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Creston Truck Service becomes Kootenay Peterbilt dealership.

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report provides valuable insight into what makes this part of the province tick.

Westland Insurance, an authorized ICBC agent, has opened a new branch.

Kevin and Karen Christakos are the proud new owners of the Golden Taps.

Hartmut and Marina Kaden have opened the Chameleon, a new German restaurant in Castlegar.

Steve Austin, a longstanding Creston businessman and Rotary Club member, was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin for his contributions.

Once known as Creston Fitness Centre, the only private gym in town has seen a change of name and ownership.

Krista Birch is the owner and operator of the brand-new Glow Yoga and Wellness Studio in Cranbrook.

Bear's Eatery in Kimberley has been in business for three years, and is growing in new directions.

A new home renovation business in Cranbrook: Kitchens, Windows and More.

Kathy Cooper, long-time team member at Kootenay Rockies Tourism, is the newly appointed CEO of the organization.

Having recently opened in Fruitvale, Heart and Soul Tae Kwon Do is offering instruction in tae kwon do and hapkido, as well as fitness classes.

College of the Rockies’ president and CEO David Walls is pleased to announce the hiring of Heather Jackson as manager of communications and marketing.

Michael Flisak is a welcome addition to Golden's art scene.

Max and Irma's offers wholesome, fresh menu options for diners in Nelson.

Gray's Compounding Pharmacy had its grand opening in Marysville, B.C.

Kimberley’s mayor, Ron McRae, appreciates the city’s past, and views the future with optimism and energy.

High Point Plumbing & Heating Ltd. is a fast-growing company that offers residential, commercial and industrial services throughout the East Kootenay.

The Kootenay business Revolution Biodiesel is taking strides to reduce the carbon footprint of food miles and transportation using post-consumer bio oil.

Mike Hambalek's business is attracting international attention with its innovative products for the mining industry.

Danielle Cardozo and her daughter, Rian, love to watch MasterChef on TV, and now Danielle has entered the first MasterChef Canada competition.

Kootenay Business brings our readers an update on the Waneta Dam expansion, a major project taking place in our backyard.

Owner, Dan Rachmel of Strikt Gear Company in Ontario, makes plans to move the manufacturing and R&D components of his business to Golden.

New insurance regulations, along with purchases and upgrades to your possessions, mean it’s time to evaluate your insurance coverage.

Long awaited Arrow Lake Ferry construction is nearing completion.

Even after 30 years as owner of Mallard’s Source For Sports in Castlegar, Dale Donaldson still enjoys every shift he works.

After a lifetime in the auto industry, Jim Szakacs of Kootenay Import Auto Group, continues to enjoy the people and customers he works with every day.

After years spent teaching survival skills to young people, Darrin DeRosa turned to the challenges of the hospitality industry.

Cranbrook Habitat for Humanity project is now ready to accept applications for a Habitat family.

Matt Thompson, creative force behind Story & Co.

For over half a century, Gordon Wall Floorcoverings has been offering its top-notch expertise to clients in and around the Trail area.

The City of Nelson is celebrating the completion of Canada's newest All Wheel Park for skateboarders and bike riders.

A grizzly bear photo helped garner the East Kootenay BetterBook a recent 2013 gold award.

Marni Beninger has found ways to combine her interests and strengths into the thriving Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness in Nelson, B.C.

With government funding on the decline, hospital foundations play a growing role in providing financial support to our fragile system of health care.

Valhalla Technologies Inc. is a high tech manufacturing company located in Castlegar, British Columbia.

The UN has declared 2014 the International Year of the Family Farm. We're pleased to share the best local agriculture stories we’ve written over the years.

Selkirk College has created the Rural Pre-Medicine Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree Program.

Boards by George does not focus on producing mass volumes of milled lumber, rather it focuses on specialty wood products

An Elk Valley building company with unique designs and strong customer relations.

The Kootenay Career Development Society supports employers and job seekers and helps people gain access to skills training.

The Black Press is putting out a new Crowsnest Free Press weekly edition.

Fernie has a new business premises underway.

Gerry Taft enjoys keeping up with the demands of running his gelato shop and fulfilling his duties as mayor of the District of Invermere.

The Nelson Commons development is the largest project in Nelson to occur in several decades.

City of Trail is offering free fibre connection to downtown Trail businesses.

Going into his sixth year as mayor of Revelstoke, B.C., David Raven is focused on a sound and balanced economy and a healthy community.

The owners of Trappeur Homes in Invermere share a passion for providing innovative construction and simple solutions.

Rocky Mountain Diesel, a family business, has grown and prospered under the leadership of Chris Thom

Michael Anderson, president of True Key Hotels & Resorts, likes to see his staff grow and progress in their expertise.