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Komatsu in Sparwood has successfully merged four separate operations and buildings into one newly updated, modern facility.

Little Lunches Reusable Wraps keep food fresh and reduce plastic use in your lunchbox

In order for a project to be eligible for a New Horizons grant, it must be led or inspired by seniors.

It would appear that whenever a major thoroughfare like Highway #3 connects with adjoining streets the potential for crashes climbs substantially.

The company has moved to a larger 4-acre yard and a more spacious repair facility as well as a bigger office and parts department.

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

Northstar Roasting Company is Brian Conn’s dream come true.

The meetings will provide an update on Columbia River Treaty negotiations between Canada and the United States

The Community Cash Awards, which aimed to develop healthy and diverse communities, offered local community groups an opportunity to apply for funding.

Educational partners visit from Tanzania, and a new course offering at both the Invermere and Fernie campuses.

100 youth attended the recent Basin Youth Network 2018 Leadership Summit in Kimberley.

New provincial funding allows College of the Rockies to double the size of its Early Childhood Education Program.

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

More and more local and visiting golfers are embarking on a golfing circle tour through the Kootenays, making stops at their favourite courses along the way.

We shine a little light on a few of the business people who are leading the field in their own way in Invermere.

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

Kimberley Electric has been busy with some significant projects in Cranbrook in the past year.

Larry and Anita Iler are the owners of the new upholstery repair business, Fibrenew East Kootenays, in Cranbrook, B.C.

Stephanie McGregor, owner of The Paw Shop in Cranbrook, B.C., has made it as a business owner through hard work and asking for help

Brigitte Franyo, owner/operator of the Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley, B.C., manages all aspects of her business—even the kitchen sink

Grace Brulotte, president and program manager for FIRE: Fernie Adaptive Snow Program, is inspiring Fernie, B.C., with bright smiles and remarkable perseverance

We applaud the Kootenay businesswomen who were nominated to our Influential Women in Business list for 2018.

The Government of British Columbia is working with the Columbia Basin Trust to build 167 new homes for people in the region struggling to find housing.

Council and staff at the District of Elkford recently discussed the layout, placement and footprint of the new Elkford District office and building.

BDO now maintains a full-time accounting office in Kimberley

The Tobacco Plains Indian Band Community Administration & Health Centre is designed to be a multi-faceted community hub.

Grace Brulotte, president and program manager for FIRE: Fernie Adaptive Snow Program, is inspiring Fernie, B.C., with bright smiles and remarkable perseverance

Brigitte Franyo, owner/operator of the Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley, B.C., manages all aspects of her business—even the kitchen sink

Stephanie McGregor, owner of The Paw Shop in Cranbrook, B.C., has made it as a business owner through hard work and asking for help

Smrt1 Technologies is debuting its Brain STEM Toolbox at BC Technology show May 14 - 16 in Vancouver BC.

Columbia Basin Trust commits $750,000 to help communities increase public art

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

Wildhorse Surgical Clinic, a sleek and modern new building in Cranbrook, is almost ready for its “family” to move in.

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Initiative contributes annually to aid in creating jobs for secondary and post-secondary students.

The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation is building the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre to promote sport, fitness and community in the Columbia Valley.

A Radium Hot Springs entrepreneur, Patrick Tolchard, has been recognized by BC Business magazine as one of the province’s Top 30 Under 30 business people.

Prepare yourself for wildfires or other potential disasters by equipping yourself with an emergency/survival kit

The 711 ha, road-accessible Slocan Graphite Project is located 32 km northeast of Nelson, British Columbia and is owned 100% by Eagle Plains.

By September, the new trades facility at College of the Rockies will be hopping with student activity.

Valley Zipline Adventures is a hot new tourist draw near Radium Hot Springs.

It’s not too late to organize this year’s golf tournament, but you better get on it!

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

The trend toward experiential, educational getaways is driving a spike in the interest in Canada’s Indigenous cultures and activities.

Full-time farmers Sacha Bentall and Tyler McNaughton of Cutter Ranch received a prestigious award from an organization of their peers.

Kicking Horse Coffee was named 2018’s Best Workplace in Canada by the research group Great Place to Work.

Owners of Canadian Rockies Landscape talk about their history, business success and industry trends.

Radium Hot Springs has a new community hall, new energy in the business community and a mayor who loves her job.

Community participation and donations assist in College of the Rockies events.

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

Together with Parks Canada and the Village administration, the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce takes care of regional visitors.