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Thom Tischik of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association was elected as the new Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

Teck Resources Limited is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source in six haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaking coal operation.

Patience and perseverance are watchwords for Lawrence Chernoff, who is in his 11th year as the mayor of Castlegar, B.C.

Lisa Nicole won the BCCMA Artist Development Project in September 2015

Officials from College of the Rockies and the University of Victoria have signed two new partnership agreements.

A one-year partnership with Calgary-based dHz Media Inc. will increase awareness of Golden as an authentic mountain community.

The recent open house for blacksmith Paul Reimer’s eclectic iron sculptures, was absolutely packed.

Sparwood’s mayor and council focus on the community’s strengths and inner resources.

Call it resilience or call it toughness—it pairs well with Mayor Mary Giuliano’s passion for her community of Fernie, B.C.

After just a year in office, Mayor Mike Martin of Trail, B.C., is finding his work deeply rewarding.

The new location gives the company a lot more room to work with including a showroom that features drywall tools, equipment and supplies.

We caught up with Jim Cameron and asked him a few questions about his book and the weekend's event.

Our generous partners at the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) have on offer some serious KRIC-back: 30 travel bursaries worth $1000 each.

With a strong belief in sustainable living, the company combines the power of recycling and repurposing.

The Sushi Rang has a cozy atmosphere and all the dishes are prepared fresh and are hand-made in the restaurant.

Don McCormick is discovering the importance of pacing and patience in his position as mayor of Kimberley, B.C.

Gold-N-Treasures has now expanded into two different, but complimentary stores—a 'rock shop' and a gift shop.

At the end of his first year in office, Golden’s mayor, Ron Oszust, talked with Kootenay Business magazine.

The Kootenay Authors Book Fair, hosted by Lotus Books in downtown Cranbrook, takes place on December 5th.

At the end of his first year in office, Cranbrook’s mayor, Lee Pratt, talked with us about himself and his experience.

The goal of the YSD/Pre-Tech program is to assist the College’s Caribbean partners with developing and delivering training programs for at-risk youth.

Mining will be concluded at Coal Mountain Operation’s by the end of fourth quarter of 2017.

This installation makes Kimberley and Fernie two of the most connected small towns in B.C.

Elk Park Ranch covers 80 hectares within the village of Radium, 36 of which have been reserved for green-space and walking trails and paths.

Cranbrook-based certified financial planner and investment advisor, Robert Venier, has joined MoneyWorks financial planning division at the EKCCU.

As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the government is investing $12 million in 2015-16 for new trades equipment at 14 post-secondary institutions.

The UpUp Play Tower combines a standing desk, jungle gym and play space in one attractive and compact piece of furniture.

The $18.9 million investment in new trades training facilities for the Silver King Campus in Nelson is part of the B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

The Mica 1,000 Megawatt Project north of Revelstoke, B.C., is nearing completion after five years of work.

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

Is the ranch life for you? Check out these properties that showcase the best of Rocky Mountain living.

The sales launch of Nelson Landing's first eight townhomes has been highly anticipated.

L. Soligo & Associates and Grant Thornton LLP have recently joined in order to better serve the needs of West Kootenay businesses.

Boundary Country Meatworks opened in Grand Forks last May, and it's equipped for success.

Meet Kelly Smith, the new branch manager at Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood.

Long before they graduate, students at College of the Rockies are supporting positive change in the business community.

Revelstoke bolsters its economy by investing in a snowmobile greeting centre and other local tourism infrastructure projects.

The sales launch of Nelson Landing's first eight townhomes has been highly anticipated.

Previous years have seen the city hold their Black Friday event a week earlier in hopes of enticing more shoppers to shop locally.

For 40 years College of the Rockies has been providing training to meet the demands of business and service in the Kootenay Region.

We’re shining a light on a few of the remarkable people who, through their generosity and commitment, make Cranbrook a better place.

Community Solar—purchase solar and receive the benefits as if it were on your very own roof.

College of the Rockies forges ahead with a new vision and brand promise for the future.

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

Three Kootenay ski resorts are part of a campaign to reduce their environmental footprints

Step back into the Roaring Twenties when the Cranbrook Public Library celebrates its 90th Anniversary in high style at a gala dinner in the Royal Alexandra Hall

Winter is a perfect time to get some projects done that you don't have time for in the busy summer months.

In partnership with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, Selkirk College is offering a special Trades Discovery Program for Women.

The Cranbrook and Kimberley business community has formed a take-charge economic development initiative to recruit businesses and investors.

Jamie Latkin has progressed from selling asparagus from the back of his truck to a year-round store and three seasonal locations.