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Congratulations to our 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business Award winners in the West Kootenay and Revelstoke.

In this post-recession era while the cost of housing is still high, Nelson Tiny Houses in Nelson, B.C., offers a radical option.

Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) has announced that Sean Campbell is their new general manager.

The community of Kaslo, B.C., has welcomed Brendan Murray-Nellis and his Raven Acupuncture clinic.

Replaced a number of years ago with Kootenay Rockies branding, it was interesting to see the Kootenay Country brand reappear.

There’s an internationally appreciated wildlife management area in Creston that has been helping visitors learn about the nature of our area since 1968.

At Morris Flowers and Garden Centre in Creston, it's OK to stop and smell the roses—and many other flowers besides.

Ross Beddoes explains how Creston’s recent distinction as an age-friendly community is a positive step for the valley.

As Gray Creek Store celebrates 100 years in business, proprietor Tom Lymbery reflects on the store's rich past.

Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership.

Farbrook Auto Wrecking would like to improve its methods of pollutant disposal and is hoping for City of Cranbrook zoning changes to allow this.

Kaslo May Days and the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival—both held in the village of Kaslo, B.C.—are two of the top celebrations in Canada.

With a nest egg of $30, Frank Sandor worked hard and built the base for a business empire in just two years.

Roy and Sherry Lawrence have been growing crops for a local grain initiative that was a first for Canada.

Cherry Creek Property Services in Kimberley, B.C., has doubled its business in the past year, said owners Chris and Laurie Weitzel.

Great turnout at the New Ways to Use Digital Technologies in the Field conference, held recently at Selkirk’s Castlegar campus.

Kootenay Business held its 2nd annual Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards program to recognize and salute Kootenay women in business.

The Cranbrook and District Arts Council has come up with a fun way to engage people with an Urban Artsy Deer Quest and Competition.

Sandra Heykamp was ready to find her business feet in Creston B.C.—her sushi skills provided just the way to do it and she's opened Savvy Sushi downtown.

College of the Rockies Alum Finalist Greg Snell is one of three finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World'.

Invermere’s Groundswell Network Society has been a growing success for more than a decade.

Jen and Joel Comer returned to the Kootenays and now love living on the family farm where they keep honeybees.

Glen and Heidi Stewart of Kaslo, B.C., started their home-based roasting business, Kaslo's Bean Roasting, in April 2013.

The Basin Business Blender — A 3-part event for manufacturing and technology businesses being held in Cranbrook on Thursday, June 6th.

Construction has begun on a new Visitor Information Centre for Revelstoke, funded in part by $200,000 from CBT.

Revelstoke’s Mt. Begbie Brewing Co., was one of the big winners at the recent Canadian Brewing Awards.

College of the Rockies' entrance expansion was completed in 2010. Now the design has achieved certification by Leadership in Energy and Environmetal Design.

The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome Dave Clarke as the 2013 Julyfest co-ordinator.

Marysville, the small community which some people refer to as south Kimberley, is seeing a resurgence in business activity recently.

The students of Fine Woodworking at Selkirk College invite the public to their 2013 Year End Show, May 24th – 26th.

Thanks to $100,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the Fairmont and District Lions Club has purchased a building that will soon become the Lions Community Den.

Columbia Basin Trust is providing funding to help make the knowledge gleaned from Groundswell's community greenhouse in Invermere more easily accessible.

Canfor Corporation is a company on the move in the East Kootenay.

Kootenay Business 2013 Influential Women in Business Awards nominees.

FortisBC is signing people up for an energy diet which offers great initiatives to help residents cut back on unnecessary energy waste.

Invasive species are not a small issue. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District has recently formed a group to help control these unwanted plants and organisms.

Students from Selkirk College’s Forest Technology Program recently travelled to Mexico to learn about the area’s unique forest

Clear Sky Farm has started developing an innovative cold-climate food forest on one acre near Fort Steele in the East Kootenay.

In February 2013, Michael Murphy, manager, Accounting and Assurance from the Cranbrook office of BDO, was presented with the award for 2012.

2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of Gray Creek Store — established in 1913 by Arthur Lymbery.

Recent First Nation agreements will improve communications between Ktunaxa and the province and open the door for future agreements.

The popular St. Mary Angler Fly Shop, which shut its doors in Marysville last year, has re-opened in Cranbrook next to Pizza Hut.

Michael Murphy of the Cranbrook office of BDO Canada LLP, was selected by his peers for BDO’s CEO Award of Excellence.

The world may know Island Lake Lodge as a mecca for powdery cat skiing. However, those a little closer to home are aware of the summertime beauty of the area.

From the Ground Up Organics is one of Cranbrook's newest businesses and though only open for few months the store is proving very popular with area consumers.

The staff at ICAN in Invermere are devoted to public education and animal welfare

One Love Hot Yoga studio in Kimberley, BC

A new shop in Sparwood and the purchase of specialized equipment means Arctic Arrow also needs to hire more tradespeople.

Talking cars brings back memories and initiates dreams for these Cranbrook, B.C. business owners.

College of the Rockies hosted 48 grade nine students from Elkford, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook for a full day of trades-related activities.