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From left: Don Low, Carrie Czar and Scott Veitch.

Creston Rotary Club awards Activity Base owner

Creston Rotary Club presents Activity Base owner Carrie Czar with vocational award...

From left: Don Low, Carrie Czar and Scott Veitch.
A scene from the 2015 Starbelly Jam.

Crawford Bay’s Starbelly Jam taking 2016 off, returning in 2017

Difficulty finding volunteers to work behind the scenes caused longtime Crawford Bay family music festival to take a break...

A scene from the 2015 Starbelly Jam.
Gov. Gen. David Johnston will award 13 Creston Valley residents with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award on March 4.

Creston Valley residents receiving Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award

Thirteen Creston Valley residents receiving award from Governor General; ceremony streaming online March 4…

Gov. Gen. David Johnston will award 13 Creston Valley residents with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award on March 4.
(From left) Laurie Heald presenting the Creston and District Credit Union trophy to Valentine Bonspiel A event winners skip Loreen Amonson, third Lisa Nevacshonoff, second Marcie Stefiuk and lead Joanne Fenner.

Castlegar-Nelson team wins Creston’s 2016 Valentine Bonspiel

Creston Curling Centre's 2016 Valentine Bonspiel has Cranbrook teams win B and C events, Creston team win D...

(From left) Laurie Heald presenting the Creston and District Credit Union trophy to Valentine Bonspiel A event winners skip Loreen Amonson, third Lisa Nevacshonoff, second Marcie Stefiuk and lead Joanne Fenner.
Adam Robertson Elementary School’s Remembrance Day assembly was highlighted by a play, written and directed by Tanya Poznikoff and presented by her Grade 7 students.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at November in the Creston Valley

Creston grad Sarah Kapoor debuting film; renovations coming to Creston hospital ER; new pastor comes to Trinity United Church...

Adam Robertson Elementary School’s Remembrance Day assembly was highlighted by a play, written and directed by Tanya Poznikoff and presented by her Grade 7 students.
Volunteers helped out the Creston Community Garden, unloading new bed frames made by Prince Charles Secondary School industrial arts students using lumber donated by J.H. Huscroft Ltd.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at December in the Creston Valley

Regional District fudging Creston sports wall of fame; Creston council considers design for "Creston Market Park"...

Volunteers helped out the Creston Community Garden, unloading new bed frames made by Prince Charles Secondary School industrial arts students using lumber donated by J.H. Huscroft Ltd.
Creston Fire Rescue’s ladder truck saw action on Sept. 22, when Creston fire crews were called to a fire that caused serious damage to Trinity United Church.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at October in the Creston Valley

Lower Kootenay Band swaps land with regional district; Wynndel man arrested after standoff; NDP beats Conservatives in Kootenay-Columbia...

Creston Fire Rescue’s ladder truck saw action on Sept. 22, when Creston fire crews were called to a fire that caused serious damage to Trinity United Church.
The Creston Irons — (clockwise from top left) Joey Fellegi-Biro, Cory Fleck, Laura Carman and Capt. Randall Fabbro — placed first in the Firefighters Games on the September long weekend.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at September in the Creston Valley

Death believed to be homicide; Creston team wins Firefighter Games; sawmill worker dies in accident...

The Creston Irons — (clockwise from top left) Joey Fellegi-Biro, Cory Fleck, Laura Carman and Capt. Randall Fabbro — placed first in the Firefighters Games on the September long weekend.
The wildfire near Topaz Creek late Aug. 14.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at August in the Creston Valley

Rykerts port of entry to receive upgrade; wildfire northeast of Creston grows to 480 hectares; new staff sergeant for RCMP...

The wildfire near Topaz Creek late Aug. 14.
Lorraine Doeleman's Grade 4 Adam Robertson Elementary School students celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 with a trip to Creston Valley Forest Corporation's logging operation east of Kitchener.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at June in the Creston Valley

Kootenay Hotel purchased; Court of Appeal orders Lower Kootenay Band to repay bonuses; Guy Hobbs' work selected for London exhibition...

Lorraine Doeleman's Grade 4 Adam Robertson Elementary School students celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 with a trip to Creston Valley Forest Corporation's logging operation east of Kitchener.
The 25th annual Yaqan Nukiy Powwow hosted by the Lower Kootenay Band was a popular event on the May long weekend, featuring dancers of all ages, including those in the “tiny tots” segment.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at May in the Creston Valley

Ken Chubb receives MS Society award; Bob Meredith named citizen of year; Bob Graham donates carving to N.B. RCMP...

The 25th annual Yaqan Nukiy Powwow hosted by the Lower Kootenay Band was a popular event on the May long weekend, featuring dancers of all ages, including those in the “tiny tots” segment.
Artist Brandy Hunt working on a second public piano destined for downtown Creston.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at April in the Creston Valley

Creston council allows gymnastics studio construction; college reveals strategic plan; downtown "bunker" rezoned...

Artist Brandy Hunt working on a second public piano destined for downtown Creston.
(From left) Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie with Joyce and Norm Mackie, who have owned Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort since 1979.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at March in the Creston Valley

Creston mayor outspent opponents' combined total; Ricky's earned franchise awards, Lower Kootenay Band bought Ainsworth Hot Springs...

(From left) Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie with Joyce and Norm Mackie, who have owned Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort since 1979.
Isobel “Izzy” Nixon (centre) with Creston Valley Thunder Cats (from left) Justin Post, Mason Mazur and Tyler Podgorenko, who joined their teammates in shaving their heads on Feb. 14 to raise funds for Izzy’s family. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour Dec. 19, a week after she turned seven, and her family was travelling to Alberta for her treatments.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at February in the Creston Valley

Creston town council approved ladder truck; Gwen Telling retired from Huscroft mill; Special Olympics members bring home gold...

Isobel “Izzy” Nixon (centre) with Creston Valley Thunder Cats (from left) Justin Post, Mason Mazur and Tyler Podgorenko, who joined their teammates in shaving their heads on Feb. 14 to raise funds for Izzy’s family. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour Dec. 19, a week after she turned seven, and her family was travelling to Alberta for her treatments.
Manager Tammy Hardwick in the Creston Museum's 2921 Model T Ford truck.

2015 IN REVIEW: A look back at January in the Creston Valley

Yasodhara Ashram to rebuild temple; Creston named retirement destination; fire chief explains statistics and insurance to town council...

Manager Tammy Hardwick in the Creston Museum's 2921 Model T Ford truck.
From left: Ulrike Sliworsky (Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association), Greg Wenke (Creston Valley Skating Club), Rendy Fediuk (Creston and District Community Complex) and Jeff Dubois (Creston Valley Thunder Cats).

Zamboni at Creston’s John Bucyk Arena sporting new look

Pharmasave sponsorship of ice-cleaning vehicle helps reduce ice fees for minor and Junior B hockey, and figure skating...

From left: Ulrike Sliworsky (Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association), Greg Wenke (Creston Valley Skating Club), Rendy Fediuk (Creston and District Community Complex) and Jeff Dubois (Creston Valley Thunder Cats).
A driver near Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay spotted this cheetah on Highway 3A around 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17.

Cheetah on the loose near southeastern B.C.’s Crawford and Kootenay bays, Creston RCMP warn

Cheetah wearing collar spotted Dec. 17 on Highway 3A near Kootenay Lake's Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay...

A driver near Crawford Bay and Kootenay Bay spotted this cheetah on Highway 3A around 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17.
The Blossom Valley Singers in this year's Christmas concert.

Blossom Valley Singers welcome Christmas season in Creston

Blossom Valley Singers celebrated the Christmas season with their concert, The Colours of Christmas on Friday and Sunday...

The Blossom Valley Singers in this year's Christmas concert.
Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys.

Tim Neufeld and Glory Boys performing at Creston’s Prince Charles Theatre

Tim Neufeld won 2014 Juno for Christian/Gospel album; tour coming to Creston Nov. 27...

Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys.
The entrance to the Creston Valley Hospital's emergency room.

Renovations coming to Creston Valley Hospital emergency department

Bequeathals from three estates make renovations possible, improving patient care and efficiency in Creston Valley Hospital ER...

The entrance to the Creston Valley Hospital's emergency room.