Remote Kootenay wilderness about to become ‘virtually’ trekkable
The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Google have partnered in a unique project to put B.C. wilderness online It’s not quite “going where no man has gone before”, but it’s close. Adrian Leslie of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has just finished slogging through a remote corner of the Kootenays known as Darkwoods, […]
Thought for Food: Food Policy Council
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), Community Futures Central Kootenay and the BC Food Systems Network announced today the launch of a joint project to create a regional Food Policy Council for the Central Kootenay. The Kootenays are abundant with food production and agricultural activities and this project aims to devise a made-in-the-Kootenays model […]
Get the Competitive Advantage. Business in the Kootenays
At Imagine Kootenay we can’t stress enough how living and working in this extraordinary corner of the world is a dream come true. Breathtaking views, world-class recreation just outside your front door, and waking up to the freshest air available combined with small town friendliness and security all add up to a lifestyle truly enviable. […]
Get Your Medieval On!
With the popularity of medieval festivals in other parts of Canada, the United States and beyond, it should come as no surprise that the bug would hit here in the Koots! Combine the popularity of programs such as Game of Thrones, our Anglo roots and the widespread fascination with the medieval era and you’ve got […]
25th Anniversary of Kaslo Jazz Festival
It’s less than two weeks before the iconic and internationally lauded Kaslo Jazz Festival kicks off it’s 25th summer of offering the best in music festival the Kootenays, British Columbia and just about anywhere else has to offer! If you haven’t already, this is your summer to discover the Kaslo Jazz Festival As always this […]
GLOWS Joins Forces with Selkirk College
Opening the doors to the exploration of science for young people is the focus of the Growing Learning Opportunities With Science program that has been building momentum in our region over the years. The program has now moved into a partnership with Selkirk College where synergies will help continue the great work.
Imagine Kootenay Wins Top Honours for Marketing Innovation in BC
Imagine Kootenay (IK) was awarded the top honour for marketing and innovation in the province last week by the BC Economic Development Association. The IK partnership and imaginekootenay.ca/ website was recognized for their website and program branding work at the BC Economic Development Association Summit in Vancouver on June 15th, 2016. Imagine Kootenay competed as a regional program in the category of ‘populations over 20,000’ and was up against projects coming out of the lower mainland and other urban centres.
Increased Infrastructure Makes Kootenays Tech Business Friendly
Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle is the new location, location location! The Kootenays is a highly desirable place to live and work and the increased availability of infrastructure now makes it viable for technology businesses to take the leap and operate successfully away from the city. Kootenays supports innovation and startup success There are pockets of tech […]
Fernie Company Making Cabins for Investors in the Glamping Market
Media Release~ The Little Cabin Company has been established in Fernie BC to manufacture little cabins targeting the glamping market. The unique cabins have been designed and built to current BC and Canadian National Building Code standards and are highly insulated to keep them warm in the winter but cool in the hot summer sun. […]
SunMine Wins National Engineering Project Award
Press Release~ Kimberley’s SunMine has won the National Award for an Engineering Project or Achievement from Engineers Canada at their Awards Gala on May 26th in Charlottetown, PEI. The National Award for an Engineering Project or Achievement bestows distinction for an outstanding engineering project or achievement that has had a significant positive impact on society […]