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

Every community has its influencers, and we’d like to applaud the members of Rossland’s business community who are making a positive difference.

Kenny White, a building contractor based in Montrose, B.C., especially enjoys transforming homes and adding value through renovations.

Ian Thomas, president and owner of Cedar Taxi Ltd. in Trail, B.C., has created a wheelchair-accessible taxi service

S&P Global Platts, an independent provider of information to the resource markets is reporting that Teck has temporarily shut down their lead smelting operation

Columbia Basin Trust commits nearly $965,000 to 17 projects that address social issues

Restructuring at Rossland City Hall—both corporate and physical—has produced improvements, challenges and appreciation.

NDP National Parks Critic Wayne Stetski echoes environmental groups, Indigenous leaders and stakeholders on the need for stronger protection for our parks.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism urges people to be prepared and consult official emergency sources only

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

As part of the sale, Teck Metals Ltd. holds a 20-year lease to use the two-thirds interest in Waneta to produce power for its industrial operations in Trail

Trail’s influencers demonstrate a mindset that supports Trail itself and the surrounding region

$1.6 million in Trust grants will help improve over 600 units across the Basin

Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips between Nelson and Selkirk College in Castlegar.

School Works provides funding for apprenticeships and career-related positions

The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce has a new website in the works and a rich agenda of training sessions coming up.

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

The Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program (WTCP) has selected five projects for funding as part of a mandate to support habitat restoration & conservation.

Yellowhead Road and Bridge is also is the current contractor for the neighbouring Central Kootenay region.

For a refreshing ice cream treat or a comforting bowl of soup—or both—visit Yaldilicious in Golden, B.C.

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free, self-guided event.

As the municipal election approaches, Trail’s mayor reviews the body of work accomplished in the city in the past four years.

Lucas Pitts, the current Director of Public Works, has been appointed to take over both the Director of Public Works and Director of Development Services jobs.

If you are looking for real estate opportunities in the Nelson, Kootenay Lake or Regional District of Central Kootenay area, contact one of these realtors.

RED Mountain Ventures and Columbia Basin Trust announce their partnership to construct a new modern hostel at the base of RED Mountain Resort

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

The price we pay at the pump varies greatly across the Kootenays.

Audry Durham looks back over her three years as manager of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Trail has awarded the Cominco Arena Lighting Project to a local contractor, Power Tech Electric Ltd.

A new tourism brand has surfaced that unites the Creston Valley and the Kootenay Lake area to create a collective campaign for the ages.

The Midway/Kettle Valley Fire Services Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting in June to begin work toward building a new fire hall.

The craft beer and estate wine market is continuing to show impressive growth in the Kootenays.

SMS Equipment Inc. and KMC Mining have partnered to make big statements in support of prostate cancer research, breast cancer research & mental health awareness

Traveling abroad to study helps build on skills that post-secondary students can utilize in a rapidly changing world.

The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada transparently measures a diverse range of Canadian enterprises on sustainability metrics.

Michael Graeme was recently announced as one of ten 3M National Student Fellowship Award winners

The community of Grand Forks, B.C., has some distance to go before it reaches an acceptable new level of “normal.”

Queen City Shuttle & Charters has new owners and an assured future.

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

Rockwool is donating $200,000 worth of insulation to help flood-affected residents in Grand Forks and the surrounding area rebuild their homes.

Alanna Tynan, program co-ordinator for Junior Achievement British Columbia’s Columbia Basin South, is looking for business volunteers to educate children

Smrt1 Technologies combines the convenience of the vending machine with the retail reach of the Internet and the connectivity of cellphones.

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of $67,755 in new grants.

Astra is a powerful augmented business intelligence system that uses artificial intelligence for performing analytics of industrial data.

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

Prestige's summer adventurers are taking on B.C., one hotel at a time.

Taking home four golds from our Best Places to Eat and Drink Awards, The Thyme and Plate is a cut above the rest—and they’ve only been open for nine months.

Spearhead Inc. applies timeless materials, an age-old craft, ingenuity and advanced industrial technology to the world’s beautiful architecture.

Prestige Hotels and Resorts is been known for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations. The company has stuck to these values for 25 years.

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.