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Tipi Mountain Native Plant Nursery is a successful native plant nursery in the Kootenay region of B.C. Co-owned by Mike Keefer, the nursery grows and supplies native seedlings for mining companies and other clients to revegetate their disturbed sites.

Got Juiced makes smoothies and drinks jam-packed full of fresh fruit, vegetables and optional vegan proteins or supplements.

Cranbrook Airport Services Ltd. along with the City of Cranbrook is pleased to announce that second quarter passenger numbers for the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) have increased over second quarter 2011 passenger numbers.

The Trail Regional Airport, run by dedicated volunteers, supports the transportation needs of the ever-growing development in the area. Pacific Coastal has just increased its flight schedule to three flights a day.

Jay Syed, owner of the popular Spice Hut in Cranbrook, is pleased to announce that he's bringing his East Indian flavours to a second location in Kimberley.

Carpenter Louis Maglio founded the Nelson store in 1976 after a decade serving as Nelson's mayor. The Trail branch of Maglio Building Centre was launched in 1997.

There is a push on in Fernie to be the first Kootenay community to add a dedicated whitewater park to its mix of outdoor recreational products.

After the Nelson Daily News shut down, a group of Nelson residents decided to purchase and renovate its handsome building.

Able Plastics celebrates 20 years in business and builds a brand new office and warehouse complex.

After 15 years of safely touring rafters down five different rivers in the East Kootenay, Craig Campbell has expanded operations to include wilderness adventures on horseback and ATV.

Stephen Jarvis is the new branch manager of Cummins Western Canada in Sparwood, B.C. Jarvis, who is originally from Millet, Alberta, brings 20 years of experience in Western Canada’s mining industry into play.

Teck Resources Limited has announced a $1 million investment to support the completion of a section of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) connecting communities in the Kootenays.

Heather Cain is more than pleased to be stepping into management at Pharmasave Home Healthcare in Creston. Originally from Lethbridge, she jumped at the opportunity to move to the valley and utilize her experience in medical services.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has engaged Wave Point Consulting Ltd. to undertake a study to measure the full economic impact of the Trail Regional Airport.

At the Creston Valley landfill, a major project is underway to help contain waste. The project is now in its second phase.

Randy and Ellen Samuelson have been involved in the Creston business community for most of their lives. They are excited to be working on a new project that will contribute to Creston’s continued growth.

Curtis Helgesen is the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the District of Elkford. Helgesen has been with the district since 2006, and he was the director of financial services and deputy chief administrative office before he became the new CAO on June 29, 2012.

Partners in the Waneta Expansion Project—Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust—and the Community Impact Management Committee, invite you to visit the project’s viewing area this summer.

Construction is now well underway at Anderson Gardens, a new 33-unit affordable housing development for seniors and persons with disabilities in Nelson funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.

Laura Leeder's watercolours have earned her recognition throughout the Kootenays and beyond, as has her integrity and the generous approach she takes toward both her business and her community.

It was 40 years ago on March 15, 1972 when Fording River Operations put the first load of coal on rail cars bound for seaports in Vancouver.

In a recent interview, Kootenay Business got personal with Richard Tremblay, who is the general manager of mine operations at Teck’s Fording River Operations in Elkford.

To keep up with the growth of the mines and its other customers, the branch is currently building a 50,000-square-foot facility at a new location on Intata Road.

Teck is the Canadian Pacific (CP) railway's largest bulk customer and most of CP's coal business is generated from the five mines owned by Teck in the Elk Valley.

The histories of Elkford and Fording River Operations are closely intertwined.

Business owners, dignitaries, media reps and residents of Elkford celebrated the grand opening of the town’s new $6.4-million community and conference centre on June 21, 2012.

Three partners from Cranbrook have purchased the consulting side of Interior Reforestation and formed a new consulting firm called Vast Resource Solutions.

With Canfor's recent purchase of Tembec's timber assets in the East Kootenay, the new owners have put the company's head office building up for sale.

Bella Flora in Nelson is a floral shop with local art, gift items and other Kootenay treasures.

This year is special for Jerry and Diana Walker, who are the owners of Fox’s Transport Ltd. in Cranbrook, as it marks their company’s 40th anniversary.

In September 2011, Warfield Take-out opened its doors, offering Chinese food with a twist.

A national trend in the home buyer’s market is being reflected locally with the high demand for homes in The View on West Richards, two new eight-home condominium communities in Nelson’s Upper Rosemont neighbourhood.

Wayne and Denise Harris started out by purchasing a standard dairy farm, which is where they raised their family. When the kids grew up and went off to university, the Harrises decided to take on an entirely new project. Thus began the Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company.

BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) has recognized Nelson-based AquaDiversities Inc. and the Blaylock condo complex with its 2012 Award of Excellence for creating an affordable and innovative new water system, and ending the need for a long-term boil water notice for the complex.

Born and raised in Meadowbrook (in Kimberley, B.C.), Patrick Mohnssen is an automotive service technician with more than 10 years of experience.

When the Sproule family moved to Lister they didn’t foresee establishing a popular country market and berry patch.

The Emergency and Health Services Commission has undertaken a new, more cost-effective approach to building BC Ambulance Service stations.

Grand Forks Public Library Association board chair, Ted Invictus, announced the hiring of Mr. Avi Silberstein as the new library director for the Grand Forks & District Public Library effective July 30, 2012.

Ask the locals in Creston for a good place to eat and they will likely recommend Jimmy’s Pub and Grill. The building also houses the Creston Hotel. It’s a family-run business that has a strong heritage in the Creston Valley.

On May 14, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino in Cranbrook saw the proud unveiling of its new pavilion.

Construction of a new ferry for the Upper Arrow Lake route will create local employment and ensure that this safe and reliable transportation service continues for West Kootenay families, businesses and visitors.

Sparwood Seniors Society members have something big to celebrate, as the local Seniors Drop In Centre is expanding.

Adrienne Gerein has always loved colours, textures and making surroundings beautiful for herself and others.

Talk to Fruitvale's Peter Pii if you want a handcrafted, high-quality acoustic guitar.

An exciting new development in Creston agriculture is the arrival of several wineries. The Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery is one of the groundbreakers, having produced its first vintage in 2009. Since then, it has been a process of growth and discovery for this up-and-coming vineyard.

Dianna Ducs is the new executive director of Nelson/Kootenay Lake Tourism.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge has once again earned the accolades of the coveted TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

Maggie Stayanovich, executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the community efforts—and the results of those efforts—in developing and revitalizing Trail.

A new 4,000-square-foot warehouse is currently being built at 572 Industrial Road 2 in Cranbrook.

Brandy Dyer has been a staple in the Creston art scene with her business, Imagine Ink. In May she opened an expanded side of the business, Creative Fix.