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...

The Week in REC! (Prizes available for "Creating a Supportive Rossland" button designs; and YAN Grants -- Info below) Public Skating for the week of February 23 - March 1 , 2015 All the Public Skating information, including admission prices, skate rentals and more can be viewed on the front page of the Winter Brochure and...

As many may already be aware, the Kootenays have a combination of geology and gas permeable soils that make homes and workplaces susceptible to high concentrations of radioactive radon.  It surprised me to learn that the radiation from radioactive radon gas found in homes and workplaces is estimated to cause 16 percent of the...

BIRTH TO FIVE – WATCH ME THRIVE! ROSSLAND, BC– Every parent wants their child to be healthy and on track with growth and development.   From 9 am to 2:30pm on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Rossland Summit School, the Family Action Network (FAN) will be hosting an Ages and Stages Day.  During the event, parents with children...