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Veterinarian Dr. Colleen Kramer established a small private business several years ago, but a recent surge in the local animal kingdom has encouraged company growth.

Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (TSX-V:OMM) announced that a formal agreement has been executed whereby Omineca has the exclusive right (subject to regulatory approval) to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Gravitas Metals Corp., a private British Columbia corporation.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to attend the annual sturgeon release festival in Castlegar on April 23.

Kicking Horse Ford in Golden B.C. wins renowned President's and Diamond Club Awards.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to arrive in Castlegar on April 23, 2012, for the annual sturgeon release festival.

Mark Zeabin was the beloved owner of a coffin manufacturing company for roughly 12 years, and after the loss of his long-term source of income he left Castlegar for Vancouver with his girlfriend, Elysia Samarodin.

Blue Sky Realty has a team of 15 licensed realtors on staff and one licensed real estate assistant. According to their website, Blue Sky Realty is very proud of the role it plays in supporting the community.

ProCreative Design Lab puts Kootenay companies on the map with innovative web design, brand marketing and more.

Luke Nichols said his life and career in Australia became stagnant, but that changed after a working holiday in Golden.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism has released a list of the region's golf courses that are now open, and the projected opening date of all the courses throughout the Kootenay Rockies region.

The name has changed, but the store that has provided Golden residents with home furnishing and electronics will continue to serve the community as they always have.

Libertas Custom Homes, based in Golden, B.C., received a CHBA Keystone Award and achieved LEED gold certification for a home at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. HübertHaus Timber Frames was one of the main partners in the project.

David Cumming has moved on from his role as "acting GM" at Fort Steele Heritage Town and is pleased to introduce the Friends' newly hired general manager, Sally Struthers.

Development of a ski resort on Jumbo Glacier, an issue that has divided the East Kootenay community for decades, must include consideration of 195 environmental conditions.

Leanne Komaryk opened Evolve Living and Giving this winter after falling in love with Revelstoke and the corner location that her business now calls home. She’s excited to be part of such a vibrant community.

Grant Costello was the subject of a 2004 Kootenay Business Magazine cover story—here is his reaction to the long-coming approval of the resort as told to the Columbia Pioneer newspaper.

Steven Hui, owner of Pharmasave and Revelstoke’s Business Person of the Year, talks to Kootenay Business about family, business and community service.

Relax and get in shape, at this brand new yoga facility.

CBT renewed its partnership with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) with $1.32 million over the next three years.

Canfor has completed the acquisition of the Tembec Industries Ltd. southern British Columbia interior wood products assets—consisting of the Elko and Canal Flats sawmills and approximately 1.1 million cubic metres of combined Crown land, private land and contract annual allowable cut.

The golf season is just around the corner, and outdoor enthusiasts can’t wait to get a taste of summer activities in the Columbia Valley.

An enhanced schedule for transportation between Trail and Vancouver could make travelling easier.

There’s no doubt that Revelstoke is a happening place—it can be difficult to keep track of everything that’s going on. The city itself, however, is making sure to move forward with solid initiatives that can keep up with the rapid pace of change.

There is talk of a new Best Western Hotel and Boston Pizza combination to be built in Sparwood.

Amanda Thate, a country singer from Grand Forks, is competing in the Fan's Choice Competition 2012 for a performance spot at the annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort had an excellent season in 2011-2012 thanks to an abundance of top-quality snow and some new expansions.

This annual curling event was a terrific success.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has achieved "carbon neutral status‟ for 2011, purchasing sufficient offsets to balance out all the resort's operational emissions.

This new studio reinforces Nelson's reputation as a gathering place for artists.

EKC is pleased to invite everyone to join them on March 28th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a family, fun-filled grand opening.

Radium Hot Springs is the first stop on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail and Radium Springs Estates are proof that tourism demands are being met.

Calling all high-tech entrepreneurs! Interestingly, Teck Trail produces over 100 metals in addition to its traditional zinc, lead and silver. Many of which could be turned in a value-added business opportunity.

Chamber manager Ruth Hamilton is excited about the year to come. Fresh, new energy is evident in the town of Golden, with new business, construction and all-around great people.

Scott Duke talks about Revelstoke's new radio station, Stoke FM; what's exciting, what's happening and why you should tune in.

Recycling is a big component of Teck Trail's operations, as it works with local companies like Toxco and KC Recycling. There are four main areas of recycling at Teck Trail.

Lars Chose's Mandala Homes combine beautiful architecture and cutting-edge building practices with energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable materials.

Amber van Drielen is providing comprehensive legal services in Golden B.C. through her new firm, One World Law Group.

Here are some interesting facts about Teck Trail.

Looking for a great networking opportunity? Check out the West Kootenay Women in Business group.

Recently, Kootenay Business magazine publisher, Keith Powell, had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Richard Deane, head of public affairs at Teck in Trail. Deane reviewed the economic impact and opportunities of Teck in the Kootenays and some of its upcoming projects.

Stu and Sherin Laurie, the couple behind Pets Go Raw, emphasize that a good diet is important for your pet's health. Their experience with their own dog provided an opportunity to develop a successful business.

Pat Pighin, owner of Pat Pighin's International Equestrian Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., is a high-level coach who helps people attain their horse-riding goals.

The Building Tree in Nelson is a business with a green focus. Owner Paula Kiss shared some tips with Kootenay Business.

Phil Gadd, who is the owner of Loaf Bakery, Café & Pizzeria, is moving his business from its present location on Sixth Avenue to a new location at 641 Second Avenue in downtown Fernie.

Teck Trail employs 1,585 employees and produces 18 metal and chemical products. Its main competitive advantage is its established location and secure power source, as Teck owns two-thirds of the Waneta Dam.

The historic schoolhouse in downtown Fernie—which was built in 1908—has been transformed into a $30 million destination spa and mountain resort, called 901 Fernie.

Martin Gotz of Libertas Custom Homes in Golden, was the big winner of a prestigious Canadian Home Builders Association award recently.

Mad Dog Farm produces Kootenay Mountain Grown-certified produce and owners Nette and Jeremy Lack are strong supporters of the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society.

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

The Cooks of award-winning Revelstoke business, Courthouse Inn, share what they know about treating tourists right.