All West Kootenay articles

Road safety survival kits save lives. Here’s how you should stock yours.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Don Freschi has amassed a collection of newfangled gear and innovative individuals in Trail, B.C.’s MIDAS lab

Nelson’s city manager, Kevin Cormack, relies on both creativity and strong planning to continue the progress in his community.

Electric vehicles (EV) are quickly becoming an affordable and reliable option for drivers and represent a significant opportunity to reduce local greenhouse gas

Taqueria el Corazon started as a food truck, but recently, owner Betty Gutierrez decided to put down roots and set up a brick and mortar location.

Finnish-Canadian Mika Sihvo builds one-of-a-kind portable saunas in Revelstoke, B.C.

Communities reduce water use from 2 to 39 per cent.

Thank you for following the Biz Blog on a regular basis in 2016—we wish you the very best.

Tracey Butler, DOCS for Castlegar, B.C., is all about teamwork, serving the public and keeping things real.

Teck Trail Operations has completed construction on the Smelter Recycle Building, a $35-million investment that will reduce fugitive dust emissions by up to 25%

Thom Tischik, Chair, and Deanne Steven, Vice-Chair of Kootenay Rockies Tourism will both be leaving for new positions.

Jon Wilsgard is one of many small-town CAOs who are dedicated to managing the critical elements of daily life in their communities.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

We are pleased to present the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the region—we salute your success!

28 projects across the Basin to receive funding.

Soup du Jar in New Denver, B.C., is Kayte Rock’s pride and joy

The space is modern, professionally equipped and located in a Heritage building right on the main drag in downtown Rossland.

Selkirk Security provides products for safety and security, including spy gear, GoPro cameras and aerial drones.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Both the federal and provincial governments are investing in a renewal that will see students in all programs benefit from modern learning spaces.

David Perehudoff, CAO for Trail, B.C., has extensive education, experience in municipal administration and deep roots in the West Kootenay.

The company been designated a Silver winner in the 2016 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for their work with The Kettle Valley Express.

Nelson tech start-up creating innovative co-working space in historic Nelson building.

The Agreement gives the Company the right to acquire a 100% interest in mineral claims, including the Lexington Property and Golden Crown Property.

Columbia Basin Trust supports the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

In addition to servicing all types of electronics, Arkay performs security camera installations and is a Bell Mobility dealer.

The difficult geography, challenging mountainous terrain and low-ceiling weather conditions have often plagued the airport's year-round accessibility.

Strilaeff moves into the position following the unexpected passing of long-time President and CEO Neil Muth earlier this month.

The non-profit organization called Silver King Skyride Development Association is made up of 6 local area residents.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

“Dollars with Sense” is a program that is fun and interactive and provides practical information to students about money and debt.

Entrepreneurs are invited to nominate their businesses and the public is encouraged to nominate their favourite small businesses.

Wayne Stetski, MP for Kootenay-Columbia, believes in non-partisanship and working collaboratively to make a better Canada.

Junior Dragons’ Den and JA British Columbia partner to help young entrepreneurs

The craft beer and estate winery sector continues to grow rapidly in the Kootenay/Columbia region.

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

A summary of the similarities and differences among all of the Kootenay chambers of commerce Business Excellence Awards

Neil Muth’s contributions will “live on forever”

Neil served as President and CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust since 2005.

Free, public Wi-Fi will also soon be installed at select rest areas throughout the province, thanks to a partnership between the Province, TELUS and ICBC.

Influential locals talk about their favourite things to do during winter in the Kootenays

Kootenay Business is pleased to present a weekly snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to do further work on the community’s preferred option, which is to retain the terminal at Balfour.

Project data includes water chemistry, velocity, flow, temperature and Environment Canada Analytical Reports.

A Smart Community is one that has taken steps to create an economy capable of prospering in an ever-changing technological world.

Helical pile foundation supports are cost effective, quick to install, minimally invasive to the environment and re-usable.

Well-known Nelson area couple, Karen and Chuck Bennett, have ventured into the real estate business with Coldwell Banker.

Shifting to electric cars is needed in the Kootenays as our current transportation accounts for 60 per cent of our total greenhouse gas emissions