OUT IN THE GARDEN: Between showers of rain and hail, thunder and lightning, bursts of wind and sunshine -- spring is the time to start planning what to plant where, to clean up the garden beds,  start pulling unwanted weeds as they become evident -- before they spread and dominate your landscape entirely.   But before you get...

Nelson resident Mary Walters was 45-years-old when she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Back in 1994, she went to Kootenay Lake Hospital for her mammogram, biopsy and surgery to remove the cancer. With the help of radiation in Vancouver, she survived. But that’s not the way it is today. As of May 1, women […]

Dear Editor: This letter will help seniors and their families demand a better quality of care in residential care facilities. It will empower them with the knowledge to fight against abuse and neglect. The government is not upholding their rights to protection outlined in Bill 17, the “Residents Bill of Rights”. The following information will […]

The early arrival of spring weather this year means many of us are spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. And we aren’t the only ones basking in the unseasonable warmth. The change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. “Ticks are...

Despite Mother Nature's last gasp at winter Sunday, it's evident spring weather is here already. And with the early arrival comes more time outside enjoying the wonderful outdoor weather and activities. Howver, the change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes...

Sometimes I think everyone would benefit, at some time in our lives, from the help of a facility such as this.  There are aspects of modern society (and some families) that seem to be actively "crazy-making"  and I wonder, at times, whether some symptoms attributed to "mental disorders" are simply an individual's self-preserving ...

For parents about to have a baby, it's good to know what to expect (besides the baby) when you arrive at the hospital for birth.    The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH)  in Trail offers a "virtual tour" of the maternity ward, with information that will be very helpful to know before arriving:  pre-registration (and...

Kootenay Lake Hospital is set to get some upgrades to its electrical system over the next year or so, as Interior Health has plans to install two new backup power generators and build a new electrical building at the local hospital. The new generators will provide emergency power to the hospital during power outages and […]

                This year warmer weather has come much sooner than usual, so, working towards being slightly alkaline will prepare you for a spring cleanse and minimize seasonal allergies.  So, BEFORE your allergies start, prevent them by being alkaline!  Alkalinity & acidity is based on the essential metabolic processes...

Rushed mornings, no time for a lunch break, food-filled meetings, shift work and limited time to prepare meals ― there’s no doubt that workday challenges can make it difficult to eat well. However, the benefits make it worth the effort. Eating well at work can boost concentration, productivity, and vitality. It can also reduce...