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Trappers Ridge Panorama
Invermere, Developments Good news as region’s recreational property sees upswing

Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere is reporting that 80% of its new Trappers Ridge development has been sold out.

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Invermere Invermere’s mayor likes to achieve

Gerry Taft enjoys keeping up with the demands of running his gelato shop and fulfilling his duties as mayor of the District of Invermere.

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Aaron Fanderl and Max Cameron stand outside their wall display at a tradeshow.
Invermere, Developments Building livable log homes

The owners of Trappeur Homes in Invermere share a passion for providing innovative construction and simple solutions.

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Glen Lynn wears a Mister Tire shirt  and stands in front of a wall displaying various tires.
Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Retail Mister Tire

As the owner of Mister Tire, Glen Lynn is able to make the most of his 43 years of experience in the industry.

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Invermere Invermere’s Copper Point golf pro Brian Schaal recognized with two awards

Congratulations to Brian Schaal of Copper Point Golf Club who has been recognized with two awards.

Congratulations! An international student from Korea celebrates his success at Selkirk Secondary School’s graduation ceremony in Kimberley in June, 2013.
Invermere, Kimberley, Education Attracting international students to the Kootenays

BC has a target of a 50 per cent increase in the number of international students studying in the province by 2016.

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Invermere, Small Business Invermere’s Angus McToogle’s Restaurant to close

Angus McToogle’s Restaurant in Invermere will be closing at the end of September.

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Invermere, Financial, Tourism Investing in events

District of Invermere council wants to keep residents happy and involved in community events and activities.

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Invermere, Tourism Invermere, the experience

To contribute to and enhance the District of Invermere’s social and economic well-being is the stated goal of the District’s new events co-ordinator.

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Invermere, Developments, Real Estate Master of planning

Haworth Development Consulting in Invermere, B.C., specializes in planning and managing large-scale construction projects on challenging terrain.

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Invermere, Small Business Invermere’s diamond

Provider of warmth in winter, cool relief in summer, and a comforting soak in the hot tub in any season, Diamond Heating & Spas in Invermere is a treasure.

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Invermere, Retail, Small Business, Tourism Art as life

The Artym Gallery in Invermere, B.C., showcases the works of 65 professional Canadian artists.

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Three children display a large cheque in the amount of $25,000
Invermere, Developments, Tourism Making a splash park

On August 19, TSN and Kraft Canada presented Invermere, B.C., with a $25,000 cheque and a celebration.

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Invermere Project ahead

Pine Ridge Mountain Resort in Invermere is planning some new recreational additions.

Village Arts in Invermere
Invermere Renovation celebration

Village Arts in Invermere has undergone renovations.

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Invermere, Agriculture, Education, Environment Groundswell to share success with others

Invermere’s Groundswell Network Society has been a growing success for more than a decade.

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Invermere, Environment Sharing community greenhouse success

Columbia Basin Trust is providing funding to help make the knowledge gleaned from Groundswell's community greenhouse in Invermere more easily accessible.

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Invermere Caring for companion animals

The staff at ICAN in Invermere are devoted to public education and animal welfare

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A white car is parked next to a blue and green charging unit that is plugged in.
Invermere, Environment Invermere is all charged up

Invermere is taking the lead by installing charging units for electric vehicles in town.

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Invermere, Developments Principles in design

Pamela Nairn of Panache Interiors suggested some important things to keep in mind when you’re investing in home decor.

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Invermere, Developments Designing dream home interiors

Pamela Nairn, owner of Panache Interiors Inc. in Invermere, is a star in Canada’s roster of multimillion-dollar home designers.

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Invermere, Education CBAL #10 on list of biggest educational charitable organizations in B.C.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) appeared on the list of 20 of B.C.’s biggest educational charitable organizations.

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Invermere, Financial Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee brings on private equity partner

Elana Rosenfeld remains CEO of Kicking Horse Coffee.

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Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Environment $150,000 to fund youth projects in the Basin

Columbia Basin Trust is making $150,000 available for projects that benefit Basin youth through two granting programs.

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Invermere, Tourism Jumbo Becomes Official Mountain Resort Municipality—Greg Deck appointed Mayor

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced today that Cabinet has approved the incorporation of Jumbo.

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Invermere, Retail Invermere’s Sobeys store has new owners

The Columbia Valley Pioneer is reporting that the long time owners of Invermere’s biggest grocery store, Sobeys, have sold out to new ownership.

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Invermere, Health & Wellness New community support

The Family Resource Centre in Invermere has hired Larry Rohrick to be the new director of program management

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Invermere, Small Business Championing the Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley regional chamber gives strong support to local businesses under executive director Susan Clovechok

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Invermere, Developments Two Columbia Valley Newspapers Enter Joint Operating Agreement

In what may be a first in Canadian media circles, the Invermere Valley Echo newspaper (published since 1956) and its upstart competitor, the Columbia Valley Pioneer, (published since 2003), have entered into a joint operating agreement.

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Invermere, Developments Lakeland lifestyle

Rick Luyendyk has built Lakeland Contracting over the last 30-plus years. In 2008 he scaled back his work commitments and is enjoying a more balanced lifestyle.

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Invermere's newest business, the Arrowhead Brewing Company.
Invermere, Small Business Brewing up success in Invermere

One of Invermere's newest business, namely the Arrowhead Brewing Company, has been up and running since early this spring.

Elana Rosenfeld, Kicking Horse Coffee CEO, lead woman business owner.
Invermere Kicking Horse Coffee CEO ranked as a leading woman business owner

Business paper, Business in Vancouver, has listed Invermere’s Kicking Horse Coffee as one of B.C.’s largest women-owned businesses.

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Invermere Need a guide to the Columbia Valley?

The 91sheep website is the flock-promoting community link created by Thea Hansen of Edgewater, B.C.

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Invermere, Developments, Environment A showcase for sustainable solutions

Bill Swan, who is the owner of Greenman Sustainable Solutions in Invermere, worked with the District of Invermere to incorporate four state-of-the-art renewable-energy systems in the design of the new Kinsmen Beach Amenity Building on Lake Windermere.

by Kisten Armleder
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Invermere, Developments, Environment Building up the beach

The District of Invermere has constructed a brand new 1,830-square-foot amenity building at Kinsmen Beach and it is designed to stay open all year long.

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Three-storey housing complex for seniors in Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Developments Graduated care for seniors

Phase 1 of Invermere's Columbia Garden Village, administered by Golden Life Management, is in full use; construction of Phase 2 has begun.

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Sydney-Anne Porter of AG Valley Foods in Invermere was recognized with a 2012 Kootenay Women in Business award presented by Keith Powell.
Invermere Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards: Congratulations, Sydney-Anne Porter

East Kootenay Influential Women in Business Awards 2012 Winner: Sydney-Anne Porter, AG Valley Foods, Invermere.

Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp, owners of Cleanline Automotive in Invermere, B.C.
Invermere, Environment Cleanline Automotive finds green alternatives

Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp presented their first “baby,” Cleanline Automotive, to the public on April 11, 2012—and they have an actual baby due in June.

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Invermere, Cuisine, Environment, Retail Solar-powered coffee?

Solar systems can save your business money and satisfy your environmental conscience. Greenman Sustainable Solutions facilitated the installation of a system at Kicking Horse Café in Invermere in 2010.

by Lisa Crane
New Canadian Tire Store in Invermere
Invermere, Developments, Retail Official grand opening of Canadian Tire in Invermere

It’s grand opening week (April 25 to 28) at Canadian Tire in Invermere. The new store’s owner/operater/manager is Craig Knapp and his store will employ 30 to 35 people.

Photo of Grant Costello skiing Farnham Glacier at Jumbo Glacier Resort with French technical team.
Invermere, Developments, Environment, Tourism A Jumbo approval

Development of a ski resort on Jumbo Glacier, an issue that has divided the East Kootenay community for decades, must include consideration of 195 environmental conditions.

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Invermere, Tourism Golfing getaways in the Columbia Valley

The golf season is just around the corner, and outdoor enthusiasts can’t wait to get a taste of summer activities in the Columbia Valley.

by Breanne Massey
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Cranbrook, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Cuisine, Health & Wellness Tea anyone?

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

by Lisa Crane
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Invermere, Health & Wellness Wildsight’s public forum was a thought-provoking event

Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness, spoke at the Wildsight Public Forum in Invermere Community Hall on March 2, 2012.

by Breanne Massey
Invermere Join the YPC team

YPC Fitness sets the bar high, providing a high quality workout space and much more.

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Invermere, Real Estate Location, location, location

When you're in business, it all comes down to location and the the Rockies West Real Estate knows it: check out their new location.

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Invermere, Health & Wellness Natural healing

Imagine being treated for anything from attention deficit disorder to Lyme disease from the comfort of your home. No busy parking lots, no waiting rooms and no one rushing you through a five-minute appointment.

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Invermere, Environment Wildsight public forum to take place in Invermere

Four unique presenters will be panelists at a grass roots public forum hosted by Wildsight, on March 2nd and 3rd, 2012.

by Breanne Massey
Invermere, Developments, Retail Invermere Canadian Tire project moving toward spring completion

Construction on the new Invermere Canadian Tire project is moving along nicely.

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Invermere, Developments Coming soon to Invermere

A construction team located in Invermere anticipates that the new Canadian Tire will be ready in the spring of 2012.

by Breanne Massey

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