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Fernie’s Scott Deydey uses his love of fly fishing to spark creativity as a web designer.

Cranbrook's EKCCU lead the way with a whooping 13% increase in assets.

Open House and Invitation to Comment on proposed extension to Teck's Swift Project.

Looking to buy or sell a business in the Kootenays? Invest Kootenay is the place to start.

New trades training equipment will give students hands-on experience with tools currently used by these industries.

In the 1960s, Fernie was a little-known mountain village with its roots in mining. Now, it’s a world-class outdoor adventure destination.

LeCouffe, a youthful entrepreneur at 25 years old, said, "Every time I send that (drone) up, my heart gets going.”

A remote location with excellent amenities and services makes Elkford, B.C., an appealing town in which to live, work and do business.

Until April 30th, locally-owned businesses will have the opportunity to show how much they value youth as customers and community members.

Sparwood is proud of its roots in the mining industry and of the amenities and quality of life it provides for its hard-working population.

The Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Practices program has seen many successes.

To encourage growth and success in its business sector, Revelstoke has invested in identifying the challenges faced by local businesses.

The Enchanted Forest theme park is a one of a kind destination

Pre-mixed organic spices

Recreation use must balance economic value, ecological integrity and health and safety concerns.

Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2015.

Who is shopping for real estate in the region while maintaining a primary residence elsewhere? And what challenges do they face?

The annual career fair will take place at the College of the Rockies on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

From interior to exterior, it's all about low and no maintenance in building or renovating a home.

Mike Effray, owner and operations manager of Cranbrook-based Strategic Fire Control, has one of the hottest jobs on the market today.

Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford have adopted a collaborative rather than competitive approach to marketing their communities.

A unique business opportunity in the Kootenay Rockies region is up for sale.

That black speck you see in the sky may not be just another raven. It could be an unmanned aerial vehicle exploring for minerals or checking a vineyard.

Glacier Technical Services Ltd. of Cranbrook took the top award for Excellence in Construction Management and Supervision.

The small, remote town of Elkford, B.C., is the home of Dr. Alastair Nicoll, the next president of the Canadian Dental Association.

The Brilliant Dam recieves recognition of excellence in cost and operational management.

"The Kootenays simply feel like home and there is no place I would rather be."

The Mount Baker Boys are heading to the BC Provincial Basketball Finals for the experience of a lifetime.

Spring Honda has doubled the size of its service bays.

“I am proud to drive the product that I sell . . . I am happy to invite everyone down to the store to meet our amazing team”

Riemann Painting has built its reputation on quality and reliability.

In February 2015, Rebecca Vassilakakis will attend her fifth Canada Winter Games, her third as manager and assistant coach of the B.C. Squash Squad.

Former the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel now re-branded as Cranbrook History Centre.

Spring Honda has doubled the size of its service bays

Denham Ford in Cranbrook has entered the import auto market with acquisition of the city’s Hyundai dealership.

Though it’s still a family business, MJ’s Floral & Gifts has new owners.

Cuts attributed to “a dearth of affordably retrievable timber.”

"Ninety per cent of my clients tell me that they’d do this again tomorrow if they didn’t love their house so much already"

Funky Stuff specialty clothing store has moved from Cranbrook's Baker Street Mall to Baker Street itself.

CEO Max Dressler's last day at St. Eugene will be March 19th.

The College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair is set to be another successful event this March.

Sourdough may be a good option for those with wheat sensitivity, and Kaslo Sourdough now makes sourdough pasta as well as breads.

It's the second consecutive year Columbia Power has been honoured.

Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have steadily reduced local water consumption since 2010.

College of the Rockies’ Dean of Instruction Darrell Bethune is pleased with new transfer agreement.

Rocky Mountaineer and CANARAIL announced agreement to revitalize the luxury tourist rail company's GoldLeaf fleet.

In the heart of the Purcell Mountains, Panorama Mountain Village is the most complete ski-in, ski-out resort in the Rockies region.

The new Hot Saw India Ale is available through both Government and Private Stores in BC and throughout Alberta.

An alternative approach to medicine looks for the root cause of pathologies.

Of the 36 cities Cranbrook was the only Kootenay community recognized in the ranking.