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Canadian Olympic Men's Volleyball Team star, Creston's Gord Perrin, takes a selfie with teammates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Creston’s Gord Perrin goes for gold in 2016 Olympics

PCSS grad Gord Perrin has helped the Canadian men's volleyball team to qualify for the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Canadian Olympic Men's Volleyball Team star, Creston's Gord Perrin, takes a selfie with teammates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Vandalism to this communications equipment silo on Thompson Mountain will cost taxpayers up to $100,000.

Vandals destroy vital radio equipment on Thompson Mountain

Creston RCMP are looking for vandals who took advantage of the BC Day holiday to do about $100,000 in damage to radio equipment.

Vandalism to this communications equipment silo on Thompson Mountain will cost taxpayers up to $100,000.
Juno award winner Gary Fjellgard is set to perform in an outdoor concert in Creston on August 6.

Gary Fjellgaard to perform in Creston

August 6 is the date set for an outdoor performance by Canadian musical icon Gary Fjellgaard. Emma Kade will open.

Juno award winner Gary Fjellgard is set to perform in an outdoor concert in Creston on August 6.
(From left) Men’s low net winner Gord Johnson, ladies low net winner Leslie Harbison and men’s low gross winner Darrell Orth. Not pictured: ladies low gross winner Cherie Baker.

Creston and Cranbrook golfers win Creston Golf Club’s Senior Open

Creston golfers win men's low net, ladies low net and gross; Cranbrook golfer wins men's low gross in annual tournament...

(From left) Men’s low net winner Gord Johnson, ladies low net winner Leslie Harbison and men’s low gross winner Darrell Orth. Not pictured: ladies low gross winner Cherie Baker.
The Creston FC, in a group shot from a May long weekend tournament.

Creston FC places second in Crawford Bay soccer tournament

Creston FC second in tourney hosted by East Shore United; Slocan and Rossland also competed...

The Creston FC, in a group shot from a May long weekend tournament.
Creston arts council connecting artists and farmers for Canada's 150th

Creston arts council connecting artists and farmers for Canada’s 150th

Community Arts Council of Creston celebrating being part of Canada and how residents have created a vibrant community...

Creston arts council connecting artists and farmers for Canada's 150th
Lady Cora's teacup in Laura Leeder’s Downton Abbey series.

Annual Creston tea with ‘Downton Abbey’ theme fundraising for Friends of Children

Debbie Graham's annual tea and silent on July 9 and 10 fundraising for Friends of Children...

Lady Cora's teacup in Laura Leeder’s Downton Abbey series.
Creston Blitzz’s U-16 boys soccer team.

Creston U-16 boys soccer team wins gold in Cranbrook tourney

Renn Cook and Ivan Boutet coached Creston Blitzz’s U-16 boys to gold medal victory in Sam Steele Days tournament...

Creston Blitzz’s U-16 boys soccer team.
The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra performs June 17 in Creston.

Tequila Mockingbird will be second-last concert at Creston’s Sasquatch

Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra performing June 17 as second-to-last concert at Creston live music venue...

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra performs June 17 in Creston.
Jesse Plessis will perform in Creston on June 15.

Pianist and composer Jesse Plessis performing at Creston’s Prince Charles Theatre

Creston Valley Music Teachers Association presenting pianist and composer Jesse Plessis on June 15...

Jesse Plessis will perform in Creston on June 15.
Creston Valley singer-songwriter Velle Huscroft Weitman.

Velle Huscroft Weitman presenting outdoor concert in Creston’s Millennium Park

Weitman will also feature saxophone player Rick Lingard from Nelson and Dave Ward from Cranbrook...

Creston Valley singer-songwriter Velle Huscroft Weitman.
(From left) Ladies' low gross winners Sue Christison and Cherie Baker, men's low gross winner Karson O'Keefe, men's low net winner Rick Czar, and ladies' low net winners Janet O’Keefe and Virginia Harder.

Creston Golf Club announces winners of Blossom Open tourney

Sue Christison and Cherie Baker won ladies' low gross, Karson O'Keefe won men's in Blossom Open tourney at Creston Golf Club...

(From left) Ladies' low gross winners Sue Christison and Cherie Baker, men's low gross winner Karson O'Keefe, men's low net winner Rick Czar, and ladies' low net winners Janet O’Keefe and Virginia Harder.
Water restrictions are now in place for Creston and surrounding communities.

Creston and surrounding RDCK areas now under Stage 1 water restrictions

Watering of lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees restricted to 7 p.m.-10 a.m. under Stage 1 water restrictions...

Water restrictions are now in place for Creston and surrounding communities.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats to host Cyclone Taylor Cup in 2017

Creston Valley Thunder Cats to host Cyclone Taylor Cup in 2017

Creston Valley Thunder Cats hosting 2017 Cyclone Taylor Cup, the provincial Junior B championship, in April 2017...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats to host Cyclone Taylor Cup in 2017
(From left) Peanut Butter and Jam during a recent performance in Millennium Park.

Creston’s Peanut Butter and Jam hosting Fort McMurray fundraiser

Peanut Butter and Jam playing Celtic, Maritimes, '60s and '70s tunes in June 1 fundraiser, joined by Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen...

(From left) Peanut Butter and Jam during a recent performance in Millennium Park.
The skateboard park at the Creston and District Community Complex.

Regional district approves permanent closure of Creston skate park

Condition and safety risks lead to Creston skate park closure; RDCK has funds in 2016 budget to plan for new facility...

The skateboard park at the Creston and District Community Complex.
Creston Valley fiddler Velle Weitman.

Creston Weekend Fiddle Camp offering concert and family barn dance

Creston fiddle camp instructors performing May 13, family barn dance May 14 at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church...

Creston Valley fiddler Velle Weitman.
The Creston Old Guns after winning the Gamblers Cup: (back row, from left) Len Joa, Rick Minichiello, Johnny Vander Heide, Dave Wigen, Jamie Porter, Bob Harland, Robin Edge-Partington, Werner Karch; (front row, from left) Dave Ziola, Robin Douville, Aaron Weitman, Darrel Kemle, Todd Hawton.

Creston Old Guns win international tournament in Las Vegas

Creston Old Guns won Gamblers Cup at international tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada...

The Creston Old Guns after winning the Gamblers Cup: (back row, from left) Len Joa, Rick Minichiello, Johnny Vander Heide, Dave Wigen, Jamie Porter, Bob Harland, Robin Edge-Partington, Werner Karch; (front row, from left) Dave Ziola, Robin Douville, Aaron Weitman, Darrel Kemle, Todd Hawton.
Jessica Steed launches the ball past a Mt. Sentinel Secondary opponent in a Friday game.

Creston senior girls fourth, junior girls third in Kootenay Cup Challenge

Prince Charles Secondary School seniors fourth behind Invermere, Trail and Fernie; juniors third behind Trail and Kaslo...

Jessica Steed launches the ball past a Mt. Sentinel Secondary opponent in a Friday game.
Cervus sales manger George Vlachos and John Deere mower winner Jack Gibbon.

Creston’s John Deere dealer awards prize to Salmo man

Cervus, Creston’s John Deere dealership awarded Salmo's Jack Gibbon with a D125 ride-on mower...

Cervus sales manger George Vlachos and John Deere mower winner Jack Gibbon.