Kootenay Business celebrates the top 10 stories from 2015

We've gathered the most popular articles that our readers enjoyed last year...here are the Top 10 favourites

Kootenay Kombucha owner Lavinia Lidstone shows off her successful keg and growler system in Ellison's Cafe in Nelson, B.C., where customers can get her delicious health drink on tap. — Louis Bockner photo

Every year, we like to look back and see which of our articles resonated most with our readers. Here are the top stories that kept our audience engaged during 2015.

1. Progressive times in Trail, B.C.

The development that’s happening in Trail, B.C., has the citizens excited and engaged, and it has the city’s administration, its mayor and its council hard at work. We spoke with Mike Martin, Trail’s mayor, asking him a few questions about his first year in office at this exciting time.

2. Business is brewing in Nelson, B.C.

Kootenay Kombucha is a small company taking the Kootenays and beyond by storm in a steady, inevitable, healthy sort of way.

3. Challenge in Canal Flats

The Village of Canal Flats is considering its options after the loss of its primary economic driver.

4. Kootenay fresh: Lisa Nicole is a rising country artist

Castlegar, B.C.-based Lisa Nicole is not only an up-and-coming country singer, but she also plays the role of her own manager. She does both very well.

5. Putting Kimberley first

Don McCormick, mayor of Kimberley, B.C., is a risk taker. His background in sales has accustomed him to being confronted with resistance and with the unknown.

6. Fernie’s mayor thrives on service

Mayor Mary Giuliano serves the community of Fernie, B.C., with vision and with love.

7. Spinning the positive in Sparwood

Sparwood’s mayor and council focus on the community’s strengths and inner resources.

8. Cranbrook’s mayor reflects

Cranbrook’s mayor, Lee Pratt, answered our questions about his first year in office.

9. A dream job on the train

Fairbairn describes the simple pleasure of “looking back and seeing my train behind me. This is the job that I’ve always wanted.”

10. Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Kimberley

The quaint mountain town of Kimberley, B.C. is attracting many new businesses and expansions.