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Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Cranbrook: Stacey Now Selling Toyotas If you happen to follow Stacey Fabiano on social media you know that she sells a lot of cars (evident by the array of selfies she posts with happy customers).
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Clockwise from top left: Stacey Fabiano and Clint Kary; Jeremy and Felicity Youngward; thinkBright Homes has won a Georgie Award; Players Bench Sports is moving the business to the Williams Moving and Storage building on Kootenay Street.

Cranbrook: Stacey Now Selling Toyotas

If you happen to follow Stacey Fabiano on social media you know that she sells a lot of cars (evident by the array of selfies she posts with happy customers). Stacey was honoured in the Townsman's Annual Reader's Choice Awards as the Gold Winner in the automotive salesperson category in Cranbrook.

Stacey, who has sold for Cranbrook Dodge for many years, recentl

Pictured above is Stacey Fabiano, New Product Advisor, with Clint Kary, Used Vehicle Manager/Financial Services Manager.

Cranbrook: Players Bench Set to Move

Players Bench Sports, the popular sports and hockey shop, on Cranbrook Street has announced they are moving the business to the Williams Moving and Storage building on Kootenay Street. Players Bench Sports has a number of locations across Canada. Owner Dave Snopek opened the Cranbrook location in 1993.

"We have some exciting changes coming for July. We will be moving down the road to a new location! For the month of June we will be closed to walk in customers while we move," Players Bench announced on social media. 

Cranbrook: Retro Sounds Closes Retail Location

Jeremy and Felicity Youngward have closed on their 11th Avenue retail store, Retro Sounds and Collectibles. The couple will continue to operate the business as an online store selling vintage vinyl records, posters and music memorabilia. You will find Retro Sounds and Collectibles' online store at www.retrovinyl.ca (file photo)

Invermere: thinkBright Homes Captures Prestigious Award

Invermere's thinkBright Homes recently announced: “As an award-winning home builder based in Invermere, B.C., we’re thrilled to be recognized among the best in residential construction across the province. Our win reflects what drives us: thoughtful architecture, leading-edge performance, and meaningful collaboration with our clients. We design and build homes that don’t just meet expectations—they exceed them in comfort, character, and sustainability.

“We’ve always believed that a truly exceptional home starts with vision—and ends with a team that knows how to bring that vision to life sustainably and beautifully. That’s why we are proud to announce that Sandcastle, was honoured with the prestigious Georgie Award for Custom Home valued $1,000,001–$1,500,000 at the 33rd Annual Georgie Awards, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC).”

Correction Notice: In last week's column the address of the West Urban (Kootenay Street) project should have been 1001 – 10th Street North.in Cranbrook.