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The Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship honours Neil Muth, the Trust’s president and chief executive officer from 2005 through 2016, who passed away last November.

Kimberley, B.C., is taking its place among the elite of B.C.’s tourist destinations while retaining its small-town charm

Residents and visitors in Kaslo, B.C., enjoy a wealth of history, arts and culture, outdoor recreation and business opportunities.

Cranbrook’s “mountains of opportunity” slogan includes access to education, healthcare, culture, recreation and business success.

Both traditional and niche businesses can find a balanced, rewarding home in Golden, B.C.

The Genome BC event offers an incredible interactive learning opportunity for our students, faculty and community members.

Destination British Columbia works collaboratively with tourism stakeholders across the province to coordinate tourism marketing at all levels.

Bobby Hutchinson loves books so much that she’s made a career of writing them.

This third-generation Fernie-ite has travelled to Chile, Colorado and back home again

Fowler purchased the famous hot springs in 2006 from the Wilder family.

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

All geophysics and drill holes to date have helped the technical team better understand the nature of this exciting project.

For Robin Dixon, opening The Grater Good in Kimberley has allowed her to share her love of cooking and entertaining

New Trust report highlights status of water resources and future opportunities.

To support the important work Avalanche Canada does, Columbia Basin Trust is funding the non-profit organization with $450,000 over three years.

Jason Wheeldon suggests ways to improve the saleability of your home without a lot of work and expense.

Road Watch BC is recruiting citizen scientists to gather data that will reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

Goodman is the host of Democracy Now, an independent global news program.

These Castlegar residents demonstrate the vision, patience and work ethic that it takes to grow their community.

Imagine Kootenay promotes the region as a good place to work, a great place to invest and an amazing place to live.

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone stated that most of the funding, $450 million, is for improvements to a four-kilometre section of the road.

Bill Walker teaches a robotics program to students at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook, B.C.

The EcoGarden in Fernie was awarded 1,000 red and white tulip bulbs to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary

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

The Trust is purchasing a commercial building in the Waneta Industrial Park near Trail and working with a local tech industry entrepreneur to fill the facility.

This year's College of the Rockies career and job fair will be bigger than ever

Ms. Fricot has worked for several years as a business strategist and has been involved in a number of local projects and initiatives.

Revelstoke’s Black Tie Properties is looking at developing a massive new adventure park near Revelstoke, fronting the busy Trans-Canada Highway.

Cranbrook’s Brenda Palmer of Mrs. Palmer’s Pantry finds an investor on CBC’s Dragon’s Den

Wayne Lee-Ying brings with him many years of experience in the education sector.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present the Top 20 largest hotels throughout the West Kootenay/Revelstoke region.

Castlegar is buzzing these days with the exciting prospect of building a new, ultra-modern Chamber of Commerce and visitors centre building.

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

Fernie Distillers Inc. and Lost Boys Distilling Company may be two new additions to the Fernie business community.

Find out who made the cut, and check out this compiled list of the West Kootenay chamber award winners for 2016.

Who are the East Kootenay's top business people of 2016? We've compiled a list of all Chamber of Commerce award winners into this one handy list.

Columbia Basin Trust program helps strengthen environmental well-being.

“Our employer exhibitors find the Career Fair a valuable venue to recruit to their organization or business,” says Amy Byers, College Recruitment Specialist.

The BC Chamber of the Year Award is about encouraging and inspiring organizational and business excellence.

We ranked all the operating mines in the Kootenays by their annual revenue.

The second in a series of Small Business Forums will be held in Invermere on March 1st.

In Castlegar, collaboration is seen as a common-sense measure that leverages the resources of individuals and groups for maximum effect.

Improved Internet service in Castlegar opens new possibilities for Chris Brien, his partners and the staff of Pinnacle Professional Accounting.

Adam Pomeroy and Rob Gretchen have opened a bike shop in Castlegar, B.C., and business is good.

District of Sparwood mayor, Cal McDougall, admires the resilience of his community.

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

“It’s a new year and we hope you put “travel more” on the top of your to-do list,” states Expedia.

The success of this project will depend on the input and participation of the many stakeholders affected by this major issue.

As a people person, networker, relationship builder and idea guy, Fernie’s Andy Cohen uses his influence to benefit the East Kootenay region.

Exquisite, ethical edibles are the trademark of Cranbrook’s Soulfood restaurant.