Kirsten Armleder writer profile

This year is special for Jerry and Diana Walker, who are the owners of Fox’s Transport Ltd. in Cranbrook, as it marks their company’s 40th anniversary.

Teck is the Canadian Pacific (CP) railway's largest bulk customer and most of CP's coal business is generated from the five mines owned by Teck in the Elk Valley.

It was 40 years ago on March 15, 1972 when Fording River Operations put the first load of coal on rail cars bound for seaports in Vancouver.

The second phase of a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project to upgrade the City of Cranbrook’s existing wastewater treatment and spray-irrigation system is nearing completion.

Here are some of the latest and most popular exterior siding products on the market that will add curb appeal and value to your home.

Jeanne Shaw uses her experience as a teacher and her passion for pets to help people understand what their dogs are trying to tell them.

Here are some ways you can have fun with your dog that will be of benefit to both you and your canine friend.

OM Organics Boutique Apothecary is a successful Invermere-based business that is run by nature lover Kari Asselin.

Like any outdoor sport, there’s a lot to learn about snowmobiling in the backcountry—and that’s where Andy and Shantelle Weir come in.

Aaron and Sharon Shuttleworth are the owners of Corduroy Life, an independant sales agency that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle.

Professional motorcycle trials rider Sam King is the owner of Ride The Vibe in Golden, a unique business based on the lifestyle of action sports athletes.

Greg Hoffart is the owner of Tree Construction and his focus is on building homes that are healthy, efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Jill Bentley-Lobban, manager of Kimberley Centex, is a people person who loves good food and locally sourced products.

The co-founder and CEO of Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee is a visionary with a love of the outdoors and a great appreciation for the Columbia Valley.

Callan Senyk is capturing the Elk Valley’s snowmobiling scene with his new business, Throttle Ops Photography

It's been a busy year for Chase Thielen, president of Silverado Construction and KD Electric.

FWA founders Kim and Deb Sedrovic are ready to see their company's dream become a reality.

Steve Langevin is a former professional dirt bike rider and snowmobile racer who has started Radium Snowbike and Snowmobile Rentals.

The owner of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods and co-owner of Home Hardware Building Centre in Cranbrook is a bit of a risk-taker.

Re-finishing a home or building a new one? Contact Brown Dog Contracting Ltd. for home improvements in Cranbrook, B.C.

Revelstoke bolsters its economy by investing in a snowmobile greeting centre and other local tourism infrastructure projects.

College of the Rockies forges ahead with a new vision and brand promise for the future.

Brian Riemer is a physiotherapist and the owner of Evergreen Sports and Physical Therapy in Trail, B.C.

Bryan Beaudry and Minn Benedict help fellow West Kootenay residents achieve their fitness goals at REV Strength and Conditioning.

Grant Hill turned his passion for making homemade wine into a thriving Grand Forks business

Local entrepreneurs Nathan Troxel and Lee Tengum have opened 1710 Workspace for working professionals to rent private desks and offices.

Kootenay Market in Elkford, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its new store on May 22, 2015.

Kootenay Business magazine sits down with the owner, D’Arcy Giberson, to find out why.

Kootenay Business magazine talks to the vice-president of Fortis Inc. about the Waneta Expansion Project.

Communication with the community contributed to the success of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail.

The Waneta Expansion Project near Trail signals the end of an era for regional project manager Wally Penner.

The Waneta Expansion Project is now a state-of-the-art hydroelectric facility capable of powering 60,000 homes annually.

Kootenay Business magazine went on a tour of the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail, B.C.

Justin Boehm and Nicole Matei have carved out a niche for themselves by providing authentic snowmobiling experiences in Fernie, B.C.

Starting Arrowhead Brewing Company has opened a way for Shawn and Leanne Tegart to explore their creativity

Daniel Kellie is the new owner of Glacier House Resort and a relatively new face in Revelstoke.

From horses and handsaws to logging trucks and high-speed lumber stackers, the Kalesnikoffs have kept the family business going strong since 1939.

Sixty-eight years and three generations later, B A Benson & Son Ltd. is still being driven by its strong customer relationships.

Mountain Transport Institute, a driving school in Castlegar, B.C., is doing its part to put more professional truck drivers on the road.

The former owner of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., talks to Kootenay Business about getting out of your comfort zone.

Ivo Georgiev with Detecta Systems Inc. suggests some ways you can prevent the cyber thieves from attacking your business.

This writer spends an afternoon with six canine members of the RCMP.

High Point Plumbing & Heating Ltd. is a fast-growing company that offers residential, commercial and industrial services throughout the East Kootenay.

Mike Hambalek's business is attracting international attention with its innovative products for the mining industry.

Several upgrades are now complete at Canfor’s Elko sawmill and the project should wrap up in late spring of 2014.

Through the toughest of times, B.C.’s forest industry has managed to sustain itself and it is now poised for growth.

The industry is expected to need at least 60,000 new recruits by 2020.

S.M. Quennell Trucking takes one of Kootenay Business magazine’s staff writers on a ride-along

Enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Western Financial Place for the Brothers Insurance Agency Charity Car Show.

The Kootenay Health Centre in Cranbrook recently welcomed Heidi Wood to its team of highly trained massage therapists.

Fab Rite Services Ltd. builds upon its history of outstanding service with a new facility in Sparwood, B.C.

After six months of renovations, Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants has breathed new life into a 104-year-old building in Nelson.

Linda Birch, manager of the Tamarack Centre in Cranbrook, finds joy in working with the public and being a part of her community.

The Elkford Community Conference Centre won two awards at the 2012 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention.