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Kootenay Rockies CDS meets with BC Regional Community Marketing Team in Vancouver, B.C.

Rod Kessler, chief operating officer at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, shares some of the joys of living in Revelstoke.

Tourism Golden has faced its share of challenges over the last several years, but things are really starting to look up. There are a lot of positive initiatives in store, all tackled by a new marketing manager.

Madera Ranch RV Resort opens on Lake Koocanusa.

Cranbrook's somewhat crowded restaurant space (100-plus restaurants) has a new restaurant venture that is about to swing open the doors.

Luke Nichols said his life and career in Australia became stagnant, but that changed after a working holiday in Golden.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism has released a list of the region's golf courses that are now open, and the projected opening date of all the courses throughout the Kootenay Rockies region.

David Cumming has moved on from his role as "acting GM" at Fort Steele Heritage Town and is pleased to introduce the Friends' newly hired general manager, Sally Struthers.

Development of a ski resort on Jumbo Glacier, an issue that has divided the East Kootenay community for decades, must include consideration of 195 environmental conditions.

The golf season is just around the corner, and outdoor enthusiasts can’t wait to get a taste of summer activities in the Columbia Valley.

There’s no doubt that Revelstoke is a happening place—it can be difficult to keep track of everything that’s going on. The city itself, however, is making sure to move forward with solid initiatives that can keep up with the rapid pace of change.

Amanda Thate, a country singer from Grand Forks, is competing in the Fan's Choice Competition 2012 for a performance spot at the annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort had an excellent season in 2011-2012 thanks to an abundance of top-quality snow and some new expansions.

Radium Hot Springs is the first stop on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail and Radium Springs Estates are proof that tourism demands are being met.

Chamber manager Ruth Hamilton is excited about the year to come. Fresh, new energy is evident in the town of Golden, with new business, construction and all-around great people.

The Cooks of award-winning Revelstoke business, Courthouse Inn, share what they know about treating tourists right.

Want to get out of town for a few days?

The dedicated 50th Ski Celebration volunteer committee led by Mike Delich and chaired by Heiko Socher, have pulled out all the stops in creating what has to be the most unique collection of community events, storytelling and most importantly the celebration of the passion and people involved in 50 years of skiing in Fernie.

When asked a few questions about Cranbrook's appeal, these business owners had a lot to say.

Kootenay Business asked these local business people what they enjoy most about Nelson as a community. Here are some of their replies.

Sparwood appeals to everyone—from business people to recreation lovers.

Looking to the future, the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce has a number of projects to pursue.

The Creston Valley has a great deal to offer new and established business people, and plenty of potential left to be reached.

Netta Zeberoff dreamed about working at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre since she was a child, and she was thrilled when she landed it in November 2010.

Summer employees at Fort Steele Heritage Town often return year after year, which says something about the nature of the job.

It's hard to find a place that feels like home, but it's possible—Rupert Taylor fell in love with the lifestyle in Fernie.

Netta Zeberoff, the curator of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, looks forward to the upcoming season.

In an interesting presentation at the monthly Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon, tourism committee members Dave Butler and Tristen Chernove unveiled a new vision for tourism in Cranbrook.

Selkirk Wilderness Skiing is teaming up with Sherpas Cinema to produce a short film starring local settings and top athletes.

Jim Crockett, manager of recreation with the Castlegar and District Recreation Department, enjoys spending time exploring the city.

The Kootenay Festival in Castlegar is launching a new website so that people in both the East and West Kootenay will have access to information about the 2012 event.

Andre Labine talks about why he decided to live in Fernie.

We caught up with Ryan Radchenko to ask him a couple of questions about why Fernie was his dream home.

The Fernie Museum is currently displaying an exhibit that honours Fernie's reputation as a boarder's dream.

The chamber of commerce and Tourism Fernie organized a Tourism Information Trade Show last winter, and the success of the event could trigger a series of these events based on the seasonal activities offered in the community.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge has once again taken home awards for service and pricing.

Visiting the East Kootenay has never been easier than it is now.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett leads business delegation to France to meet with ski resort developer.

Bison Spirit Bed and Breakfast gives guests a cultural experience.

Golden Area Initiatives has just launched a new website and it is working on a brand new business retention and expansion program for 2012.

The city of Kimberley, B.C., offers a life that's free of big-city hassle but far from remote; here's what's in store for 2012.

Paul Stone is the owner of Canada Photo Safaris, a Grand Forks-based business that takes small groups of photographers on expeditions in B.C. and Alberta.

The first new hotel in Creston in decades is currently under construction; the new Ramada is expected to open in spring 2012.

Fernie Alpine Resort is thrilled to be opening the new Polar Peak chairlift on Saturday, January 14th.

Integra Air has expanded its winter schedule from the Canadian Rockies International Airport to Edmonton International to five days per week, effective Monday, January 9, 2012.

WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s plan to add smaller planes to its fleet will position the carrier to challenge Air Canada for the top spot in carrying domestic traffic within five years.

$80.6 million estimated annual skier revenue at ski resorts in the Kootenay Rockies.

Nice to hear from Tom Lymbery of Gray Creek Store recently, as he sent us a report on business activities on Kootenay Lake.

Calgary-based Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have entered into discussions to potentially acquire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, based in Golden, B.C. Subject to certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Radium Hot Springs is the home to the Kootenays' only exclusive wine bar, and it is celebrating its first anniversary.