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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

British Columbia's resource roads need more funding for maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Montane Fernie has moved on to Stage 3

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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