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Heavy trading at West Kootenay Trade Show

More than 4000 people attended the show.
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The West Kootenay Trade Show has wrapped up another successful year after more than 4,000 people came through the doors over the weekend.

Castlegar Chamber of Commerce executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk said they were overwhelmed with positive comments from attendees and vendors alike.

She said people were impressed with the quality and diversity of the 110 vendors.

Visitors could check out a wide scope of products and services ranging from home-based businesses to an industrial drilling outfit and everything in between.

They could do everything from organizing their closets and planning their funerals to buying a car.

“One vendor reported doing six figures worth of sales,” said Verigin-Burk.

“Pretty much every booth said they are coming back next year.”

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Tyson Mckenzie, 5, and Alex Mckenzie, 3, boasted balloons and painted faces. Photo: Jennifer Small
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Please, can I have it, dad? Clinton Gauthier tries out a dirt bike from Playmor Power Products. Photo: Jennifer Small
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Hannah Eldridge and her best friend Anaya Molitwenik had their faces painted. Photo: Jennifer Small
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Caleb Stanwood and son Kalos, 2, take a spin at the Pet Valu booth. Photo: Jennifer Small
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Penelope Morris, 3, gets her face painted. Photo: Jennifer Small
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Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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