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Our College community lost a great friend and mentor over the weekend, Elder Herman Alpine. College flags will be flown at half-mast for the next few days to ho...nour and respect Herman’s memory. Herman was a valuable member of the Ktunaxa Nation and worked with us at the College as a Resident Elder, speaking to our classes and supporting our students. Herman was a significant part of our Indigenous Education team and his many friends and colleagues at the College will remember him as a knowledgeable and optimistic man.

Naloxone is available from your Community Health Nurse or from Jared Basil. Please reach out if you need a kit or replacement supplies.

Change in the Time of Covid With more time at home, many of us had the expectation that we were going to ‘be better or do better than before covid-19. Three months in and for many of us that has not necessarily been the case. The exercise bike is still a clothing rack and the cupboards have our favorite ‘junk foods’ or not because we ate it all! If you are struggling with getting into a healthy routine and want to make better lifestyle choices this Lifestyle Change Checkli...st might be a good starting place! Try setting 1 or 2 small goals and track your progress over 4 weeks. Remember to make very specific and reasonable goals. Add new goals or increase existing goals as you feel ready! Unreasonable Goal: I am going to work out 2 hrs every day Reasonable Goal: I am going to walk 15 minutes 2 times a week on Tuesdays and Fridays at Lunch with my friend Jane. ** if you happen to walk more than the 2 times that is a bonus and track that as well. TIP: We tend to me more successful in achieving our goals when we are accountable to someone else find a change buddy! Submitted by Catherine Strachan Ktunaxa Dietitian

BC Provincial Overdose Alert

Should I get tested for COVID-19?

Just a reminder, if you are experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms listed below.. - Please self isolate -Contact your Community Health Nurse (250-420-2700) or 811 for testing information

OVERDOSE ALERT - Cranbrook Increased overdose activity with severe outcomes reported in Cranbrook July 20, 2020. Substance being sold as 'Down.' Full details: h...ttps://bit.ly/2BfWwGf. 102.9 The Drive 107.5 2day FM Cranbrook Townsman

A mask acts as a barrier it can protect others from your germs. But staying home if you're sick and physical distancing remains critical to preventing the spr...ead of COVID-19. As we move into our "new normal", there may be situations where people will wear non-medical masks for short periods of time when distancing is not possible, like when receiving personal services or while riding a bus. Here are some tips for wearing non-medical masks. Learn more: http://www.bccdc.ca//disea/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks #COVIDBC #ProvinceofBC #britishcolumbiatravel #COVID19 #DoYourPartBC #InThisTogether

LKB Health is offering weekly/bi-weekly check-ins for anyone feeling like they would like some support. This can be a telephone call, text message, or facebook (We are trying to minimize face to face contact as much as possible) If you do not have a phone please let us know and we can make something work. If this is something you are interested in please connect with:... Brittany Groff-Community Health Nurse 250-420-2700 or facebook Brittany RN or Jared Basil 250-435-0180

A New App.... FNHA has a new App. COVID updates and additional information can be found on the App. Check it out.

Use the Government of Canada app to get all the latest on COVID19 in Canada. Self-assessment tool Resources Statistics Updates... http://ow.ly/5M8D50z2bKk

Are your children feeling anxious about COVID-19? Here are some things you can do to help. Interior Health is committed to supporting the communities we serve ...every day and especially during the #COVID19 pandemic. Follow the link below for downloadable resources to share on your social media, at your workplaces, and community spaces. We will get through this difficult time by working together. https://bit.ly/shareableCOVIDinfo