Grand Forks after the flood
The community of Grand Forks, B.C., has some distance to go before it reaches an acceptable new level of “normal.”
by Marie MilnerEnvironment
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West Kootenay, Grand Forks, Environment, Small Business, Tourism
West Kootenay, Grand Forks, Environment
Rockwool is a friend to its neighbours in need
Rockwool is donating $200,000 worth of insulation to help flood-affected residents in Grand Forks and the surrounding area rebuild their homes.
by Marie Milner
Kootenay Homes, West Kootenay, Nelson, Agriculture, Education, Environment
Xeriscaping: You, me and the blue, part two
Xeriscapic landscaping uses plants that thrive in our natural environment. Here are seven tips for creating a low-maintenance yard.
by Zoe Dupley
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Environment
Old homestead near Fernie now protected for grizzly bears
The former homestead of the Fitzen family was acquired by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as a partial donation and partial land purchase.
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Environment, Small Business
Little Lunches Reusable Wraps reduce your plastic use
Little Lunches Reusable Wraps keep food fresh and reduce plastic use in your lunchbox
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, Agriculture, Environment
Bee involved in bee health
The Province of BC has announced the new BeeBC Program
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, Agriculture, Environment
Farm fresh, close to home—here’s a list of all the farmers markets in the Kootenay region
Buying local gives back to your community and your health. Read on to find out where you can get the freshest, organic products at these Kootenay farmers market
by Zoe Dupley
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Golden, Environment
Aquatic biologist Scott Wilson whistles while he works … most of the time
Owner of Grassroots Environmental Services in Golden, Scott Wilson can encounter anything while out protecting waterways … even wolves
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Small Business, Tourism
Aerial adventures in the Valley
Valley Zipline Adventures is a hot new tourist draw near Radium Hot Springs.
by Marie Milner
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Fernie, Agriculture, Environment
A step forward for food security in Fernie
Valley Vitals owner Ashley Taylor has a passion to connect people back with their environment and their community through food.
by Virginia Rasch
