BC rolls out new card to replace CareCard
Starting Feb. 15, 2013, and over the next five years, eligible British Columbians between the ages of 19 and 74 will be required to replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card by renewing their enrolment in the Medical Services Plan. The current CareCard was introduced in 1989 and has not been significantly updated...
Proposed fitness center expansion may return to the budget table
The question of funding for a proposed $1.5 million expansion to the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre fitness facilities may return to tax payers this year. The proposed project, which would expand the existing 600 square foot fitness facility to 3,000 square feet, was put to voters during a referendum on Nov. 19, 2011. It failed...
Thinking of losing weight in the New Year? Consider these tips
It’s the beginning of the New Year, and resolutions abound for many. Losing weight, exercising more frequently, and eating more healthfully are common goals. What if you could do all of the above and save a few dollars at the same time? This January, consider the following strategies from TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds...
Silver Kettle Village's doors officially opened
Residents, staff and community members officially celebrated the opening of Grand Forks’ newest seniors housing option this week. “A big part of this (project) wasn’t the building, it was the philosophy of the company,” said Grand Forks mayor Brian Taylor. “The idea of dignity and respect has been clearly a philosophy of our...
Healthy Tips for the Holidays--courtesy of IHA
In anticipation of heavy volumes at area Emergency Departments over the holiday season, Interior Health is reminding the public to take a few simple steps to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. For non-urgent care during office hours, call your family doctor or the doctor on call for the practice or clinic. Consider going...
Greenwood lab services to remain in town, just at new location
A rumour that the Interior Health Authority (IHA) would be discontinuing their weekly lab collection service for Greenwood patients had mayor Nipper Kettle scrambling around for answers this past weekend. Kettle became aware, through a reliable source, that IHA would possibly be stopping the long-standing Greenwood service ...
UPDATED: Lab workers job action CANCELLED
UPDATE: Job Action Withdrawn - Normal Lab Services Monday Interior Health has just received notification that the job action planned for this week by the Health Sciences Professional Bargaining Association (HSPBA) has been withdrawn. Interior Health will have full Laboratory services at normal staffing levels tomorrow. We...
Movember a huge success fund raising for cancer research
The Movember bar has been set high by the Grand Forks Pharmasave team of mo'men this year raising over $4700. Deciding the best of the best was the final task for these mo'men who endured inspection on Monday afternoon from the mo'judges: Grand Forks city councillor Cher Wyers, regional director from area C Grace McGregor, ...
New CT scanner benefits regional patients
A new state-of-the-art CT (computed tomography) Scanner will improve diagnostic support for services provided at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. “This is excellent news for patient care in the Kootenay Boundary area,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “The new scanner will provide faster, higher quality images ...
Teams welcome to get on board for 2013 Cancer Relay
By: Relay for Life volunteer, Myrna Logan Planning for an event on a sunny June day seems very far away from these gloomy November days. But that is what I have been doing, we have begun planning for the Relay For Life 2013 in Grand Forks. This year, for myself it is with a heavy heart. This past summer my sister passed away...
