Inthekoots: The Kootenay Network

Gravity Therapy is excited to announce the addition of a new, computer-based Postural Assessment Screening to its treatment methods.  Gravity Therapy gravitytherapy.com specializes in postural alignments and uses a hands-on approach to work with scars and adhesions the connective tissue to re-align and balance the posture. Aga de Zwart the founder and Rolf practitioner at Gravity Therapy [...]

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Community First Health Education Series Caring for Your Back “Moving, sitting correctly and doing the right, not the wrong exercises” was the message from Dr. Kevin McKenzie, chiropractor, when he presented at the Community First Health Coop Education Series on Wednesday, May 9 th.   The participants were treated to a very informative session on Lower Back Disk Pain- [...]

  It’s Important to get Our Timing Just Right! Our AGM is on June 25 th at Community First Health Coop at 7:00 pm . Doors open at 6:00 for a Resource Centre drop in with representatives from the groups who support people with many long term health challenges and then 6:30 for registration and meeting at 7:00.    Come on out [...]

The website of the Kootenay Grain CSA was off-line for several weeks, making it difficult for people to order their grain shares for the 2012 CSA.  Rather than try to reconstitute the old website, the producers agreed to have their information posted on the website of the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition:

We are back with more news from Community First Health Coop- and it is all good.  We had our Board meeting for May and here are the highlights. First, our AGM is on June 25 th at Community First Health Coop at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 for a Resource Centre drop in with representatives from the [...]

While many researchers agree that children need more time playing outside, and less in front of their computers and TV screens, not all video games are the same. Case in point: Minecraft, the online 3D world of adventure that is captivating many SelfDesigners these days. Unlike the gratuitous violence and aggressive competition that is so prevalent in [...]

We all know Kootenay Crag is burly. The climbing area is located very close to Nelson (a 10-minute bike ride along the old rail bed just east of the city towards Troupe Beach) but doesn’t see a lot of traffic because the easiest climb (worth doing) is a 5.10c. That’s one heck of a warm [...]

Summer Career Placement Job Opportunity ANKORS is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS      for an AIDS WALK For Life COORDINATOR   The AIDS WALK For Life Coordinator will coordinate, develop and organize aspects of the 2012 AIDS WALK for Life in Nelson.  The AIDS WALK is the premier fund raising event of the year to support people living with HIV/AIDS in the [...]

Second in the Community First Health Co-op Education Series  Simple Exercises for Lower Back Disk Pain – How to Prevent or Resolve it   Dr. McKenzie has loved practicing Chiropractic for 30 years.  In the past few years, there has been new research showing that some of the exercises we do to keep healthy can [...]

Against the Wind Nursery, on “the backroad” (west side of Slocan River) in Winlaw, is offering some FREE “info sessions” for the gardener who wants to learn more.   Lovely landscaped environment.  Sundays, 10-11:00AM.  Call 250-226-6957 to pre-register.

Visit Against the Wind Nursery’s website to view a larger version of the schedule of topics.

LIVING THE PRACTICE – REVIEW If our rapidly changing world is like a fast-flowing stream, then Living the Practice, Collected Writings on the Transformative Potential of Yoga offers a still, calm pool of universal thought. This book presents the essence of yoga in a series of inspirational essays that reflect the practical, feminine wisdom of [...]

JMK Kitchens
Shelly Le Beau

Fully custom cabinetry for your entire home, made here in our 7000 sq ft shop.

Phone: 250-399-4799
Address: 2043 Loff Rd. Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 4M9
Email: jmkkitchens@shaw.ca

Kaslo Kayaking
Daphne Hunter

Family hair studio for personalized and professional hair care.

Phone: 250-353-1925
Address: 315 A Ave., Kaslo, British Columbia V0G 1M0
Web: http://www.kaslokayaking.com
Email: adventures@kaslokayaking.com

At this point, we’ve had peas in the ground for about four days – and as of yesterday, some rows of carrots, kale, spinach.  We’ve had early radishes, spinach, and lettuce growing in the greenhouse for some weeks now. I tilled up a potato block in our larger garden.  This year I’m going to be [...]

  April 27- Today is Daffodil Day!   The Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month is a time for Canadians to reflect, remember, and show their support for people touched by cancer. Daffodil Day is an important day on which we encourage Canadians to do something special for those living with cancer, and to contribute in [...]

Hey, I’ve attached a link to this post for a very interesting home.  I saw it featured on a Global TV news story last evening.   This place has been built (in an undisclosed location), but without the necessary permits.  I can see that there are some issues that may be considered safety related (like the [...]

The Procter Fishing Wharf has been approved.

Read about this and more in the attached Board Highlights for April, 2012.

2012_04 Board Highlights

Hello Area E Residents.

For Outdoor Enthusiasts especially rural Nelson residents: There has been a slide 12 kilometers south of Nelson on Highway 6 just past Whitewater so the Great Northern Trail is closed. See attached.

GNT Media release