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A bright new future is planned for the former Kootenay Hotel in Creston, B.C.

Delicious, healthy, homemade food is the standard at Toast Restaurant in Nelson, B.C.

What do you look for in a restaurant—trendy and fun atmosphere, or delicious homemade food? Finley's Bar and Grill has both.

Shrinking the world through music, the Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program has cemented a relationship with a music school in Rwanda.

Lovely, locally made EarthWear Face & Body Products will be a house brand at a prestigious new spa near Cranbrook, B.C.

Canadian clothing designs, art and artisanal merchandise are featured at Coal Town Goods in Fernie, B.C.

This luxurious tiny house is available for vacation rental on an acreage near Invermere, B.C.; similar houses may be ordered from the builder.

The community of Golden will be holding a rally on June 13th to protest CP Rail's closure of the Kicking Horse River access.

The Little Cabin Company of Fernie, B.C., is marketing its structures to campgrounds, resorts, homeowners and entrepreneurs.

Livia Lara will be taking over as manager of the popular downtown Cranbrook market starting in June.

The company will be selling Kootenay Ice merchandise at each home game, as well as a full stock of products in-store.

At the age of 103, the independently owned Adventure Hotel in Nelson, B.C., has reached its best level yet.

Jamie Mayes comes from Venture Kamloops, which is the Economic Development arm of the City of Kamloops.

Mead, mirth and merriness! Make sure to check out The Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival, set for the weekend of July 9 to 10.

The facility will feature state-of-the-art climbing walls, a fitness area, kid specific walls and playground, wellness, food and beverage.

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Welcome Centre will provide a great entry point to a large snowmobile area in the community that attracts thousands of tourists.

The Elk Valley provides a diverse economy built around outdoor recreation and adventure tourism, forestry and metallurgical coal mining.

Columbia Valley business leaders plan to collectively market the valley’s attractions to vacationers and prospective residents.

"We are very pleased that, starting this May long weekend, we will have rafters floating through the heart of our community," says Golden Mayor Ron Oszust.

Lakeshore Resort and Campground offers unique amenities and events in addition to the campsites and the Lake Windermere beach.

The abundant, naturally hot water at Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., has a second important function.

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

Greater emphasis will be placed on the planning and execution of Destination Development and Remarkable Experiences programs.

A recognition luncheon was held on April 8 for rising young stars in the Kootenays

The Fernie RV Resort is located minutes off of Highway #3 and is adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Visitor services are at the top of the agenda for the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Kayla Sebastian of the wildly popular Wooden Spoon Bistro & Bake Shop in Grand Forks, B.C., dishes up positivity, exceptional food and love.

Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management Program allows students from Canada and around the world to learn the skills integral to the ski industry

She has about three more hours in her day than most of us, and Kathy Wright uses that time to the advantage of B.C.’s Boundary region.

Business support, community building and promoting the Central Kootenay region are all in a day’s work for Cedra Eichenauer of Nakusp, B.C.

Growth and enhancement of the existing facilities will be a benefit for both parties with the new agreement.

Executive chef Kevin McDonald likes to be creative and diverse in his culinary offerings rather than sticking to a specialty.

Located on the shores of the Upper Arrow Lakes, the Mulvehill Creek Eco-Retreat is looking for residents, partners or investors

Taynton Bay Distillers are planning to produce vodka, gin and an un-aged whiskey which should be available for the summer or fall of 2016.

The Tourism Marketing Committee provides strategic advice to the Destination British Columbia Board and CEO.

Chris and Andrea Ryman brought their love of paddling and the great outdoors to the Kootenays 10 years ago, and they haven’t looked back

Leadership and determined teamwork took the Lion’s Head Pub from a state of mouldering decay to one of vibrant significance in Castlegar.

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

The Fernie chamber’s new executive director and the board members are combining their strengths to empower local businesses.

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce holds the beautification of the city at least partly responsible for its thriving economy.

Art lovers from the Kootenay region and much farther afield are making Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk an annual destination.

The new CEO at St. Eugene has experience to back him up and a plan to carry him forward.

Nelson residents and business owners are being invited to jump aboard the City’s newest neighbourhood revitalization effort - the Railtown District.

Like a similar resort in Sweden the tree cabins or houses are securely fastened to trees and sit high above the ground, typically featuring ultra-modern decor.

Gerry Taft is the third term mayor for Invermere, B.C.

It has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.

Kimberley residents will continue to enjoy a vibrant arts and cultural community thanks to completed upgrades to Centre 64, the city’s cultural hub.

Thom Tischik of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association was elected as the new Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

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

Three Kootenay ski resorts are part of a campaign to reduce their environmental footprints