Smoke advisory issued for Boundary and Kootenay regions
Evironment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality advisory for the southern areas of the province, including Boundary and Kootenay regions Thursday due to the smoky skies in the area. The advisory was made in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority and Environment Canada. "In addition to local smoke from forest fires...
Environment Canada/IHA issue smoke advisory for Kootenays
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority, has issued a smoky skies advisory for the southern areas of the Okanagan, Boundary and Kootenay regions, spanning the communities of: Oliver, Osoyoos, Rock Creek, Grand Forks, Castlegar and Creston. These areas are affected by local and transboundary...
Interior Health confirms Broader Horizons to officially re-open operations September 1
A concerned senior population in Nelson can breathe a sigh of relief after Interior Health officially announced that Broader Horizons Adult Daycare Centre will officially re-open operations (Tuesday) September 1. IH Health Service Administrator for Community Services in Kootenay/Boundary Cheryl Whittleton made the announcement Monday. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve hired permanent staff and […]
Interior Health warns whooping cough cases on the increase
Interior Health is adivsing the public that pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise. The increase in pertussis cases has IH sending out a reminder parents about the importance of making sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. Pertussis activity is being seen across the region with the majority...
Rural Family Practice Program aims to draw physicians
In an attempt to combat a projected doctor shortage local health authorities have banded together to create a new hands on program and it is ready to kick off. Trail doctor, Cheryl Hume, is the director of the new Kootenay Boundary Rural Family Practice Residency Program that aims to engage future physicians in the lifestyle...
IH says Broader Horizons scheduled for re-opening September
It appears regular attendees of the Broader Horizons Adult Daycare Centre in Nelson will need to wait a little longer — at least another month — before the program returns to full operations. Health Service Administrator for the Kootenay Boundary, Cheryl Whittleton recently told The Nelson Daily, “We’re confident we are going to re-open in […]
Smoking ban in public outdoor places for Castlegar?
A presentation to city council from the Kootenay Tobacco Free Coalition has left at least one councillor undecided on the merit of the coalition’s proposed bylaw outlawing smoking in outdoor public places such as plazas, trails, beaches, parks, recreation facilities and patios at restaurants/bars. Councillor Dan Rye said he...
14th Annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw this August
The Kootenay Permaculture Institute in partnership with Selkirk College is offering the 14th annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw, August 16-29, 2015. Permaculture is a holistic approach to land-use planning. The permaculture concept originated in Australia in the late 70s and now many people, organizations and companies...
Community welcomes new medical trainees
Members of the Health and Hospital Committee of the LCCDTS were just some of the community members on hand to welcome seven new medical trainees to the Lower Columbia recently. The medical students and residents are part of two growing programs that are expected to have a positive, long term impact on recruiting new doctors...
New Guidebook for Managing Bats in Buildings
Summer is the season when property owners notice bats in their buildings. They may find guano on the deck, hear bats in the walls, or smell a build-up of guano. The Kootenay Community Bat Project, funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, has received numerous calls with these issues. In many cases, landowners are happy to leave ...
