Fernie Chamber’s 2021 Excellence Awards celebrate the spirit and success of local businesses
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021
by Julie MatchettFirst Nations
The Kootenays are home to several key First Nations business people. Organizations like the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency (KABDA) help to inspire, support and assist First Nations entrepreneurs to get their companies started or boost their profit. Check out the articles below to learn more about the latest innovations from First Nations business owners, and the impact they have on their community and economy.
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East Kootenay, Fernie, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, First Nations , Small Business
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Agriculture, Cuisine, First Nations , Small Business
Creston’s new Blue Canoe Orchards is doing everything imaginable to put fresh cherries in YOUR hands
Trent Mason, Aboriginal owner of Blue Canoe Orchards in Creston, B.C., aims to distribute fresh cherries throughout the Kootenays
by Kyle Born
Kootenay BizBlog, Environment, First Nations
MP Wayne Stetksi congratulates the Ktunaxa on approval of project to protect Qat’muk
To the Ktunaxa, Qat’muk is home to the Grizzly Bear Spirit which is a source of protection, guidance and strength
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Environment, First Nations
Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin
Poets, performers, visual art displays included at international conference
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, First Nations , Tourism
Newly renovated Casino of the Rockies at St. Eugene Resort reveals new nature inspired redesign
St. Eugene Resort is a proudly First Nations-owned resort in the heart of the East Kootenays
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East Kootenay, Fairmont Hot Springs, First Nations , Small Business, Featured Businesses, Featured Stories
KABDA puts Ktunaxa entrepreneurs on a path to success
Ashley O’Neil, owner of AshFireWear in Fairmont, B.C., has her business up and running with help from the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Developments, Financial, First Nations , Health & Wellness
More affordable housing options for First Nations
The Trust provides $2.9M to build 43 new units, improve 88 existing ones
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Energy, First Nations
Green power at KNC
The Ktunaxa Nation Council has reduced its government building’s environmental footprint and the cost of maintaining a home base.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Small Business, Transportation
D&B Flagging: 100 per cent Ktunaxa owned
Nupqu Development Corporation and ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises recently joined forces to acquire D&B Flagging and Traffic Control.
by Marie Milner
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Kimberley, West Kootenay, Education, Environment, First Nations
Discuss the future of the Columbia River
The One River, One Future conference will take place in Kimberley, B.C. from September 12-14, 2019
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations , Technology
Connectivity is key in the Kootenays
Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services, details how the provincial government’s $50-million grant will benefit rural and Indigenous communities through B.C.
by Kyle Born
