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Owners of Kootenay Pet Cremations with a daschund and a larger black dog.
West Kootenay, Trail, Animal Care, Small Business A labour of love: How Kootenay Pet Cremations helps families heal

This Trail business creates lasting tributes for the pets who leave paw prints on our hearts.

by Danielle Brost
Red and white houses with a clear blue sky behind them
Developments Supporting improvements to seniors’ housing

Enhancing spaces for health, comfort and social connection in 27 communities

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Pete Stamper receiving his award from another man on the stage
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment Kootenay recycling company CEO receives King Charles III Coronation medal

KC Recycling’s Pete Stamper recognized with prestigious award for community contributions

Houses with a blue sky in the background
Developments Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it adds affordable homes

Four new duplexes reconnect families and revitalize community.

East Kootenay, Golden, Invermere, Agriculture, Environment, Small Business Castledale Flower Farm is a blooming success

How entrepreneur Carla Broad turned a side hustle into a blossoming full-time business.

by Danielle Brost
Icon with a lightbulb and the 2025 Thought Leaders heading in white letters
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Environment, First Nations , Health & Wellness, Retail Top 10 thought leaders of 2025

Celebrating the visionaries driving change in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Danika and a family member standing together wearing company hoodies
West Kootenay, Slocan, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Reviving history: The story behind the Silverton General Store

How one family’s passion is creating economic opportunities and preserving a local landmark

by Danielle Brost
Emily Fisher of Ridgeline Physio
East Kootenay, Fernie, Health & Wellness, Small Business This Fernie physio clinic fills a critical gap in concussion care

The owner of Ridgeline Physio takes a fitness-forward approach to get Elk Valley clients back in motion.

by Danielle Brost
Darcy next to one of her designs, a gorgeous botanical mural
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Small Business Honouring tradition through beadwork at Cedar and Pine Design

Ktunaxa artist Darcy Roshau creates intricate beadwork and murals to honour her community and culture.

by Danielle Brost
Environment, Financial, First Nations Celebrating Ktunaxa strength in business and culture

Ktunaxa Enterprises Ltd. blends cultural values and economic opportunity

by Danielle Brost
KC Recycling’s 75-person team will grow with three new hires, necessary to operate the expanded polypropylene plant.
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment KC Recycling announces plastic recycling expansion with $1.2M boost

Advancing sustainable solutions with new investments in plastic waste management

white vehicle outside a wooden building
Environment Basin groups make climate-positive moves

Building resilience to face the future with confidence

Skills Centre Executive Director Morag Carter, former LCCDTS board chair, joins Brent Anhel, LCIC board chair at the park
Developments Merger looks to streamline economic and community growth in the South Kootenay

Two Kootenay organizations amalgamate to make the region more attractive to new residents, businesses and investors.

Gord on the river kayaking
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business, Tourism From adversity to opportunity: Inside River City Repair

Gord Bunston overcame the unimaginable to become a thriving Fernie business owner

by Danielle Brost
Expansive view of Mountain Soul Vineyard showing vines and distant mountains.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism Pay a visit to these wineries and vineyards in the Kootenay region of B.C.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.

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Owners of Stone Meadows Gardens riding bikes and carrying flowers.
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture Say it with flowers . . . sustainable local ones from flower farms in the Kootenays

The consumer trend towards buying locally-grown flowers is booming in the Kootenays as proven by this list of 10 flower farms

by Julie Matchett and Virginia Rasch
Workers at Notably a book lovers emporium
West Kootenay, Nelson, Small Business Building a book haven in Nelson, B.C.

The owner of Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium reflects on a dream realized.

by Danielle Brost
Community Planner Norman Allard Jr.
East Kootenay, Creston, Environment, First Nations Renewed commitment to wetland restoration in Yaqan NuɁkiy

Phase one in monitoring mode; onward with phase two.

by submitted by the Columbia Basin Trust
Gipman Kitchens COO Nikki Van Boeyen
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Small Business, Technology From theatre to kitchen design: Nikki Van Boeyen’s unusual journey

Catching up with the COO of Gipman Kitchens & Cabinetry in Cranbrook

by Kerry Shellborn
Cranbrook Farmers Market sign
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

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