Regional District of Central Kootenay Area B director Tanya Wall cut the ribbon when Kokanee Ford celebrated its grand reopening, following an extensive overhaul and renovation, on Oct. 26.
Kokanee Ford and Kemlee Equipment Ltd. have been owned and operated by the Kemle family since 1983. Phil and Donna were joined by their son, Darrell, that year, shortly after they restarted a Ford dealership that had been abandoned by its previous owner.
Darrell had been planning the renovation for several years. A new facade gives the building a bright, modern look and inside new lighting and ceilings will contribute to an overall modernization.
“We’re going to be here for a long time,” he told the Advance in the summer. “The new look will add to customer appeal and also provide our staff with a better facility to work in.”
