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Heiko Socher and his chainsaw pause in their efforts to forge a world-class resort from raw mountain wilderness
East Kootenay, Fernie, Tourism Fernie business legend Heiko Socher passes away

Heiko Socher passed away but will be remembered as the dynamo who built Fernie's famous ski resort

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Employees of the Fernie Brewing Company hold up a cheque for the Fernie Friends for Friends.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial “Cheers to Charity!” promotion helps Fernie community groups

For $5, visitors to the Fernie Brewing Company tasting room can try a paddle of four beers, from the daily tap lineup—all money goes to charity.

Mike Delich and Angela Morgan at the award winning Snow Creek Cabins in Fernie.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Real Estate, Tourism Internationally inspired home building

Contemporary quality designs characterize Fernie Vacation Properties.

Paul Kramer, owner of Ghostrider Motorsports in Fernie, stocks power toys for all seasons.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Retail, Small Business Ghostrider Motorsports, Fernie

Paul Kramer likes to play outdoors all year round, and Ghostrider Motorsports provides him with the toys he loves.

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The Zellstoff Celgar pulp mill in Castlegar, B.C.
East Kootenay, Fernie, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Forestry Predictions for the pulp industry

Experts agree that there is likely to be a shift in pulp prices due to capacity exceeding demand.

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A line up of the friendly staff at Tanglefoot Vet Clinic.
Fernie, Animal Care, Small Business Tanglefoot Veterinary Services to expand to Fernie

"We already work with a lot of people from Fernie, but they can't always make it to Cranbrook during regular business hours," said Uli Helvoigt, owner.

Group of people sitting at tables, watching a presentation on a screen at the front of the room.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Who’s who of Elk Valley business and industry turn out for Economic Initiatives Conference

The conference offered an ideal venue for discussing current and future economic opportunities and initiatives throughout the Elk Valley.

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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A Pomodoro timer sitting on a paper with writing on it.
Fernie, Education, Financial, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach What’s your Mount Everest? Part 3

Scheduling daily tasks and then focusing on accomplishing them will keep up your productivity.

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The outside and patio of Big Bang Bagels in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Cuisine Get a bang out of your bagel

Taste the quality and freshness in a Big Bang Bagel.

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Outside of the Fernie Chrysler building.
Fernie, Retail Fernie Chrysler moves into new location

The building is substantially bigger than their previous dealership with more showroom and office space, a bigger sales lot and additional service bays as well.

Deanna Peake and Nicole Leckenby feature merchandise from Canadian clothing designers, artists and artisans at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Sophisticated Coal Town

Canadian clothing designs, art and artisanal merchandise are featured at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.

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A calendar with the date of Monday the 4th circled in red.
Fernie, Education, Financial, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach What is your Mount Everest? Part 2

How to achieve your number one goal this year

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(L to R) Jude Smith, Ian Larsen, Steve Whelan and Rachel Cline enjoy the sunshine on the deck of a Little Cabin.
Fernie, Small Business, Tourism Versatile Little Cabins

The Little Cabin Company of Fernie, B.C., is marketing its structures to campgrounds, resorts, homeowners and entrepreneurs.

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Mary Austin, Nicole Cherlet, Tanya Finley and Kayla Sebastian received  Influential Women in Business Awards from Kootenay Business magazine.
Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Nelson, Revelstoke, Trail, Cuisine, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Influential Women in Business 2016 IWIB recap

Seven businesswomen received the Kootenay Business magazine Influential Women in Business Awards for 2016.

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Michael Delich being recognized at a recent Kelowna gala for his leadership in the housing industry by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.
Fernie, Developments, Real Estate Michael Delich and Fernie Home Builders receive recognition and award for housing excellence

Fernie Home Builders, owned and operated by Michael Delich, won a prestigious award in the Detached Home category.

Marlene Vale, owner and movement facilitator at the Castle on First.
Fernie, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Influential Women in Business Marlene Vale

Seeing a need for a collaborative space, Marlene Vale got other fitness leaders on board to create an active centre that offers over 27 fitness classes a week.

Jenna Woods, realtor at Fernie Real Estate Company Ltd.
Fernie, Real Estate, Influential Women in Business Jenna Woods

This young real estate agent is full of energy

The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) has announced that it is hosting its first economic development conference June 16 to 18 in Fernie, BC.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Tourism BC communities hosting conference to attract entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Phil Gadd, Business Coach.
Fernie, Education, Small Business, Kootenay Business Coach No. 1 tip for selling your product or service: Stop selling

You need to identify your target market and discover their number one pain point, the one that can be solved by purchasing your product or service.

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Greg and Janny of Cranbrook Search and Rescue were on hand to accept their cash award.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Financial Over $7,000 awarded to community groups at EKC’s AGM

Members and guests joined East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) for the financial institution’s Annual General Meeting April 22 at the Heritage Inn.

Outside of Cranbrook's Key City Theatre.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Education Next stop for Junior Dragon’s Den—Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre

Each team will be presenting a short promotional video, then pitching their ideas to the judges in front of a live audience.

Fernie, Tourism Fernie Wilderness Adventures plans to expand

FWA founders Kim and Deb Sedrovic are ready to see their company's dream become a reality.

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Picture of former Fernie Ford building.
East Kootenay, Fernie, Retail Fernie Chrysler on the move

A new banner went up on the former Fernie Ford location last week, declaring the building the new home of the Chrysler dealership.

Reto Barrington, managing partner at the Fernie RV Resort.
Fernie, Developments, Tourism Fernie’s new RV resort ready to welcome guests

The Fernie RV Resort is located minutes off of Highway #3 and is adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

A Spirea shrub hanging over a rock wall.
Fernie, Kimberley, Real Estate How to create a beautiful low-maintenance yard

With a little bit of planning and forethought you can have a beautiful yard, but not have to spend hours a day maintaining it

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As manager of Evolution Health & Fitness in Fernie, B.C., Deanne Milley has found a role that fits her interests and lifestyle
Fernie, Health & Wellness Keeping fit in life and on the job

As manager of Evolution Health & Fitness in Fernie, B.C., Deanne Milley has found a role that fits her interests and lifestyle.

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Graphic of Imagine Kootenay website.
Golden, Fernie, Kimberley, Sparwood, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Developments, Financial, Real Estate, Small Business New partnership launched to attract investment and a diversified workforce to the Kootenays

Imagine Kootenay (IK) focuses on highlighting the region as a great place to work, and excellent area to invest and an amazing place to live.

Corey Kortmeyer is the acting chief of the fire department in Elkford, B.C.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood Elkford’s movers and shakers

Here’s a sampling of the many Elkford citizens who are making a positive difference in Elkford and throughout the Elk Valley.

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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.

Picture of Gord McArthur, world-class ice climber from Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Grand Forks, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Revelstoke, Rossland, Trail, Small Business Don’t miss world-class climber, Gord McArthur, guest speaker at 40 under 40 luncheon

Kootenay Business sought out the top 40 young business leaders in the Kootenay/Boundary/ Revelstoke areas to honour this group of under-40-year-old rising stars

An inside photo of the bikes in Soard Cycle Studio.
Fernie, Health & Wellness Take a spin

Soar Cycle Studio opens in Castle on First

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The new Save-On Foods store in Fernie.
Fernie, Retail Fernie Overwaitea Foods re-opens as Save-On-Foods

The re-branding conversion took place at the end of November 2015 and the store's longtime manager, Mark Lento, remains.

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, spoke at the chamber of commerce luncheon in Cranbrook, B.C., on March 1.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Trail, Mining Mining: down but not out

“Canada’s mining sector, while going through difficult times, remains strong and has a bright future.”—Pierre Gratton

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Picture of the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co., new home of upscale furniture store, the Urban Settler.
Fernie, Retail, Small Business Urban Settler now located in downtown Fernie

One of Fernie's most distinctive heritage buildings, the old Fernie Livery and Transfer Co, now houses the furniture store.

Scott Deydey is an avid fly fishermen, something that being an entrepreneur in Fernie allows him to enjoy.
Fernie Scott Deydey

Successful fly fishing takes a rare combination of art and science which happen to be the same skills that Deydey uses to run Wigwam Media

Ryan Doehle—Isosceles Business Systems.
East Kootenay, Fernie Ryan Doehle

This Fernie businessman realizes his childhood dream

Krista Turcasso of Fernie is a writer, a publisher, an active volunteer and a busy mother and wife.
Fernie Krista Turcasso

Krista Turcasso supports the community she loves by working at her dream career.

Jessica Riley takes joy in giving her clients a relaxing spa experience.
Fernie Jessica Riley and Laura Oleksow

The owners of Spa 901 in Fernie have found their calling in life—and a blissful work environment

Dr. Denoon is passionately in love with her practice and her impact on patient health.
Fernie Dr. Karley Denoon

Dr. Karley Denoon followed her heart, and it led her to natural medicine.

Krista Turcasso and Vanessa Croome are co-founders of Fernie Fix magazine in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie Movers & shakers: Fernie’s finest

If you’re inspired by the likes of these people, become one of them in your own community and make a difference.

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Sherry Benko owns and operates Buds & Blooms in Sparwood and Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Sparwood, Retail, Small Business Buds and blooms for Fernie

Photographic and floral artistry are the trademarks of Sherry Benko, owner of Buds & Blooms in Sparwood and Fernie, B.C.

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Dr. Catherine Mateer (UVic) and Dr. Stan Chung (College of the Rockies) sign two new partnership agreements as (L-R) deans of instruction Heather Hepworth and Darrell Bethune, director of student affairs Doris Silva and dean of instruction Jack Moes look on.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Education Attend university at the college

Students can attend their first and second year of university at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

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It is expected that the 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies will be an empowering event for employers and job seekers.
Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Education Serious opportunities at the 2016 Career Fair

The 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies can provide you with links to employment in many fields.

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Workers at Emco in Cranbrook are lined up and holding a green pipe made by Aquatherm.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Energy, Environment Greening your infrastructure pays off

Emco in Cranbrook has plumbing and heating solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of your home and business.

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Patty Vadnais is the new executive director of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
Fernie, Financial, Small Business, Tourism Fernie chamber connections

The Fernie chamber’s new executive director and the board members are combining their strengths to empower local businesses.

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Sydney and Taylor Salvador are standing in front of their Chopsticks Truck.
Fernie, Cuisine, Small Business Foodies in Fernie

Food trucks that are taking other North American cities by storm have arrived in the Kootenays.

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