BC Hydro is facing growing criticism over a stable of increasingly pricey capital projects and a ballooning debt.
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The Castlegar & District Chamber Business Awards event was recently held at Chances Castlegar.
Enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Western Financial Place for the Brothers Insurance Agency Charity Car Show.
by Kirsten ArmlederWynndel Box & Lumber is a family-owned company in Wynndel, B.C., that is entering its second century in business.
by Marie MilnerCreston's Kokanee Beer entry at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity came up just short of the Grand Prix award and had to settle for a Gold Lion.
The town of Creston has received a level two distinction as a green community. A municipality can receive up to a level three, which is total carbon neutrality.
by Kristen Mitchell15th Annual Business Excellence Awards recently held by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Consistent flavours keep customers coming back to the Cuisine of India restaurant in Castlegar, B.C.
by Marie MilnerThe Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program serves disadvantaged and low-skilled learners who are unemployed or underemployed.
Cranbrook Fire Hall opens their new fountain
by Kimberly ShellbornFritz Furtner is a European-trained pastry chef who creates confections for a cheering clientele in Castlegar.
by Marie MilnerBC Hydro submitted the 2013 Aberfeldie Water Use Plan Monitoring Programs Annual Report to the Comptroller of Water Rights on June 28, 2013.
The Hume Hotel in Nelson retains its historical charm while providing guests with efficient, high-tech amenities.
by Marie MilnerThe Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network has been recognized by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education.
by Kristen MitchellThe City of Kimberley, Teck Resources Limited and the EcoSmart Foundation Inc. are collaborating on the development of the SunMine.
Sheelagh England to promote science, technology and innovation-focused economic development in the East Kootenays.
Selkirk College has agreed to lease part of the Gymnasium at Tenth Street Campus (Mary Hall), to the Kootenay Climbing Association.
Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and his family will be visiting Trail.
Excellent solar conditions could help turn Sullivan Mine’s brownfield into an asset for Kimberley with a pilot photovoltaic plant.
by Kristen MitchellBJ's Restaurant & Creekside Pub in Kimberley, B.C., was a multiple winner in Kootenay Business's 2013 Best Places to Eat and Drink Awards.
by Lisa CraneOwners and staff at three businesses in B.C.'s East Kootenay regions divulge their weekend getaway secrets—and they are all local.
by Lisa CraneMichelle and Andy Gray have opened Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy Remedy’s RX in Kimberley, B.C.
by Lisa CraneKikomun Creek (south of Fernie) and Kokanee Creek (on Kootenay Lake) rank 11th and 12th as the largest revenue generators for BC Parks province-wide.
The British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association supports First Nation individuals as they obtain training for the mining industry.
by Kristen MitchellStill Eagle Planetary Persuasions moves into Kootenai Moon Furniture's former location on Nelson's busy Baker Street.
For summer 2013, Kimberley Summer Theatre presents "Self Help" in July and "The Wizard of Oz" in August.
by Lisa CraneInvasive species are a big problem when it comes to ecological health and knotweed is one of the most common in the Kootenays.
by Kristen Mitchell16 projects receive support from CBT’s Youth Grants Program.
After half a century, B&F Sales & Service is something of a landmark in Grand Forks, B.C.
by Marie MilnerGreat food, happy staff and involved management makes the Arlington Bar & Grill in Trail, B.C., a successful venture.
by Marie MilnerThe Pastry Shop in Trail, B.C., continues to be a favourite, even after 40 years.
by Marie MilnerGill & Gift in Balfour, B.C., is a regular stop for fishers on their way to catch the rainbows in Kootenay Lake.
by Marie MilnerCOTR and the Ktunaxa Nation have joined together to offer a Bridging to Education and Employment program within Ktunaxa communities starting this summer.
CBT received over 10,000 thoughts; now show us what’s most important
Rick and Brenda Metherals from Cranbrook have melded two important green initiatives. Their eclectic backyard garden utilizes numerous recycled items.
by Kristen MitchellTristen Chernove and Marnie Henne were elected to the board of directors of TIABC.
Haul truck simulators being installed by College of the Rockies will allow local students to train for opportunities in the mining industry.
by Kristen MitchellPatrick Tomelin, a Selkirk College grad, is the new chef at the Black Rooster Bar & Grill in Castlegar, B.C., after cooking in Banff.
by Marie MilnerThe cooks don’t use precise measurements, yet the food at Baba’s Indian Cuisine is consistently delicious.
by Marie MilnerCustomers have voted Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-operative one of the best places to eat in Nelson, B.C.
by Marie MilnerTeck Resources closed 2012 with a cash balance of $3.3 billion—a sum unimaginable to its founders 100 years ago.
by Marie MilnerNelson's popular shop Still Eagle has moved from its longtime location on Ward Street to a new Baker Street venue.
Christina Lake has seen the addition of Ravenous, a vegan café that also offers takeout.
by Danielle CameronNew Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies has been announced.
Renovations are in the future for Rossland's famous Miners Hall.
Aboriginal gift shop Tribal Memories has a selection of First Nations items for sale.
Linda Jordan is the new owner of Cup-A-Cabana Café at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook.
Kettle River Vintners allows customers to have a hand in the beer- and wine-making process.
by Danielle Cameron