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Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Jayden Smith during Friday’s Game at the John Bucyk Arena.

KIJHL: Two wins over Golden Rockets for Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Creston Valley Thunder Cats defeated Golden Rockets 5-2 and 3-1...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Jayden Smith during Friday’s Game at the John Bucyk Arena.
(Above, from left) Creston Mayor Ron Toyota, Coun. Jen Comer and volunteer Signe Miller, and (below, from left) Eileen Delman and Couns. Kevin Boehmer and Jim Elford at the Canyon Street Walkthrough during today's Reach a Reader event.

Reach A Reader raises over $570 for Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy in Creston

Funds donated during Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy-Black Press event allows continuation of young children's literacy program...

(Above, from left) Creston Mayor Ron Toyota, Coun. Jen Comer and volunteer Signe Miller, and (below, from left) Eileen Delman and Couns. Kevin Boehmer and Jim Elford at the Canyon Street Walkthrough during today's Reach a Reader event.
The skateboard park at the Creston and District Community Complex.

Creston rec centre’s skateboard park closed until further notice

Skateboard park at Creston and District Community Complex closed for necessary repairs, likely until spring...

The skateboard park at the Creston and District Community Complex.
Jack Bates, Eric Einagle, Shana Toale (the runners’ support crew) and Jordan Shaw in the Blue Heron Half-Marathon.

Creston firefighters run half-marathon in turnout gear

Creston Fire Rescue firefighters ran Blue Heron Half-Marathon in gear to fundraise for Kids Equipment for Music and Sports Foundation...

Jack Bates, Eric Einagle, Shana Toale (the runners’ support crew) and Jordan Shaw in the Blue Heron Half-Marathon.
Kootenay-Columbia federal election Libertarian Party candidate Christina Yahn.

ELECTION 2015: Libertarian candidate drops out of Kootenay-Columbia race

Libertarian Christina Yahn withdraws from race for member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia federal riding...

Kootenay-Columbia federal election Libertarian Party candidate Christina Yahn.
(Above) Kokanee Ford and Kemlee Equipment staff with the Grey Cup. (Below) Kokanee Ford and Kemlee Equipment owner Darrell Kemle presents a donation to Creston Valley Gleaners Society food bank volunteers Doreen, Margaret and Emma.

Creston Kubota dealer, Kemlee Equipment, hosts Grey Cup on annual tour

Grey Cup was in Creston Sept. 15; Overwaitea Foods barbecue raised $500 for Gleaners food bank...

(Above) Kokanee Ford and Kemlee Equipment staff with the Grey Cup. (Below) Kokanee Ford and Kemlee Equipment owner Darrell Kemle presents a donation to Creston Valley Gleaners Society food bank volunteers Doreen, Margaret and Emma.
A Creston Fire Resuce member attacking the blaze at Trinity United Chuch.

Creston Fire Rescue battles blaze at Trinity United Church

A fire broke out at Creston's Trinity United Church around 2:20 this afternoon...

A Creston Fire Resuce member attacking the blaze at Trinity United Chuch.
The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.

Creston RCMP continuing to investigate fatal sawmill accident

BC Coroners Service confirms identity as Dustin William John Gerlinsky of Kitchener...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.
The Mount Midgely fire, as seen from Lower Wynndel Road, is 95 per cent contained.

Smoky skies advisory and campfire ban lifted for Creston Valley

Campfire ban, smoky skies advisory as weather dampens wildfires; Mount Midgely fire near Creston 95 per cent contained...

The Mount Midgely fire, as seen from Lower Wynndel Road, is 95 per cent contained.
Kathy McAdam has been missing from her Creston home since Aug. 15.

Creston RCMP seeking public help in finding Katherine McAdam

Creston RCMP are seeking assistance in locating 57-year-old Katherine McAdam, last seen at her residence on Aug. 15...

Kathy McAdam has been missing from her Creston home since Aug. 15.
(Above) The view looking southwest from Creston on the morning of Aug. 20. (Below) Ash accumulating on a car hood.

Smoky skies advisory issued for Creston for second time this week

Ministry of Environment and Interior Health Authority warn of smoke danger in southern areas of the Kootenay and Boundary...

(Above) The view looking southwest from Creston on the morning of Aug. 20. (Below) Ash accumulating on a car hood.
The Mount Midgely fire, taken at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16.

Mount Midgely and Parker Ridge fire crews preparing for windy weather

Crews working on sprinkler line at Mount Midgely fire; Porthill residents asked to voluntarily evacuate due to coming winds...

The Mount Midgely fire, taken at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16.
KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats ready to start 2015-2016 season

KIJHL: Registration still open for Creston Valley Thunder Cats golf tourney

Aug. 29 tournament will have some proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta...

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats ready to start 2015-2016 season
An aerial view of the Kootenay River just south of the B.C.-Idaho border, showing where the Parker Ridge wildfire jumped the river twice.

Farmers burning to prevent possible spread of Idaho wildfire south of Creston

Strong winds for northern Idaho tomorrow; fields burning as preventative measure today; smoke may be visible from Creston...

An aerial view of the Kootenay River just south of the B.C.-Idaho border, showing where the Parker Ridge wildfire jumped the river twice.
The Mount Midgely fire, taken at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16.

Mount Midgely fire northwest of Creston only 400 hectares, now 10 per cent contained

Mount Midgely wildfire northwest of Creston smaller than originally estimated; investigator on-site to determine cause...

The Mount Midgely fire, taken at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16.
(From left) Fran Kinder, Patrick Eddy, Cherie Baker and Don Price.

Creston Golf Club announces Senior Open winners

Crawford Bay’s Fran Kinder and Creston golfers Patrick Eddy, Cherie Baker and Don Price topped the scoring...

(From left) Fran Kinder, Patrick Eddy, Cherie Baker and Don Price.
Gord Perrin in a 2013 FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball World League game.

Creston’s Gord Perrin named to Canada men’s volleyball team

Gord Perrin has been named to the Canada men’s volleyball team, which will play at the 2015 Pan American Games...

Gord Perrin in a 2013 FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball World League game.
The Circle of Friends Artisan Shoppe in Riondel.

Riondel artisan shop hosting free art event in memory of artist

Riondel’s Circle of Friends Artisan Shoppe will be hosting an event July 4 in honour of resident Wallace Adkins...

The Circle of Friends Artisan Shoppe in Riondel.

New men’s soccer team hosting tournament at Creston community complex

Creston Valley Energy hosting teams from Nelson, Crawford Bay starting 10:30 a.m. Saturday...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located on 16th Avenue South.

Creston RCMP investigating suspicious death at Lower Kootenay Band residence

Creston RCMP received a report of a sudden death on May 31; located body of 26-year-old male...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located on 16th Avenue South.