The teas can be purchased in attractive reusable tins, or there are several other choices of packaging with designs to suit whatever type of gift you are giving. The decorative bags have been a particularly good seller.

Some of the favourite varieties include Chew & Brew Bubblegum Tea (for kids of all ages), Cream Earl Grey, Kama Sutra chai (ideal for wedding favours or romance baskets), Crème au Caramel Rooibos and Creston Cherry Rose, to name only a few.

There are also tea accessories available, such as bamboo tea cups, single-use filters, infusers, perfect measure tea spoons and more.

Sign up for the Tea Newsletter and Tea of the Month Club by emailing Tigz Designs, and receive valuable information on premium loose teas such as health benefits, characteristics, origin and samples.

To shop online, visit  the Tigz Design website. For more information, call 250-428-9450 or email tigzdesigns@telus.net.

Tucker, a registered massage therapist (RMT) and the owner of Trail Integral Therapeutics, values her co-workers because they can treat patients through a diverse set of skills. Tucker, Damian John and Ryan Carnahan have received training beyond the scope of a regular RMT, allowing patients to take advantage of several additional benefits.

“We have quite a few angles covered in the office,” said Tucker. “We inter-refer between ourselves so that people actually receive the best quality of care that they can.”

Tucker custom fits compression hosiery and has training in SCENAR therapy, which utilizes a hand-held device that stimulates the skin while treating areas of concern. John concentrates on rehabilitation through the use of Kinesio taping, an approach that relies on an elastic tape that manipulates skin to enhance one’s range of motion. And Carnahan is a registered homeopath who is currently completing a doctorate in Chinese medicine. He is also learning the intricacies of acupuncture.

“I do my best to help people,” said Tucker. “If somebody has had an accident, I always try and make sure that people get some treatments right away. Massage therapy is not a spa treatment, we’re focusing on rehabilitation.”

The trio of practictioners at Trail Integral Therapeutics is a dedicated team of professionals who are always looking for ways to improve their treatments. Recently, Tucker attended the Third International Fascia Research Congress, hosted by the Massage Therapists' Association of B.C., in Vancouver. The three-day conference allowed clinicians to learn practical applications and gain insight into the human fasciae and its functions.

“There’s lots I could tell you about,” said Tucker. “It’s more than just a business, it’s about helping people stay happy and healthy.”

For more information, call 250-364-1433.

Previously, Hansen has been involved with the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society and the sturgeon conservation surcharge stamp program. He is passionate about conservation initiatives and well versed in the problems that plague this endangered species. Hansen will be working with the Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative on a recovery plan that educates communities about environmental conservation.

“The kids love it because it is like handling a prehistoric creature—they have been around for, like, 150 million years,” said Angus Glass, the communications co-ordinator for the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program in the Columbia region. “They’re the largest freshwater fish in North America and they live for an extremely long time—over 100 years—and they can grow up to the length of a canoe.”

The sturgeon release will take place at Hugh Keenleyside Dam (southwest side) near Castlegar on Monday, April 23, 2012, at noon and the event runs until 3 p.m. Hansen is scheduled to be on site for a speech at the opening of the event around 12:10 p.m. and he will leave at 1 p.m.

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First of all, the dealership has won the President’s Award for the eighth time this year. 

Additionally, Kicking Horse Ford has received the Diamond Club Award, which was created this year. Only the top two dealers in their group won this award. In order to qualify, a Ford dealer must place in the top 10 per cent nationally.  

“We were very pleased to learn that we won both the President’s Award, as well as the Diamond Club Award,” said Dan Maisonneuve, dealer principal at Kicking Horse Ford. “It is based on overall customer satisfaction in both sales and service, as well as market share. It means a great deal to us as it is our customers telling us and Ford we are doing a good job.”

Kicking Horse Ford is quick to share the credit, thanking their partner Ric Johnson, and all their staff that made being a winning dealership possible. And still, they keep on top of the game by watching for ways to improve their already stellar business.

“We truly appreciate the support we receive from Golden and area,” said Maisonneuve.

Visit Kicking Horse Ford online to learn more about this award-winning business.

“I find that every town has a favourite store that customers love to browse through when visiting,” said Komaryk. “My goal is to become the must-see with the must-haves in beautiful downtown Revelstoke.”

Evolve offers its visitors an ever-changing array of home accents and unique gifts. Visit 201 Mackenzie Avenue in Revelstoke to check the shop's beautiful displays. The store is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with reduced hours on Sunday.

“Together with my wonderful staff, Jillian Casson and Mary-Jo Dembecki, we hope to give everyone the best customer service,” said Komaryk.