Life in the Kootenays

Hikes in the Kootenays – Waterfalls Edition

With all there is to see and do in the Kootenays, hiking is often at the top of the list for most folk, residents and visitors alike.   Getting out into the vastness of our wilderness outdoors, where peaks loom and pristine, turquoise lakes beckon is an activity that promotes ecological consciousness, good health and …

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“An Exciting New Development” – Medical Training in Rural Areas

Enticing new medical practitioners to rural areas is always a challenge and it takes a particular individual to embrace the challenges and the possibilities of rural life. Thanks to effective training programs for young medical professionals based in smaller communities, these young doctors get to acclimate as students, receiving training in real-life, hands-on situations with …

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Exodus of Millennials From Van- Good for Kootenays?

Millennials are moving in different ways than the generations preceding them. A pragmatic bunch, they are more inclined towards public transit – low cost transportation while also allowing them to stay connected and social with friends and work on their way to, and from their destinations. With cost savings and fitness in mind, they are …

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The Kootenays- Your Happiness Place!

Grow where you are planted… or so the saying goes. But what if where you’re planted is driving you crazy, or totally bringing you down?!   While genetics and upbringing determine our mood levels and sense of well-being to some degree, approximately 40 percent of our happiness is actually within our control. According to some …

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