Creston Valley Advance

ʔaq̓am confirm 182 unmarked burials near Cranbrook

Many factors make it difficult to establish if graves contain the remains of children who attended the St. Eugene Residential School, says ʔaq̓am

  • Jun 30, 2021

Enhanced water restrictions in effect for Erickson, Creston

The Arrow Creek water treatment plant is experiencing high water usage and critically low reservoir levels

  • Jun 29, 2021

Nelson SAR volunteer remembered 10 years after death near Creston

Nelson Search and Rescue's Sheilah Sweatman lost her life while on a call on the Goat River in 2011

  • Jun 29, 2021

Ask Your Funeral Director: What do I do if my loved one dies at home?

'There are two types of deaths that occur at the home - the unexpected and the expected death.'

  • Jun 28, 2021

Acts of Hope: Active Hope Gets Things Done

'These are busy times, but if you build some of the suggested practices into your day, I sincerely expect they will give you a lift, and in a meaningful way.'

  • Jun 25, 2021

Aq’am asks for privacy in days ahead, as further work is conducted after ground-penetrating radar

The community of Aq'am, near Cranbrook, has released a statement on the impact the news of the discovery of unmarked graves of children at the site of a former residential school has had on members of its community.

  • Jun 25, 2021

BC SPCA reminds public of hot weather hazards to pets

The BC SPCA is reminding everyone to take special care of their pets in the upcoming heat wave

  • Jun 25, 2021

Cresteramics Chatter

The staff at Cresteramics have continued to be creative and flexible in serving our community of individuals by shifting to providing at distance services

  • Jun 25, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Lack of Family Physcians in Creston

'I can appreciate that the lack of physicians in the area is a difficult problem to solve.'

  • Jun 25, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Support and Suggestion on PCSS Name Change

'Might I respectfully suggest that the initials PCSS be maintained, but the words Prince Charles removed in favour of something more inclusive of all Creston-area students.'

  • Jun 25, 2021

Book display at Creston Valley Public Library aims to inspire ‘acts of hope’ on climate change

Kuya Minogue, a member of Creston Climate Action, has been researching the climate crisis for years to learn how she could contribute to change

  • Jun 24, 2021

Council Comments: Policing Cost Inequity

'As a second term councillor, I very much appreciate the dedication of our Town staff to our citizens, and their efforts to continually work towards fairness and equity in our taxation system.'

  • Jun 24, 2021

Out There: A Flower Deception

By Ed McMackin, a biologist by training and a naturalist by nature

  • Jun 24, 2021

SD8 to sell Kinsmen Park property to Lower Kootenay Band and the Town of Creston

The total purchase price for the property will be $355,000

  • Jun 24, 2021

Stage 2 water restrictions in effect for the Town of Creston and Erickson

Watering is only permitted between the hours of 6 to 10 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.

  • Jun 24, 2021

Creston students create art installation of residential school room

The replica was decorated with a small bed, school uniform, and notes written with pleas for help

  • Jun 17, 2021

RCMP name 2015 homicide victim near Creston, investigation ongoing

26-year-old Clint Wolfleg was found dead in a private residence on May 31, 2015

  • Jun 17, 2021

RCMP name 2015 homicide victim near Creston, investigation ongoing

26-year-old Clint Wolfleg was found dead in a private residence on May 31, 2015

  • Jun 17, 2021

Creston Valley non-profits attend reconciliation dialogue workshop

The Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre Society sponsored the workshop in March

  • Jun 16, 2021

Handmade Heroes: Tuck Shop donates $30,000 to Creston Valley Hospital

The donation will be used to purchase new equipment at the hospital

  • Jun 16, 2021