Growing Our Wetlands and Grasslands

Growing Our Wetlands and Grasslands

Our region is known for the grandeur of its mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Yet wetlands and grasslands are also vital to its ecology. The goal is not only to […]

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History Revitalized

History Revitalized

When silver was discovered in the West Kootenay in 1891, thousands of fortune-seekers swarmed to the area. The community of Kaslo formed and bloomed, and was incorporated in 1893. Five […]

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Global Reach, Local Talent

Global Reach, Local Talent

In India, a man trains to be yoga teacher. Two dozen women gather to get “back to nature” at a tipi village in Oregon. A healing centre in Peru teaches guests about plant medicine. What do these have in common? Technology developed in Nelson, BC.

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Retirement for a business owner can be challenging. Not only do you have to re-envision your lifestyle, but you must decide what to do with the business itself.

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Celebrating Success

Celebrating Success

On the western shore of Lower Arrow Lake, about an hour and a quarter south of Nakusp, the tiny community of Edgewood is home to a thriving business that is […]

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Creating Summer Memories

Creating Summer Memories

Often it’s the dramatic natural beauty and restorative peace and quiet that draw people to the Columbia Basin initially, and keep them coming back year after year. And that’s what attracted Rick Chartraw here as well, a few years after he retired from a 10-year hockey career that included four Stanley Cup wins with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce

When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train a new apprentice. During his quieter season, Lucke has time—but not the income to pay the new employee’s wages.

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Putting #Nakusp on the Map

Putting #Nakusp on the Map

It looked like an ordinary Facebook post: a snapshot of a flyer announcing a 2017 Valentine’s Day contest at the Nakusp Hot Springs. The text encouraged viewers to “like” the […]

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A Pumped-up Community

A Pumped-up Community

Cam, Scott and Shawn Robertson are brothers who, early in their 20 years of business partnership, learned to work through their differences and align themselves toward a common goal. The Taghum Stop full-service gas station, liquor agency and convenience store, 10 kilometres west of Nelson, is a testimonial to that healthy relationship.

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Planting the Seeds of Success

Planting the Seeds of Success

By mid-June, vibrant green Simpson and Red Sails lettuce are ready to pick at Cranbrook’s 3 Crows Farm, with Salanova and Romaine coming along soon. These are some of the […]

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Slocan Ready to Build New Housing Project

Slocan Ready to Build New Housing Project

It’s a big project for a small non-profit society to take on: a $1.9-million affordable housing project for seniors. The Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society is up to the task, […]

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New Child Care Capital Grants Now Open

New Child Care Capital Grants Now Open

$1 million available in first intake of three-year program The first intake of Columbia Basin Trust’s new Child Care Capital Grants is now open. The capital grants will support improvements […]

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