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Picture of Fair Realty office in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Real Estate, Small Business Nelson’s Fair Realty moves uptown to new office premises

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

Thin Air Disc Golf Club is a popular 18-hole course located in Rossland, B.C.
Rossland, Tourism Rossland is on a roll

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

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Kenton Donaldson and Mark Nagao are the owners of Whitetooth Brewing Co., which is under construction in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Small Business, Tourism Golden beer dreams

Craft beer is coming to Golden, B.C.

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Picture of the Independent Grocer building in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie, Cuisine, Retail Fernie’s Extra Foods re-branded as Ann’s—Your Independent Grocer

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

Mountains, forests and rivers define the Kootenay region. Above:  the Elk River.
Forestry National Forest Week 2015

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

Picture of the Nelson Engineering building on 7th Ave in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Small Business Cranbrook’s Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

Cranbrook's Nelson Engineering merges with McElhanney

A pedestrian, timber-frame wooden bridge with a metal roof spans Mark Creek in Kimberley, B.C.
Developments, Forestry Community awards for excellence in building with wood

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

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Ken Potter is the program co-ordinator, and LuAnne Oslund is the nutrition manager for Sanctuary Pre-Teen Centre in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness A sanctuary in Trail

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

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Christie Kennedy, owner of Core Fitness Gym in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Retail, Small Business IWIB featured on Shaw’s Go Kootenay TV Show

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

Picture of area dignitaries announcing funding for upgrades to the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
Cranbrook, Developments, Financial MP invests $1.03 million in Canadian Rockies International Airport safety

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

Picture of Kootenay National Park.
Radium Hot Springs, Developments, Financial, Tourism Feds announce almost $45 million in new investments in Kootenay National Park

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

Mark Slessor is the owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C.
Trail, Health & Wellness, Small Business Customized fitness

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

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Picture of chalk and books sitting on desk, with the words 'Back to School' written on a blackboard in the background.
Retail Parents happily (kids not so much) begin back-to-school shopping in August

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

Picture of Bohemian Spirits, a new craft distillery owned by Wade Jarvis and Ervyn Turcon
Kimberley, Cuisine, Small Business Kimberley’s Bohemian Spirits is the Kootenays newest distillery

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

A man is taking off his runners to stand in a lawn of grass and white flowers.
Environment, Health & Wellness Naked and grounded

Earthing is a recent health trend with numerous purported benefits

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(l-r) Shuswap Band Chief Barb Cote, College of the Rockies Vice-President, Academic and Applied Research Stan Chung, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese, Métis Nation British Columbia’s Regional Director for the Kootenays, Marilynn Taylor and Morganna Eugene from the Ktunaxa Nation (front) celebrate the signing of the Indigenous Education Protocol.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies signs Indigenous Education Protocol

The Indigenous Education Protocol ensures continued partnership between local First Nations groups and the College of the Rockies.

Picture of the SunMine facility in Kimberley, B.C.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism Kimberley offers free public tours of SunMine and key quotes

The City of Kimberley will be offering tours of the SunMine facility, free of charge to the public, from July 31st to August 5th.

The new Sherwin-Williams store in Cranbrook.
Choosing paint colours for your home

Here are seven tips for picking a shade you can live with and love.

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Picture of Jim Robertson, the project manager of the Nelson Electric Tramway Society.
Nelson, Tourism Nelson Electric Tramway Society opens new museum

The Nelson Tramway Society's Car Barn Museum is officially open.

Picture of Dr. Jack Moes, the new Dean of Trades and Technology at The College of the Rockies.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies welcomes new Dean of Trades and Technology

September 1st will see Dr. Jack Moes in his new position as Dean of Trades and Technology at The College of the Rockies.

Jason Wheeldon standing next to a sold sign in front of a house.
Second quarter Cranbrook real estate market update 2015—Sales up 16 per cent

The local Cranbrook, B.C. market has been active in Real Estate for the first 6 months of 2015.

by Jason Wheeldon
A worker stands next to a forestry road in the bush in British Columbia with heavy equipment in the background.
Forestry, Tourism, Transportation Managing B.C.‘s resource roads

British Columbia's resource roads need more funding for maintenance

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BC Mines and Energy Minister Bill Bennett, Kimberley mayor Don McCormick and EcoSmart CEO Michel de Spot watch as the new solar panels come to life at the Kimberley SunMine.
Kimberley, Developments, Tourism BC’s largest solar project begins operation

Canada's largest solar project, the SunMine facility in Kimberley, B.C., is now fully operational.

A graphic of the Columbia Basin Trust's Annual Report.
Financial Another great year for Columbia Basin Trust

$22 million in programs and services delivered to the Basin over 2014/15

Tracy McIntyre, of the Eureka Rural Development Partners and Norman Leach of the AmCham enjoy a sunny afternoon reception at The Wilderness Club
Financial 2nd annual Cross Border Golf Tournament seeks to build business connections

The annual Cross Border Golf Tournament seeks to foster new economic development between the U.S. and Canada.

Picture of 'Welcome to Nelson' sign in Nelson, BC.
Nelson, Real Estate High and Low: Nelson’s top ten most expensive homes (plus the lowest priced home) for sale

Nelson, one of the most charismatic towns in B.C., boasts many unique and eclectic homes for sale.

Picture of Kokanee Creek Visitor Centre, located on Kootenay Lake.
Tourism West Kootenay EcoSociety operates Kokanee visitors centre for 5th season

Located on Kootenay Lake, the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre gives people a fun and engaging view of the local area.

The two owners, Matthew Harris and Ella Markan, stand in front of a cheese case.
Kimberley, Cuisine Taste true culture

New cheese shop in Kimberley stocks a wide range of cheeses as well as other cultured foods and homemade ice cream

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Picture of Doug Smith, manager of fixed operations at Fernie Ford and Andrew Moore, GM.
Fernie, Retail Andrew Moore new GM at Fernie Ford

With 21 years of retail automotive experience behind him, Andrew Moore is excited about joining the team at Fernie Ford.

Picture of 'Welcome to Creston' sign.
Creston, Real Estate High and Low: Creston’s Top Ten Most Expensive Homes (plus the lowest) For Sale

Looking for your dream home or a first home? Creston offers many unique properties for sale.

Picture of Anni Holtby who is conducting a business retention and expansion study in Nelson.
Nelson, Education, Retail, Small Business Business Retention and Expansion study underway for Nelson and area

The study will help to understand the challenges and successes that business owners face in Nelson.

Mark Haines is the manager at Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business New at Fitz

Fitz Flooring in Cranbrook has a new-ish location and a new manager.

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College of the Rockies President David Walls and Executive Director, International and Regional Development Patricia Bowron celebrate the College’s success with a group of international students and instructor Annette Aarts.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies number one with international students for third year

Out of 183 post-secondary institutions from around the world, students rank The College of the Rockies as number one.

Picture of the front of The Shed Restaurant in Kimberley, BC.
Kimberley, Cuisine, Retail, Small Business, Tourism The Shed expands Kimberley dining options

Owners of the popular Pedal and Tap Restaurant in Kimberley open a second restaurant in the Platzl.

Christie and Menno Dueck standing in front of their Fisher Peak Camping & Trailer Rentals sign.
Cranbrook, Tourism Fisher Peak Camping and Trailer Rentals gets a new home

Christie and Menno Dueck move their business to a prime location on Highway 3 in Cranbrook.

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Picture of people involved with fighting invasive mussels.
Cranbrook, Nelson, Environment B.C. gets boost in fight against invasive mussels

Funding from Columbia Basin Trust will double the number of mobile decontamination units aimed at keeping invasive mussels out of B.C. waterways.

Picture of the grand opening of the Waneta Expansion.
Trail, Developments Waneta expansion celebrates grand opening & workers who made it happen

The eighth largest infrastructure project in B.C. at its time of construction, Waneta Expansion was completed within budget and six weeks ahead of schedule.

A deck by Rigby Built Construction, complete with a pergola, hot tub, and dining and living areas.
Real Estate Bringing the indoors outside

Outdoor living spaces can range from a couple of chairs on the terrace to an elaborate backyard oasis.

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Picture of the second phase of the Mark Creek Flood Mitigation and Redevelopment Project.
Kimberley, Developments $3.4M Mark Creek Flume completion underway in Kimberley

The completion of the Mark Creek Project will improve public health and safety and naturalize the creek for aquatic life.

Picture of scientist in laboratory grinding a disc.
Financial, Technology $748K to KAST—Mining and metals industry in Kootenay region benefits from investment

Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) to establish a metallurgical industry development accelerator in the West Kootenay.

Picture of the construction of the new Celgar Pavillion at Castlegar's Millennium Park.
Castlegar, Developments Castlegar’s Millennium Park’s new Pavilion adds to a popular community asset

The new Celgar Pavilion will be a combination of picnic area, concession and storage facility.

Picture of the new interpretive signs in Golden, B.C, funded by the Resort Municipality Initiative.
Golden, Financial, Tourism Golden’s Gateway to the Rockies sparkles with improvements

Funding from the Resort Muncipality Initiative (RMI) helps small tourism-based communities attract tourists and visitors to the area.

Picture of the Great Canadian Oil Change building.
Castlegar, Retail, Small Business Great Canadian Oil Change Now Open in Castlegar

The new store will be a second location for the Great Canadian Oil Change franchise in the Kootenays, with the first located in Cranbrook.

Flathead Cherry Growers Association members examine their crop.
Creston, Retail, Small Business Tabletree Juice expanding into Flathead Valley, Montana

Creston-based Tabletree Juice has plans to build a new juice plant operation on Flathead Lake in Montana.

Yellow lilies bloom above a panoramic view of the Creston Valley.
Creston, Environment, Tourism Trail technology in Creston

The Trails for Creston Valley Society is improving access to local trails and involving trail users in keeping information current.

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Lee Tengum and Nathan Troxel standing in front of 1710 Workspace in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Small Business Co-working in Cranbrook at 1710 Workspace

Local entrepreneurs Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum have opened 1710 Workspace for working professionals to rent private desks and offices.

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Picture of Craig Swendson and Josh Secord, owners and operators of the Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson.
Nelson, Retail, Small Business Torchlight Brewing Company celebrates 1st anniversary in Nelson

An eclectic selection of hand-crafted ales are offered at the Torchlight Brewing Company in Nelson.

Picture of backyard pool area
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Education, Retail, Small Business Many great ways to find summer fun in July

Summer is full of exciting possibilities and BetterBook can point you in the right direction.

Picture of Youth Mean Business coordinator Blue Netherclift.
Castlegar, Nelson, Education, Financial, Small Business Youth program offers $5000 for small business startups

Youth Mean Business, a new entrepreneurship program, will provide youth up to $5000 in funding and training to help them launch their own small business.

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