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The scholarship awarded $3,300 to each of the students who have overcome adversity to pursue their educational dreams

Castlegar businesses came together on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate their achievements at the annual Excellence awards

Remi and Shannon Cardinal, owners of Red Bird Estate Winery in Creston, B.C., have started a ma ’n’ pa winery

Michelle Mungall, MLA of Nelson-Creston, highlights some of the features of the new ferry set to arrive on Kootenay Lake in 2022

A group of 50 students spent two days restoring habitat on the banks of the Columbia River for the Silver City Trap Club

Imogen Whale, publisher of The Revelstoke Current, is a lover of reading, writing, Revelstoke and her family—not in that order, of course.

Eagle Graphite will produce silicon/graphite battery anodes using its quarry in Passmore

The virtual reality experience is a new entertainment option in the Kootenay region thanks to Kootenay Virtual Reality in Creston, B.C.

Municipalities are on the front lines of climate change, so it is important they are developing plans and implementing actions to become more resilient

Sarah Elizabeth Fibreworks is an integral part of Rossland’s arts and culture community.

"We want to be a good, old-fashioned automotive shop that treats people fair,” said Brandon Black, head of the Powerstroke Diesel division

The new restaurant is located at 702 Vernon Street, next to the Kootenay Co-op building

A new Selkirk College program aims to prepare learners for a rewarding career vital in the foundation of tech

The tourism sector can play a critical role in keeping people safe, especially in rural and remote areas

One of Calgary’s oldest and biggest General Motors dealerships, Jack Carter GM, has recently purchased Denham GM in Fernie

Some advance planning and preparation can make long weekend travel easier and safer for everyone on the road

The Elderberry Bros. Farms in Cranbrook, B.C., sells many elderberry delights, including schnapps

The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada are each evaluated on a set of up to 21 environmental, social and governance indicators

A place dedicated to lifelong learning, social connections, entertainment and imagination - libraries are more than just a repository for books

One hundred and forty-four projects around the region will receive funding over the coming year

The railcar collection at the Cranbrook History Centre has attracted recognition from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Lucas Roach of Big Magic Design is proud to serve Kimberley clients.

Laurie Calverley brings 15 years of Human Resources experience to role

Bumble Tree Baby and Children Essentials has found its forever home in a bright new location on 10th Avenue in Cranbrook, B.C.

The Kootenays’ labour market contracted by 700 jobs or one percent to 71,200 jobs in 2018.

A four-member tourism panel presented information about trends, opportunities and challenges in the Kootenay tourism industry.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Join us to hear how to boost your export opportunities - free events held in Cranbrook, Trail and Nelson

New, affordable apartments and townhouses—the first of their kind in Grand Forks—will be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2019.

One hundred eighty-four graduates were able to attend the June 7th ceremony, the highest number to attend in the ceremony’s 43 years.

Saturday, June 22 marks the first market of the summer season in downtown Cranbrook

Construction is expected to start in September 2019

Participants will gain professional experience through international development work

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Braveheart president Ian Berzins calls purchase of Bull River Mine “transformational”

The Trust provides $2.9M to build 43 new units, improve 88 existing ones

Oz transplant Brad Parsell takes on a big job in Fernie.

The Village of Slocan, South Slocan and Slocan Park thrive on the area’s tourism and outdoor adventure opportunities.

Majority of class hopes to remain in the region to work

Driven by the forces of nature and the community’s needs, Grand Forks is in the process of transforming itself.

With three events planned for July, the East Kootenay is a busy location for the sport of blind golf thanks to local advocate and competitor, Darren Douma

The Radium Golf Course, The Springs Golf Course and surrounding lands have been purchased by Eaglequest Golf Centres Inc. based in Vancouver, BC.

Award-winning new trailer design from Mercer Celgar creates more efficient transport of wood chips and pulp.

Kootenay Grounds Cafe and Bookstore is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and is located at 16D 11th Avenue South in Cranbrook.

Jessica Nordlander is a technology executive who hails from Sweden

Kaslo Bay Park, Kootenay Lake and the Purcell mountains create a gorgeous natural amphitheatre for Kaslo’s summer music festival.

Retro Sound and Collectibles has an eclectic selection of music related merchandise — everything from posters, CD's and vinyl records to musical instruments

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

The return of the Grand Forks International baseball tournament embodies the unquenchable spirit of the community.

North Coal has been active since 2012 and is currently completing federal and provincial environmental assessments and consulting with local stakeholders.