Media Release~ August 23, 2016 Thanks to a generous grant from the Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust), recreational opportunities in the lower Slocan Valley will be improved and expanded for park and trail users. The CBT has awarded a $250,000 Recreation Infrastructure Grant to the Slocan Community Recreational Greenway Project, a unique partnership comprised of …
It never comes as a surprise to anyone when Vancouver makes a Top 10 List. In fact, after so many, it’s almost expected that Vancouver is considered one of the Most Liveable or one of The Best Cities to Live or, hey, how about Most Beautiful? In the expanse of beauty and liveability that defines …
Culture. Webster’s defines it as the manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. Culture is also a perfect way to view and understand a particular group of people or geographic region. It’s a beautiful thought really, understanding and getting to know a place or people by their collective achievements. Here in the Kootenays much of …
Your Better Life and You Can Do That Here live in synchronicity here in the Kootenays. They go hand in hand as the Kootenay region supports and encourages all manner of opportunities that you can find and do here to help you live your dream – #yourbetterlife! Cam Shute of Nelson, BC, an Engineer and …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.