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Ki Mana Acres owner Kieran Poznikoff at work on one of his Erickson plots. (Brian Lawrence photo)

Ki Mana Acres sustainably growing microgreens in Creston Valley

22-year-old owner Kieran Poznikoff grows microgreens on small, sustainable Erickson plots

Ki Mana Acres owner Kieran Poznikoff at work on one of his Erickson plots. (Brian Lawrence photo)
Author Lori Luczka and Paul Kerr with a copy of Lost: 7 Hours to Live, which chronicles the events surrounding a tragic accident Kerr endured in 2015. (Brian Lawrence photo)

Creston author launching book about Kimberley man’s motorcycle accident

Lori Luczka's 'Lost: 7 Hours to Live' chonicles Paul Kerr's 2015 accident that claimd his left leg

Author Lori Luczka and Paul Kerr with a copy of Lost: 7 Hours to Live, which chronicles the events surrounding a tragic accident Kerr endured in 2015. (Brian Lawrence photo)

Fields Forward Society adding value to Creston Valley cherries

'Cosmetically unsuitable' cherries juiced for sharing through Creston, Nelson, Cranbrook food banks

The first Kootenay Lake Gran Fondo, organized by the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Creston Rotary Club, will run Sept. 21. (Photo submitted)

Creston businesses, riders invited to join in Kootenay Lake Gran Fondo

Creston Rotary Club and chamber of commerce organizing September cycling event

The first Kootenay Lake Gran Fondo, organized by the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Creston Rotary Club, will run Sept. 21. (Photo submitted)
Farley Cursons, project director of the East Shore Trail and Bike Association, working on the Riondel Heritage Trail, located in a “top-secret” section of forest near the community. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Society developing hiking and biking trails on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore

East Shore Trail and Bike Association maintains 35 km, with more Kootenay Lake trails to come

Farley Cursons, project director of the East Shore Trail and Bike Association, working on the Riondel Heritage Trail, located in a “top-secret” section of forest near the community. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Creston Town Hall is located on 10th Avenue North (Advance file)

Town council appreciates kudos for Creston Community Forest

North Cowichan speaks highly of Creston forest; plus briefs from Aug. 13 town council meeting...

Creston Town Hall is located on 10th Avenue North (Advance file)
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Creston golfer hosts three blind golf tournaments in East Kootenay

Creston golfer Darren Douma hosted B.C., Canadian and Western Canadian blind golf championships.

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Ryan Davis started Red’s Bakery in Crawford Bay in 2016, offering homestyle baking from a shop he designed and built. (Brian Lawrence photo)

Red’s Bakery offering homestyle baking in Crawford Bay

Since 2016, Red's Bakery has offering homestlye baking on Kootenay Lake's East Shore...

Ryan Davis started Red’s Bakery in Crawford Bay in 2016, offering homestyle baking from a shop he designed and built. (Brian Lawrence photo)
Starbelly Jam (Photo credit Louis Bockner)

Kootenay Lake East Shore events celebrating history, arts and culture

Starbelly Jam, East Shore Community Culture Day and Museum Days celebrating Kotenay Lake life...

Starbelly Jam (Photo credit Louis Bockner)
Ron Mondor and his wife, Lynn, own Destiny Bay Resort and Destiny Bay Grocers on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence )

Destiny Bay Resort continuing East Shore tradition

Destiny Bay Resort became a special place to relax and unwind.

Ron Mondor and his wife, Lynn, own Destiny Bay Resort and Destiny Bay Grocers on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence )
Yaqan Nukiy School students (from left) Ella Moore, Millie Whitford and Taeley Williams in a boat designed by Whitford, Caleb Wells, Brooke Jessop and Adam Three Feathers. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Yaqan Nukiy students launch cardboard boats in Creston’s Goat River

Yaqan Nukiy Grade 7/8 students design and test cardboard boats in Goat River...

Yaqan Nukiy School students (from left) Ella Moore, Millie Whitford and Taeley Williams in a boat designed by Whitford, Caleb Wells, Brooke Jessop and Adam Three Feathers. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Paddle and Portage owners Mark Saunders and Sandee Greatrex in the Kootenay River at the mouth of Summit Creek.

Paddle and Portage offers new way to explore Creston Valley

Kootenay River trips with Paddle and Portage offer chance to see wildlife and scenery from new angle...

Paddle and Portage owners Mark Saunders and Sandee Greatrex in the Kootenay River at the mouth of Summit Creek.
(Above) Visitors at last year’s Museum Days and (below) the recently discovered 'Brown Jug', painted by Will Bayliss in 1937.

Gray Creek Historical Society hosting annual Museum Days

July 22-25 at Gray Creek Hall featuring pioneer dogs, business receipts from 1911-13, East Shore newspapers, Will Bayliss artwork...

(Above) Visitors at last year’s Museum Days and (below) the recently discovered 'Brown Jug', painted by Will Bayliss in 1937.
Philip Stonhouse is the interim minister at Creston’s Anglican Church.

Creston’s interim Anglican minister focusing on church-community ties

Interim Anglican minister Philip Stonhouse wants Creston congregation to focus on love, and what it can do for community…

Philip Stonhouse is the interim minister at Creston’s Anglican Church.
The Mount Thompson Challenge takes place July 10.

Trail running challenge a new initiative of Creston Rotary Club

Creston Rotary Club hosting Mount Thompson Challenge July 10; 35- and 12-kilometre courses part of event...

The Mount Thompson Challenge takes place July 10.
Bryce and Becky Loughran have owned A Break in Time Caffé since Jaunary.

Owners bring new energy to downtown Creston’s Break in Time Caffé

Becky and Bryce Loughran bought Creston's 11-year-old A Break in Time Caffé from Becky's parents in January...

Bryce and Becky Loughran have owned A Break in Time Caffé since Jaunary.
The Sasquatch, a popular Creston concert venue, will host its last concert on Saturday.

Creston’s Sasquatch arts venue hosting final concert

Creston Valley's Daniel Huscroft taking the stage in final concert at Creston's Sasquatch on June 25...

The Sasquatch, a popular Creston concert venue, will host its last concert on Saturday.
(From left) Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program participants Miranda Wolfe, Tessa Lane Park, Rachel Wagner and Aaron Carter, facilitator Amber McGregor and participant Jessica Piccinin.

Farm equipment welder earns popular vote in Creston Valley entrepreneurship program

Kootenay Employment Services-Simon Fraser University program in Creston Valley had guests vote at "barn raising" event...

(From left) Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program participants Miranda Wolfe, Tessa Lane Park, Rachel Wagner and Aaron Carter, facilitator Amber McGregor and participant Jessica Piccinin.
Crawford Bay artisan Jacqueline Wedge in her Highway 3A studio.

Crawford Bay artisan combines passions in Moonrakings Clay Art

Jacqueline Wedge combines love of clay, music and nature in pottery, sold at shop on Highway 3A in Crawford Bay...

Crawford Bay artisan Jacqueline Wedge in her Highway 3A studio.
Creston fitness competitors Lindsay Floer and Levi Grisewood in the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness on May 28.

Creston fitness competitors earn trophies in NPAA and INBF events

Creston's Lindsay Floer best overall in INBF; Levi Grisewood first in 16-18 category NPAA competition...

Creston fitness competitors Lindsay Floer and Levi Grisewood in the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness on May 28.