All Milestones articles

Jason Wheeldon, a realtor for Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty Ltd., said that in 2008, there were 174 housing starts that totalled more than $48 million in permit values. In 2009, there were 62 housing starts worth over $17 million and in the first quarter of 2010 there have been 43 housing starts that total over $14 million in permit value—a huge leap forward from the 1990s.

Maureen Uhrich and Henry Moscalenko were looking for a glorious setting to open Aries B&B and Wellness Resort; what better place than the Kootenays?

Bringing together two well-established Kootenay businesses, New Dawn Developments and Panorama Mountain Village, is part of Rick Jensen’s long-term vision.

We reflect on some of the noteworthy business highlights we have documented over the last quarter decade including milestones in our own history.

Rocky Mountain Diesel & Autobody Shop, a company based in Cranbrook, B.C., has undergone a massive transformation over the past two years. Improvements include the addition of a 697-square-metre facility, complete with a commercial frame-straightening machine and a downdraft paint booth.

Expansion at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, B.C., will improve student and visitor access to essential services.

Nelson Engineering Inc. finished their new office in June and has all but moved into their new home at 111 Seventh Avenue in Cranbrook.

Tucked away in the friendly town of Kimberley, Alpen Café and Guesthouse is run by Jason Truscott and his partner, Sofie Pettersson.

Dean McKerracher, the mayor of Elkford, has a deep-seated pride in his community.

Less is more. That is the concept behind a home showcase out at Kootenay Lake Village development.

The Bank of Montreal Cranbrook recently donated $10,000 to the new gateway to Cranbrook, which is slated to have its official grand opening on September 11.

The Community First Health Co-op was incorporated by a team of Nelson citizens who wished to support local health care

If you are looking for that special gift, Jayne Magri’s got you covered with It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets, her home-based business in Wilmer.

Whitewater Ski Resort is making one of its hidden treasures more accessible by installing a new chairlift.

Recent surveys are showing that these days, small businesses generally have a cautiously optimistic view of the economic future of Canada and their own organization.

A brother duo from Trail has released their established mapping guidebooks on a GPS platform.

I spent the day riding class 4 rapids through some gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery. Along the way, I went bull riding, visited Disneyland, hung around with Van Halen and was almost swept off my seat by Big Mama’s surprise.