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High school students from around the region learned about the GIS program on its Castlegar campus last month.

Two years into her first term as mayor of Sparwood, B.C., Lois Halko is focused on the community’s economic development and diversification.

With a long list of interests and accomplishments, Robin and her partner, Reg, have enjoyed developing the Dock ‘n’ Duck Pub, Family Grill and Lodge.

Their business partnership has brought satisfaction and success to Corey and David Spring, and now they’re garnering community recognition.

Michael Keefer was recently awarded with a citation as a BC Aboriginal Business Awards Achiever.

Invest Kootenay has announced its newest community partner: The Lower Columbia region.

Whether it's about her community of Rossland or her position at Red Mountain Resort, Christine Andison believes in staying involved and positive.

Mike Matejka, chapter president of JCI Kootenay, discusses the role of networking and how it's supporting positive change within the community and the world.

Award recognizes facility-level excellence in corporate responsibility.

Leonardo DiCaprio is part of a group entering the world’s first full electric race series.

With a career in renewable resources, Randolph Seibold is looking forward to helping the industry continue to move forward.

College of the Rockies eligible for funding research initiatives through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Work is being done to improve the economic, social, cultural and ecological environments in Cranbrook, B.C.

As the owner of Mister Tire, Glen Lynn is able to make the most of his 43 years of experience in the industry.

The 4th Annual BC Beer Awards & Festival was held in Vancouver on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

Roger Smith, president of Olson Construction in Golden, speaks about the challenges and opportunities of the construction industry in the region.

The Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre has become an important facility to the community as it hosts a variety of events.

The resilient, “can do” attitude in Golden, B.C., has endeared the town to its mayor, Christina Benty.

The Nelson Tech Club hosts the 2nd annual RoboGames 2013 this Saturday, December 14 at Selkirk College.

Draft strategic plan sets CBT’s environmental priorities for next five years

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) is seeking a qualified contractor to redesign their website.

A strong social conscience and a team spirit are the main characteristics that enable Fernie’s mayor, Mary Giuliano, to accomplish goals.

James MacDonald seizes every opportunity—and even creates a few—to support the community in his adopted home of Revelstoke, B.C.

Gary and Susan Snow of Creston, owners and operators of Tabletree Enterprises, are no strangers to winning awards.

A great staff and a customer-oriented business philosophy helps Mikki Hamagami run Morrissey Creek Building Supplies in Grand Forks.

You’re invited to join the discussion to help develop a Watershed Action Plan to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife.

Stepping into Cowan Office Supplies, a longstanding family business, has been just right for co-owner Andrew Cowan.

Heather Jackson welcomed as new Manager of Communications and Marketing at the College of the Rockies.

Bestselling Kootenay author, Janice Strong, will be part of the Kootenay Authors' Book Fair and Sale this Saturday.

The Ingrams have long worked in the building supplies industry and look forward to continuing to do so from their new Home Hardware building in Fernie.

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff tells Kootenay Business magazine about growing up in Castlegar and the things he enjoys about the area.

The Willa Project consists of 5,328 hectares and is located 8 kilometers south of the town of Silverton, British Columbia.

Congratulations to Brian Schaal of Copper Point Golf Club who has been recognized with two awards.

After many years of calling Trail, B.C., home, Mayor Dieter Bogs wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.

Mayor Ron Toyota took some time to tell Kootenay Business about what he enjoys about the area he calls home.

Tristen Chernove, managing director at Canadian Rockies International Airport, applauds the new daily flight between Cranbrook and Kelowna, British Columbia.

Discovery Ventures Inc. and Roca Mines Inc. announce they have entered into a binding letter agreement dated November 4, 2013.

If you’re concerned about genetically engineered foods, there’s a presentation coming to Kimberley, B.C., that you should attend.

The initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system has been completed.

Whether it’s biking to work or turning off the television to go hiking, getting active is rarely anything but a benefit in a number of ways.

New snow guns at Panorama Resort.

Pacific Coastal Airlines now provides daily non-stop flights between Cranbrook and Kelowna, B.C.

North Star GM in Cranbrook is business as usual as the busy General Motors dealership is undergoing major renovations and expansion.

College of the Rockies Chemistry 101 students watch an atomic absorption spectrophotometer in action.

Daniel Kellie, direct from Sydney, Australia is the new owner at Revelstoke’s Glacier House Resort.

Warren Bedell is the second generation of his family to offer quality appliance sales, parts and service in Cranbrook.

Thanks to funding by the governments of Canada and British Columbia and Columbia Basin Trust a new 28-unit affordable housing development is underway in Salmo.

College of the Rockies will be offering two new trades programs at the main campus in Cranbrook starting February 3, 2014.

Newcap Inc. and Clear Sky Radio Inc. have both submitted applications to the CRTC to operate a new radio station based in Cranbrook.

BC has a target of a 50 per cent increase in the number of international students studying in the province by 2016.