Mobilizing local capital in the Kootenays
In today’s interconnected world, it is easy to see how your hard-earned money can end up going towards projects and businesses all around the world.
Fernie Distillers set to open this winter
The newly renovated 3,200-square-foot production facility will include a tasting room, lounge and patio.
Finding the hidden wild treasures of the Kootenay
Love of wild places is what keeps people in the Kootenay. If you love and respect wild places, in time you’ll be shown the Kootenay’s hidden treasures.
Tech scene takes off in Revelstoke
Fibre Internet, technology strategy spurs tech scene boom in Revelstoke A growing number of information technology workers are choosing to leave the bustle of the big city for the mountain culture found in Revelstoke. A recent survey completed by the city of Revelstoke’s tech strategy coordinator shows there are more than 100 tech workers currently …
Nakusp social ventures get people working
Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services’ social ventures program is creating flexible job opportunities for people with disabilities in the Nakusp area.
Backcountry maven makes the mountains her work
If someone told you they skied first tracks, climbed monkey bars and blew stuff up for a living, would you believe them? You would if you lived in Golden, and you knew Lisa Roddick.
Modern culinary master rediscovers Nelson
Amanda Skidmore, 34, is Head Chef at Yum Son restaurant in the beaming arts-and-food hub that is Nelson.
Painter finds her piece of Kootenay paradise
Pastel artist Sharon Bamber paints her own definition of success Leaping into new adventures is an old habit for Sharon Bamber and her husband Simon. Balancing a love of nature with a love of travel, the pair traveled the world before deciding to move to a piece of property deep in the heart of the …
Ski bum finds his dream job in the Kootenays
Twenty-six year-old Ryan Lachapelle is getting paid to organize the Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships at one of British Columbia’s snowiest resorts in Rossland, BC.
Fernie businesses shine in #ferniesuccess videos
Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Imagine Kootenay are excited to launch a new series of video success stories. The videos feature the owners of well-known Fernie businesses talking about what they do and why they chose the community as a place to live and work. The first three videos from the series feature Snow Valley …