Don Thompson New President of Red Mountain Ventures
Katkov Sets The Stage For The Next 10 Years Red Mountain Ventures’ CEO Howard Katkov announced significant changes to the leadership team today, including a new President appointed from within the organization and a new Director of Sales. Don Thompson will become the President of Red Mountain Ventures, parent company of RED Mountain Resort. In […]
PODCAST: How a local coffee legend got its start
About the podcast: The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. You can CLICK PLAY on the triangle...
New Compassion Club gets the Heave Ho — Again
For the second time since it arrived in Nelson last fall, the Qunnabu Healing Society’s (QHS) Medical Marijuana Compassion Club has been evicted from its storefront. “We’re trying to bring alternatives to people so they have a choice, like if you walk into any other store,” said society director Kyle Lindroos. But things...
JUMBO RESORT 'FOUNDATIONS' IN AVALANCHE PATH, SAYS REPORT
Immediately prior to expiration of Jumbo Glacier Resort’s environmental approval, two small cement slabs were poured in an attempt to demonstrate that work on the proposed development was substantially started. These slabs apparently represent the day lodge and an additional service building. Currently, BC Environment Minister, Mary Polak, is making a decision as to whether […]
West Kootenay Trade Show a sell-out
The forecast for this weekend in Castlegar holds not just sunny skies and balmy weather, but also fun and excitement with this year’s newly-expanded West Kootenay Trade Show at the Complex. Chamber of Commerce executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk says every single one of the more-than 130 vendor booths is sold out, with an...
Fortis to say 'Good-bye' to Meter Readers
If you’re under 10 years old, you may never remember what a meter reader looked like. Like the milkman and the postal carrier, meter readers will be a thing of the past. In August, Fortis BC will eliminate 10 meter readers as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system begins sending your electrical usage daily via a ...
Waneta Expansion Project in pictures
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, recently announced that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. With the help of photographer Larry Doell and Columbia Power Corportation, here a photo ...
Kaslo Sourdough Bakery needs help after nomination in NEXTY competition
Kaslo Sourdough Bakery is getting known for its wonderful products outside the Kootenay region. The business was recently nominated for a NEXTY Award following its participation at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California in March. "My dad, Silvio and I exhibited our sourdough pastas in the world’s largest...
Waneta Expansion Project powered up and running
The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, announced today that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. The $900 million 335 MW expansion adds a second powerhouse, immediately downstream of the...
PODCAST: How to make backcountry skiing a full time job with Brad Steele of BackcountrySkiingCanada.com
About the podcast: The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. You can CLICK PLAY on the triangle...