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Trail, B.C., is a busy place and Mayor Dieter Bogs tells Kootenay Business all about what’s going on.

As a long-term partner with the city, Teck Trail Operations has initiatives for the environment and community.

Selkirk College recently signed an agreement to deliver the online version of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program.

The newly transformed Heid Out Restaurant and Brewhouse, formerly Heidi Restaurant, is complete and welcomes all to check them out.

Panorama Mountain Village finalized the full ownership transfer of the award winning Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village to Totem Golf Ltd.

A new 4 in 1 family protection program called Automotive Safetivity coming.

The owner of Favorit Cycles in Cranbrook, B.C., shared some hard-won wisdom about running a business.

At 15, Glenn Johnson unwrapped rolls of paper for Pacific Press in Vancouver; now he runs his own copy and printing business in Cranbrook, B.C.

Earthy Organics Farm offers its owners the challenges of organic agriculture along with the advantages of a farming lifestyle.

Kat Hadford Photography, owned by New Jersey native Kathleen Hadford, has found a new home in Golden, B.C.

Long time publisher Darcy Wiebe and the newspaper's owner Black Press have parted ways.

Save the date for the 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium.

Prudence-Elise Breton will be replacing Andrew Jarrett as executive co-ordinator of Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative (The Koop).

Scott Newland, owner of Phoenix Computers, has made some changes and would like you to come by and see what’s new!

Organization focuses on evolving to better empower Basin communities

Excellent business practices and the allure of chocolate share common ground at Mountain Nugget Chocolate Company in Rossland, B.C.

Kristen Idiens and Darren Trapp auditioned for the Amazing Race Canada in the hope of winning cash and attracting partners to share their dream.

Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council offers support to tech startups and entrepreneurs through BCIC’s province-wide initiative.

After 12 years of publishing a local group of magazine makers has landed an extraordinary honour — two in fact.

Tourism industry representatives have been selected to serve on Destination British Columbia’s Tourism Marketing Committee, announced Board Chair Andrea Shaw.

Two new stores, Sports Chek and Dollar Tree is now underway in Cranbrook.

The city of Rossland, B.C., has experienced some exciting new initiatives, which Mayor Greg Granstrom told us about.

Ron Schatschneider, a notary public in Cranbrook, B.C., enjoys his career helping clients with accomplishments.

New restaurant offers a great all-day menu and cozy, comfortable atmosphere where patrons can relax and enjoy everything from a latte to full course meal.

The couple behind Kootenay Spice in Trail, B.C., are building a business based on sharing their passion for delicious and healthy flavours.

Dave McGuire, owner of No Shorts Electronics in Kimberley, B.C., loves passing on his knowledge to his customers.

College of the Rockies’ Fernie campus is launching the college’s Haul Truck Operator program with its first intake of instruction August 6 to 30, 2013.

BC Hydro is facing growing criticism over a stable of increasingly pricey capital projects and a ballooning debt.

The Castlegar & District Chamber Business Awards event was recently held at Chances Castlegar.

Enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Western Financial Place for the Brothers Insurance Agency Charity Car Show.

Wynndel Box & Lumber is a family-owned company in Wynndel, B.C., that is entering its second century in business.

Creston's Kokanee Beer entry at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity came up just short of the Grand Prix award and had to settle for a Gold Lion.

The town of Creston has received a level two distinction as a green community. A municipality can receive up to a level three, which is total carbon neutrality.

15th Annual Business Excellence Awards recently held by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Consistent flavours keep customers coming back to the Cuisine of India restaurant in Castlegar, B.C.

The Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program serves disadvantaged and low-skilled learners who are unemployed or underemployed.

Cranbrook Fire Hall opens their new fountain

Fritz Furtner is a European-trained pastry chef who creates confections for a cheering clientele in Castlegar.

BC Hydro submitted the 2013 Aberfeldie Water Use Plan Monitoring Programs Annual Report to the Comptroller of Water Rights on June 28, 2013.

The Hume Hotel in Nelson retains its historical charm while providing guests with efficient, high-tech amenities.

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network has been recognized by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education.

The City of Kimberley, Teck Resources Limited and the EcoSmart Foundation Inc. are collaborating on the development of the SunMine.

Sheelagh England to promote science, technology and innovation-focused economic development in the East Kootenays.

Selkirk College has agreed to lease part of the Gymnasium at Tenth Street Campus (Mary Hall), to the Kootenay Climbing Association.

Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and his family will be visiting Trail.

Excellent solar conditions could help turn Sullivan Mine’s brownfield into an asset for Kimberley with a pilot photovoltaic plant.

BJ's Restaurant & Creekside Pub in Kimberley, B.C., was a multiple winner in Kootenay Business's 2013 Best Places to Eat and Drink Awards.

Owners and staff at three businesses in B.C.'s East Kootenay regions divulge their weekend getaway secrets—and they are all local.

Michelle and Andy Gray have opened Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy Remedy’s RX in Kimberley, B.C.

Kikomun Creek (south of Fernie) and Kokanee Creek (on Kootenay Lake) rank 11th and 12th as the largest revenue generators for BC Parks province-wide.