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A graphic of a small tree growing out of a pile of coins, with a green growth graph behind.
Financial Cautious optimism

New developments in 2014 are expected to improve employment and the economy in the Kootenays

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Bottles of Tabletree juice and sauce
Creston, Health & Wellness, Small Business Edmonton Eskimos team-up with Tabletree Juice

Co-owners, Gary and Susan Snow are very pleased to announce that they have culminated a sale to supply the team with their world award winning juice.

20th anniversary logo for Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
Cranbrook, Mining Balancing risks

Eagle Plains Resources is succeeding in its industry while many other junior resource exploration companies fail.

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Stephanie China stands against an orange background in her instructor photo for Revelution in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke, Health & Wellness Sweat, get fit and have fun at Revelution

Steph China and her husband Jeff Honig have brought their passion for active lifestyles to opening, Revelution fitness studio in Revelstoke, B.C.

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Dump truck filled
Canal Flats, Mining CertainTeed Gypsum looks to open new mine site near Canal Flats

The project start date for the new mine is 2017.

Melissa Hambalek, owner of Initial Designs Custom Embroidery in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Custom-stitched ID

Initial Designs Custom Embroidery provides more than decoration—its custom logos identify and represent its clients.

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Paul and Agnez Bowolin and their son, of Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Financial Facilitating financial freedom

Under its new name, Nelson Family Financial Services continues the trusted practices established by Money Concepts.

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Mark Creek Bridge in Kimberley, BC
Kimberley, Developments, Environment Kimberley’s Mark Creek Bridge wins Wood Works! BC Award

Kimberley's Mark Creek Bridge wins Wood Works! BC Award

Dale LeClair new Chief Administrative Officer and Economic Sector Director
Cranbrook Ktunaxa Nation Council appoints new Chief Administrative Officer and Economic Sector Director

Dale LeClair appointed new Chief Administrative Officer and Economic Sector Director.

A dog sled from Revelstoke Dogsled Adventures leads guests through wonderful scenery along a snowy trail.
Revelstoke, Tourism Dogsledding: a winter getaway

Musher Eric Marsden of Revelstoke Dogsled Adventures is passionate about his sport, his animals and about showing guests an experience in the Kootenays.

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Dustin Willoughby, owner-operator of Fisher Peak Renovations & Construction, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Real Estate, Small Business Renovation dedication

Dustin Willoughby and his company, Fisher Peak Renovations & Construction, are enthusiastic home improvement experts.

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New Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden addresses the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Industry Conference
Invermere, Tourism Destination BC’s new CEO wants a fresh focus for tourism

Marsha Walden spoke at the recent Kootenay Rockies Tourism Industry Conference held at Invermere’s Copperpoint Resort.

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A group of people holding a cheque
Sparwood, Developments, Health & Wellness RDEK announces $200,000 for Lilac Terrace expansion

Funding for the Lilac Terrace expansion in Sparwood has been approved.

Matt Messiha, owner of We Were Young design studio, takes a photo, part of his work as a designer.
Nelson, Small Business, Technology We Were Young design studio launches website

With a successful year behind it, We Were Young, an independent design studio in Nelson, B.C., launched a website and demo reel in July of 2014.

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Wendy Van Puymbroeck of Kootenay Rockies presents the best marketing campaign of the year to Ian Thorley of Bellstar Hotels and Resorts.
Golden, Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism awards best marketing campaign of the year

The award recognized a business or organization that developed and implemented the year’s most innovative tourism marketing campaign or initiative.

Stuart Ady is the owner of the award-winning business Ernie's Used Auto Parts in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Small Business A tradition of quality used auto parts

Ernie’s Used Auto Parts in Castlegar, B.C., stays on the forefront of conscientious vehicle recycling.

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Wendy Van Puymbroeck, of Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Jim Barr of Seeker Media, Kevin Weaver of the City of Cranbrook, Pacific Coastal's Kevin Boothroyd, and Tristan Chernove of the Canadian Rockies International Airport
Cranbrook, Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism awards best community marketing initiative

The winner of the best community marketing initiative was awarded to the City of Cranbrook, Canadian Rockies International Airport and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Main street view in Revelstoke British Columbia
Revelstoke FortisBC is working to bring natural gas to Revelstoke

LNG makes cleaner energy available to Interior B.C. mountain resort community.

A man cleaning leaves out of the gutter.
Real Estate Time for fall maintenance projects in and around your home

Here are some annual maintenance tasks that every homeowner should do to keep things in order.

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The new Avalanche Canada logo.
Revelstoke, Tourism Avalanche safety in Canada rebranded

Canada’s national public avalanche safety organization, based in Revelstoke, B.C., has announced a new name and logo.

Photo Jim Barber, Cranbrook realtor
Cranbrook, Real Estate Cranbrook realtor offers innovative mobile text service to clients

Cranbrook realtor Jim Barber is pleased to offer this enhanced mobile text service for his real estate buyers and sellers.

Tracey Larson stands by a vintage truck bed that features a keg, brewing grains, and a can of beer by Mt. Begbie Brewing Co.
Revelstoke Brewing Begbie beers

The Larsons made major career and location changes when they opened Mt. Begbie Brewing in Revelstoke, B.C., and now the company is thriving.

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Todd Hebert, executive director of Blue Lake Centre
Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Education, Environment, Forestry Citizen science comes to the Kootenays

Blue Lake Centre’s new executive director, Todd Hebert, is incorporating citizen science into the centre’s education programs.

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Photo of Krista Mallory key speaker at Financial Bootcamp
Cranbrook, Elkford, Invermere, Small Business Stop ‘volunteering’ for your own business

Take a half-day Financial Bootcamp with ‘biz whiz’ Krista Mallory.

Financial Bootcamp for Small Business workshop poster
Cranbrook, Elkford, Invermere Get a handle on your small business financials

"Financial Bootcamp for Small Business” is a half-day, don’t miss workshop.

College of the Rockies Manager of International Education, Jeff Cooper
Nelson, Education College manager featured speaker at TEDx Event

College of the Rockies’ Manager of International Education, Jeff Cooper, will be a featured speaker at a Selkirk College TEDx event on Friday, October 3.

College of the Rockies’ Level 3 Welding apprentice, Tarren Gayse
Cranbrook, Education College Welding Apprentice attending National Conference

Tarren Gayse, has been chosen to attend the Canadian Welding Association’s (CWA) CanWeld Conference.

MAX Mill
Revelstoke, Mining Discovery Ventures - MAX Mill improvements underway

Discovery Ventures Inc. announced it has engaged Sundown Holdings Inc. of Kelowna, BC, to commence various maintenance and upgrades to the MAX Mill.

Former East Kootenay Teacher Education program graduates display what teaching means to them.
Cranbrook, Education College holding Bachelor of Education information sessions

The first session will begin at 2:30 pm followed by a second session at 5:30 pm.

Dan Patel's Cranbrook Subway team and the construction crew
Cranbrook, Developments, Small Business New “Metro-Look” Subway opens in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook Subway restaurant franchise has moved down the street to a new and larger location.

From left, Selkirk Saddle Club vice president Kelly Richards, secretary Tanya Secord, mayor David Raven and club president Hans Michel join in the ribbon cutting for the new indoor riding arena.
Revelstoke, Developments New arena for Selkirk Saddle Club

The Selkirk Saddle Club, a non-profit equine organization in Revelstoke, has a new indoor riding arena.

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Future location of Telsa charging station
Golden, Revelstoke, Developments, Technology Tesla supercharger stations coming to Revelstoke and Golden

The American electric car maker, Tesla, is planning supercharger stations along Trans Canada Highway.

Cranbrook Golf Course
Small Business Business or pleasure on the golf course?

Local professionals discuss the dos and don’ts of conducting business on the course, as well as the game itself.

by Kimberley Schoenberger
Old English Car buffs
Kaslo, Tourism Calling all Old English Car Buffs

The Kootenay branch of the Old English Car Club of BC, is putting on a special show of English Cars in the beautiful town of Kaslo.

New executive director of Cranbrook’s Canadian Museum of Rail, Charlotte (Char) Murray
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Developments, Tourism New executive director at Canadian Museum of Rail Travel

The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel will celebrate its rebranding November 2014.

Downtown square under re-construction in Invermere
Invermere, Developments Downtown square under re-construction in Invermere

Downtown Invermere is currently undergoing a complete redesign, renovation and rebuilding.

Keith Powell at the Fisher Peak Summit
Cranbrook On a Personal Note: Official Book Launch: Fisher Peak Chronicles

Official book release, Fisher Peak Chronicles at Lotus Books in downtown Cranbrook on Friday September 19th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Columbia Basin Trust voting banner
Cranbrook, Golden, Castlegar, Nakusp, Revelstoke Help shape how Columbia Basin Trust supports you

Have your say and win $1,000 to donate.

Exterior of Invermere’s Valley Spas new home
Invermere, Health & Wellness, Small Business Invermere’s Valley Spas moves to new home

Offering a complete line of hot tubs, spas, swimming spas, accessories, chemical supplies, service and installation throughout the Columbia Valley.

College of the Rockies’ Board of Governors welcomes new members (l-r) Jesse Nicholas, Wilda Schab, Cindy Yates, Krys Sikora, and Steen Jorgensen.
Cranbrook, Education College Board of Governors announces appointments

College of the Rockies’ Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Board members.

Neil Muth, CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust
Canal Flats, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Environment $2 million in grants available from CBT

Apply now for a youth, environment or social grant for your community project.

Judy Banfield, owner of Mountain Baby.
Nelson Caring for Kootenay kids

This family-oriented entrepreneur is taking in the Kootenay lifestyle with unbridled enthusiasm.

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West Kootenay vet
Kaslo Top veterinary care near Kaslo

North Kootenay Veterinary Services is a top-quality clinic located just north of Kaslo, B.C.

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Justin Storm, general manager, J.H. Huscroft, Creston, B.C.
Creston, Environment, Forestry Long-term survivor

J.H. Huscroft Ltd. produces a diverse range of products and provides employment that supports economic stability in B.C.’s Creston Valley

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Michael Flood and Carol Pears stand inside their business, Mountain High Lighting Designs in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Retail, Small Business MountainHigh Lighting Designs: a bright business

Michael Flood and Carol Pears of MountainHigh Lighting Designs have found a business niche that utilizes their passions.

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The newly renovated Baker Street Professional Centre building.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Upgrading to better patient care

F.W. Green Clinic moves and splits into two family practices

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Columbia Valley Credit Union, Golden, B.C.
Golden New look for CVCU

The completed new exterior of the Columbia Valley Credit Union communicates a positive message to its clients.

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Cranbrook, Financial, Small Business Small Business Week 2014

The Business Development Bank of Canada celebrates entrepreneurship with Small Business Week, running October 19 to 25 across Canada.

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Grand Fork's historic City Hall exterior
Grand Forks, Developments Grand Fork’s historic City Hall under reconstruction

Hil-Tech Contracting of Trail was recently awarded the $1.21 million contract which is expected to be completed late fall of 2014.

Tanglefoot vet in Cranbrook, BC
Cranbrook A rewarding profession

Uli Helvoigt, owner of Tanglefoot Veterinary Services in Cranbrook, responded to our questions about her work and life.

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