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Picture of a car lot showing rows of new cars.
Cranbrook September’s dilemma—buy a new car/truck or fix-up your current one?

The BetterBook can be a valuable ally when it comes to making decisions about your vehicles.

Megan Lescanec stands next to some baby clothes in her store, the Bumble Tree.
Cranbrook, Environment, Retail, Small Business The Bumble Tree in Cranbrook keeps our kids outfitted

Unique, eco-friendly options for babies and children are offered at the Bumble Tree

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Picture of Doris Silva, new Director of Student Affairs and Jason Colombo, new Registrar and Manager of Institutional Research.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies appoints New Director - Student Affairs and Registrar

The College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of Doris Silva and Jason Colombo.

Margeaux Bauman, co-owner of Kootenay Valley Water & Spas, is standing with the Big Green Egg barbecue and a big bag of natural charcoal.
Castlegar, Cuisine, Environment The Big Green Egg is a very green barbecue

The versatile Big Green Egg is a barbecue, smoker, grill and oven

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Co-owner Margeaux Bauman of Kootenay Valley Water & Spas in Castlegar sits in one of the many hot tubs the store sells.
Castlegar, Health & Wellness, Retail The water store with a whole lot more

Kootenay Valley Water & Spas in Castlegar stocks hot tubs, barbecues and lots of water

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Photo of Brenda and Todd Bannister, owners of the new coffee house in Marysville, Timber Hitch Coffee.
Kimberley, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Kimberley’s Timber Hitch Coffee ties up the take-out coffee market

Marysville's first drive-thru or sit-down coffee house is open for business.

Picture of some of the crew members of Kiss My Grass Ltd., in Fruitvale, B.C.
Trail, Small Business Kiss My Grass in Fruitvale does more than grass

From lawn care services and property maintenance, to light car and truck repair, Kiss My Grass Ltd. is bustling with business.

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Flags and timber archways form a distinctive landmark at the entrance to Golden, B.C.
Golden, Tourism Tourism Golden plans ahead

Tourism Golden looks to its five-year plan to provide the framework for its annual marketing plan and budget.

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Joanne Sweeting, executive director of Tourism Golden, embraces the Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Tourism The lure of the via ferrata in Golden, B.C.

Experienced climbers and novices are enjoying the Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.

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Brian Riemer standing at the front desk in the office.
Trail, Health & Wellness The business of body movement

Brian Riemer is a physiotherapist and the owner of Evergreen Sports and Physical Therapy in Trail, B.C.

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Rossland's merchants work to keep the downtown area pretty and inviting.
Rossland, Small Business, Tourism Rossland’s movers and shakers

Tiny Rossland, B.C., is making a big impression in the worlds of tourism, environmental restoration and business.

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The Kootenay Rockies Tourism award - a copper-coloured star on top of a trophy.
Retail, Small Business, Tourism Nominations wanted: 2015 Tourism Industry Awards

Kootenay Rockies Tourism seeks to honour the best businesses in the tourism sector.

Kimberley Fire Chief Al Collinson is standing on tree chips from a fuel reduction project at Duck Pond.
Fernie, Kimberley, Environment, Forestry The City of Kimberley tackles wildland fire risk

Many more resources are needed for B.C. communities, including Kimberley, to be safe from catastrophic wildfires

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Picture of Audry Lochrie, new Executive Director of the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce.
Trail, Small Business Audry Lochrie new Executive Director of Trail Chamber of Commerce

Lochrie has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is looking forward to bringing her wealth of experience to the job.

Picture of the former fire hall in Cranbrook, with a 'for sale' sign in the foreground.
Cranbrook, Developments, Real Estate Old Fire Hall in Cranbrook listed for $349,000

The heritage building in downtown Cranbrook is being sold on an 'as is' basis.

A colourful outdoor mural adds colour to the industrial landscape in Trail, B.C.
West Kootenay, Trail, Environment, Small Business, Tourism Trail’s movers and shakers

At the heart of every community, including Trail, B.C., are an invested few whose vision and hard work are inspiring.

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The SingleTrack 6 bike race is a huge annual event in Golden, B.C.
West Kootenay, Golden, Tourism Golden’s movers and shakers

A few innovative and passionate people are setting the direction and the rate of growth for Golden, B.C.

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Annette Carberry, owner of the Red Dresser in Castlegar.
Castlegar, Small Business Nothing to wear? Check the Red Dresser

Stylish West Kootenay women have a new place to shop: the Red Dresser consignment boutique.

A Junior Dragons Den contestant engages judges Jordan Strobel and Spencer Smith in her demonstration
Cranbrook, Revelstoke, Trail, Education, Small Business Raising dragons

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

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A scenic view of mountains.
Elkford, Developments, Energy Elkford identified as potential solar industry “hotspot”

National Resources Canada ranks thirteen Canadian towns as potential candidates for a solar facility.

A hand holding sawdust.
Castlegar, Forestry Pulp in the Kootenays

Two kraft pulp mills provide hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in economic spin-offs in the West and East Kootenays

by Nowell Berg
Tim Baldwin (L) and Jordan Strobel were the winners of the senior category of the 2014 Junior Dragons' Den competition in Trail, B.C. Their business is called Ebon Supply Co.
Rossland, Trail, Small Business Trail’s young dragons

A year after winning the 2014 Junior Dragons’ Den competition, two Trail, B.C., high school grads are still growing their business.

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Minn Benedict and Bryan Beaudry sitting on a chair in the gym.
Nelson, Health & Wellness Fit for the West Kootenay

Bryan Beaudry and Minn Benedict help fellow West Kootenay residents achieve their fitness goals at REV Strength and Conditioning.

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Rod and Mal Paterson make and distribute  frozen dinners through their company, Jubilee Foods, in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Small Business Delicious, nutritious and ready made

Jubilee Foods serves up a line of nutritious, convenient frozen meals.

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A picture of the outside of the new restaurant in Cranbrook, which shows their yellow awning and the words 'Rocky's Donair' in red.
Cranbrook, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business Donairs Come to Cranbrook with opening of Rocky’s

Rocky's Donair is the newest restaurant on the block in Cranbrook.

A picture of a group of kids, backs turned towards the viewer, looking at a scenic expanse of mountains in the distance.
Developments, Education, Financial Over $2 million in CBT grants available

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

A Modern Mountain Alpine home design that includes a steep sloped roof, the combination of rock and wood work decoration and large glass windows.
Invermere, Developments Behind the scenes in architectural design

There is no typical day in architectural design. There is lots of hard work, but also many rewards.

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Picture of the newly redone Sherwin-Williams store showing the front desk.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Cranbrook’ s General Paint now re-positioned as the Sherwin-Williams store

Cranbrook's General Paint has undergone a complete renovation and is now the Sherwin-Williams paint store.

A picture showing Ryert's Crossing, a point of entry in BC.
Developments, Financial MP David Wilks announces $37.5 to modernize BC ports of entry - Rykerts & Waneta included.

This investment is part of the $440 million in infrastructure funding announced in November 2014 by Prime Minister Harper.

Downtown Golden, B.C.
Golden, Small Business Golden chamber works

Summer, a time for fun and relaxation for many, has been gratifyingly busy for the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

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Owner and chef Kayla Sebastian of The Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks is standing in front of the bistro's logo.
Grand Forks, Cuisine Every person has a role in this Grand Forks kitchen

The staff and burgers are super stars at The Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks

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Picture of the outside of Summit 107 FM, Cranbrook's new radio station.
Cranbrook, Elkford, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Developments Summit 107 Cranbrook’s new radio station gearing up for on-air debut

The Summit 107 hopes to be operational by the end of August or early September.

A picture looking down the main street of Revelstoke with the Rocky Mountains in the background.
Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Financial, Tourism B.C. invests $1.82 million to support tourism in seven Kootenay communities

Seven local Kootenay communities will see funding from the Resort Municipality Initiative.

Grant Hill standing in front of a vineyard.
Grand Forks, Small Business From winemaker to business owner

Grant Hill turned his passion for making homemade wine into a thriving Grand Forks business

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Ting Yuen and Paul Morel run the artist-owned-and-operated Art Rush Gallery in Golden. She's the painter, he's the photographer and they both craft a line of jewelry.
Golden Together in art and life

These nomadic artists may just have put down roots in Golden, B.C., where they operate Art Rush Gallery.

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A home built by Kodiak Homes, set up on a property.
Cranbrook, Real Estate Modular is a viable option for anyone thinking of building a home

Modular homes are built off-site and transported to their permanent location, saving money and time.

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Picture of College of the Rockies Vice-President, Stan Chung.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies to offer last tuition-free semester of Adult Upgrading

September to be last tuition-free semester of Adult upgrading courses.

Jo Anne and Patrick Burke standing on the veranda of their Bed and Breakfast, the Old Nurses Residence, in Fernie B.C.
Fernie, Tourism Fernie bed and breakfast hosts visitors from all over the globe

You never know who might be sitting down with you for breakfast at the Old Nurses Residence.

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Logo - 'GolfWest Top 10'
Tourism GolfWest List: top 10 longest golf courses in the Kootenays

With over thirty 18-hole courses in the Kootenays, an avid golfer has lots of choice when it comes to the type of course they want to play.

Owner of Sue's Clotheslines in Creston, Sue Thomas stands near her front counter.
Creston, Retail Sue’s Clotheslines will fill up your clothesline

Sue's Clothesline in Creston is filled with favourite brands of womenswear

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Picture of the Dewdney Trail Heritage Society members with a newly restored sign.
Rossland, Education, Tourism Dewdney Trail Society works to restore and preserve historic trail

The rugged Dewdney Trail once carried miners and supplies, from coastal B.C. to the Rocky Mountains, during the height of the Kootenay Gold Rush in the 1860's.

Terry Van Horn is the economic development officer for the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, based in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Financial, Small Business, Technology The Lower Columbia advantage

Jobs, services, business opportunities and an enviable lifestyle are attracting new residents to the Lower Columbia region.

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A bird's-eye view of Kootenay Lake from a paraglider.
Nelson, Small Business, Tourism Flying high in the Kootenays

A lake, a boat-mounted winch, plus an adventurous spirit = a spectacular flight experience at Kootenay Paragliding Adventures.

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Don Linday, Teck CEO; Jim Whitehead, Chief of Ktunaxa; Rick Jense, Director Columbia Basin Trust; Bill Bennett, BC Minister of Energy and Mines applaud the official
East Kootenay, Kimberley, Developments, Energy, Technology SunMine fast facts and background

As SunMine has officially opened in Kimberley, B.C., here are some interesting facts on the history and background of the project.

This free winter shuttle bus runs between Rossland and Red Mountain Resort.
Rossland, Tourism Rossland’s free ride

Statistics prove conclusively that the popular Rossland-to-Red free shuttle makes good economic and environmental sense.

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(From left to right) Sparwood Councillors Jenna Jensen and Lois Halko, Mark Nelson, Tim Horton's franchise owner, Sparwood Mayor Cal McDougall, Shickedanz West's  Roland Kraemer  and Ken Willimont, Construction Manager and Sparwood Councillor Brad Bowen.
Sparwood, Developments, Retail, Small Business New Tim Horton’s breaks ground in Sparwood

Sparwood sees new franchise with the opening of the new Tim Horton's later this year.

Owner Zabrina Nelson of Revival Boutique stands behind a desk made of over 1,000 recycled books glued together.
Rossland, Retail In with the old

Revival Boutique in Rossland is a resale shop and an innovative recycler

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Picture of the new location of MITECH Office Solutions in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business MITECH moves to high visibility Cranbrook street location

In business since 1979, MITECH now has a new location on Cranbrook St. N, across from the Heritage Inn.

Bruce Wolk of Rossland, B.C., is the owner of the Red Arrow Station property.
Rossland, Developments, Tourism Forest fantasy

Red Arrow Station in Rossland will offer types of camping accommodation not seen elsewhere in the Kootenay Region.

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Picture of the expansion project at Elizabeth Lake Lodge in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Small Business, Tourism Popular Cranbrook lodge expanding

Elizabeth Lake Lodge sees the third and final phase of its expansion underway.

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