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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.

Steven Hui, owner of Revelstoke Pharmasave, emphasizes the “care” in healthcare, and believes it's important to see yourself as part of a team.

With work still to be done to complete the exterior of the building, the Kootenay Child Development Centre is fully occupied and provides a variety of services to Kootenay region children.

On August 20, 2012, a number of improvements will take effect in the Creston transit system.

Garden of Eden Vegan Organics is a breath of fresh air in the Trail community.

Nelson's new family practice clinic—Kootenay Medical Centre—is now in operation.

On July 27, 2012, the Kicking Horse Country transit service will come to an end.

Michelle Brown, former owner of Curves, is whipping Trail residents into shape with her new business, Better Health Fitness.

Heather Cain is more than pleased to be stepping into management at Pharmasave Home Healthcare in Creston. Originally from Lethbridge, she jumped at the opportunity to move to the valley and utilize her experience in medical services.

The Emergency and Health Services Commission has undertaken a new, more cost-effective approach to building BC Ambulance Service stations.

Pride Gym's welcoming atmosphere has made it a vital part of Trail's fitness scene.

Mountain Pure Foods is a new health food store in Golden offering groceries, natural products and an organic food delivery service.

Dr. James Heilman is a much anticipated speaker at the Kootenay iTech Trade Show and Luncheon in Cranbrook, set for May 25.

Lizette Tucker opened a new business in Trail last spring and she’s constantly making improvements.

Veterinarian Dr. Colleen Kramer established a small private business several years ago, but a recent surge in the local animal kingdom has encouraged company growth.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to attend the annual sturgeon release festival in Castlegar on April 23.

Canadian icon Rick Hansen is scheduled to arrive in Castlegar on April 23, 2012, for the annual sturgeon release festival.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism has released a list of the region's golf courses that are now open, and the projected opening date of all the courses throughout the Kootenay Rockies region.

Relax and get in shape, at this brand new yoga facility.

Stu and Sherin Laurie, the couple behind Pets Go Raw, emphasize that a good diet is important for your pet's health. Their experience with their own dog provided an opportunity to develop a successful business.

Purcell Organics sells signature organic teas in the Kootenays and farms organic produce as well.

Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness, spoke at the Wildsight Public Forum in Invermere Community Hall on March 2, 2012.

Living Fit Studio invests in the health of the Elk Valley.

Radon 86 Solutions is a new business based in Golden. Their specialty is helping people deal with a health concern that they’re probably not even aware of.

47 per cent of third year nursing students from Selkirk College will be doing practicums in Guatemala.