David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, B.C., utilizes his diverse background of professions to better serve his municipality
Ron Toyota talks about his 10 years as mayor and the accomplishments of the team at Creston’s Town Hall.
The $5,000 awards aim to increase educational opportunities for BC students
The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District provides up to 40 percent capital funding for acute care facilities in the region
The $23 million refresh at Nelson's Silver King Campus has reached another milestone with the opening of its new carpentry shop
John Pumphrey, president of North Coal in Sparwood, B.C., discusses what his company is up to with regards to the Michel Coal Project
Ed Attridge replaces recently retired Audry Durham as the new Executive Director
Chips and cracks are outlined and filled in with gold, creating a new design
Danny Jansen, a catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays, joins Global News Calgary to talk about a camp he’s hosting for local baseball players who are looking to improve at the sport.
With January here and the holidays in the rear view mirror, you may be looking for some healthy dinner alternatives.
Expanding cannabis training and first-ever student-led conference focuses on unique challenges of navigating change in rural health systems
CFC’s integrated service delivery better supports client needs, helps decrease social isolation, and diverts clients from congested health care system
Lee Pratt likes to get things done, with good results for the people affected. “We’re regular people, doing a job,” he said.
After four years, John Dooley has returned to the position of mayor of Nelson. This term will give him a total of 13 years in the role.
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 36,000 members and students
“I have a clear understanding of my role and clear expectations of myself and others in achieving our shared purpose.”—Lisa Pasin, Trail’s mayor
Funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Impact Investment Fund will be used to continue development of a new water and wastewater sensor testing lab facility
Newly Renovated Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort In Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
As one of Golden’s largest employers—with 39 employees—Canadian Timberframes Ltd., owned by Jeff and Stephanie Bowes, is on a roll these days as they have seen
Thanks to all our readers for following the Kootenay Biz Blog on a daily basis in 2018
The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is helping Christmas come a little early this year for nineteen Kootenay-area non-profit organizations
I will preface this post by saying I’m not an eggnog fan. The name alone kind of turns me off but the thickness and the taste just doesn’t do it for me. BUT, I don’t mind using it in baking,...
Vista Radio has announced its plans to acquire the shares of Clear Sky Radio, which operates stations in Cranbrook and Lethbridge
Hummingbird Micro Homes, also a Fernie-based company, constructed and supplied the units for the development.
Melinda and Todd Kopet create healthy foods from scratch out of The Purist Pantry in Rossland, B.C.
The crew of eight Lions used materials purchased by the RDEK and the old Tembec mill as their workshop.
The best X Games snowmobilers in the world are coming to Cranbrook, B.C., on Family Day weekend for CBK-X Winter Blitzville
Welcomes lifestyle retailer, Lane & Meadow, to newly-renovated space at the Mount Baker Hotel
Last year’s retrofit of the pool dehumidification system at Western Financial Place (WFP) continues to produce significant energy and cost savings for the City.
We asked Gary Sulz a few questions about his background and hopes for his first term as mayor of Revelstoke.
Service Canada will be accepting applications for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program starting Monday, December 17th, 2018.
Kootenay Business is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.
The City has a solid fleet of trucks and plows in place, with operations ready to run around the clock during any major snow event
The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce has new staff and a renewed commitment to its members and the community.
In all truth, I had my first Mince Pie during my 30th Christmas. I’d never really seen them, or noticed them, at Christmas in Canada but after moving to the UK they were everywhere. And I was intrigued and a...