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Hamilton College’s Slocan Narrows Archaeological Project brings post-secondary students together to excavate history uncovered in First Nations pithouses.

Human resources and communication are Jodi Gravelle’s main focuses in her position as COO for the ʔaq̓am Community.

A trade that has a multitude of career paths, carpentry is key to building a stronger province.

Hard work, creativity and perseverance characterize the best of the best among businesswomen in the Kootenay region.

On June 23 and 24, students from five studios will showcase their concepts, designs and skill-sets at the annual KSA Year End Show & Sale.

Walls encouraged graduates to, in contrast to some world events, approach each other with kindness and a caring for our future and the future of our communities

Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, is providing a mobile solar station to power the Creston Valley Farmers Market.

Brenda Palmer believes that we should value our time as much or more than we do our money, and invest both wisely.

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

People want to live in a culturally relevant location—it’s a big part of the reason professionals come to live and work in Nelson. —Sydney Black

Based in Cranbrook, B.C., Eagle Plains continues to conduct research, acquire and explore mineral projects throughout western Canada.

Shy? Bored? Need a conversation starter? Sit down to a game from the Board Room’s library, and you’re good to go.

Co-founders Julie Taylor and Natasha Benson recently opened Cranbrook's first dedicated cold-pressed juicery called The Raw House.

Kaslo's new Angry Hen Brewing Co. is expected to open for the 2017 summer season

“I think passionate people can get a lot done if you just give them some appropriate direction and let them run with their ideas.” —Jen Comer

Foundational work of the Cranbrook Tourism Society continues to move forward in the Key City

Chris Hadfield is the keynote speaker for Columbia Basin Symposium

The Trail Airport (YZZ) is a busy place these days with the start of construction on a new terminal building with substantial completion slated December 2017.

Here is a selection of the 10 'Best Of' Top Jobs Kootenay Business has featured on Career Buzz over the last six weeks.

Construction on the City of Trail’s new $8.3 million Riverfront Centre is well underway

The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club have signed James Patrick to a three-year contract as the new head coach of the team and 8th in Franchise history.

John Bowden of Nelson, B.C., is working to make group bicycle touring the next big thing in his region.

Patrick Gauvreau, the City’s Roads and Ground Superintendent, has been appointed the new Utilities Superintendent of the City’s Public Works Department.

Supporting the vision for a more prosperous, inclusive, responsible community is a big job, and the community of Creston is on it.

When news broke that Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee had sold in a $215 million deal to Italy's Lavazza Group, it reminded us of the company’s humble beginning

The City of Trail is pleased to announce it has received a $4.6 million grant from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP)

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

The 15th annual Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference was held in Ottawa recently at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.

Joy Barrett combines creativity and hard-headed business sense in her work as cultural development officer for the City of Nelson, B.C.

Columbia Basin Trust helps SAR teams purchase rescue equipment

The facility will be approximately 30,000 square feet and will contain office and crew space, material storage and a dedicated Emergency Operations Centre.

Golf pros Byran Armstrong and Doug Schneider defied the odds by carding an albatross (2 on a par 5) and hole-in-one.

Michelle Cubin’s essential oil business, Healing Hollow, continues to spread across the East Kootenay

Upgraded esthetics and conveniences meet Nelson’s current needs while distinctive, historic architecture gives the city its timeless charm.

Trust providing $2M for energy conservation upgrades.

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

Metal Tech Alley has been created with the input and engagement of multiple stakeholders, citizens, business leaders and community officials.

Called Wildhorse Surgical, the new professional offices will be home to Dr. Robert Mondin and Dr. Ryan Cain.

Kicking Horse Coffee is one of the Kootenay’s largest employers with over 110 people working out of the company's Invermere manufacturing facility.

New development highlights investor confidence

The Kootenay Ice have a new owner and general manager. Find out how Matt Cockell plans to run the organization.

Skynet and Kinetic Wireless, which owns 25 Rogers & Fido stores in B.C., is expanding to serve the Kootenays.

Recent changes at the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Creston Visitor Centre have empowered both organizations to thrive.

Due in large part to technology, the workplace is becoming a colder, lonelier place. Eric Termuende is on a mission to change that.

The facility is expected to be completed in April 2018 and ready to welcome students for the fall 2018 semester.

The Woodlands at Wildstone is a 125-unit residential development situated at the Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook, B.C.

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

The folks at the St. Eugene Mission near Cranbrook have teamed up with KOA (Kampgrounds of America) to construct a new luxury RV park at the resort.

The research was conducted in collaboration with the Cranbrook Community Forest Society (CCFS).

Here are some of the latest and most popular exterior siding products on the market that will add curb appeal and value to your home.