New Dawn Developments unveils Northwood Estates for Cranbrook.
READCranbrook Christmas Bird Count racks up near record numbers
READApplications are now being accepted for the 2012/2013 Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs.
READMost Canadians are either named as Executor in a Will or have a Will of their own in which they’ve named an Executor.
READKirsten Johnson is the new StrongStart facilitator at Amy Woodland School.
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The College of the Rockies Hairstyling program has moved into a brand new salon.
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Terry Parsons made a surprise visit to East Kootenay Foundation for Health to present a $5,000 gift.
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Jennifer Ternoway a student at College of the Rockies from 2008-2010 before transferring to the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
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Fernie Secondary School students spent some time recently at the Fairy Creek Watershed.
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Michelle Signer, a former College of the Rockies’ student, has now completed her post-secondary studies at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. This was made possible by a partnership transfer agreement between the two institutions. She has now finished a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management degree at Griffith.
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The best way to protect yourself from falling objects in an earthquake is ducking under a desk or sturdy table until one minute after the shaking stops.
READMost people familiar with the image of a doctor or surgeon carrying a beeper, or nowadays a cell phone, because they are on call but did you know that at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook there is a Chaplain and Spiritual Care Assistant on call as well?
READMany of us can experience a shift in mood as we enter into the Fall. This October offers a unique opportunity to learn more about depression, anxiety, and risky drinking at the 17th annual Beyond the Blues: Depression Anxiety Education and Screening Day. This province-wide event has had close to 52,000 participants since 1995.
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Two UBC medical students are learning to think on their feet as they leap from academic studies into real-life scenarios at the Trail hospital and local medical clinics.
READIn recent years, much attention has been paid to the quality of the air in our homes and its affect on our health, including the rise in respiratory irritations such as asthma. One of the major contributors to poor air quality is the release of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from many of the items contained in our homes.
READCanada celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Oct. 1-7, an international event designed to promote, support and encourage breastfeeding at the local, national and global levels to improve the health of mothers and babies around the world.
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Spending lazy days at the lake, relaxing with friends – those items top the list of things to do during the summer for most teenagers. For Hailey Cartier, spending a carefree summer in the Kootenays was a rare treat this year.
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The 31st Annual Terry Fox Run is fast approaching and The Foundation and Run Organizers are inviting cancer survivors to come out and celebrate the benefits of cancer research and awareness with a free Red Shirt and a place of honour as Terry’s Team Members at their local Run. Research that has come about largely thanks to the remarkable efforts of a timeless young man, Terry Fox.
READWith the new school year about to begin, many people are taking a chance to reflect. Just like the New Year, this is a good time to take stock and even make resolutions, such as to eat healthier or work out more.
READStudents are more likely to succeed if they are healthy and active. With families preparing for the start of school, here are some tips to encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle:
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