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Ian Cobb and Carrie Schafer
Cranbrook Bringing news to the East Kootenay

Popular daily news website, e-KNOW, was rewarded recently with a Best of Business award.

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Mike Calder
Cranbrook, Financial Loving the Kootenay life

Mike Calder, a partner at BDO Canada LLP in Cranbrook, took the time to tell us about his work and lifestyle.

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Sue and Paddy Brown
Kimberley, Retail Three-in-one relocation

Flowers Galore, Advanced Stove & Fireplace and Greyhound Canada are comfortable co-tenants in a shared location.

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The Burrito Grill in Kimberley, B.C., has hired local artist Clayton Stitt to dress up the restaurant’s exterior.
Kimberley Added colour for Kimberley

Flower planters and mural art by a local artist add distinctive colour to the streetscape in Kimberley, B.C.

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Anne Terpsma, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Retail, Small Business Beating the odds

Anne Terpsma had a long history of working at jobs traditionally held by men, and then she opened a business that sells only pretty things.

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Kevin Roberge, chiropractor, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Favourite wellness centre

After spending most of his life in Calgary and Toronto, Dr. Kevin Roberge had had enough of city living, and that was Cranbrook’s gain.

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Kootenay entrepreneurs podcast and radio show advertising poster
Rossland, Small Business Kootenay entrepreneurs get a podcast and radio show all their own!

Listeners are able to get inside the heads of some of the top entrepreneurs.

Best Community Tourism Initiative Award winners from last year
Cranbrook, Invermere, Nelson, Rossland, Tourism Time is running out to submit a nomination for this year’s Tourism Industry Awards

Deadline for Submissions is Friday, September 12, 2014.

Therapist J.Tomas Gonzalez.
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Biomagnetic therapy is now available in the Kootenays

Medical Biomagnetism is now available in the Kootenays

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Selkirk Signs, Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Small Business Signs for the times

A business culture of mutual respect, trust and leading-edge technology has been a formula for success for Selkirk Signs & Services.

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Spirit Square, Golden, B.C.
Golden, Developments Initiative in Golden

Golden, B.C.’s mayor and council are working with the local chamber of commerce to bolster positive business trends.

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A bench overlooking the bottom pond and water slides at the Millennium Park Natural Outdoor Swimming Ponds project in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Developments, Tourism An outdoor asset for Castlegar

The community of Castlegar, B.C., has a new recreation area through the completion of the Natural Outdoor Swimming Ponds project in Millennium Park.

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Jim Pownall's first job was building his own home.
New Denver A connection with the forest

Jim Pownall & Co. is a small-town home construction company that produces some mighty impressive results.

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Jersey image for the 6th annual WaCanId cycling event
Creston, Nelson, Trail, Health & Wellness 6th annual WaCanId cycling event loops into Canada again

September 15th – 20th, a 6 –day cycling event around the International Selkirk Loop, a 350 mile route through Washington, Canada and Idaho.

New clubhouse opening at Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama
Invermere, Developments, Tourism Greywolf announces opening of brand new clubhouse

As of Saturday August 30, 2014, the new clubhouse at the Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama is open.

Susi and Colin Thomas stand at the counter of Crumbs Bakery Café in Castlegar, B.C.
Castlegar, Cuisine, Small Business Oh Crumbs

Crumbs is a small artisan bakery café that is in its first year of operation in Castlegar, B.C.

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Joey and Christine Hoechsmann stand in front of the Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cranbrook, B.C.
Cranbrook, Education, Retail New furniture distribution centre

The Bedroom Furniture Galleries and Ashley Furniture Homestore in Cranbrook now have a single warehouse that can better serve customers.

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Tim's Fish and Chips restaurant in Creston, B.C.
Creston, Real Estate, Small Business New fish and chip shop in Creston proving popular

Located on busy Northwest Boulevard the seafood eatery looks as unique as its food tastes great.

A father, his daughter, son and grandchildren standing by a red truck.
Castlegar, Forestry 75 years of sawdust in their blood

From horses and handsaws to logging trucks and high-speed lumber stackers, the Kalesnikoffs have kept the family business going strong since 1939.

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Sparwood's Home Ability Reno Ltd. in new building
Sparwood, Developments Sparwood’s Home Ability Reno in new home

Home Ability Reno Ltd. is now located in the recently built office/warehouse building on Sparwood Drive.

Kicking Horse River Lodge Golden, B.C.
Golden, Tourism Kicking Horse River Lodge adventure

The sociable, welcoming environment at Kicking Horse River Lodge is as great an attraction as the adventure-ready terrain surrounding it.

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Tom Oglow, owner of Oglow’s Paint, Wallcoverings and Window Blinds in Castlegar, and student Patrick Linkletter.
Fernie, Castlegar, Education, Small Business Support available to hire a student

Popular School Works Program continues this fall.

Invermere, Tourism Expanding Panorama

Millions of dollars are being invested to improve the amenities available at Panorama Mountain Village resort in southeastern B.C.

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Tom Lymbery, author of Tom's Gray Creek — A Kootenay Lake Memoir
Creston, Nelson, Small Business, Tourism Tom Lymbery’s popular book almost sold out

Tom Lymbery is celebrating the success of his recently published book, Tom's Gray Creek—A Kootenay Lake Memoir.

Cuisine, Small Business Serving up a slice

Pizzeria Mercato is the hot new pizza place in Windermere, B.C.

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Retail, Small Business Something old, something new

Greenwood City Antiques and Collectibles is making a name for itself.

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Christina Lake, Tourism Christina Lake’s artistic addition

Little Burro Western Art Gallery has opened its doors, to the delight of Christina Lake residents.

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New Denver, Tourism Nikkei centre is going strong

The Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre in New Denver is seeing its twentieth anniversary this year.

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Fernie, Cuisine Award-winning beer

Brewing up some of the best beer in the Kootenays is business as usual for Fernie Brewing Company.

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Fernie, Tourism Big shoes to fill

Fernie's museum has a new director and curator.

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Nelson, Health & Wellness A solution to hand and shoulder pain

This new physiotherapy centre has found its home in Nelson, B.C.

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Bed and Breakfast in the West Kootenay
Small Business, Tourism Kootenay hospitality

Now in its 14th year of operation, Arica Gardens is warmly welcoming visitors to Winlaw.

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The exterior view of the Kootenay's only self service visitor's centre
Creston, Nelson, Tourism Kootenay’s only self-service visitor’s centre having busy summer

People seem to like the concept of a self-service visitor centre.

Cheryl Côté is the owner of Esprit de la Femme Lingerie in Nelson, B.C. Shown here with her staff Jody Deverney (right) and Katherine van der Veen (left).
Nelson, Retail Finding a fit at Esprit de la Femme Lingerie

For Cheryl Côté, owner of Esprit de la Femme Lingerie in Nelson, B.C., building relationships and helping women find confidence is just a day on the job

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Exterior of Creston's Kokanee Ford building showing renovations in progress
Creston, Developments Creston’s Kokanee Ford embarks on major renovation project

Creston's Kokanee Ford, which is operated and managed by dealer principal Darrell Kemle, is currently undergoing construction and renovations.

Doreen Kelley and Christina Benty of Golden, B.C.
Golden Caregiving rewarded

After four years, Doreen Kelley’s volunteer activity at the Golden Seniors Centre is kind of like a job—and she’s OK with that.

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Photo of a skier
Rossland, Developments New Legacy Centre helps future world class racers get ready to WIN!

The new Legacy Training Centre at RED Mountain Resort is set to pull ahead of the pack.

CP Rail engine near Golden, B.C.
Golden, Developments, Mining More CP Rail jobs for Golden

With the expansion of its coal car repair and maintenance shop in Golden, B.C., Canadian Pacific Railway will add eight workers to its payroll.

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The storefront of Big Cranium Design is a refinished vintage building.
Nelson, Retail A business to fit with life

Paddy Duddy of Big Cranium Design runs a growing screen-printing and design business that was started in his garage

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Caleb Moss and Niki Dusseault of Golden, B.C.
Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Right at home, at work

Bacchus Books and Café, in Golden, B.C., is a two-in-one business run by fun-loving partners, Caleb Moss and Niki Dusseault.

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Becky Gilhula is a red seal pastry chef who owns and operates Sweet Dreams Cakery and Sweet Dreams Heritage Inn in Rossland.
Rossland, Cuisine, Small Business A pretty sweet business

For Becky Gilhula, running Sweet Dreams Cakery in Rossland provides an outlet for her creativity and the opportunity to practice her pastry chef trade.

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Ian and Deanna Franklin at Shoes for the Soul in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Retail, Small Business Shoes for the Soul

Ian and Deanna Franklin have found their passion through running a quality shoe business in Nelson, B.C.

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Lloyd Ferguson, owner of Totem Travel in Trail, B.C., enjoys a ski outing.
Trail, Tourism Turning travel dreams into reality

Lloyd Ferguson, owner of Totem Travel, started by handwriting airline tickets for his father—39 years later he still loves the industry.

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Building of Creston’s Orchard Valley Glass now Speedy Glass
Creston, Developments Creston’s Orchard Valley Glass now Speedy Glass

Orchard Valley Glass, owned and operated by Howard Graham, recently changed to a Speedy Glass franchise.

The historical barn will be a central part of the Montane community educational farm development.
Fernie, Developments Parastone announces a growing development in Fernie

The Montane project will give families an opportunity to learn about and participate in how food goes from farm to table.

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Cathy and Nico Tsantilas, owners of Apostoles Greek Restaurant in Golden, B.C.
Golden, Cuisine, Small Business Mom-and-pop Apostoles

Golden, B.C., has some excellent restaurants, and Apostoles Greek Restaurant is among the favourites.

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Stahl Equipment's new spacious building
Cranbrook, Developments Stahl Equipment moves to new location in Cranbrook

Stahl Equipment is now located in the former Tri-Mountain Equipment building at 2024 McPhee Road.

Land for Fernie's newest development, Montane
Fernie, Developments Montane – Parastone’s newest Fernie residential development

Parastone Developments of Fernie unveil's the community’s new name.

Broadband depiction
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Technology Call out to internet service providers serving the Basin

Columbia Basin Trust is reaching out to identify small- to medium-sized local and regional Internet service providers.

Fernie Brewing Co exterior
Fernie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Small Business Kootenay craft breweries capture national brewing awards

The 12th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards presentation was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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