We’re The Valley Shiners and we believe in more than just cleaning — we believe in performance. Like the classic pit crews of Formula 1, our team works with precision and speed to elevate every detail of your home.
From crystal-clear windows to freshly detailed patios and powerful pressure washing, we keep your lakefront lifestyle running flawlessly.
Because luxury living deserves nothing less than championship service.
Make it local.
Make it shine.
We’re Cole and Sarah Rae — creative entrepreneurs who’ve spent the last 20 years escaping to the Columbia Valley whenever we could. In 2024, we made it official and moved here full time.
We’ve always loved this place: the views, the people, the slower pace, the water that never gets old. Now we’re all in — building a life, businesses, and a little shine.
From Calgary roots to lakeside mornings, this is home. And The Valley Shiners is one way we help others fall in love with it, too
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Co-Founder / Yacht Rock CaptainCole’s a lifelong strategist who finally traded city traffic for lakeside calm.
With 15 years of marketing agency ownership under his belt, he decided it was time to stop chasing campaigns and start building something tangible in a place he actually loves.
Equal parts entrepreneur, perfectionist, and boat captain, he’s on a mission to bring a little shine — and a lot of pride — to local homes.
If you hear Michael McDonald playing loudly from a nearby driveway…it’s probably him.
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Co-Founder / Aesthetic Alchemist
Sarah Rae sees the beauty in everything — and makes it her business to help others see it too.
A writer, photographer, and small-batch creative through and through, she brings big heart and even bigger ideas to everything from brand identities to boutique spaces.
The Valley Shiners is just one of her many outlets for making life feel a little more magical.
Her happy place? A perfect light leak, a vintage mug, and a quiet morning in the mountains.
Our values.
No compromises.
People Over Profit
We pay a living wage, offer growth and mentorship, and hire people we actually want to spend the day with. Our crew shows up with pride because they’re treated like gold.
Ethical, Always
No shady billing. No trashing the planet. We run a clean operation — environmentally and professionally. Our business
is built to last, not cut corners.
Rooted in Community
We live here. We give back here. From local sponsorships to helping our neighbours out when it matters most.
The Valley Shiners will show up for the Columbia Valley.
Fast. Flawless. Done Right.
We don’t just do the job — we nail it. No missed spots. No endless reschedules. Just precision, performance, and sparkling results. Not happy? We’ll come back and make it right.
Family & Health Come First
We build our schedule with real life in mind. Kids, partners, chosen family — they matter. And we protect our team’s time accordingly.
Fun is a Core Value
We don’t believe in suffering our way to success. We believe in lake days, team barbecues, and building a company we’re proud to brag about. Because life’s too short to hate your job.
Right now, we’re a lean crew led by hands-on founders who believe in building something that lasts. Our vision? A Columbia Valley service company that becomes a gold standard for quality, ethics, and great jobs. We're hiring soon. Stay tuned.
