The new St. Eugene RV Park should attract more visitors to the East Kootenay and create a micro-economy for the region
by Gerry WarnerAll Entertainment and Hospitality articles
Key City Theatre celebrates 25 years and looks forward to a sparkling future
by Sandra AlbersThe hot springs resort is located on the shores of Arrow Lake north of Nakusp and was evidently sold to a lower mainland investor in March or April.
The Paper and Cup will be located at 205 Spokane Street, in the heart of the Kimberley Platzl.
The hotel construction was fast-tracked by Kamloops’ Horizon North, who assembled pre-built modular units to erect the building on a fast-paced schedule.
Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard is a 19.74 acre parcel of land in Creston, complete with a tasting room and bistro.
The new, community-led visitor information services and amenities hub (VISAH) in Golden, B.C., offers expanded services and conveniences.
by Marie Milner“We had pretty aggressive visions of where we wanted to go, and we’re just blowing those away.” —Mike Konkin, Trail Beer Refinery
by Marie MilnerThe Trail Smoke Eaters hockey team has an upgraded facility and a revitalized fan base along with new club owners.
by Marie MilnerThe annual Classic Car Show & Shine will be held on Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th, 2017.
With a taste for exciting business ventures, Selkirk College instructor Mike Konkin is the engine driving the West Kootenay's latest success story.
Trail’s mayor, Mike Martin, described the projects that are underway and the energy and attitude that are widely evident in his city.
by Marie MilnerThe floral business is blooming for MJ's Floral Boutique with a new storefront, walk-in cooler and private office for consultations.
A “long table dinner” on July 27 at Soulfood restaurant in Cranbrook showcased local food and drink producers and their wares.
by Marie MilnerSelkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) was one of the featured stops for the popular reality television show.
A major construction project is underway at Fort Steele Heritage Town, near Cranbrook, with the historic Windsor Hotel undergoing sweeping interior renovations.
With the FBC Tasting Room proving increasingly popular over the past couple of years, it became clear that a revamped and larger space was required.
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association would like to extend our support to our communities and industry in this time of need.
See a collection of exceptional photos from the 3rd annual Kimberley Medieval Festival
by Kyle BornThe Show & Shine portion of the event will be moving from the Springs Course Driving Range to the Copper Point Golf Club's driving range.
The beautiful, thriving St. Eugene Resort was created by a First Nation inspired in its struggle to recover from its imposed history.
by Marie MilnerConstruction on the new restaurant is slated to begin soon, with a projected opening in early 2018.
The former Firehall, built in 1931 or so, was on the market for several years and was listed with Philip Jones, of Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty, Cranbrook.
The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce has a full agenda, including advocacy, research, collaboration, planning and support implementation.
by Marie MilnerPeople want to live in a culturally relevant location—it’s a big part of the reason professionals come to live and work in Nelson. —Sydney Black
by Marie MilnerShy? Bored? Need a conversation starter? Sit down to a game from the Board Room’s library, and you’re good to go.
by Marie MilnerChris Hadfield is the keynote speaker for Columbia Basin Symposium
The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club have signed James Patrick to a three-year contract as the new head coach of the team and 8th in Franchise history.
When news broke that Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee had sold in a $215 million deal to Italy's Lavazza Group, it reminded us of the company’s humble beginning
The 15th annual Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference was held in Ottawa recently at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
Golf pros Byran Armstrong and Doug Schneider defied the odds by carding an albatross (2 on a par 5) and hole-in-one.
The Kootenay Ice have a new owner and general manager. Find out how Matt Cockell plans to run the organization.
by Kyle BornThe folks at the St. Eugene Mission near Cranbrook have teamed up with KOA (Kampgrounds of America) to construct a new luxury RV park at the resort.
A year into his new business venture, Ryan Haynes is enjoying his increased investment and involvement in the community of Invermere.
by Marie Milner“I don’t want anyone to fall through the cracks. If there’s someone in need, I want the community to be able to help.” —Mike Gray
by Marie MilnerFocusing on the phrase, 'What's Your Rush?', this campaign is designed to excite the consumer with an array of activities.
Twelve superb Canadian and U.S. college baseball teams will compete in Grand Forks, B.C., from June 27 to July 2, 2017.
by Marie MilnerThe new ownership group has promised a fresh start for the community and is excited to unveil a new look for the 2017-2018 season.
Owners of BC ziplining company & Fairmont Hot Springs Resort work together to bring high-flying fun to the East Kootenays.
Heartbeet bistro on Howard Street in Kimberley will permanently close its doors on April 30th, 2017
The Valley Zip Line Adventures site is in an ideal location, situated just off of Highway 93/95 and a major route for tourism.
The zip line course design will give riders spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Columbia Lake and the adjacent Fairmont Hoodoos.
The iconic coffee shop is slated to be up and running by summer 2017.
Fernie Brewing Company is in expansion mode and plans to close their store and tasting room during the renovations.
Intrawest is a North American mountain resort and adventure company, delivering distinctive vacation and travel experiences to its customers.
The SUPSquatch river tour ride is unique in Canada, as it is the first and only adventure tour being offered across the country.
"From vibrant non-profits to young entrepreneurs and successful businesses, we have a lot to celebrate and recognize," stated the Chamber of Commerce.
The new, 17,000-square-foot Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre will provide service to communities throughout the Columbia Valley.
by Marie MilnerEncouraging success in other tourism service providers is a smart move on the part of Tod Caton of Simply Kimberley.
by Marie MilnerMatt Cockell, who will be relocating his family to Cranbrook, plans to take over the role of President and General Manager