gainer was a director of Kootenay Rockies Tourism for a number of years
The board of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes Pete Bourke to the position of executive director.
by Marie MilnerStaffing for businesses is a challenge in the Fernie area due to the seasonal nature of the tourism economy and a small labor market.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Lisa Aasebo-Kennedy, founder of the theatre company Creative Monkeys, offers classes at her new location in Cranbrook, B.C.
by Kyle BornThe petition, which recommends that Air Canada should maintain one trip per day between Cranbrook and Calgary, has collected 541 signatures.
thinkBright Homes, based in Invermere, B.C., is at the cutting edge of the green building industry
by Virginia RaschNupqu Development Corporation and ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises recently joined forces to acquire D&B Flagging and Traffic Control.
by Marie MilnerThe goal of the Rural Evidence Review (RER) project is to work with rural citizens to provide high quality, useful evidence for rural health care planning in BC
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched an online public consultation in the ongoing effort to improve their service to taxpayers
Since its conception in 2017, the family-run company has positively grown its brand and its community.
by Zoë DupleyKootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Ron Fraser joined the staff of the City of Cranbrook on October 22, 2018, as the director of the Office of Innovation and Collaboration.
by Marie MilnerPetra Naturally in Cranbrook, B.C., expanded to offer even more natural bath and body products and loose teas
by Virginia RaschThe Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides wage subsidies to aid employers in creating quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The Canadian Brewing Awards is Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured beer
We congratulate all of the nominees to the Influential Women in Business list and thank them for their work and their contribution.
by Marie MilnerOver $89,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards presented to students in the 2018/19 academic year
The 17th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards were recently held in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.
The scholarships are made possible thanks to conference sponsors and co-hosts Columbia Basin Trust and Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Melissa Roberts, tour guide for the Cranbrook History Centre and Royal Alexandra Hall, recommends touring the trains, hall and dino fossils
by Kyle BornPaper Excellence Canada has contributed a $25,000 donation to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health
Columbia Basin Trust has been partnering with the British Columbia Conservation Foundation since 2009
College of the Rockies students have access to certification earlier than at many institutions
The Trust supports five projects with $1.5 million to build 118 new units
In July 2019, the G&G Golf Company and Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship will be held at Copper Point Golf Club in Invermere.
by Marie MilnerShawna Bryant brings a full-time passion for business growth to her part-time job as executive director of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.
by Marie MilnerProject Heavy Duty will introduce 24 School District No. 5 high school students to the variety of jobs available in the road building and construction industry
We salute the nominees in our 2019 Influential Women in Business Awards for their phenomenal commitment and energy.
by Zoë DupleySources are telling Kootenay Business that Canal Flats entrepreneur and head of The Bid Group, Brian Fehr, has purchased the Galloway Lumber Company
Jasmine Beaulac, education co-ordinator for Fort Steele, encourages visitors to come and see this preserved 1800s gold mining town
by Kyle BornMembers are shutting down the SADD organization, but still hope that some individual, organization or group will take up the cause.
Nominations open for 2019 Environmental Education Awards of Excellence
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The three free “Coffee with a Writer” sessions in New Denver and Nakusp offer a chance for local readers and writers to interact informally with area authors.
16 energy-wise projects are supported with over $650,000 from Columbia Basin Trust
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Program, held in partnership with UVic, fundraises to thank local schools for support
The high profile location should be ideal to capture Highway 3 traffic, especially being situated across from the busy Tim Horton's store
The sold out gala dinner attracted an audience of over 250 people and was held at the St. Eugene Golf Resort
Most of the projects will be wrapped up before Fairmont's busy summer season arrives
Oz transplant Brad Parsell takes on a big job in Fernie.
by Marie MilnerDarren Brewer is the City of Cranbrook’s new business development co-ordinator.
by Marie Milner