Story by Danielle CameronKootenay Business Magazine Catching up with Deirdre Howard, proud beekeeper and owner of Pure Honey Products in Creston Deirdre Howard and her husband, Taig, had detected a need in the agricultural market when they opened Pure Honey Products in Creston. They had been beekeepers in Saskatchewan, and they moved to the Creston Valley …
Founded in 2009, this unique and vibrant coffee and gift shop has become an important tourist destination for those who pass through. It is also a well loved business within the Greenwood community. Owners, Bruce and Katie Jepsen are lively, fun and energetic and you can feel the energy when you walk through the …
Located in Greenwood, B.C. Bushwhackers Waxing Studio is a full body waxing studio for both men and women, they have expanded and now offer lash lifting/tinting as well as brow tinting. This business is owned and operated by Vanessa Chartier. Vanessa opened Bushwhackers in the Boundary area so there would be a place for …
Owned and operated by Jeremy and Keely DeVries and their family, this organic dairy farm is an important business in this community. Jerseyland produces organic cheese and yogurt and they’ve recently added a 24 hour fresh milk dispenser to their storefront. The milk dispenser is one of only two in all of Canada! Grand Forks …
My husband and I moved to Grand Forks from Montreal at the end of 2014. He was born and raised in B.C. and his family was living in the region, that’s why we chose to move here. I have always been passionate about cooking and baking. In fact, when I was 17, I signed up …
Located in Christina Lake, B.C. this business is owned and operated by Dawn and Joe Sioga. They have owned the business for 15 years and offer a wide range of services. Most notably they offer covered storage for boats and RV’s as well as self storage for household goods. D&D also offers weekly RV Rentals, …
PRESS RELEASE: February 2021 Collaboration is key to economic growth in the Kootenays Kootenay/Boundary Region, BC: Imagine Kootenay is shifting gears and plans to be a leader in economic development in the Kootenay/Boundary region. By working with local community economic development initiatives to attract investment and workforce, Imagine Kootenay aims to deliver tangible results on …
Homesick and wanting to return to Kansas from Oz, Dorothy clicked her ruby red heels together. “There’s no place like home,” she said. “Home” is a powerful word. It’s where our soul and spirit thrive – raising a family, working, and pursuing our ambition, passion, and happiness. But the Kootenay is full of folks with …
The Elkford Nordic Ski Club was formed in 1984 by Ross Taplin and started out with setting track at Boivin Creek. A track was also se at 7-Mile, just south of Elkford on Highway 43. Currently the Elkford Nordic Ski Club, along with their current president Kim Muller, have grown and now set up tracks …
The Blend Bistro opened its doors in Elkford, BC on June.10 2019! Corey Mildenberger and his wife Romila have raised 3 children in Elkford and were happy to open up this unique Bistro offering specialty coffees, decadent deserts, Modern Filipino fare and quality homemade traditional menu items to the community. But that is not the …
