Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
In 1913, Monrad Wigen started a small box factory near Creston, in Wynndel. One hundred years later, Wigen’s descendants are still operating Wynndel Box & Lumber, making it the oldest family-owned lumber mill in BC and—with over 100 employees—one of […]
Taghum Stop is a gas bar, convenience store and liquor agency that serves the people who live near and travel the highway west of Nelson. In operation since the mid-1950s, the stop has been owned by three brothers since 1996—brothers […]
From forestry to tourism, industries of all types rely on the services of Yellowhead Helicopters. Based in Valemount, the family-owned business has been operating since 1975 and, as required, updates its equipment to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of […]
