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“I hope that soon we can develop the dream that Grand Forks needs, showing that our community is going to grow and change.” —Brian Taylor, mayor

Angela’s Organic Pasta in Invermere blends authentic methods with good-for-you ingredients. Its products are soon to be on Sobeys' shelves.

BankBit, a company owned and operated by Nelson-resident Ben Glickman, recently installed a Bitcoin machine in the convenience store.

Village infrastructure is well in hand, so the administration of Radium Hot Springs can focus on the things that make life even finer.

The 2019 Pantone Color of the Year has been announced. Here’s how you can make the most of it in your interior and online design.

Director, Indigenous Strategy and Reconciliation, and Indigenous Education Coordinator welcomed

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

Agreement between College and University of Andorra adds to international exchange opportunities for College students

Environmental education programs have immediate and long-lasting effects

Charmaine Richter, sales and marketing director of Copper Point Resort in Invermere, B.C., has taken Copper Point into the Top 10

Todd and Jay Manton, owners of Kokanee Mountain Zipline in Nelson and Mineral Mountain Ziplines in Fairmont, are Top 10 Business People

Alicia Gray, owner of Bombshack Apparel in Rossland, B.C., is blasting past expectations with her young business

Joey Christensen, owner of Yogi Berri Café in Trail, B.C., has more food options than a pic-a-nic basket

Nearly 100 full-time students will benefit from the financial aid

Successful in their busy day-jobs, these are people who find time and energy to enrich their community.

The new mayor of Castlegar is well acquainted with infrastructure and what it means to the city’s ability to function.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada receives $650,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

“Economic development is about turning community visions into plans and implementing them to achieve goals.” — Ange Qualizza, mayor of Fernie

After years of struggling with its image and its economy, Canal Flats is on the threshold of becoming “Village Beautiful, Village Prosperous.”

29 projects receive Environment Grants from Columbia Basin Trust

Convenient, affordable transportation is key to a community’s livability, and BC Transit is providing that key in many small communities.

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

Evidence confirms that the Export Navigator pilot project is uniquely answering ongoing needs of expansion-ready businesses.

Kyla Gent and Milena Huebener, owners of Glow Decor Rentals in Invermere, B.C., rent vintage and modern lounge furniture for idyllic weddings and events

Al Miller, a 30-year resident of Invermere, is a business owner and the district’s new mayor.

Construction started this fall and included raising the height of the dam to allow for more freeboard, installation of seepage control and a new spillway

David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, B.C., utilizes his diverse background of professions to better serve his municipality

Ron Toyota talks about his 10 years as mayor and the accomplishments of the team at Creston’s Town Hall.

The $5,000 awards aim to increase educational opportunities for BC students

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 percent capital funding for acute care facilities in the region

John Pumphrey, president of North Coal in Sparwood, B.C., discusses what his company is up to with regards to the Michel Coal Project

The $23 million refresh at Nelson's Silver King Campus has reached another milestone with the opening of its new carpentry shop

Ed Attridge replaces recently retired Audry Durham as the new Executive Director

Expanding cannabis training and first-ever student-led conference focuses on unique challenges of navigating change in rural health systems

CFC’s integrated service delivery better supports client needs, helps decrease social isolation, and diverts clients from congested health care system

Lee Pratt likes to get things done, with good results for the people affected. “We’re regular people, doing a job,” he said.

After four years, John Dooley has returned to the position of mayor of Nelson. This term will give him a total of 13 years in the role.

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 36,000 members and students

“I have a clear understanding of my role and clear expectations of myself and others in achieving our shared purpose.”—Lisa Pasin, Trail’s mayor

Funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Impact Investment Fund will be used to continue development of a new water and wastewater sensor testing lab facility

Our 2018 salute to our younger business people

Erin Robertson leads the review minor and major Teck Coal applications and supports related stewardship initiatives in Qukin ʔamakʔis

Newly Renovated Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort In Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia

As one of Golden’s largest employers—with 39 employees—Canadian Timberframes Ltd., owned by Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, is on a roll these days

Thanks to all our readers for following the Kootenay Biz Blog on a daily basis in 2018

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is helping Christmas come a little early this year for nineteen Kootenay-area non-profit organizations

Vista Radio has announced its plans to acquire the shares of Clear Sky Radio, which operates stations in Cranbrook and Lethbridge

Hummingbird Micro Homes, also a Fernie-based company, constructed and supplied the units for the development.

The best X Games snowmobilers in the world are coming to Cranbrook, B.C., on Family Day weekend for CBK-X Winter Blitzville

Melinda and Todd Kopet create healthy foods from scratch out of The Purist Pantry in Rossland, B.C.