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Three Fernie businesses have turned changes in the BC Building Code into an opportunity to improve building quality, reduce costs and experience fewer delays.

Jimmy Bundschuh is overseeing reconstruction of the old Savoy Hotel on Nelson’s Baker Street, and the first phase will open in June.

The Trust and ViaSport are providing $1.1 million.

At Community Futures Central Kootenay, it's all about helping workers see their potential.

Kootenay Business magazine sits down with the owner, D’Arcy Giberson, to find out why.

Numerous steps were taken to reduce the environmental impact of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail, including locally engineered sturgeon gates.

Three local residents talked with us about their vehicles and why they chose them.

The Skills Canada B.C. gold medallists need to get to the national competition in Saskatoon in May, and the Cranbrook group needs your help.

The elk and I were on our morning commutes this lovely morning, Earth Day 2015

Staging is the best short term investment a seller can make.

ViaSport will be awarding a grant of $14,560 to support an ongoing applied research project by College of the Rockies and Steeples Elementary school.

Collective Carpentry in Invermere builds healthier and greener houses by fabricating the homes in its shop.

Luca Hair Studio in Trail is joining a movement to green up hair salons across Canada.

Kootenay Business magazine talks to the vice-president of Fortis Inc. about the Waneta Expansion Project.

Communication with the community contributed to the success of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail.

There are positives in the Canadian economy but inter-provincial trade barriers need to come down, industry minister says.

Federal Minister of Industry James Moore believes supporting arts and culture results in financial gains

Fernie is the hub in Canada for lifestyle mountain recreation including world-class skiing and summer adventure.

The Waneta Expansion Project near Trail signals the end of an era for regional project manager Wally Penner.

First Nations involvement in the Waneta Expansion Project in Trail included mutual respect and employment

Interior Reforestation reclaims land disturbed by industry, and Interior Seed & Fertilizer supports agricultural productivity.

The message from Ottawa is that the provinces must work together to eliminate barriers to internal free trade.

A new Great Canadian Oil Change outlet is under construction in Castlegar.

Powder Matt talks about how Fernie attracts tourists

A dive team from Northern Underwater Services had been inspecting the underwater concrete work.

Gaia Green Products in Grand Forks has been selling organic fertilizers for 25 years and just keeps growing

Wally Penner and Audrey Repin survey the confluence of the Pend d’Oreille River and Columbia River.

Simple steps you can take today to make you better prepared for fire, flood or other disasters.

Rhythms Athletic & Performance Apparel in Cranbrook has a unique stock of new and consigned activewear.

Now open: David and Abigail Upscale Resale

Just Liquid Sports owner Rob Porter accepted three awards at the 2015 Business Excellence Awards.

Audrey Repin explains some the positive impact this project had on the economy of the Kootenays.

Audrey Repin explains the steps that were taken to protect the white sturgeon and their spawning bed.

The Waneta Expansion Project is now a state-of-the-art hydroelectric facility capable of powering 60,000 homes annually.

7 things to think about when buying a vacation home

Regional project manager for SNC-Lavaline Inc. explains the background and purpose of the expansion.

After a year of careful study, College of the Rockies has a five-year strategy for financial stability, growth and continued student success.

The Duecks were finally able to bring their two businesses together.

The mayor and council of Salmo, B.C., are focused on administrative catch-up, compliance and communication.

This new solar- and wind-powered LED light tower is designed for use in remote industrial locations

The supportive citizens and new leadership of Salmo, B.C., are building a strong foundation for future success.

The company has released an updated report on their junior venture-backed Crown Mountain project in the Elk Valley.

Itching to get your hands in the dirt? Here are some springtime suggestions from a professional landscaper.

Kootenay Landscape has evolved from a part-time lawn-mowing venture into a landscape maintenance company employing up to 20.

Laura Oleksow and Jessica Riley are enthusiastic and excited to be taking over the ownership of Spa 901

Fernie is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after places to live in the Canadian Rockies.

Young people hustle, working hard to achieve gold in the Regional SkillsBC Competition

Steve Kamps has announced he is stepping down as Head Coach.

Laura Oleksow and Jessica Riley are enthusiastic and excited to be taking over the ownership of Spa 901

The citizens of Trail, B.C., have reaped some important short-term and long-term benefits from the Waneta Dam expansion project.