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SMRT1 Technologies CEO Brad Pommen celebrates March 16 after his company won $225,000 in funding from Accelerate Okanagan’s 2023 OKGN Angel Summit investment competition. Photo: Submitted

Big investment for Nelson’s SMRT1 Technologies after winning Okanagan competition

The interactive vending machine company earned $225,000 at the OKGN Angel Summit

(L-R) Tailout’s head brewer Mary Lusty, Humble Bean owners Mike McLellan and Kimberly Mamos, and Hedin Nelson-Chorney, a founder and the general manager of Tailout Brewing have joined forces to create an espresso stout. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar’s Humble Bean Coffee and Tailout Brewery create one popular stout

Two Castlegar businesses have partnered together to create an espresso stout

Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)

East Kootenay Community and Heritage Credit Union merger approved by members

The merger of East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) and Heritage Credit…

Two credit unions EKC and Heritage Credit Union will merge, effective January 1, 2023 – and will be operating under the legal name of “StellerVista Credit Union.” (Barry Coulter photo)
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)

Ktunaxa business showcase features entrepreneurs, businesses, artisans

Over 31 Ktunaxa businesses, including artisans, were involved in the showcase, and more than a dozen industries came by for the networking opportunities

The 2022 Ktunaxa Business Showcase, held at the Prestige Inn on Thursday, Oct. 27, created an opportunity for Ktunaxa entrepreneurs and artisans to connect and network with regional industries, enhance their brand awareness in the community, and highlight products and services. (Barry Coulter photo)
The Husky location Nelson, shown here, and another in Trail, have been acquired by the Slocan Valley Co-op. Photo: Tyler Harper

Slocan Valley Co-op purchases two retail fuel locations

The co-op has purchased Husky stations in Trail and Nelson

The Husky location Nelson, shown here, and another in Trail, have been acquired by the Slocan Valley Co-op. Photo: Tyler Harper
Leeza Zurwick at her new brewery in Castlegar. Photo: Submitted
Leeza Zurwick at her new brewery in Castlegar. Photo: Submitted
International best-selling author Roz Nay has opened her own writing school in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper
International best-selling author Roz Nay has opened her own writing school in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper
Christina Kosinec purchased the Red Dresser to help bring a better work-life balance to her family. Photo: Jamie-lynn Rowe
Christina Kosinec purchased the Red Dresser to help bring a better work-life balance to her family. Photo: Jamie-lynn Rowe
New bylaw will allow businesses to use sidewalk space. Photo: Lachlan Labere

New bylaw will allow Castlegar businesses to use sidewalk space

The City of Castlegar approved a sidewalk vendor bylaw to support outdoor patios and vending

New bylaw will allow businesses to use sidewalk space. Photo: Lachlan Labere
Brian Millar handing over the keys to Nufloors to Zachary Linderman. Photo: Betsy Kline

New owners for Castlegar Nufloors

After 35 years selling flooring Brian and Carol Millar are retiring from NuFloors W Kootenay Carpets

Brian Millar handing over the keys to Nufloors to Zachary Linderman. Photo: Betsy Kline
The still-under construction building in Nelson at 45 Government Rd. was supposed to be home to Nelson Cannabis Collective. Now it will be leased out to tenants after the building is completed. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Nelson cannabis company scraps plans for processing facility

Nelson Cannabis Collective says it will pivot to leasing out its still-under construction building

The still-under construction building in Nelson at 45 Government Rd. was supposed to be home to Nelson Cannabis Collective. Now it will be leased out to tenants after the building is completed. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Pharmacist Ron Turk hands off a prescription to Jody Kuntz at the new drive-thru window at T.H.E. Pharmacy in Castlegar. Photo: submitted

Castlegar pharmacy offering drive-thru service

First drive-thru pharmacy in the area

Pharmacist Ron Turk hands off a prescription to Jody Kuntz at the new drive-thru window at T.H.E. Pharmacy in Castlegar. Photo: submitted
Ernie’s Used Auto Parts won the Lifetime Achievement Award at Saturday’s Business Excellence Awards. L-R: Owners Stuart Ady, Maryann Ady, Christopher Ady and Castlegar Mayor Kirk Duff. Photo: Etelka Mihaly

Business Excellence awards handed out in Castlegar

Ernie’s Used Auto Parts won the Lifetime Achievement Award

Ernie’s Used Auto Parts won the Lifetime Achievement Award at Saturday’s Business Excellence Awards. L-R: Owners Stuart Ady, Maryann Ady, Christopher Ady and Castlegar Mayor Kirk Duff. Photo: Etelka Mihaly
Anita’s Organic Mill co-owner Taylor Gemmel outside the Chilliwack location. (Michelle Gemmel submitted file photo)

Nature’s Path acquires majority interest in Chilliwack organic food business

Largest organic cereal and snack maker buys into Anita’s Organic Mill

Anita’s Organic Mill co-owner Taylor Gemmel outside the Chilliwack location. (Michelle Gemmel submitted file photo)
Baldface Lodge founder and CEO Jeff Pensiero. Photo: Darren Davidson

Baldface Lodge expands operations into Valhallas

Baldface purchased the Valhalla Powdercat ski operation before the pandemic

Baldface Lodge founder and CEO Jeff Pensiero. Photo: Darren Davidson
Castlegar City Hall. Photo: Kristen Lawson
Castlegar City Hall. Photo: Kristen Lawson
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Report shows Kootenay tech sector is growing

The Kootenay Technology Sector Assessment 2020 is the first of its kind in the region

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Students from the three schools may be bussed to Stanley Humphries next year. Photo by John Boivin

UPDATE: Two positive COVID-19 cases reported at Castlegar’s high school, more at Brent Kennedy

Exposure at Stanley Humphries Secondary School occurred April 19 - 20, 22

Students from the three schools may be bussed to Stanley Humphries next year. Photo by John Boivin
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