All Milestones articles

Through the toughest of times, B.C.’s forest industry has managed to sustain itself and it is now poised for growth.

The industry is expected to need at least 60,000 new recruits by 2020.

S.M. Quennell Trucking takes one of Kootenay Business magazine’s staff writers on a ride-along

From mining community to Bavarian City of the Rockies to “A good place to be,” Kimberley’s image is keeping up with the times.

Kootenay Pass Area manager Cliff Razzo tells us about avalanche control and staying safe as Canada’s highest all-year highway celebrates half a century.

CBT commits nearly $2 million over three years to Basin Business Advisors program

Railway Station Specialty Meats & Deli in Nelson, B.C., is a family-operated business that specializes in quality products.

Sheldon DeCosse of Cranbrook has long been designing and building great ski and board gear and is now excited to be expanding into balance bikes

OK Tire and Auto Supply franchise in Cranbrook bought by father and son team Lee and Jay Pratt.

Longtime restaurateur Heidi Romich has closed Heidi’s Restaurant in Cranbrook, B.C., and opened The Heid Out Restaurant and Brewhouse.

Andrew Wilkinson, minister for Technology, Innovation and Citizen’s Services, toured the reconfigured Service B.C. building in Cranbrook.

As managing director of Cranbrook's Key City Theatre, Gerard Gibbs is formulating a plan to have a full house for every theatre performance.

Jay Armstrong brings a multitude of qualifications and inherent skills to a new position that will benefit his hometown of Cranbrook, B.C.

Steve Paccagnan will join Panorama Mountain Village effective November 4, 2013 as the new president and CEO.

Lisa’s Lakeside Bistro has been a welcomed and welcoming place to stop for a delicious bite to eat in Christina Lake.

Perhaps it's a passion for community and life that has helped Ari Rosen run a successful small business for the last decade.

Carmen Adams of Fresh Photography in Rossland talks about loving her business, lessons learned and her interest in the written word.

Climate change adaptation initiative sees successes throughout the Basin.

Kathy Cooper newly appointed CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism Board.

Incorporating exercise into our downtime will help with health, strength and self-confidence. Cranbrook physiotherapist Suzanne Thompson has some suggestions.

Physiotherapist Suzanne Thompson of Kootenay Therapy Center has a positive attitude—and to complement it, she has energy that produces positive results.

Canadian miner Teck Resources has completed the first major commercial voyage through the Northwest Passage.

Dave Snopek, a former New York Ranger, marks his 20th anniversary as owner-operator of Players Bench Sports in Cranbrook, B.C.

A downtown Wi-Fi initiative through the local Rotary club has brought free Internet to visitors and residents of Grand Forks.

Technology in business has a broad spectrum of applications.

Builders, engineers, designers and homeowners take note—Kimberley is getting set to host its 2013 Green Building Conference.

Taylor Adams Chartered Accountants has made a new home from an older building in downtown Cranbrook.

While visiting College of the Rockies, government ministers Bill Bennett and Amrik Virk tried their hand driving recently acquired haul truck simulators.

Approximately 7,150 hectares of private lands located in British Columbia’s Elk Valley and Flathead River Valley will be sold.

In early November, residents of Jaffray are invited to discuss recommendations on the future of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT).

On October 1st the board of governors of College of the Rockies announced the election of three new members.

With 12 years of operating his gym as a franchise, Trevor Zak is now running his business, Fitness Inc., as a solo venture.

Jay Pratt, who has been in the tire business since he was 14, is the new owner of Cranbrook’s OK Tire store.

Columbia Basin Trust to host event celebrating local culture and entertainment Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Wynndel Hall in Creston.

Visit CBT’s Thoughtstream website to see results from the online engagement pilot project.

By settling in Midway, B.C., and opening a restaurant, the Leshers were able to realize a dream they didn’t even know they had.

Core Fitness has been a favourite spot for active Cranbrook residents since the gym opened in 2009.

Dylan Zorn of Community Futures Boundary enjoys living and staying involved in Grand Forks.

Ten Fire Services Training students are presented with bursaries by College of the Rockies’ Financial Assistance and Awards advisor, Lois Murray.

The new CPA designation will mean less confusion for the consumer and accounting students alike.

Canadian politican, diplomat and broadcaster Stephen Lewis urges all levels of government to take climate change seriously.

Cranbrook's mayor talks about his holistic approach to running the city to members of the local chamber of commerce.

Five speakers at the September 2013 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention spoke about improving the public discourse.

Karen Johnston has taken over the role as publisher for the Kootenay News Advertiser.

A progressive and sustainable Passive House is being built in the Kootenays by designer Lukas Armstrong of Nelson’s new firm, Cover Architectural Collaborative

Apple Computer sales leader, Ian Selbie, based in Vancouver presented a sales training seminar in both Cranbrook and Nelson.

Effective Monday, November 18, 2013 Pacific Coastal Airlines announced the addition of a new regularly scheduled non-stop service between Cranbrook and Kelowna.

Electric vehicles have a growing popularity and effectiveness

Marysville Views, a project by Kevin Amy, is a three-phase development with the first 14 building lots ready for possession.

Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations.