Caring for pets in a new building
New and improved facilities will benefit West Kootenay pets
Staff members at the West Kootenay Animal Hospital are proud of the new premises. —KPI File Photo
The West Kootenay Animal Hospital has been serving the Trail area for more than four decades, and recently the current owners realized their dream of building and opening a brand new hospital at the same location. Doctors Elaine and Rob Klemmensen are partners in life and practice, and took over the premises in 1997. They researched other locations, but the longstanding Waneta-area business is well known and in an expanding business zone, so they decided to stay. The new hospital was erected right in front of the old building on the same lot, enabling their team to provide professional care for the family pet right up until moving day this past summer. The striking exterior design houses an area more than three times larger than the previous hospital, at 2600 square feet. There's now room for a separate radiology suite, pharmacy, in-house laboratory and isolation ward-not to mention staff lounge. New amenities include hydraulic lift tables, a larger improved surgery and a central treatment area which includes a dental suite with dental X-ray capability. Though the facilities are new and vastly improved, the philosophy of care remains the same at West Kootenay Animal Hospital . . . to honour the bond between people and their pets, providing professional service and advice throughout their pet's lives. They are located at 8450 Green Gables Road (towards the border off Hwy 3A, 1 block past Wal-Mart) and look forward to serving the community for many years to come.
Key Trail contacts
Trail, BC
Build your own future
Community Futures Development Corporation of Greater Trail is a community driven organization consisting of a team of business savvy individuals and volunteer board of directors. We work with local community partners and budding entrepreneurs to ensure Greater Trail will be competitive in the Global economy. Community Futures fosters local entrepreneurs through all phases of business from the pre-startup phase to the expansion of existing business. We offer entrepreneurial programs and training, business counseling, loan programs and a business library of resource material to people interested in expanding or starting a business. We also promote, co-ordinate and implement a wide variety of community economic development initiatives within the region.
Trail, BC
A four-season destination
Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, Trail is a four-season destination, offering an abundance of recreational activities--from golfing to skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and hiking--as well as first-class recreational facilities.
For residents and visitors alike, Trail offers outstanding opportunities for living life well and to the fullest.
Castlegar, BC
Save power, reap rewards
FortisBC is committed to providing safe, reliable electrical service at the lowest reasonable cost. The company serves approximately 110,000 customers directly in communities throughout south central British Columbia, including Kelowna, Osoyoos, Trail, Castlegar, Princeton and Rossland—and approximately 47,500 customers through the wholesale supply of power to municipal distributors in the communities of Summerland, Penticton, Kelowna, Grand Forks and Nelson.
FortisBC provides services such as:
• Generating and distributing electricity to homes and businesses in the southern interior of British Columbia
• 24-hour outage repair and emergency response
• Building, maintaining and upgrading power lines and facilities
• Installing and reading meters
• Providing electrical safety education in the community
Castlegar, BC
A legacy for the people
Created by the people, for the people, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) serves the residents of the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. Working closely with people who live in the Basin, CBT assists communities in addressing their needs by: providing resources and funding; focusing on local priorities and issues; bringing people together around key issues; providing useful, credible, accessible information; encouraging collaboration and partnerships; and seeking ongoing input from Basin residents. CBT provides funding and grants through a variety of programs including Arts, Culture and Heritage, Business Advocacy, Environment, Scholarships and Community Development. In addition, CBT supports regional initiatives such as Climate Change Adaptation, Water Stewardship, Literacy, Youth Engagement, and Land Conservation.
Richmond, BC
PHONE: 1-800-663-2872
Trail, BC
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Trail, BC
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Trail, BC
Vital statistics
- Population :: 7,575
- Number of businesses :: 500
- Supporting industries :: Mining (smelting and refining), recreation, services, tourism
Vital contacts
- City of Trail :: www.trail.ca
- Mayor :: Dieter Bogs
- Trail and District Chamber of Commerce :: www.trailchamber.com
- Manager :: Naomi McKimmie
- Phone :: (250) 368-3144
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