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Hand Avenue, one of the many streets of West Fernie that was included in the RDEK’s servicing efforts.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments Fernie’s west-side story

The Regional District of East Kootenay has completed its servicing upgrades in West Fernie, a project that has been in the making for four years.

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Storefront of Circle Health Food in Invermere.
East Kootenay, Invermere, Kimberley, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business Invermere’s Circle Health Food and Café purchased by Kimberley’s Jill Bentley

Stoke Cold Pressed Juice has been a regular supplier to Circle Health Food & Café and owner Jill Bentley see this as a natural gateway to expand their business

Cobham Avenue construction in Cranbrook, B.C.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments Construction in Cranbrook: an update

The City of Cranbrook is hard at work making improvements to city roads and structures.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - September 7 issue

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

John Jarman (L), operations manager at Canadian Timberframes Ltd., with two crew members
East Kootenay, Golden Jarman joins CTF

John Jarman brings extensive international expertise to his new position as the operations manager at Canadian Timberframes Ltd.

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A sign for a potential development called MounView
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments Coming soon…MounView condos and commercial development

The proposed development is called the MounView and would feature office and retail space on the ground floor

This retrofitted Canadian Linen van is home to Columbia River Catering Co.
East Kootenay, Golden, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business Columbia River Catering Co.: A kind of love story

This is about Dan Bracko’s long-standing passion to create wonderful, beautiful, memorable food—and there’s a love story here, too.

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Michelle Kleindienst is the senior account manager for the Business Development Bank of Canada, Kootenay region. She is based in Cranbrook, B.C.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Small Business Small Business Week 2018

The theme of Small Business Week 2018, sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada, is Digitize Now: Transform Your Business.

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A bugling bull elk sits in a forest opening.
East Kootenay, Environment, Forestry National Forest Week 2018

National Forest Week (September 23 to 29, 2018) celebrates the research we undertake in our forests, including studies on our Rocky Mountain elk

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Residences at Fairmont Ridge.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial, Tourism 5% of BC’s co-op marketing funds goes to Kootenay Rockies region

The total received in the region is $195,978 or .049% of the total $4 million awarded throughout the province.

Ron Oszust, the mayor of Golden, B.C., enjoys a quiet moment outdoors
East Kootenay, Golden Golden 2018: growing strong

Formulating policies, allocating funds, managing assets and infrastructure—it’s all in a day’s work for Golden’s town council.

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(L to R) Brian Testo and Michael Dufresne of Grizzly Discoveries explore the Robocop project near Roosville, B.C.
East Kootenay, Mining Grizzly Discoveries explores near Roosville, B.C.

Brian Testo, CEO of Grizzly Discoveries, is exploring Robocop as a potential for a mine site near Roosville, B.C.

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Sign for Old Crow Emporium and interior picture of shop.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Small Business, Tourism Kimberley’s Old Crow Emporium sells a lot of “Fabulous Crap”

Kimberley's only indoor market, Old Crow Emporium, is chock full of vintage finds, timeless treasures, art and handicrafts

Kyle Hamilton and Jude Smith are the co-founders of birr  in Fernie, B.C.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business, Best of Business Simplify your marketing strategy with birr

birr in Fernie, B.C., is one of the best in the marketing business when it comes to delivering measurable results.

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The Revelstoke Visual Arts Society will install artworks in alleyways, like this concept photo.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, West Kootenay, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Entertainment and Hospitality New basin art coming to communities

Columbia Basin Trust provides over $244,000 to 13 public art projects in 11 communities

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 31 issue

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

Susan Brown, newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Interior Health.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Health & Wellness Interior Health Board announces new CEO

Susan Brown has worked for over 30 years in health care in Canada and the United Kingdom.

AirSprint plane taking off from runway.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism, Transportation AirSprint – a private fractional ownership jet service now landing at Fairmont airport

AirSprint offers programs designed for personal and business requirements.

Sign for the custom log sort and reload centre in Yahk.
East Kootenay, Forestry Major log sort and re-load centre springs up in Yahk

If you have driven through Yahk recently, you can’t help but notice the major log sorting and re-load centre situated on the north side of the community.

Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick says, Teck is the perfect partner (to purchase the Sunmine) for many reasons.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Financial, Technology City of Kimberley and Teck agree on Letter of Intent to purchase SunMine

The City will conduct a referendum in conjunction with the municipal election in October.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 24 issue

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

Marc Ramis, manager of the Anytime Fitness Centre in Cranbrook.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Anytime Fitness opens in Cranbrook

One of the biggest names in the worldwide fitness business is set to open in Cranbrook.

The interior of new Radium Hot Springs Public Library is spacious, with a dedicated area for children and a cozy reading space for adults.
East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality Radium celebrates grand opening of Community Centre/Library

Radium holds the official grand opening of its new Community Centre and Library this Saturday, August 25th, 2018

Tylene Turner, Jaime Gordon and Duane Funk are the powers behind Green Door Catering in Kimberley, B.C.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business The many sides of Green Door Catering

Creativity, versatility, reliability, a cheerful attitude and great food are a winning combination for Green Door Catering.

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A sign advertising the future opening of Black Metal Storage.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments Black Metal Storage slated to open September 1 in Cranbrook

The new company is called Black Metal Storage and is located at 1950 Theatre Road in Cranbrook.

Diane Bridgewater has been the owner of DJ's Hair & Tanning since 2001.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business, Best of Business DJ’s Hair & Tanning

Readers of Kootenay Business magazine gave DJ’s high marks for its services, and highest of all for the tanning aspect of the business.

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William Doeleman, a former law enforcement officer, is the founder and operator of Creston Driving Academy.
East Kootenay, Creston, Education, Small Business, Best of Business Creston Driving Academy

William Doeleman loves to help people to obtain and retain their independence through safe, competent driving.

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The Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club will offer after school care that encourages outdoor play.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Financial Improving the well-being of basin residents

Columbia Basin Trust commits nearly $965,000 to 17 projects that address social issues

MP Wayne Stetski stands at Glacier National Park.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment On Canada Parks Day, Stetski calls for stronger leadership

NDP National Parks Critic Wayne Stetski echoes environmental groups, Indigenous leaders and stakeholders on the need for stronger protection for our parks.

Subaru of Cranbrook's General Manager Jordan McKee stands in front of a new Subaru.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Retail, Transportation Subaru of Cranbrook has a new General Manager

Jordan McKee is the new general manager of Subaru of Cranbrook.

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Kathy Cooper, CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Tourism, Transportation Kootenay Rockies Tourism: Message from the CEO

Kootenay Rockies Tourism urges people to be prepared and consult official emergency sources only

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 17 issue

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

Group shot of four people, in front of doors at Halycon House in Nakusp.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Financial Energy retrofits for 32 affordable housing buildings

$1.6 million in Trust grants will help improve over 600 units across the Basin

Employer and apprentice in mechanic's shop.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Education, Financial Wage subsidy boosts Basin student job opportunities

School Works provides funding for apprenticeships and career-related positions

Dennis Djonlich is the owner of the Vogue Theatre in Fernie, B.C. (L to R) Junah, Cedar, Roxana, Dennis and Norah Djonlich.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Best of Business Fernie’s movie theatre is still in vogue

Dennis Djonlich, owner of the Vogue Theatre in Fernie, B.C., has brought the century-old theatre into the modern age

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Kristy Jahn-Smith and her family on bikes on sunny day.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Tourism Cranbrook Tourism welcomes new Executive Director

Kristy Jahn-Smith has been chosen to lead Cranbrook Tourism, the board of the Cranbrook & Region Tourism Society recently announced.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 10 issue

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

Volunteers with the third annual Business Walk in Cranbrook.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Cranbrook Business Walk Survey: 87.4% rate business as good or very good

The annual Business Walk captures the pulse of businesses throughout Cranbrook.

Sienna Estes Jewelry Design – Series of 5 rings.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Columbia Basin Culture Tour – August 11 & 12, 2018

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event.

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay Career BUZZ: ‘Best of’ Top Jobs in the Kootenays - August 3

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

City of Golden sign, with gas station in the background.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Transportation Highest and Lowest Gas Prices in the Kootenays – BC Day August Long Weekend

The price we pay at the pump varies greatly across the Kootenays.

City projects on 9th Street South and 12th Avenue South are nearing completion.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Transportation Two of City’s major 2018 road projects set to wrap up with paving next week

Curbs and sidewalks have been poured, with landscaping, driveway and pathway restoration to take place in the coming weeks.

A vista shot of the Creston Valley
East Kootenay, Creston, West Kootenay, Riondel, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism A new brand of tourism: Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Route

A new tourism brand has surfaced that unites the Creston Valley and the Kootenay Lake area to create a collective campaign for the ages.

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Owners Gabriele and Frank Lorenz are standing in front of the Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Energy, Entertainment and Hospitality The Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., has your values at heart

Green travellers are enthusiastically welcomed at the Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

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A trial is underway in the Viking village at the Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival 2018.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Small Business Could the Bavarian City become a Viking village?

Eric and Michelle Forbes, organizers of the Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival, announce plans to create a Viking village

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Fernie Brewing Company is at the top of the list with beer sales hitting just over $4 million and up over $1 million or 41% from the 2016.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality Kootenay Craft Beer and Wine Sectors Generates $10.92 million in sales in 2017

The craft beer and estate wine market is continuing to show impressive growth in the Kootenays.

Kitt Santano is the founder and owner of Swift Internet Services in Creston, B.C.
East Kootenay, Creston, Small Business, Kootenay Influencers Applauding Creston’s influencers

Creston is fortunate to have these people of influence working in many sectors of the community.

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New businesses are popping up in Kimberley’s Platzl thanks in part to the work done by Alison Walker and Jamer Holdings.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Small Business Rejuvenating Kimberley’s Platzl

Alison Walker, COO of Jamer Holdings, is doing her part to reinvigorate and stabilize Kimberley’s Platzl

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Two combatants duke it out in the fenced-in battle arena.
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Entertainment and Hospitality Kimberley regales in Medieval merriment

Take a look at the sights and sounds from the fourth Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival in this photo and video essay

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Pink makes a big statement and opens up the lines of communication on some big issues to boot.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Mining Mining truck makeovers drive important conversations

SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have partnered to make big statements in support of prostate cancer research, breast cancer research & mental health awareness

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