Ki Mana Acres Farm found its niche in pasture-raised meat in the Kootenays
Ki Mana Acres Farm near Creston, B.C., is a model for regenerative agriculture and meeting the demand of discerning consumers
by Virginia RaschEnvironment
Recent Environment articles
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Animal Care, Cuisine, Environment, Small Business
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Rossland, Environment, Mining, Technology
Vanessa Terwoort describes her rewarding career in industry and encourages others to follow suit
Women can have fulfilling careers in industry, according to Vanessa Terwoort, Director, Environment, Mercer Celgar
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, West Kootenay, Environment
10 West Kootenay governments have voted for 100% renewable energy by 2050
The 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign for clean energy, led by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, continues to grow, adding No. 10: Fruitvale
by Virginia Rasch
Education, Environment, Mining, Technology
The Association of Mineral Exploration leads through change
Kendra Johnston, CEO of AME, likens the Canadian mining and energy conferences to family reunions because of the meaningful relationships developed during camp
by Timothy Fowler
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
Gearing up for farmers market season across the Kootenays
Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.
by Julie Matchett
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, West Kootenay, Rossland, Environment, Real Estate
Michael Keefer: The story of a serial entrepreneur in the Kootenays
Michael Keefer, an exemplary entrepreneur, owns three green businesses in the Kootenays
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
Part 2: Sustainable Tourism 2030 has been embraced by the Prestige hotels in the Kootenays
Prestige Hotels and Resorts are business leaders with 7 “green” certifications from Sustainable Tourism 2030
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism
Part 1: Sustainable Tourism 2030 can benefit all tourism businesses and organizations in Canada
A certification from Sustainable Tourism 2030 is good for people, the planet and profits
by Virginia Rasch
Green Scene, East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Agriculture, Animal Care, Environment, Small Business
Hire goats for environmentally friendly weed control from Vahana Nature Rehabilitation
A trip of goats are trained as targeted grazers for a unique business: Vahana Nature Rehabilitation in Ta Ta Creek, B.C.
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment
With the onset of hot summer weather, BC Wildfire Service prohibits Category 2 & 3 fires
Effective Friday, July 24, Category 2 & 3 fires will be prohibited across the Southeast Fire Centre region. This does not include campfires or cooking stoves.
by Julie Matchett