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Karin Penner to retire after over 30 years with the Chamber

At Ellenwood Homes couple Marc Brillon and Lara Ellenwood bring together their experience in construction and interior design.

After 26 years of planning the Salmo & Area Supportive Housing Society is on the brink of opening 28 units of local, affordable housing.

Montana state representative serving Eureka and surrounding areas, has a dilemma on his hands.

Cranbrook's $20 million East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is underway

New ferry boat replaces two smaller vessels.

Shortage of family physicians in Cranbrook was the topic at a recent chamber meeting.

As an entrepreneur and business coach, Amber Hayes stays active in the Kootenay business scene and has been named one of 2014’s Influential Women in Business.

The Creston Valley Farmers' Market has established itself as an important economic mainstay in an agricultural area.

A dramatic increase by Teck in hazardous waste recycling and a decline of greenhouse gas emissions

Launch 50 offers a unique opportunity for people to purchase a lot at a substantial discount.

The Rotary Club of Cranbrook and the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce to host luncheon.

Warfield Community Hall gets a facelift

Revision of Sparwood’s OCP requires input from citizens, District council, technical experts, neighbouring communities and government.

Resort expanding for 2014-15 season with new cat skiing access on Mt. Kirkup

Patty Axenroth, publisher and a West Kootenay Influential Women in Business award-winner, has built her long-time business by investing in individuals.

New candidate for Mayor of Kimberley announced.

Influential Women in Business award-winner Lara Ellenwood talks to Kootenay Business about work and making an impact.

Sixty-eight years and three generations later, B A Benson & Son Ltd. is still being driven by its strong customer relationships.

FortisBC has lots going on, from its renewable gas initiative to a PowerSense program, as it serves customers throughout the Kootenay region.

The Curves philosophy of exercise, diet and coaching has provided a framework for success for Carla Lowden and her clients.

The efficient new Grohman Narrows Transfer Station in Nelson, B.C., frees up the waterfront site of the old transfer station for redevelopment.

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Awards gala event earlier this spring.

This new owner is revamping - and renaming - the business formerly known as Chantilly Kitchen, Bed and Bath.

Invermere's new cosmetic line - Anchor Organics - is taking the market by storm.

Safta's Restaurant serves Middle Eastern food that is prepared with care and passion.

The Spilli Bean had its grand opening on May 1st, in Spillimacheen, B.C.

Tilia Botanicals has recently opened on 1521 Cook Street in Creston, offering an assortment of herbal products.

The Golden Museum just celebrated four decades of successful operation.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge included in the Top 25 hotels in Canada for TripAdvisor's Best Service Category!

The Nelson Commons project is nearing its pre-sale target, and project supporters welcome the proposed addition to Nelson’s housing choices.

StoneFire Pizzeria in Kimberley is now open, serving Neapolitan pizza and a whole range of appetizers, pastas and desserts.

A healthy forest sector in British Columbia is vital to the economic and social fabric of the province.

James Hall has moved from the head office of Western Financial Group in High River, Alberta, to the branch in Cranbrook, B.C.

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting Ltd. is planning a new facility in Sparwood, B.C.

Construction of the new Fernie Ford dealership in the Elk Valley is currently underway.

Next time you’re in Creston, make time to stop at Tigz Tea Hut, where you can browse from a selection of locally made gift items, high-quality teas and more.

Local businesses helped make this Sam Steele Days project a reality.

Colin Innes named as City of Nelson’s Director of Public Works and Utilities, long time engineer and his family relocating from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Mountain Transport Institute, a driving school in Castlegar, B.C., is doing its part to put more professional truck drivers on the road.

Dale Arsenault decided to reopen The Royal, a restaurant and music venue on Baker Street in Nelson, BC

Steve Cross and Carolyn Gibson are happy to bring their retail experience to their new home of Revelstoke, B.C., and have opened Revy Outdoors.

Flooring, window coverings and other home finishing products are the specialties at Nufloors Creston, in Creston, B.C.

Business and leisure travellers in B.C.’s West Kootenay can enjoy the comfort and security of professional coach charters and airport shuttle service.

Teck was recognized as one of the top corporations in Canada for both corporate citizenship and social responsibility in two separate sustainability rankings.

Pete Stefano, formerly of Western Financial Group, is now a partner at New Dawn Developments in Cranbrook, B.C.

Kimberley's newest restaurant is getting set to open in late spring or early summer 2014.

Vista Radio, based in Castlegar, has rebranded their Mountain FM station into The GOAT.

With a significant Telus investment underway, Creston residents can look forward to improved Internet speed and infrastructure upgrades.

Several students, family members and Ms. Difilippo, teacher at Selkirk Secondary School dedicated Saturday, May 24 to keeping their local watershed healthy.