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Columbia Basin Trust commits nearly $965,000 to 17 projects that address social issues

Restructuring at Rossland City Hall—both corporate and physical—has produced improvements, challenges and appreciation.

NDP National Parks Critic Wayne Stetski echoes environmental groups, Indigenous leaders and stakeholders on the need for stronger protection for our parks.

Jordan McKee is the new general manager of Subaru of Cranbrook.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism urges people to be prepared and consult official emergency sources only

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

As part of the sale, Teck Metals Ltd. holds a 20-year lease to use the two-thirds interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

Trail’s influencers demonstrate a mindset that supports Trail itself and the surrounding region

$1.6 million in Trust grants will help improve over 600 units across the Basin

Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips between Nelson and Selkirk College in Castlegar.

School Works provides funding for apprenticeships and career-related positions

The Greyhound Canada service closure is a crisis for rural Canada, and one that must be addressed as soon as possible.

Dennis Djonlich, owner of the Vogue Theatre in Fernie, B.C., has brought the century-old theatre into the modern age

The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce has a new website in the works and a rich agenda of training sessions coming up.

Kristy Jahn-Smith has been chosen to lead Cranbrook Tourism, the board of the Cranbrook & Region Tourism Society recently announced.

Patterson Hall, the new trades training facility at the College of the Rockies, has officially been opened for business.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The annual Business Walk captures the pulse of businesses throughout Cranbrook.

The Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program (WTCP) has selected five projects for funding as part of a mandate to support habitat restoration & conservation.

Yellowhead Road and Bridge is also is the current contractor for the neighbouring Central Kootenay region.

For a refreshing ice cream treat or a comforting bowl of soup—or both—visit Yaldilicious in Golden, B.C.

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event.

As the municipal election approaches, Trail’s mayor reviews the body of work accomplished in the city in the past four years.

Lucas Pitts, the current Director of Public Works, has been appointed to take over both the Director of Public Works and Director of Development Services jobs.

If you are looking for real estate opportunities in the Nelson, Kootenay Lake or Regional District of Central Kootenay area, contact one of these realtors.

RED Mountain Ventures and Columbia Basin Trust announce their partnership to construct a new modern hostel at the base of RED Mountain Resort

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The price we pay at the pump varies greatly across the Kootenays.

Curbs and sidewalks have been poured, with landscaping, driveway and pathway restoration to take place in the coming weeks.

Audry Durham looks back over her three years as manager of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Trail has awarded the Cominco Arena Lighting Project to a local contractor, Power Tech Electric Ltd.

A new tourism brand has surfaced that unites the Creston Valley and the Kootenay Lake area to create a collective campaign for the ages.

The Midway/Kettle Valley Fire Services Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting in June to begin work toward building a new fire hall.

Green travellers are enthusiastically welcomed at the Lido Motel in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Eric and Michelle Forbes, organizers of the Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival, announce plans to create a Viking village

The craft beer and estate wine market is continuing to show impressive growth in the Kootenays.

Creston is fortunate to have these people of influence working in many sectors of the community.

Alison Walker, COO of Jamer Holdings, is doing her part to reinvigorate and stabilize Kimberley’s Platzl

Take a look at the sights and sounds from the fourth Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival in this photo and video essay

SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have partnered to make big statements in support of prostate cancer research, breast cancer research & mental health awareness

Traveling abroad to study helps build on skills that post-secondary students can utilize in a rapidly changing world.

When you support the United Way East Kootenay you help make positive things happen in your community.

The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada transparently measures a diverse range of Canadian enterprises on sustainability metrics.

Michael Graeme was recently announced as one of ten 3M National Student Fellowship Award winners

In the new location, Soulfood plans to highlight their gourmet coffee bar as well as their organic wine and craft cocktail bar.

The community of Grand Forks, B.C., has some distance to go before it reaches an acceptable new level of “normal.”

Queen City Shuttle & Charters has new owners and an assured future.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Congratulations to the owners and staff at Chasse Holdings in Invermere.

Matt Cockell, general manager of the Kootenay Ice, discusses team pride and the club’s “Our Ice” campaign