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Overwaitea Foods stores in Kimberley and Creston have rebranded to Save-On-Foods

The Real Canadian Superstore in Cranbrook is making grocery shopping more convenient than ever before

Paper and Cup is a new bookstore and café in Kimberley, B.C.

Fernie Distillers is the first licensed craft distillery in Fernie, B.C.

Terra Park and Rob Jay are intimately connected to the people of Revelstoke—their organic farm provides food for the community.

Sears in Nelson, B.C., is undergoing a transformation to Bears Furniture and Appliances thanks to owner Barry Marsh

Lolli and David Gagnon have founded a business and a not-for-profit organization that support the community of Golden, B.C.

Darrell Kemle’s businesses run on a tried-and-true combination: high-quality product at a fair price, backed by exceptional customer service.

Bears Furniture and Appliances will also operate under the BrandSource label, with an extensive selection of appliances, furniture and electronics.

Well-known Cranbrook resident Tasy Strouzas is the new manager of the Coles bookstore in Tamarack Centre in Cranbrook

The Cranbrook and area business landscape has been busy over the last 12 months, with businesses expanding, renovating and updating.

Brian and Julie Pealow are the new owners of the Loblaw’s franchise in Creston, now called Pealow’s Independent Grocer.

AG Valley Foods in Invermere, B.C., won the 2017 Independent Grocer of the Year silver award

Dale Felhauer, general manager of Inland in Cranbrook, B.C., continues to guide the company to the pinnacle of heavy equipment sales

The Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce hosted a gala dinner event and presented 14 awards in a variety of categories.

Writer Jody Jacob, born and raised in Cranbrook, has published a children’s book called The Man & the Bear, created for kids between the ages of birth to seven.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce recently gave out their Community and Business Excellence Awards for 2017.

Golden’s Canadian Timberframes Ltd. named Manufacturer of the Year

For great health choices, visit Grand Forks’s New West Trading Co. 1985

Kimberley and Marysville have been seeing a surge of new businesses, construction and start-ups over the past year.

Here is a list of the nominees and the winners in each category of the Kimberley Chamber 2017 Excellence Awards

The experts at Pulse Boot Lab can fine-tune the fit of your ski boots for a critical improvement in your performance and comfort on the hill.

Business mentorship and volunteer projects make Janet Fraser an influencer in Rossland, B.C.

Dave Butler will be launching his new book, Full Curl, on Saturday, September 30 at the HeidOut in downtown Cranbrook

Valerie Semeniuk, owner of Kootenai Moon Furniture, has multiplied her retail space tenfold via dedication and endurance

Cranbrook’s Tamarack Centre has been the regional retail hub for the past 40 years

Brandon Bolen, professional engineer, is a natural problem solver.

Fernie Brewing Company’s tasting room and storefront renovations are complete

Stephen Wik buys print business from father Don Wik, merges it with Murray's Office Plus.

Satisfy your sweet cravings at Aw Sweet Candy Co. in Fairmont Hot Springs.

The Elk Valley's Coal Valley Motor Products, based in Fernie and owned by Ralph Will for many years, has been purchased by the Denham Automotive Group.

The purpose of the Cranbrook Business Walk is to help foster a prosperous business climate in the area.

Amid an extensive renovation and expansion at the Fernie Brewing Company, they have also launched a new seasonal Ale called Base Camp, West Coast Pale Ale

Brenda Palmer believes that we should value our time as much or more than we do our money, and invest both wisely.

Co-founders Julie Taylor and Natasha Benson recently opened Cranbrook's first dedicated cold-pressed juicery called The Raw House.

“I think passionate people can get a lot done if you just give them some appropriate direction and let them run with their ideas.” —Jen Comer

Michelle Cubin’s essential oil business, Healing Hollow, continues to spread across the East Kootenay

Kicking Horse Coffee is one of the Kootenay’s largest employers with over 110 people working out of the company's Invermere manufacturing facility.

Skynet and Kinetic Wireless, which owns 25 Rogers & Fido stores in B.C., is expanding to serve the Kootenays.

The company made the Top 10 Most Innovative Products appearing on shelves of B.C. grocery stores, as selected by a panel of food experts.

A year into his new business venture, Ryan Haynes is enjoying his increased investment and involvement in the community of Invermere.

Janet Mueller, owner of Olde Koots Vintage in Kimberley, gives her expertise on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to antiques

“We want every single client who walks out of the store to be in love with the clothing they’re taking home,” said France Andestad.

A visit to Refinery 180 Consignment brings fun and profit to the serious work of recycling.

"From vibrant non-profits to young entrepreneurs and successful businesses, we have a lot to celebrate and recognize," stated the Chamber of Commerce.

Our 40 under 40 luncheon is a salute to the Kootenay's rising stars of business, our shining young entrepreneurs.

Alicia Gray decided to follow her heart—and so Bombshack in Rossland, B.C., was born.

Taghum Shell in Nelson has built up a fan-following, thanks to its trio of brothers that run the store

Denai Bell’s creative efforts have landed Arrow and Axe into the centre of Kimberley’s Platzl

Chris Fuhs of Grand Forks, is a generous, hard-working, community-spirited family man.