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This past September, Fairmont Hot Springs welcomed RVers from across western Canada for the 9th RVwest Rally

Once known as Creston Fitness Centre, the only private gym in town has seen a change of name and ownership.

Krista Birch is the owner and operator of the brand-new Glow Yoga and Wellness Studio in Cranbrook.

Having recently opened in Fruitvale, Heart and Soul Tae Kwon Do is offering instruction in tae kwon do and hapkido, as well as fitness classes.

Gray's Compounding Pharmacy had its grand opening in Marysville, B.C.

The City of Nelson is celebrating the completion of Canada's newest All Wheel Park for skateboarders and bike riders.

Marni Beninger has found ways to combine her interests and strengths into the thriving Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness in Nelson, B.C.

With government funding on the decline, hospital foundations play a growing role in providing financial support to our fragile system of health care.

The initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system has been completed.

Optometrist Christine Chatten has been practising in Kimberley for over 15 years.

In the heart of downtown is Kimberley’s newest restaurant, Heartbeet Vegetarian Bistro.

The Yasodhara Ashram is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013.

January 9 deadline for CBT’s Social Grants Program

Perhaps it's a passion for community and life that has helped Ari Rosen run a successful small business for the last decade.

Incorporating exercise into our downtime will help with health, strength and self-confidence. Cranbrook physiotherapist Suzanne Thompson has some suggestions.

Physiotherapist Suzanne Thompson of Kootenay Therapy Center has a positive attitude—and to complement it, she has energy that produces positive results.

With 12 years of operating his gym as a franchise, Trevor Zak is now running his business, Fitness Inc., as a solo venture.

Core Fitness has been a favourite spot for active Cranbrook residents since the gym opened in 2009.

Dr. Mike Rumpel of Elk Valley Family Chiropractic recently joined the Chiropractic Cancer Foundation for Children.

Selkirk College has agreed to lease part of the Gymnasium at Tenth Street Campus (Mary Hall), to the Kootenay Climbing Association.

Michelle and Andy Gray have opened Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy Remedy’s RX in Kimberley, B.C.

Marni Beninger and her staff at Mountain Waters Spa & Wellness thrive on continued education and exemplary professional service.

Is your company ready to comply with new WorkSafeBC workplace bullying and harassment policies?

Fernie seniors, along with other residents and community groups, will be able to enjoy an upgraded seniors drop-in centre thanks in part to $25,000 from CBT.

The community of Kaslo, B.C., has welcomed Brendan Murray-Nellis and his Raven Acupuncture clinic.

From the Ground Up Organics is one of Cranbrook's newest businesses and though only open for few months the store is proving very popular with area consumers.

One Love Hot Yoga studio in Kimberley, BC

Active Balance Chiropractic is excited to announce the opening of their practice on Baker Street in downtown Nelson.

A brand new Remedy’s Rx local drugstore set to open in the Marysville community.

Pat Johnson has been running a home-based business in Kimberley for the past 15 years, and cutting people's hair for twice that long.

Two new doctors, Mike Stuckey and Deena Case, arrived in Fernie, B.C., from Australia to help relieve the doctor shortage in the Elk Valley.

With more space available in its new premises, Key City Gymnastics will soon be offering more programs for East Kootenay residents.

After moving to the Creston area, the Gailius family has embraced a local lifestyle that has exceeded their expectations.

A passion to help people breathe and a willingness to work all the hours there are has turned a registered respiratory therapist into a business magnate.

The Greenwood Mall is the home of one of Sparwood's newest businesses namely the Sparwood Remedy's Rx.

The herbal practitioner program through the Creston campus of College of the Rockies has been nothing short of a growing success.

Kootenay Co-op's assistant front-end manager, Julia Hamilton, is passionate about local, organic and fairly traded food and products.

Ferraro’s Pharmasave has undergone a major move to a location in downtown Trail.

Five Basin-based ideas are being awarded $10,000 each for their innovative approaches to addressing Basin issues.

Inspired to help others because of his own addiction, Mark Sadler helps hundreds of people a year reclaim their lives.

Creekside Physiotherapy celebrated its first year in business.

The Family Resource Centre in Invermere has hired Larry Rohrick to be the new director of program management

New Energy Wellness has recently moved into Cranbrook’s Prestige Hotel.

Matt Mosteller, a resident of Fernie, B.C., just released his first book, "The Adventurer's Guide to Living a Happy Life."

Fernie Alpine Resort on the powder highway in the Canadian Rockies, recently won the highly coveted award of being named the best ski resort in North America.

Jena Ballard, owner of Mountain Pose Yoga in Kimberley, is committed to providing a space for yoga students to further their practice.

Black Bear Fitness in Kimberley, B.C., opened its doors as a full-service fitness centre this year.

Fine + Well is a new chiropractic clinic in Kimberley owned by Wasa local Dr. Cassandra Boon.

Columbia Power wins two highly regarded 2012 Canadian Electricity Association Occupational Health and Safety Awards.

Jody Fors, the owner of Performance Fitness in Trail, B.C., truly cares about the members of his gym.