Big-picture vision, planning and community involvement keep the city of Fernie sustainable and well-loved by its residents and visitors.
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Using Green Road innovative technology, HIPAR roads cost less, last the same amount of time and reduce our carbon footprint by more than 50 per cent.
The BC Budget leaves a lot of uncertainty for small and medium enterprises
High Caliber Auto Collision & Repair is a 4,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair facility incorporating the latest in industry equipment.
The NDP’s B.C. Caucus meets weekly to discuss federal issues important to the people of British Columbia
COTR Avalanche volleyball teams are preparing to not only compete, but host, the 2019 PACWEST Volleyball Championship
Lotus Books in Cranbrook has moved and rebranded as Huckleberry Books
by Virginia RaschKootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Columbia Basin Trust supports a new Health and Wellness Centre
After serving as Cranbrook’s Mayor from 2011 to 2014, MP Wayne Stetski continues to serve the Kootenays on a grander, federal scale in 2019.
by Zoë DupleyFirst-year nursing students are holding a Health Awareness Fair, February 7; Tourism Management students off to provincial finals
The proposed development would include RV spots, cabins, as well as combined two-storey storage/suite units.
Dr. Eric Nelson has two dental offices in the East Kootenay and prides himself on balancing his work and family life.
by Danielle CameronMaryann Puliz, owner and trainer at FiTBoX Cross Training in Castlegar, B.C., has combined kickboxing and crossfit into a stellar workout
by Kyle BornValhalla Refrigeration services the entire West Kootenay region, including the Arrow Lakes area.
The single-industry District of Elkford supports economic development in the surrounding region and the needs of its immediate community.
by Marie MilnerRebekah Tebrinke is following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents at PV Ranch Adventures, near Grand Forks, B.C.
by Marie MilnerNatalia Pacheco, owner of Gravi Tea Coffee & Toys in Castlegar, has earned a place on our Top 10 Kootenay Business People 2019 list.
by Zoë DupleyIan Benson supports Elkford and the entire Elk Valley through his labour contracting company and his charitable foundation.
by Marie MilnerSydney and Taylor Salvador are co-owners of The Chopstick Truck in Fernie and deserve a parking spot on our Top 10 list.
by Zoë DupleyColumbia Basin Trust program helps businesses create and retain jobs
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Jensen reappointed Chair, Carver new Vice-Chair, plus three new and returning directors
Sean Campbell, general manager of Community Futures East Kootenay in Cranbrook, B.C., has ushered in accessible entrepreneurialism
by Kyle BornGeological mapping covering 8,000 km2 of historic mining areas in British Columbia’s Kootenay Boundary Regional District was recently released by Geoscience BC
The Multi-Sport Indoor Facility will provide increased opportunities for physical activity in the community and help develop local athletes.
Thoughtexchange has evolved into a two-way experience platform used by millions of people across many industries.
Grant Thornton LLP, a professional services firm providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services, is pleased to announce its union with Berg Lehmann.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Funds from Teck’s $1 million donation used to create student, staff gathering place and improve classrooms
RHC Realty traces its roots back to the early 1900's in the Queen City.
Pealow’s Your Independent Grocer in Creston has added online grocery shopping
by Virginia RaschIn a recent Business in Vancouver (BIV) list, the publication ranked the biggest Credit Unions in B.C., which included a number of Kootenay-based credit unions
“A lot of us in the business community have put everything we have on the line for our businesses.” —Nicole Leclair
by Marie MilnerThe WHL and Ice ownership have confirmed in a news conference that they are moving the franchise to Winnipeg
by Keith PowellGolden Life Management adds value and meaning to its care by supporting seniors outside of its villages to reduce social isolation.
by Marie MilnerSelkirk College is participating in the BC Cool Campus Challenge to lower its environmental footprint
by Virginia RaschFour authors from the East and West Kootenays will conduct workshops at the St. Eugene Writers Workshops
The Trust and Columbia Power, which currently own 49 per cent of Waneta Expansion, worked closely with the BC Government to make this purchase possible.
Friday nights at St. Eugene feature the new Friday Literary Reading, featuring a different author every week.
Electricity use is up 20 per cent or more since the start of December among FortisBC customers.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
Teck was the top-ranked company in the Metals and Mining category, as rated by media and investment research company, Corporate Knights.
The leadership team from Elkford share success strategies with mining communities in South America.
by Marie MilnerHere is a (relatively) comprehensive guide to make sure your business is covered in emergency situations.
by Zoë DupleyKristin Parsons, executive director of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, talks about the chamber’s ABCs and building bridges.
by Marie MilnerPacific Insight will move their production to a company-built facility in Monterrey, Mexico
Trail Hammer and Bolt is a new business in Trail, B.C.
by Virginia RaschNumerous new construction and development projects are springing up throughout the Kootenays
by Keith PowellMarnie Kramer’s research aimed at improving nursing regulatory exam outcomes