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In what may be a first in Canadian media circles, the Invermere Valley Echo newspaper (published since 1956) and its upstart competitor, the Columbia Valley Pioneer, (published since 2003), have entered into a joint operating agreement.

Two lifeguards at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort were almost caught in the July 15 mudslide, but acted quickly to alert guests in the pool.

Rick Luyendyk has built Lakeland Contracting over the last 30-plus years. In 2008 he scaled back his work commitments and is enjoying a more balanced lifestyle.

College of the Rockies’ Kimberley campus, along with the Invermere and Fernie campuses, will be offering training to older workers thanks to a funding of $840,000 provided by the governments of BC and Canada through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers.

Fernie's Loaf Bakery is now open in a new location in downtown Fernie.

Anita and Randy Leskie run Chalet in the Rockies, a popular bed-and-breakfast in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

Steven Hui, owner of Revelstoke Pharmasave, emphasizes the “care” in healthcare, and believes it's important to see yourself as part of a team.

Barry and Gerry Ozero of Home Hardware, Revelstoke, B.C., make customer service a priority, and customers give them high praise.

According to a list recently published by Business in Vancouver newspaper, five of the top six mines in B.C., ranked by revenue, are located in the Elk Valley.

Canfor, B.C.'s largest forestry product company, is busy getting their shuttered Radium Hot Springs sawmill back into production.

August 2012 will be a month to remember in Field – the month someone turned the cellphones on.

One of Invermere's newest business, namely the Arrowhead Brewing Company, has been up and running since early this spring.

The Columbia Valley, from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats, will receive $200,000 a year for three years from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), which it will use to fund valley-wide priorities.

Well-trained staff and support from the community and businesses helped to get Fairmont Hot Springs Resort open again after a 19-day closure for restorations after the July 15 mudslide.

One of the biggest infrastructure projects to happen in Kimberley in some time is well underway.

Koocanusa Publications and Kootenay Business magazine publisher Keith Powell presented three College of the Rockies (COTR) students with a $1,500 scholarship each at a recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

College of the Rockies president and chief executive officer Dr. Nicholas Rubidge announced during the September 13, 2012 regular meeting of the College Board of Governors that he will retire from his position in July of 2013.

The busy Cranbrook “Strip” is now home to Kodiak Homes, a modular home dealership which was located west of the city near Moyie Lake for about a year.

In a message to friends and colleagues Greg Garbula said, "It is with great sentiment that I send this message to inform everyone of my pending departure from Kokanee Springs effective September 30th, after sixteen years of fabulous experiences, it is time to go in a new direction."

A brand new building is being constructed in the Cranbrook Industrial Park called the Mosaic Building. It will be the home of the Key City Gymnastics Club which serves the Cranbrook and area.

Cranbrook mayor Wayne Stetski presented his first "state of the city" report at the September monthly meeting of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce yesterday.

Moberly Homebrew 2002 has won an award for its popular wine made in Golden, B.C.; owner Donna Alexander shared some of her secrets with us.

On August 11th and 12th, artist’s studios, galleries, cultural and heritage sites opened their doors for the 2012 Columbia Basin Culture Tour.

Bulk Barn bills itself as Canada’s largest bulk food retailer with over 200 stores across the country.

The Globe and Mail is reporting that, “Two leading conservation groups have come up with $10 million in funding to help protect a wilderness valley in British Columbia that President Barack Obama has long urged Canada to save.

Melissa Lush has spent 25 years in the service industry, and now she is using her experience to benefit customers from all walks of life.

Nelson, B.C., and Sandpoint, Idaho, have agreed to form a sister city relationship—but it won't take effect until next March when the city's current agreement with Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec expires.

Grass Roots Bistro is a new, health-conscious restaurant that opened up in Fernie last July.

Business paper, Business in Vancouver, has listed Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee as one of B.C.’s largest women-owned businesses.

The staff at the Kimberley Riverside Campground are pleased to announce the addition of the brand-new Kimberley Riverside Putting Course.

Jennie's Book Garden, Winlaw's oldest bookstore, has been around since the 1980s and is going strong.

Gray Creek Store has been serving customers in the Kootenay Lake area for almost 100 years.

Nufloors in Creston, B.C., is a well-established business that has been at its present location for 18 years. The staff's dedication to service and the flooring industry has helped Nufloors become a multiple Best of Business award winner.

As of July 19, a new program has been implemented in B.C. Licensed restaurants can now allow their customers to bring their own wine bottles when they arrive for a meal.

The Fairmont Hot Springs golf team has been working round the clock to make sure Mountainside Golf Course was ready to re-open on Friday, August 31.

Bulk Barn is already here and Target is coming soon, making destination shopping a reality at Tamarack Centre.

This summer, residents of Trail were glad to welcome Kootenay Outdoor Living to town.

This Fairmont Hot Springs eatery is highly favoured by locals and visitors alike.

Ross McNamara, owner/operator of Gerick Cycle & Ski, is passionate about promoting an active lifestyle and positive attitudes throughout his community.

This design and drafting company in Kimberley, B.C., makes green building solutions accessible.

The City of Kimberley is excited to announce its intention to proceed with an incentive program to encourage investment in commercial, industrial and brownfield properties.

The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is taking on the project of restoring the former CP Rail Station in Nelson, B.C., to transform it into a full-service regional visitor gateway and business opportunity centre.

Spearhead is a value-added company based in Nelson, B.C., that specializes in the design, project management and fabrication of timber and steel. The business has developed with growing success and extended its reach into international markets.

With more than three decades in business, Cranbrook's Mitech team enjoys the challenge of keeping up with the technology.

Jamie Mackie, FirstOnSite district manager, said the company always watches for opportunities to grow. As gateway to the Kootenays, Cranbrook is a choice location for a branch of Canada’s largest independent restoration company.

Originally a small mom-and-pop operation, the Crawford Bay Market is now a 6,000-square-foot supermarket, welcomed with open arms by the community.

The 91sheep website is the flock-promoting community link created by Thea Hansen of Edgewater, B.C.

Nelson, B.C., continues to be a thriving city with a vibrant downtown and expanding manufacturing and technology sectors. The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is there to keep the ball rolling.

Baldface Lodge in Nelson, B.C., offers epic backcountry snowcat skiing and snowboarding, and in February 2012 hosted a new international snowboarding competition. Owner Jeff Pensiero has realized his dream by running this world-renowned operation.

The iconic Hume Hotel in Nelson, B.C., is undergoing renovations but will retain its heritage feel. General manager Ryan Martin describes what's in store.