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Lindsay Reynolds is the owner of Three Sisters Day Spa in Fernie.
Fernie Lindsay Reynolds

After she found a home in Fernie, Lindsay Reynolds discovered a passion to bring the business of beauty to town.

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Picture of heavy-duty equipment.
Energy, Mining, Technology, Transportation GFS Corp names Wajax and Cullen Diesel Power as new Canadian distributors

Wajax will represent the EVO-MT® systems in Eastern and Central Canada, and Northern British Columbia; Cullen Diesel Power will service Southern B.C.

A directional compass and map are basic navigational tools.
Education From the minds of our mayors

Kootenay region mayors share valuable advice that guides and inspires them in their work and their lives.

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The board of directors for the Regional District of Central Kootenay consists of one representative from each of 11 electoral areas and nine municipalities.
Creston, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Riondel, Salmo 50 years of RDCK

Central Kootenay has a 50-year history of co-operation between the municipalities and the electoral districts.

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The board of directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay is made up of representatives from eight municipalities and six electoral areas.
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Elkford, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood RDEK at the half-century mark

Residents of rural B.C. have a voice in the administration of their areas, thanks to the province’s system of regional districts.

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Sean Campbell, General Manager CFEK
Developments, Financial, Small Business Crowdfunding business startups now available with a local portal in BC

The new look of InvestLocalBC went live in mid-December and has three dedicated sites: Nonprofit, Business and Arts and Culture.

Gina Medhurst is the owner of Kootenay Forge.
Riondel Gina Medhurst

Gina and Cory Medhurst succeed at the unique challenge of running a 21st century blacksmith shop.

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Atma Sandher is the owner of Golden's Ponderosa Motor Inn.
Golden Atma Sandher

Meet the man behind the green hotel out on the highway

by Nowell Berg
(L to R) Angelina, Ryan, Lori and Wayne: the Haynes family of southeastern B.C.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Kaslo The Haynes family

The Haynes family, independent grocers in southeastern B.C., are expanding their scope of business.

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Dawn Torgerson in the vitamin aisle at Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods.
Cranbrook Dawn Torgerson

The owner of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods and co-owner of Home Hardware Building Centre in Cranbrook is a bit of a risk-taker.

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Father-and-son team John Urquhart Sr. And John Urquhart Jr. operate Valley Firearms together in Trail, B.C.
Trail John Urquhart Sr. and John Urquhart Jr.

At Valley Firearms, a father and son make sure they can offer the best service to local hunting, shooting and fishing enthusiasts

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Rauni Naud – Co-owner Naud Lester Insurance and Investment Solutions Inc.
Castlegar Rauni Naud

Rauni Naud stays on top of financial trends so her clients can secure their financial futures

by Nowell Berg
Kara Clarke exhibits and sells her handmade jewelry at markets, online and at her home studio in Kimberley.
Kimberley Kara Clarke

Kara Clarke has a business head, a creative mind, and a heart full of love for her family and her community.

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Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil own and operate La Baguette Catering and Le Marché Gourmet specialty food store in Revelstoke, B.C.
West Kootenay, Revelstoke Sonia Ratté and Olivier Dutil

Their catering company has grown to employ 60 people in Revelstoke, B.C., and is garnering accolades in the business community.

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Ted Murrell is the general manager of Save-On-Foods in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson Ted Murrell

The right elements came together to make Save-On-Foods the top pick for Business of the Year in Nelson, B.C.

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Picture of the Vodka Ice Bar in Fernie.
Fernie, Cuisine The Kootenay’s first & only Ice Bar comes to Fernie

Fernie's newest restaurant, Cirque, features a unique Vodka Ice Bar on the premises.

The outside of the new Tim Hortons in Sparwood, B.C.
Sparwood, Small Business

Sparwood residents can now enjoy their double-doubles as the Canadian franchise opens shop

by Nowell Berg
Trinda Bowman is the owner of Curiosity Clothing and Gifts in Rossland, B.C.
Rossland, Retail, Small Business Rossland’s Curiosity

Curiosity Clothing and Gifts is a fashion-forward clothing and giftware store in Rossland, B.C.

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Picture of the Sparwood Tim Hortons.
Sparwood, Cuisine, Developments, Retail Sparwood’s Tim Hortons now open

The 24-hour location employs over 30 people, most of them residents of the Sparwood area.

Daryl Richardson owns Enercall Sales & Service in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Energy, Small Business Enercall saves energy

Enercall Sales & Service is finding new products for reducing energy consumption and associated costs.

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Financial security begins with some basic steps, like filling your piggybank.
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Financial Take it to the bank

According to the people who know, achieving financial security begins with some simple, basic steps.

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Gerry Taft, mayor of Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments, Financial, Tourism Rolling with things

Gerry Taft is the third term mayor for Invermere, B.C.

by Nowell Berg
A house that Susan Lamb designed
Kimberley, Developments

Efficient use of space to meet client-specific needs, Susan Lamb Design Consulting will help you create the home of your dreams.

by Nowell Berg
Castlegar KCDS staff
Castlegar, Nelson, Education

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is a centre of excellence that empowers the community through career development

by Nowell Berg
Michael Delich joins the Board from Fernie and Rhonda Ruston joins the Board from Kaslo.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Kaslo, Education Michael Delich and Rhonda Ruston join CBT Board

In addition to the appointment of Cranbrook’s Rick Jensen as the new Chair of the Columbia Basin Trust, there are also two new members joining the Board.

A middle-aged man standing beside a brown chocolate lab.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business Home improvements with the Brown Dog

Re-finishing a home or building a new one? Contact Brown Dog Contracting Ltd. for home improvements in Cranbrook, B.C.

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A young florist reading a book in a flower shop.
Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Castlegar, Nelson, Small Business Who’s reading what?

Books, pod casts, magazines or blogs? What is the go-to for Kootenay Business people?

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Beth Corven, GLOW Program Manager, Jordan Walker, Grand Prize winner, and Matt Storvold, FortisBC engineer.
Developments, Education, Technology Kootenay kids will use virtual learning centers in school!

KAST GLOWS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) recently wrapped up the 2015 Kootenay Contraption Contest.

Le Marché Gourmet is a new specialty food store in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Specialty food in Revelstoke

Le Marché Gourmet is the newest addition to the La Baguette Catering family of food outlets in Revelstoke, B.C.

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One of Integra Air's Jetstream 3100 jets sitting on the tarmac at Cranbrook Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Transportation Luxury flights on a budget

Integra Air offers the opportunity to have the corporate jet feel at an affordable price.

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Highland Crossings’ townhomes that overlook Lake Windermere.
Invermere, Developments, Real Estate New $4.1 million multi-family community in Invermere

Seven homes to start construction at Highland Crossing.

Kootenay Kombucha owner Lavinia Lidstone shows off her successful keg and growler system in Ellison's Cafe in Nelson, B.C., where customers can get her delicious health drink on tap. — Louis Bockner photo
Small Business Kootenay Business celebrates the top 10 stories from 2015

We've gathered the most popular articles that our readers enjoyed last year...here are the Top 10 favourites.

Scenic view of downtown Cranbrook.
Cranbrook Cranbrook moves up 10 points in “Best Cities for Work In B.C.” ranking

Cranbrook came in at number 16 in Vancouver-based BC Business magazine's "Best Cities for Work in BC" ranking.

An Observe tire on a Subaru in the snow
Invermere, Environment, Technology, Transportation Black tires go green

Turning nut waste into tires is an example of upcycling for environmental benefits

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Sushi Rang opens in Key City
Cranbrook Sushi Rang opens in Key City

The husband and wife team of the popular Kinbari Sushi Restaurant in Kimberley have opened their second restaurant in Cranbrook.

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Scenic picture of mountains in the background with tourist sign in foreground.
Developments, Education, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Kootenay Biz Blog takes a winter break

It has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.

The Columbia Basin Trust sees several updates to its Board of Directors, including the retirement of current chair, Greg Deck (right), and his replacement, Rick Jensen, effective January 1st, 2016.
Developments, Education, Financial Rick Jensen steps in as CBT Chair—Greg Deck retires

The Columbia Basin Trust sees the retirement of several members, plus some new faces for its Board of Directors.

James Umpherson, new executive director of The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council.
Education New executive director appointed at KRIC

The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Umpherson as the new Executive Director.

Ute Juras, mayor of Canal Flats, B.C.
Canal Flats, Forestry Challenge in Canal Flats

The mayor and council of Canal Flats, B.C., are gathering resources to support their community’s economic survival.

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The exterior of the new Regional Visitor Gateway restored to its original form after four years of hard work and dedication.
Nelson, Developments Nelson Chamber of Commerce settles into new heritage home

After four years of construction the Nelson Chamber of Commerce has finally moved into its new home — the Regional Visitor Gateway.

by Louis Bockner
Mike Hambalek, owner of Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., appears live on a BNN Commodities episode to discuss his business.
Cranbrook, Developments, Mining, Small Business, Technology M&E story results in BNN live interview for Cranbrook-based company

Caliper Machine and Hydraulics Ltd., works with some of the biggest mining companies and suppliers in the world.

The renovations at Centre 64 are now complete.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley’s cultural hub upgraded

Kimberley residents will continue to enjoy a vibrant arts and cultural community thanks to completed upgrades to Centre 64, the city’s cultural hub.

Deb Kozak is mayor of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson Nelson’s mayor is going to keep the momentum rolling in 2016

The first female mayor of Nelson, Deb Kozak, just finished her first year in office and has big plans for Nelson in year two

by Mason Buettner
Picture of grade eight students participating in Know Your Watershed program.
Environment, Financial Over $1 million for environmental education

Columbia Basin Trust renews support to two environmental education initiatives.

A highway sign with an elk on it that is part of a wildlife detection system in the Elk Valley, B.C.
Elkford, Sparwood, Environment, Transportation Elk radar will keep humans and elk safer

A pilot project of a wildlife detection system in the Elk Valley, B.C., may save lives—both human and wild

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New pedestrian/pipeline bridge in Trail.
Trail, Developments, Transportation Help “Name That (new) Bridge” in Trail

The construction of the City of Trail’s pipeline/pedestrian Bridge is well underway.

Ron Toyota, mayor of Creston, B.C.
Creston Quietly caring for Creston

Ron Toyota, mayor of Creston, B.C., calls on his experience to help him do the best job possible for his community.

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Kootenay Kombucha owner Lavinia Lidstone shows off her successful keg and growler system in Ellison's Cafe in Nelson, B.C., where customers can get her delicious health drink on tap.
Nelson, Health & Wellness Business is brewing in Nelson, B.C.

For the past year Kootenay Kombucha has been winning over health-conscious people across the Kootenays and beyond with its unique flavours and growler system.

by Louis Bockner
Clara Reinhardt is in the second year of her first term as mayor of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Radium Hot Springs Balanced leadership in Radium Hot Springs

Clara Reinhardt is a relative newcomer to Radium Hot Springs, and as mayor of the village, she’s an enthusiastic supporter.

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Caprice Hogg in her studio: Caprice Fine Art & Co.
Kimberley, Retail Kimberley artist Caprice Hogg brings mountain vistas to life

This multi-faceted artist also does commission work and gives art lessons

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