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Photo of Personal Injury Lawyer, Graham Temple
Cranbrook Personal Injury Lawyer, Graham Temple, wins settlement for injured pedestrian

The BC Court of Appeal, in mid March of this year set aside a trial judgment for long time Cranbrook resident, Lenord Russell.

Loaves of crusty bread on a wire shelf
Invermere, Cuisine Quality above all

Artisan breads, custom wedding cakes, pretzels, chocolate confections and dog treats—Quality Bakery in Invermere, B.C., makes the best of them all.

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A prospector panning for gold in a river.
Mining East Kootenay Chamber of Mines moves to protect prospectors

Discussions are ongoing with the provincial government about protecting grassroots explorers from excessive new fees.

by Jessica Kirby
Sue Foraie, haul truck driver, at Fording River Operations, stands on the deck of a yellow haul truck.
Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Mining Week with Teck

Teck Coal is once again offering free mine tours in Sparwood and Elkford in southeastern B.C. in conjunction with Mining Week in May 2014.

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Earth moving equipment, a trench holding a metal framework, and a few workers
Canal Flats, Developments A new reservoir for Canal Flats

If all goes as planned, the village of Canal Flats, B.C., will have a new $2.7-million water system completed by the end of June 2014.

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Audra Wallace of the Rocky Mountain Redneck Cafe and Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods
Cranbrook, Small Business Business women helping business women

Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., is involved with the Women’s Enterprise Centre, which offers mentoring for business women.

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Two people sitting in wooden lawn chairs overlooking a small lake, forest and mountains
Fernie, Tourism World famous in our own backyard

Hiking and fly-fishing enthusiasts, along with corporate and social event groups, keep Island Lake Lodge near Fernie, B.C., busy during the summer months.

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Beautiful nature scene of the valley, mountains, and sky
Environment Nature Trust of BC acquires last piece of heritage land in East Kootenays

The purchase of the last privately owned property on Wigwam Flats has been completed.

Trish Bazalgette of Tara Books in Salmo stands behind a counter with frames on the wall and a stack of books.
Retail, Small Business Bringing books and art to Salmo

Newly opened Tara Books brings together 15 years of framing experience and a bright, high-quality used bookstore.

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A display of sliced baked pastry, small dishes holding red jam and diced  rhubarb, and fresh strawberries.
Fairmont Hot Springs, Cuisine, Small Business Proposed food business incubator for the Columbia Valley

A food business incubator and commercial kitchen could open worlds of opportunity for entrepreneurs in B.C.'s Columbia Valley.

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Exterior photo of the Hoeschmans newly aquired warehouse building
Cranbrook, Retail The Hoeschmanns make a major warehouse investment

The owners of the Bedroom Furniture and Ashley Home Furniture stores in Cranbrook have recently acquired the vacated Liquidation World building.

College of the Rockies Haul Truck Operator program graduate, Meagan Sam, receives her certificate of completion from instructor Darren Hood and AMTA Program Manager Suzanne Pederson.  Meagan was one of six women who completed the first all-female class.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Education, Mining College graduates first all-female haul truck class

Six women from both BC and Alberta successfully completed the Haul Truck Operator program on Friday, March 28.

Group of people
Sparwood Arctic Powerline

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed that will change the future of economic development for the St. Mary’s Band.

College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls shares the International Student Barometer survey results with a crowd of staff and students at a celebration held on Wednesday, April 9.
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies number one with international students again

College of the Rockies improves on being the number one institution in Canada for international students by becoming number one in the world!

Cheryl Savaia sits next to  Bree Lockhart on stairs at Thistle Pot Gifts in Grand Forks with wares behind them.
Grand Forks, Retail Thistle Pot Gifts: evolving in a small town

When two artists took ownership of their co-op in Grand Forks, B.C., and grew a retail shop, they learned to build and nurture a business and its customers.

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A small Bobcat machine holds a helical pile suspended above the ground, with lake and mountains in the background.
Invermere, Developments Local builder introduces old technology

Reinhart Construction of Invermere, B.C., is using an innovative technique to build fail-safe foundations in poor-quality soils.

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(L-R) Dr. Geoff Seagram, Ian Stoke, representative of Elk Valley Ski Touring Society, Dave Aikens, Nancy-Jo O'Neill and Randy Gilege.
Fernie Fernie ski community honour Ski Wall of Fame inductees

The Fernie Skiing Heritage Society recognized five new inductees for the Ski Wall of Fame.

Sarah LeNeveu  stands behind the counter at Lysh Hair Salon in Fernie, B.C. Behind her is a turquoise wall and hair products.
Fernie, Small Business Looking good at Lysh Hair Salon

Lysh Hair Salon is a newly opened business in Fernie, B.C. Owner Sarah LeNeveu offers a variety of services and perks to clients.

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Photo of a still at Kootenay Country Craft Distillery
Small Business Winlaw home to Kootenay’s first commercial distillery

Kootenay Country Craft Distillery, the first commercial distillery in the region.

Cynthia Howard, manager of Kettle Valley Waste, stands with owner Ron Liddle and a driver. They all wear bright yellow company shirts.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Environment Taking out trash for the Boundary

Kettle Valley Waste is a business in B.C.'s Boundary region that has helped the local district implement exceptional waste disposal and diversion services.

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Lisa Barnes holding her Customer Service Excellence award, standing beside Darcy Kennedy
Cranbrook Cranbrook honours its business community

A gala evening showcased the nominees and winners of the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

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Student working to repair a computer
Cranbrook, Education College introduces new technology program for fall

COTR is expanding their list of courses to include a new Computer Support Technician (CST) certificate program.

Murray Shellborn of Koocanusa Publications presents the Key City Gymnastics club president, Leona Lim with the Most Improved Business Image award.
Cranbrook, Small Business Business Excellence awards

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on Saturday April 5th, 2014 at the St. Eugene Resort.

Columbia Valley Realtor, Glenn Pomeroy
Invermere, Real Estate A buyers’ market for Columbia Valley real estate

Though it’s not yet robust, the real estate market in southeastern British Columbia is showing signs of revival.

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Terry Davis (L), Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Home Hardware Stores Limited, will become the new CEO, effective May 1, 2014. Davis succeeds current President and CEO, Paul Straus (R), who remains the company's President and a member of the Board.
Retail A new leader for Home Hardware

Terry Davis to become Chief Executive Officer of Home Hardware Stores Limited

A man running on a forest trail.
Developments, Real Estate Now selling: A new neighbourhood in Fernie

Fernie’s newest neighbourhood, The Cedars, is now selling.

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A logo of a leaf with a renewable city on top of it.
Invermere, Environment Renewable Energy Options workshop for business

Sign up for an upcoming day-long Renewable Energy Options Workshop aimed at the professional sector.

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Photo of COTR Business Administration students and instructor
Education COTR business students winners at competition

The 2014 Western Canadian Business Competition at Okanagan College in Kelowna saw two COTR Business Administration teams win.

14 smiling women in bright summer clothing, with one man in a light business suit
Education, Small Business Mentorship for B.C.’s female entrepreneurs

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs is making itself more available to business women in small B.C. communities.

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Anne Pigeon, (right) and Kirk Jensen pose for the Kootenay Business magazine article back in 2011.
Nelson, Tourism Anne Pigeon parts ways with Whitewater Resort

Twenty-four year veteran of the popular Whitewater Ski Resort near Nelson, Anne Pigeon is no longer with the company.

Young woman (Danielle Cardozo) in a bright kitchen
Cranbrook, Cuisine Cardozo, continued

Danielle Cardozo has hit the ground running since her elimination from the MasterChef Canada competition.

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Lori-Ann Dagg stands in front of the doors to Winnipeg Liquor Store in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks In with the new

With a new building completed, the Winnipeg Liquor Store opened in Grand Forks late in 2013. The name is a nod to the historical Winnipeg Hotel.

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A United Communities home
Kimberley, Developments United Communities developer of Kimberley’s Forest Crown purchased by Vancouver developer

Vancouver developer, Anthem Properties has paid $200 million for a Calgary development company, United Communities

An example of a beautiful backyard that brings the indoors outside, complete with a pizza oven, fireplace, fire pit, barbecue and counter top workspace.
Cranbrook, Agriculture How to plan the landscaping for your home

When building a house, don’t forget to include landscaping in the initial budget.

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Photo of popsicle stick bridge
Cranbrook, Education Engineers help kids Break Stuff!!

The annual popsicle stick bridge contest sponsored by APEGBC and in conjunction with the East Kootenay Regional Science Fair is being held April 12th.

Ashley Hill, a housekeeper at Ainsworth Hot Springs Hotel.
Kaslo, Nelson, Tourism How to find great staff for the summer season

Hiring students studying in the tourism and resort management field has worked well for Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort.

by Colin Payne
Photo of Dr. Jenny Beatty of Healing Touch Family Chiropractic in Kimberley, B.C.
Small Business Call for nominations – 3rd Annual Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards

The third Annual Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards are calling for nominations, deadline April 11, 2014.

Theresa Wood of Invermere to host upcoming seminar
Invermere, Small Business Calling all purveyors of coffee in the Kootenays—Learn about more profits, less costs

A coffee festival is to be hosted by Theresa Wood at Copper Point Golf Resort in Invermere on April 4-6.

Smiling young couple sitting in a vegetable garden
Invermere, Agriculture Edible Acres works to become officially organic

Edible Acres, a market garden in Windermere, B.C., is partway through the process of becoming certified as an organic food producer.

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Alana Wilson Senior Economist
The Fraser Institute
Mining Mining companies show increased confidence in British Columbia

British Columbia has again improved its ratings for global mining investment.

A logo shows mountains, a river and a green field with the words
Environment, Technology Kick start a series on natural building

Jewel Creek Organic Farm has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the filming of a video series that will teach a number of natural-building skills.

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Mining dump truck at Green Hills
Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Mining week brings free tours to Teck’s Elk Valley Coal Operations

Get a close up look at Teck Coal's mining operations at any one of their tours during May's mining week.

Smiling Danielle Cardozo with a glass of white wine
Cranbrook, Cuisine Baked Alaska freezes out MasterChef contender

Eliminated four months ago from MasterChef Canada, Danielle Cardozo is deeply involved in her culinary education and capitalizing on her experience.

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Photo of Ryan Alvernini, 29, the manager of the Sport Chek store scheduled to open in Cranbrook, B.C., on April 10, 2014.
Cranbrook, Retail Cranbrook’s new Sport Chek store set to open

Cranbrook's newest retailer is set to open on Thursday, April 10th.

A man working on plastering over bricks on a green building project situated in Art Gibbon Park in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson, Environment Green building trends on the rise in the Kootenays

The Building Tree, owned by Paula Kiss, is helping Nelson, B.C. to be on the leading edge green building technique.

by Colin Payne
A photo of the Nelson Ford Sales car lot.
Nelson Auto trends that work in the Kootenays

Gerry Cesa and Abe Fominoff of Nelson Ford Sales explain car trends that relate to Kootenay drivers.

by Colin Payne
Shane Stothert owner, Green Roads Recycling based in Fernie, B.C.
Fernie Celebrating successes: Green Roads Recycling

Hot-In-Place-Asphalt-Recyling (HIPAR) technology is used by Shane Stothert's Fernie-based company, Green Roads Recycling.

Smiling young man, Ryan Alvernini, standing in front of a large wall display of hockey skates.
Cranbrook, Retail Meet the manager

Ryan Alvernini is looking forward to the pleasures of the Kootenay lifestyle as he takes on the position of general manager of Sport Chek in Cranbrook.

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James Wilson has brown hair and wears a Community Futures Boundary shirt.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake The Boundary: a place to grow

The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is invested in promoting business and the region.

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Aaron and Cindy Anthony of Grand Forks Realty Ltd in Grand Forks, BC.
Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Real Estate Encouraging news for home sales in Grand Forks

Aaron and Cindy Anthony, husband and wife realtor team at Grand Forks Realty,predict real estate market in the Grand Forks will shift to favour sellers in 2014.

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