Modernizing technology for women's health
If you could ensure women in the Kootenay Boundary access to mammography with less radiation, better results and the capacity for non-surgical biopsies would you even question the potential? It’s a clear win situation for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation in their quest to purchase digital mammogram equipment....
Got bats in your Koots?
The successful Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is gearing up for another year of identifying local bat species, providing educational programs and workshops, and assisting landowners with bat issues. Of the sixteen species of bats in BC, half of them are considered vulnerable or threatened and an additional species, the...
HIGH STREAM ADVISORY: Boundary on watch for flooding
A few days of warmer temperatures led to a shift from accumulating snowpack to melting resulting in rising river levels across the Southern Interior this week, putting the Kootenay / Boundary regions on flood alert. The high stream advisory was posted by the B.C. River Forecast Centre on Thursday as they anticipate continued...
Is Your Body Acidic, Alkaline or Both — Part 3
Here are some exciting things you can do! Keeping the body as alkaline as we can is important, so, it can detoxify all the breakdown products and move them out through the feces and urine. One of the ways to keep the system alkaline is to eat dark green leafy veggies and other veggies (other […]
USA: The best, most disgusting reporting on food safety
By Blair Hickman in ProPublica. The recent brouhaha over pink slime (and other lovely mass meat production processes) is only the beginning. Here’s our roundup of some standout reporting about the food on your plate. This is a multifaceted, perennial topic. If you think we missed any, we’re happy to hear suggestions. Please...
Working together to prevent the spread of invasive plants
Many people recognize that invasive plants are a concern in the Central Kootenay but the question is “where do we begin?” The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) is attempting to answer that question through a strategic planning process. Land managers from non-profit societies, government agencies, utility companies, consulting firms and others met in Trail […]
Food Sovereignty: An idea worth fighting for
The concept of ‘Food Sovereignty’, was developed by La Via Campesina as the best way to promote social justice and human dignity. La Via Campesina is an independent, non-partisan body of local and international organizations from 70 countries, including Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, representing 200 million small ...
Interior Health postpones unveiling of Kootenay Lake Hospital ER Redevelopment project until fall
Interior Health has decided to postpone the expected spring opening of the Kootenay Lake Hospital (KLH) ER Redevelopment project after routine inspections revealed deficiencies with painting, millwork and mechanical systems. Interior Health said while these deficiencies have now been addressed, a concern has recently developed regarding the flooring installed in the Emergency Department and the […]
St. John Ambulance needs...you!
The volunteer opportunity of a lifetime is about to come open, as the longest-standing humanitarian organization in the world puts out the call for Branch Executive Committee (BEC) members. The Trail branch of St John Ambulance (SJA) serves the entire Kootenay region, from Sparwood to Grand Forks; Nakusp to the U.S. border,...
Province announces changes to motorcycle laws to boost rider and passenger safety
The Province is getting tough on riders who like to use novelty helmets by introducing new motorcycle safety regulations that requires all riders to wear protective headgear that meets international safety standards. “While B.C. already has mandatory helmet and seating laws, these new standards provide even more guidance to help riders — who are more […]
