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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nelson office of Fair Realty has moved into a new building, a few blocks up on Baker Street.

Rossland’s terrain attracts visitors all year round, and Tourism Rossland is promoting more activities, comforts and conveniences.

Craft beer is coming to Golden, B.C.

The old Extra Foods store in Fernie gets a re-branded name and updated products and layout.

September 20 to 26 is National Forest Week, a good time to reflect on the importance of trees to our way of life.

Cranbrook's Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

Do you know of a Kootenay community in which the local government is a wood champion?

The Sanctuary building in Trail, B.C., serves several purposes and several vulnerable populations.

Christie Kennedy, owner/operator of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C. is honoured with an award.

Funding for the upgrades will be provided through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

Kootenay National Park will see much needed upgrades thanks to $44 million investment.

Mark Slessor, the new owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C., is offering comprehensive programs tailored to the individual.

Looking for a particular service before school starts? The BetterBook can be a valuable resource in your search.

This small craft distillery is getting rave reviews for its signature Vagabond Vodka.

Earthing is a recent health trend with numerous purported benefits