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Ask Randal Macnair, the mayor of Fernie, about the prospects for the community, and he is enthusiastic in his reply.

Island Lake Lodge in Fernie is a fabulous place to take a Kootenay holiday.

Nelson, B.C., resident Rik Logtenberg is an environmentalist with a mission.

Red Mountain Resort's Erik Kalacis shares his insights on what keeps the resort successful.

Lori Cameron had always enjoyed the art of card making—so when she started Tigz Designs in 2006, it was no surprise that the home-based business took off with great success.

Our global financial system is under great stress. But let us not approach challenges with fatalism. Rather, let us prove the bad news wrong, and use this strong headwind to grow stronger.

Long-time Creston resident Kitt Santano has an aptitude for computer technology, and that skill has served him well.

When Rick Klassen started Kootenay Granite Plus three years ago, his research told him that Cranbrook, B.C., was just the right place to be.

David Ridge has proudly created the Home Renovation Centre, the newest division of Ridge Construction Ltd.

Known as a National Historical Site, the S.S. Moyie is the world's oldest intact passenger sternwheeler.

Nestled between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains and the shores of Kootenay Lake sits a piece of paradise, the Village of Kaslo.

Agriculture and food production is becoming a more important part of Grand Forks’ economy and business development plans.

Rosemary Hughes had a grand vision in mind when she started up Mountain Valley Farms, a horse and carriage touring company.

With much consideration and careful planning, Daryl and Wendy Stankewich started up this warmly engaging store with elegant decor and enticing merchandise.

Nick’s Feed Centre dishes out everything from advice to supplies.

Rory Sinclair believes that the Kootenay region is the land of opportunity for anyone.

Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus is bringing its ventilation system up to compliance with current B.C. Building Code requirements, thanks to funding from the federal and provincial Knowledge Infrastructure Program.

A new pedestrian bridge will create a 1.5-kilometer link to downtown from Sparwood Heights.

Dennis Djonlich invested in and upgraded a beloved Fernie icon.

The draw of Island Lake Resort is the scenery and cat-skiing—but the fabulous food keeps people coming back again and again.

For Julie and Ken Drake, the history and splendour of the Rossland region is best seen from a saddle.