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More than two decades ago, Brian Schaal made a decision to pursue a new career path—and he hasn't looked back.

Working with family is a dream come true for Greg and Eric Lapointe—and their mother, Sydney-Anne Porter.

These enthusiastic yoga instructors have arrived to bring their expertise to Invermere.

The new Invermere Canadian Tire store and its associated Mark's clothing outlet, which are both currently under construction, are holding a big job fair for their upcoming opening in 2012.

There's a new photography studio in Invermere—but owner Kimberley Rae Sanderson is hardly new to photography.

The BC Provincial Pond Hockey series has established itself firmly in the hearts of local sports enthusiasts—and Invermere is about to be the latest destination to join the proud ranks.

Cam Gillies is taking the green route in renovating his nearly 100-year-old home in Windermere, B.C.

Kicking Horse Coffee in Invermere maintains strong ethics and top quality blends.

This art facility is turning heads in Invermere.

Panorama Mountain Village has unveiled a new stunt feature on its mountain biking tracks.

There is a bit of a retail experiment going on in Invermere these days.

Owners Britt and Meka Jensen have opened the doors to their new beauty salon in Invermere, called Scizzor Sisters.

The Backyard Grill, a new seasonal eatery in Invermere, is turning out to be a great success.

Owner Sharma Yawrenko describes Invermere's Her Public as urban, with trendy and alternative clothes, shoes and accessories.

Four years ago Trudi Wells was looking for something fun and new in her life—and Scrappy-Do's scrapbooking store was born in Invermere, B.C.

Heavy equipment is busy at the new Canadian Tire site near the crossroads in Invermere.

After meeting its life expectancy, the Donald Bridge near Golden, B.C., is being replaced with a new four-lane structure that will be completed by the end of 2012.

Invermere's community greenhouse, a facility that utilizes solar power through a variety of systems, is often full of David Thompson Secondary School's (DTSS) students. The students grow and use plants at their school cafeteria—and it is this collaboration between the school and the operators of the greenhouse, Groundswell, that saw them win Solar B.C.'s Solar School of the Year.

Edible Acres, located in Windermere, is a place where you can grow your vegetable and eat them too, with a community supported agriculture program.

Wilf and Marg Gobert had a serendipitous meeting with Dave Penner, one of the owners of Quiniscoe Homes, and not long afterwards, the Goberts signed the contract for Quiniscoe Homes to begin construction on their property at Lake Windermere, B.C.

Todd Weselake began operating Raven Eye Photography out of Fernie and Invermere in the summer of 2000.

Dave and Doris Penner have built their business, Quiniscoe Homes, from the ground up—literally—and have brought happiness to vacationers looking for their dream home in B.C.'s Columbia Valley.

One environmental advocate shares his experience using cosmetic pesticides and his journey to promote organic gardening methods and products.

Ryan Stimming, 2003 alumnus of Selkirk College's Ski Resort and Operations Management program, currently works as the Risk Manager at Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere, B.C.

Seven non-profit organizations located in the Columbia Basin will be receiving assistance from Enterprising Non-profits (ENP) for social enterprise projects.

Al Miller, the manager of Invermere Home Hardware, and his team are clearly doing something right. The store was recently awarded Retailer of the Year.

In the late 90s, Dave and Doris Penner moved to Invermere to build custom homes in the Windermere Valley.

Quiniscoe Homes in Invermere is showing builders in the rest of B.C. how it’s done.

Quiniscoe Homes, owned and operated by Dave and Doris Penner from their offices in Invermere, British Columbia, is showing builders in the rest of B.C. how it’s done.

Invermere is a choice destination for winter fun, whether that involves curling on the lake or skiing the slopes.

Bringing together two well-established Kootenay businesses, New Dawn Developments and Panorama Mountain Village, is part of Rick Jensen’s long-term vision.

If you are looking for that special gift, Jayne Magri’s got you covered with It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets, her home-based business in Wilmer.

John Newton and Pedro Cebulka, two businessmen in the Columbia Valley, have spearheaded a partnership of local developers and businesses.

Te Papa Nui Antiques will have you enamoured with a grand selection of worldly treasures.

Ferrier started his business in Invermere, B.C., and said most people are more interested in creating low maintenance, usable space as opposed to maintaining their outdoor property

When Peter Banga, a journeyman baker and pastry chef from Zurich, Switzerland, bought Quality Bakery in Invermere, it was the only bakery in the community. That was 1981.

Just off the 93 Highway in Windermere, the new Windermere Fire Hall is taking shape, and the blazing red structure is a homegrown venture.

When you combine a strong editorial background with an entrepreneurial spirit, you get Elinor Florence.

David Ridge has proudly created the Home Renovation Centre, the newest division of Ridge Construction Ltd.

With much consideration and careful planning, Daryl and Wendy Stankewich started up this warmly engaging store with elegant decor and enticing merchandise.