Brian Lawrence

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Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.

Creston Valley entrepreneurs pitching ideas at ‘barn raising’ event

"Barn raising" event on June 16 concludes Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program run by Kootenay Employment Services...

Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.
Matt and Jessica DeBoon's eight-month-old son, Oliver, has been part of Erickson Elementary School's Roots of Empathy program since November.

Erickson Elementary School students complete Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy session concludes at Erickson Elementary School; program in Creston Valley for over 15 years...

Matt and Jessica DeBoon's eight-month-old son, Oliver, has been part of Erickson Elementary School's Roots of Empathy program since November.
Flowers in Susan and Don Langstaff's garden, which was featured in the 2014 Creston Valley Garden Club tour.

Creston Valley Garden Club hosting tours in Creston, Erickson, Kitchener

Six gardens in Creston and Erickson, two in Kitchener on Creston Valley Garden Club tour on June 11...

Flowers in Susan and Don Langstaff's garden, which was featured in the 2014 Creston Valley Garden Club tour.
Riondel firefighters fought a wildfire near Gray Creek on May 16.

Riondel firefighters put out wildfire near Gray Creek

Riondel Volunteer Fire Department uses new wildland truck to attack blaze on Kootenay Lake's East Shore near Gray Creek...

Riondel firefighters fought a wildfire near Gray Creek on May 16.
(Above) Michael White of Raven Bear Drums shows a Canyon-Lister student how to cut holes in the hide that will cover the drum. (Below) Students signed the inside of the drum, and put their handprints around the outside. (Bottom) Students working on the hide.

Creston Valley Aboriginal education students preparing for sixth youth powwow

Kootenay Lake school dsitrict Aboriginal education students participating in sixth annual powwow May 20 at Creston community complex...

(Above) Michael White of Raven Bear Drums shows a Canyon-Lister student how to cut holes in the hide that will cover the drum. (Below) Students signed the inside of the drum, and put their handprints around the outside. (Bottom) Students working on the hide.
Physiotherapist Josh Kaufmann in his 11th Avenue North clinic.

New Creston clinic empowering patients through physiotherapy

Josh Kaufmann is Creston's newest physiotherapist, with a new clinic downtown on 11th Avenue...

Physiotherapist Josh Kaufmann in his 11th Avenue North clinic.
The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.

Two drivers receive 90-day suspensions during Creston RCMP week

Loud radio, stolen licence plates, erratic driving also among Creston RCMP calls from May 2-8...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.
Creston Shimmy Mob team leader Katie Hammer, sporting last year's Shimmy Mob shirt.

Creston Shimmy Mob raising funds for Kootenay Community Centre Society

International Shimmy Mob on May 14 at Creston Valley Farmers' Market raising funds for women and children who are victims of violence...

Creston Shimmy Mob team leader Katie Hammer, sporting last year's Shimmy Mob shirt.
Creston's Homelinks is located in the Creston Education Centre.

Kootenay Lake school board will consider Creston Education Centre, Yahk Elementary closures

School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) board amends facilities reconfiguration plan to include six school closures in district...

Creston's Homelinks is located in the Creston Education Centre.
Panning for 'gold' at the Creston Museum's 2015 kids day.

Creston Museum preparing to open for 2016 season

Creston Museum opening for the season May 7, variety of exhibits and tours teaching visitors about Creston Valley history...

Panning for 'gold' at the Creston Museum's 2015 kids day.
(Above) Members of the Creston Valley Cycling Club preparing to head out on a recent Wednesday evening ride. (Below story) Club members cycling on Highway 21.

Creston Valley Cycling Club gearing up for 10th season

Brightly coloured jerseys make the cycling club hard to miss on Creston Valley and Kootenay Lake roads...

(Above) Members of the Creston Valley Cycling Club preparing to head out on a recent Wednesday evening ride. (Below story) Club members cycling on Highway 21.
(Above, from left) Christa Phypers and Pascale Hutton in the 1990 edition of Focus on Youth. (Below) descending) Skylar Eyre in 2014; Joshua Daignault in 2008; the Canyon-Lister Elementary School Grade 2-3 class in 2011, singing IMagine with their Santiago, Chile, buddy class via Skype.

Creston’s weeklong Focus on Youth festival preparing for 30th edition

Thousands of students have participated in joint school district-private teacher festival since Creston's Focus on Youth started in 1986...

(Above, from left) Christa Phypers and Pascale Hutton in the 1990 edition of Focus on Youth. (Below) descending) Skylar Eyre in 2014; Joshua Daignault in 2008; the Canyon-Lister Elementary School Grade 2-3 class in 2011, singing IMagine with their Santiago, Chile, buddy class via Skype.
(Above) Golden Flour Bakery owners Bill and Liza Thorne with their son, Patrick. (Below) The cake Liza decorated for the Creston Valley Hospital's emergency room reopening.

Baking it up at Creston’s Golden Flour Bakery

Golden Flour Bakery offering baking, both savoury and sweet, soups and sandwiches at downtown Creston location...

(Above) Golden Flour Bakery owners Bill and Liza Thorne with their son, Patrick. (Below) The cake Liza decorated for the Creston Valley Hospital's emergency room reopening.
From left: Interior Health Authority board member Dennis Rounsville, Creston Valley Hospital chief of staff Dr. Narine Kleinhans, T.A. Rendek and Associates representative Carolyn Djakovic, CVH site manager Carolyn Hawton, acute services director Shirley Mercier, estate representatives Kathy Tompkins and Lorne Mann, former chief of staff Dr. Randy Grahn, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area B director Larry Binks, Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie and Creston Coun. Joanna Wilson.

Renovated emergency room opens at Creston Valley Hospital

Upgraded Creston Valley Hospital emergency room enhances efficiency, security and privacy after $650,000 renovation...

From left: Interior Health Authority board member Dennis Rounsville, Creston Valley Hospital chief of staff Dr. Narine Kleinhans, T.A. Rendek and Associates representative Carolyn Djakovic, CVH site manager Carolyn Hawton, acute services director Shirley Mercier, estate representatives Kathy Tompkins and Lorne Mann, former chief of staff Dr. Randy Grahn, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area B director Larry Binks, Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie and Creston Coun. Joanna Wilson.
Riders with the Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of BC shoot black powder at balloons on the course.

Creston Valley horse riders add shooting skills to their sport

A group of Creston Valley horse enthusiasts have joined the Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of BC.

Riders with the Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of BC shoot black powder at balloons on the course.
Wynndel Electric owner Aaron Lucke preparing a new LED fixture for installation in Kokanee Ford’s service bay.

FortisBC helping Creston businesses with energy efficiency

FortisBC initiative utilizing local contractors to upgrade commercial locations to energy efficient lighting and appliances...

Wynndel Electric owner Aaron Lucke preparing a new LED fixture for installation in Kokanee Ford’s service bay.
Creston’s Alec Wilkinson taking a shot during the March 9 playoff game.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats will build on this season’s success

Creston Valley Thunder Cats finish 2016-17 season with second-highest points, record home wins, first-round playoff shutout...

Creston’s Alec Wilkinson taking a shot during the March 9 playoff game.
Kimberley Dynamiters forward Austyn Moser (17) chases down Creston Valley Thunder Cats defenceman Sebastian Kilcommons (19) during second period action at the Kimberley Civic Centre Saturday night.

Creston Valley Thunder Cats down 2-0 in second round of KIJHL playoffs

Kimberley Dynamiters beat Creston Valley Thunder Cats in first two second-round playoff games...

Kimberley Dynamiters forward Austyn Moser (17) chases down Creston Valley Thunder Cats defenceman Sebastian Kilcommons (19) during second period action at the Kimberley Civic Centre Saturday night.
Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.

Creston’s Kootenay Employment Services hosting second entrepreneurship accelerator program

Creston's Kootenay Employment Services teaming with Simon Fraser University for Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program…

Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.
(From left) Ben Johnson, Jeff Faragher, Aurora Smith and Rob Fahie are Breakwater, performing March 11 in Creston.

Nelson’s Breakwater offering new twist in Creston concert

Breakwater quartet, with guest Zavellennahh RT (née Huscroft), melding classical, Celtic, world and jazz in March 11 Creston concert...

(From left) Ben Johnson, Jeff Faragher, Aurora Smith and Rob Fahie are Breakwater, performing March 11 in Creston.