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How one family’s passion is creating economic opportunities and preserving a local landmark

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

Based in Nelson, B.C., Melinda Nealis and Kayla Carley are the mother-and-daughter duo behind Replenish—The Kootenay Refill Store

Emma Beaton, manager of the Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen an uptick in people and businesses moving there since the pandemic

Chocolate alchemist Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao in Slocan, B.C., has advice on scaling up a small business

Dan Nicholson and Jan McMurray, owners of The Valley Voice in New Denver, B.C., have faithfully contributed to the West Kootenay’s media diet for 17 years

Throughout the West Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales

Five West Kootenay communities have signed on to the EcoSociety’s 100% Renewable Kootenays campaign. Meet the early adopters of change.

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of more than $57,000 in new grants

The Village of Slocan, South Slocan and Slocan Park thrive on the area’s tourism and outdoor adventure opportunities.

Nine communities receive over $613,000 from the Trust’s Community Technology Program

Rita Moir, president of the Slocan Valley Seniors Housing Society, outlines the benefits of the new Slocan City Suites complex

Nicholas and Wendy Fominoff have set their family’s bakery apart with their handmade treats and lunches. Here is what makes their place so special.

Lavinia Lidstone’s Slocan Valley business, Kootenay Kombucha, is good for guts

Hamilton College’s Slocan Narrows Archaeological Project brings post-secondary students together to excavate history uncovered in First Nations pithouses.

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.

Collaboration figures large for Kaslo’s chamber of commerce as a technique to accomplish greater goals than it could manage on its own.

Once focused on forestry, Slocan is now evolving into an eco-tourism hot spot.

The funding aims to improve and develop trails to join communities, recreation assets, neighbourhoods and larger trail networks for the enjoyment of the valley.

Slocan City Trading Co. opened to the public on May 18, 2013.