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Group photo of Business Excellence Award winners.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail, Small Business Columbia Valley Chamber celebrates 22nd annual Business Excellence Awards

The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards were held on November 18, 2021.

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Two people, owners of Ullr's Bar, are wearing Viking hats and holding swords.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Vikings, yurts and ziplines were lauded at the Columbia Valley Business Excellence Awards

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out 12 awards at its annual Business Awards gala.

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People skiing down ski hill
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski area extends its season with new snowmaking technology

Family-friendly ski area in the heart of the B.C. Rockies improves facilities for the upcoming season

Vivek Sharma, new CEO of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality Fairmont Hot Springs Resort announces Vivek Sharma as new CEO

Sharma brings over 25 years of global hospitality management experience to the role

Renovations on the famous hot spring pools are underway with new concrete finishing.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial, Tourism $5M upgrade to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort well underway

Most of the projects will be wrapped up before Fairmont's busy summer season arrives

(L to R) Todd and Jay Manton are the owners of Kokanee Mountain Zipline in Nelson and Mineral Mountain Ziplines in Fairmont.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, West Kootenay, Nelson, Tourism, Top 10 Business People Jay and Todd Manton

Todd and Jay Manton, owners of Kokanee Mountain Zipline in Nelson and Mineral Mountain Ziplines in Fairmont, are Top 10 Business People

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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.

The sow and her babies were the fair’s big hit out of the many attractions that appeared at last year’s fair.
East Kootenay, Creston, Fairmont Hot Springs, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism 100 years of fall fair fun

Here is how the community plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Creston Valley Fall Fair.

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Main entrance at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Developments, Financial $5M in BDC Financing helps Fairmont Hot Springs Resort do extensive upgrades

$5-million financing from BDC to go into enhancing guest experiences at the year-round B.C. resort.

Angela White is the office manager for Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism, Top 10 Business People Angela White

Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals has a treasure in its office manager, Angela White.

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East Kootenay, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Sparwood, West Kootenay Call for the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the Kootenays

Simply fill out this form and you could be recognized as one of the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in Kootenays.

A child ziplines amidst a group of trees
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism Zip-a-dee-doo-dah in Fairmont

Todd and Jay Manton have established Mineral Mountain Zipline at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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Gary and Kelly Schaal own and operate Tinmaster Sheet Metal and Aw Sweet Candy Co. in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Aw, sweet!

Satisfy your sweet cravings at Aw Sweet Candy Co. in Fairmont Hot Springs.

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Living units at Fairmont Creek Property Rentals are  beautifully finished and maintained to a high standard for the comfort of their residents.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Real Estate, Tourism Memorable Fairmont Creek

A second Business Excellence Award for Fairmont Creek Property Rentals confirms its clients’ appreciation and confidence.

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Mineral Mountain Ziplines and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort team up for construction of a new 6-track zipline course. Left-Right: Brad Haga, Rachel Dick, Jay Manton, Mike Lamberton, Justin Keitch.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Mineral Mountain Ziplines breaks ground at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Owners of BC ziplining company & Fairmont Hot Springs Resort work together to bring high-flying fun to the East Kootenays.

Susan Clovechok (right), executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, checks out a coach that should soon be engaged to shuttle Columbia Valley residents between the valley and Calgary.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Small Business, Tourism Columbia Valley chamber 2017

Susan Clovechok supports the vision of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to have a thriving economy and an engaged business community.

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When completed the project will include a combination of six ziplines crossing Fairmont Creek in several locations.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism Mineral Mountain Zipline coming to Fairmont Hot Springs

The zip line course design will give riders spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Columbia Lake and the adjacent Fairmont Hoodoos.

The new Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre is scheduled for completion in May 2017. It will be available for use by all of the communities of southeastern B.C.'s Columbia Valley.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality New centre for the Columbia Valley

The new, 17,000-square-foot Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre will provide service to communities throughout the Columbia Valley.

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Kris Murrell is a new arrival in the Columbia Valley and the new owner of Smoking Waters Coffee Co. in Fairmont Hot Springs.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism Smoking Waters, a Columbia Valley classic

A streamlined menu allows Smoking Waters Coffee Co. to focus on high quality fare.

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Ken Fowler.
East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs Fairmont Hot Springs Resort owner Ken Fowler dies

Fowler purchased the famous hot springs in 2006 from the Wilder family.

Shawn Wernig is the owner and creative force at Eggplant Studios in Invermere, B.C.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Small Business, Technology For web design, go to Eggplant Studios

Graphic design holds endless fascination for Shawn Wernig, owner of Eggplant Studios in Invermere, B.C.

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Graphic of the new logo for the Columbia Valley.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Unwind in the Columbia Valley – New Brand

A new logo for the Columbia Valley has officially been unveiled, along with a new slogan for the area - 'It's time to unwind'

Golfer taking a swing along a long fairway, with large mountains in background.
Cranbrook, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Tourism Six golf stops not to miss on your swing through the Kootenays

From beginner and family-friendly courses to those worthy of the most experienced golfer, these Kootenay fairways are worth a visit.

Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford, offers congratulations to RDEK CAO Lee-Ann Crane, on her retirement after 37 years with the organization.
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood Crane takes a bow

Cranbrook’s Lee-Ann Crane had a 37-year career with the RDEK, working for the betterment of this community.

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Theresa Wood is the community events co-ordinator in the District of Invermere.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Columbia Valley movers and shakers

Here are some of the people who are ensuring that the Columbia Valley is a healthy, prosperous place to live, play and do business.

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Steve Paccagnan (L) and Pascal Van Dijk are president and CEO of Panorama Mountain Resort and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort respectively.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Financial, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Value in the valley

Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort taps into the largest hot mineral springs in Canada.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Energy, Environment, Tourism More power to Fairmont

The abundant, naturally hot water at Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., has a second important function.

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(L to R) Roberta Hall and Laurie Klassen are the chair and executive director, respectively, of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Measuring the quality of Valley life

Columbia Valley Community Foundation will be checking the vital signs of the communities in the valley, going directly to its residents for input.

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Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, spent time with members of Junior Achievement B.C.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Columbia Valley Chamber 2016

The Columbia Valley communities are setting an excellent example for regional collaboration in many sectors.

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Windermere Valley Golf Course, on the sunny east side of the Columbia Valley is always one of the region's first golf courses to open.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail Projected 2016 opening dates for Kootenay golf courses

Here's a list of Kootenay Golf Course opening dates we have been able to track down.

Graphic for the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Business.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Salmo, Trail, Retail, Small Business Call for nominations 40 Under 40—Rising Stars in Business

We invite your business to join in supporting and saluting these young business professionals (under 40) who deserve to be recognized.

The board of directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay is made up of representatives from eight municipalities and six electoral areas.
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood RDEK at the half-century mark

Residents of rural B.C. have a voice in the administration of their areas, thanks to the province’s system of regional districts.

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(L to R) Angelina, Ryan, Lori and Wayne: the Haynes family of southeastern B.C.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Kaslo The Haynes family

The Haynes family, independent grocers in southeastern B.C., are expanding their scope of business.

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Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Small Business, Tourism RAC seat for Clovechok

The new Rural Advisory Council allows B.C.’s small communities to influence the development of policies relevant to them.

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Teacher and two students
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Castlegar, Education, Environment Projects support social well-being in the Columbia Basin

28 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants

The Columbia Basin Trust's Board
Fairmont Hot Springs, Environment Columbia Basin Trust welcomes five new directors

New faces, new Vice-Chair on Trust Board

Wings over the Rockies poster
Golden, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Education, Environment, Tourism Fossils and Feathers

Welcome to the 19th annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival.

photo of fence line
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Castlegar, Agriculture, Financial Grants available for grassland and rangeland projects

Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015 – 2016.

multi photo showing lawn watered, tap running
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Environment Basin water conservation action and collaboration lauded as model for success

Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have steadily reduced local water consumption since 2010.

Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth and Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs 2015 RDEK Chair and Vice Chair named

The election of the Chair and Vice Chair took place during the regular RDEK Board Meeting.

Fairmont campground
Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism Tenth annual rally brings total to $14,000 for STARS

RVwest gathered RVers at Fairmont Hot Springs for its annual fundraising (and fun!) RV Rally.

Aerial view of flying plane
Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism West Jet to land in Fairmont?

A substantial upgrade to the navigation equipment at the Fairmont Hot Springs airport allows pilots to land even when the cloud cover is as low as 345 feet.

Michael Anderson of True Key Hotels & Resorts/Bighorn Meadows was named business leader of the year.
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Retail, Small Business Columbia Valley Chamber hands out the hardware

The 16th Annual Business Awards held at the Copper Point Resort was an evening of celebrating success, achievement and excellence.

Broadband depiction
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Technology Call out to internet service providers serving the Basin

Columbia Basin Trust is reaching out to identify small- to medium-sized local and regional Internet service providers.

Student's in the Basin taking part in the three-year partnership program
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs Basin youth to benefit from Junior Achievement’s expansion into the region

CBT is contributing $300,000 over three years to support business education for local youth.

women using laptop
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs CBT seeks input on proposed Social Strategic Direction

Feedback on the outcome of the draft 2014 – 2019 Social Strategic Plan needed.

A group meeting for the Columbia Basin Trust's grant evaluation
Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Environment Join the Trust’s environment grants evaluation committee

CBT is offering an exciting opportunity to Basin residents.

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