The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Oct. 20 handed out 13 distinguished awards to valley businesses, people and non-profits during the 23rd annual Business Excellence…
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Radium will have fourth mayor after election
The Village of Radium Hot Springs will enter a new era following the October 15 municipal election. The village will elect just its fourth mayor…
So much to experience at Wings Over the Rockies
You might think that the Wings Over the Rockies is a bird festival – right? Yes, there are birding events, but it’s so much more!…
Clovechok says PST elimination would be good for tourism
BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson stated Sept. 28 that if elected he and his party would eliminate the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) for one year,…
Accelerate Kootenays plugs valley into the future
Electric vehicle drivers will now be able to travel to and within the Columbia Valley with last week’s launch of two new DC fast charging…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Nov. 3 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Award…
New offices opened to help MLA serve constituents
By Michelle Forbes Living in rural B.C., the Kootenays are far from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, and the politics and decisions…
CVCC Business Excellence Awards winners
The 18th annual Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) Business Excellence Awards was hosted for the first time ever at Panorama Mountain Resort Oct. 20…
Peter Smith new president of CVCC
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, March 9, was attended by approximately 30 of the 237 members. There…
Happy 50th RDEK, and thank you
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is 50-years-old. Not that old, really. Pretty close to my age, in fact….