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Clockwise from top left: Cobs Bread Bakery in Cranbrook has closed; Amy White of the William Tell Estate Winery; Matt Lamb has joined Kootenay Solar as the Communications and Marketing manager; Wescan Tire is Creston’s newest tire shop.

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Creston: Wescan Tire is now open Wescan Tire is Creston’s newest tire…

  • Sep 18, 2023
At left: Kaylyn Gervais, owner of My Best Friend’s Closet in Kimberley has expanded to open a second store in downtown Cranbrook. Middle, top: Cranbrook Toyota has moved into their new building at 2401 22nd Street North. Middle, bottom: Banner Recreation and Marine is moving to the former Alpine Toyota building on Cranbrook Street. Right: The public is invited to attend the upcoming annual meeting of the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control.

Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Cranbrook: My Best Friend’s Closet Opens in Cranbrook Kaylyn Gervais, owner of…

  • Sep 15, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Manav Basyal and Biren Majhi have opened the new Baker 89 in downtown Cranbrook. Left to right — Ram Tiwari, Biren Majhi, Manav Basyal and Sooni Tiwari (front); Wloka Farms in Creston is expanding their storage facility located right behind the fruit stand; Brian Donald is the general manager at Craftsman Collision; Last week the iconic Hudson’s Bay Store in downtown Banff closed its doors.

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By Keith Powell Cranbrook: The Baker 89 Cafe Opens The Baker 89…

  • Aug 28, 2023
Clockwise from top let: Darren Brewer of the City of Cranbrook; Brenda Groff of Greystone Merchantile; Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has been sold.

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Cranbrook, Fairmont, Castlegar/Nelson

  • Jul 13, 2023
Clockwise from top let: Darren Brewer of the City of Cranbrook; Brenda Groff of Greystone Merchantile; Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has been sold.
CLockwise from top left: Matt and Kate Walker of Nelson Brewing Company; Tourism Fernie’s AmbassadorWILD electric truck; Edo Japan is looking to open a franchise in Fernie; Golden’s Tourism Golden Widget on their website with integrated mobile apps.

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By Keith Powell Nelson: Nelson Brewing Company Celebrates New Taproom Nelson Brewing…

  • Jul 7, 2023
CLockwise from top left: Matt and Kate Walker of Nelson Brewing Company; Tourism Fernie’s AmbassadorWILD electric truck; Edo Japan is looking to open a franchise in Fernie; Golden’s Tourism Golden Widget on their website with integrated mobile apps.
Clockwise from top left: Lauren Gramm (left) and Andrea Gramm of Closet 31; Rod McLean, branch and territory manager of Kemlee Equipment's new Cranbrook branch; Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced that the two companies have combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC); Teck has announced a unique pilot with railway operator CPKC that will integrate zero-emission hydrogen locomotives into their steelmaking coal supply chain.

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By Keith Powell Canadian Pacific Now CPKC In case you haven’t noticed…

  • May 30, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Lauren Gramm (left) and Andrea Gramm of Closet 31; Rod McLean, branch and territory manager of Kemlee Equipment's new Cranbrook branch; Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced that the two companies have combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC); Teck has announced a unique pilot with railway operator CPKC that will integrate zero-emission hydrogen locomotives into their steelmaking coal supply chain.
Marie-Eve Fradette of Apple Quill Farm in Wycliffe sells farm fresh eggs to a customer. Apple Quill had a bountiful display of herbs and vegetables, and their tomato and strawberry seedlings sold quickly (Gillian Francis photo)

PHOTOS: Farmers Market brings bounty of produce to Cranbrook

The market, running May 27 to October 28, will set up shop beside Rotary Park each Saturday

Marie-Eve Fradette of Apple Quill Farm in Wycliffe sells farm fresh eggs to a customer. Apple Quill had a bountiful display of herbs and vegetables, and their tomato and strawberry seedlings sold quickly (Gillian Francis photo)
Clockwise from top left: Alana and Kevin Wilson have announced that they have sold their Creston Valley lavender farm: The new board of directors of Kootenay Savings — (back row) Am Naqvi, Owen Morris, John Stephens, John Brand, (front row) Wendy Booth, Roberta Schnider (vice chair), Linda MacDermid, Mike Konkin (chair), Forrest Drinnan, Keith Smyth; Frank Slide; Clutch Farm in Salmo recently introduced their new logo and branding initiative.

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By Keith Powell Salmo: Clutch Farm Launches New Brand Image Clutch Farm…

  • May 23, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Alana and Kevin Wilson have announced that they have sold their Creston Valley lavender farm: The new board of directors of Kootenay Savings — (back row) Am Naqvi, Owen Morris, John Stephens, John Brand, (front row) Wendy Booth, Roberta Schnider (vice chair), Linda MacDermid, Mike Konkin (chair), Forrest Drinnan, Keith Smyth; Frank Slide; Clutch Farm in Salmo recently introduced their new logo and branding initiative.
Clockwise from top left: Bree Buck of The Last Great Fish N’ Chip Stand; Rocky Mountain Printers is marking 50 years in business; Taynton Bay Spirits, a distillery out of Invermere has won multiple awards for its high-caliber alcohol at the London Spirits Competition; Tanglefoot Veterinary Clinic was chosen as the Veterinary Practice of the Year in Canada for 2023.

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Cranbrook: Fish and Chip Stand Opens for the Season The mobile fish…

  • May 15, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Bree Buck of The Last Great Fish N’ Chip Stand; Rocky Mountain Printers is marking 50 years in business; Taynton Bay Spirits, a distillery out of Invermere has won multiple awards for its high-caliber alcohol at the London Spirits Competition; Tanglefoot Veterinary Clinic was chosen as the Veterinary Practice of the Year in Canada for 2023.
A journalist is silhouetted before the Teck Resources special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Glencore willing to take Teck Resources bid directly to shareholders

Teck called off separation vote when it became apparent it did not have the required majority

A journalist is silhouetted before the Teck Resources special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Coal heading out of Sparwood. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press/File

Teck Resources rejects latest Swiss takeover bid

Board remains committed to plan to split its metal and steelmaking coal operations into 2 businesses

Coal heading out of Sparwood. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press/File
Clockwise from top left: Vince Mo; The staff of Total Pet in Cranbrook; The Foundry, under construction in Cranbrook; Teck Resources is spinning off its Elk Valley Coal Operations.

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By Keith Powell Cranbrook: Total Pet Undergoes a Total Renovation Taylor Yonkman,…

  • Feb 28, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Vince Mo; The staff of Total Pet in Cranbrook; The Foundry, under construction in Cranbrook; Teck Resources is spinning off its Elk Valley Coal Operations.
Left to right: Heather of Fernie Brewing Company; Becky Fluker of Little Wildflowers; the Canadian Linen and Uniform branch in Cranbrook has moved to 565 Industrial Road D Crescent.

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Business News [New Brewer Added At FBC] The Fernie Brewing Company (FBC)…

  • Jan 31, 2023
Left to right: Heather of Fernie Brewing Company; Becky Fluker of Little Wildflowers; the Canadian Linen and Uniform branch in Cranbrook has moved to 565 Industrial Road D Crescent.
Clockwise from top left: The Bubble Hut Cafe is a locally owned and family operated bubble tea shop and full service cafe; Ellas’ Restaurant is owned and operated by Rohan Blair and Aleitha Harvey; Lindsay Sacket of Kimberley’s Travelling Top-Ups; Opening days at Popeyes Chicken.

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Cranbrook – Ella’s Moves to new Location Jamaica meets Canada — Ella’s…

  • Jan 17, 2023
Clockwise from top left: The Bubble Hut Cafe is a locally owned and family operated bubble tea shop and full service cafe; Ellas’ Restaurant is owned and operated by Rohan Blair and Aleitha Harvey; Lindsay Sacket of Kimberley’s Travelling Top-Ups; Opening days at Popeyes Chicken.
Top row, left to right: Dan Powell, Chalet GM; Ray and Rico Naito of Surprise Point Brewery; Tammy and Mark Wicheruk, Tare Necessities. Middle row, left to right: Hailee McKinnon, Kootenay Grounds; Chelsea Marie Blackmore, Koots Roots Community Co-op; Gord Holmes of the 3 93 Dairy Bar in Elko. Bottom row, left to right: Ty Kreutzer and Justin Keeler of Kootenay Canine Adventures; Shivan Hill, Moyie Fish and Chips; Darian Pestell, Nourished by Heirloom.

Kootenay Regional Business Roundup: Top 10 Business Posts of 2022

By Keith Powell Based on my business Instagram account (@kootenayrockiesbizbuzz) these were…

  • Jan 10, 2023
Top row, left to right: Dan Powell, Chalet GM; Ray and Rico Naito of Surprise Point Brewery; Tammy and Mark Wicheruk, Tare Necessities. Middle row, left to right: Hailee McKinnon, Kootenay Grounds; Chelsea Marie Blackmore, Koots Roots Community Co-op; Gord Holmes of the 3 93 Dairy Bar in Elko. Bottom row, left to right: Ty Kreutzer and Justin Keeler of Kootenay Canine Adventures; Shivan Hill, Moyie Fish and Chips; Darian Pestell, Nourished by Heirloom.
Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)

East Kootenay Community and Heritage Credit Union merger approved by members

The merger of East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) and Heritage Credit…

Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)
Clockwise from top left: Brenda Groff of Greystone Mercantile Gifts and Decor; Chelsea Marie Blackmore of Koots Roots Community Co-op; The Fernie Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Wendy McDougall; Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance and Minister.

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Regional Business Round-Up

  • Dec 13, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Brenda Groff of Greystone Mercantile Gifts and Decor; Chelsea Marie Blackmore of Koots Roots Community Co-op; The Fernie Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Wendy McDougall; Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance and Minister.
Clockwise from top left: Craig Campbell, general manager at ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises; Tessa and Scott Salter, owner/operators of the popular Salty Robin Wood Designs; Ryan Doehle; Bob Sumka. Photos courtesy Keith Powell.

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By Keith Powell Cranbrook New GM at ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises Craig Campbell…

  • Dec 8, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Craig Campbell, general manager at ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises; Tessa and Scott Salter, owner/operators of the popular Salty Robin Wood Designs; Ryan Doehle; Bob Sumka. Photos courtesy Keith Powell.
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell

B.C. man designs ‘turtlepods’ – mobile personal shelter prototypes to assist the unhoused

‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’

Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Clockwise from top left: Darian Pestell of Nelson, owner Nourished by Heirloom; The Wheeldon Group - Jason Wheeldon, Kaytee Sharun, Laura Kennedy and Lauren Rokosh; FR Rentals moves to new building; John Holton, General Manager of the Copper Point Resort.

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By Keith Powell Cranbrook: The Wheeldon Group Launches Well-known Cranbrook realtor Jason…

  • Nov 15, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Darian Pestell of Nelson, owner Nourished by Heirloom; The Wheeldon Group - Jason Wheeldon, Kaytee Sharun, Laura Kennedy and Lauren Rokosh; FR Rentals moves to new building; John Holton, General Manager of the Copper Point Resort.