Brian Lawrence

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats hanging on to second in division

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats widen second-third gap in division

Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Castlegar Rebels 8-2, Columbia Valley Rockies 6-5...

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats hanging on to second in division
(Above) Beth Swalwell in the Art Barn Studio. (Below) A few of Swalwell's art journalling projects.

Art Barn Studio offering wide range of mediums for budding Creston Valley artists

Art journalling, fibre art, art quilting and more offered at Beth Swalwell's Art Barn Studio in Erickson...

(Above) Beth Swalwell in the Art Barn Studio. (Below) A few of Swalwell's art journalling projects.
Fernie Ghostrider Trevor Broad (left) follows Creston Valley Thunder Cat Sebastian Kilcommons during the Dec. 31 game in Creston.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats earn victories over Fernie Ghostriders

Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Fernie Ghostriders 4-3 and 3-1 in recent games...

Fernie Ghostrider Trevor Broad (left) follows Creston Valley Thunder Cat Sebastian Kilcommons during the Dec. 31 game in Creston.
KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats hanging on to second in division

KIJHL: Win and losses keep Creston Valley Thunder Cats tied for second in division

Creston Valley Thunder Cats tied for second place in Eddie Mountain Division of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League...

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats hanging on to second in division
This cheetah was spotted near Kootenay Lake's Crawford and Kootenay bays on Dec. 17.

Conservation officers no longer actively searching for cheetah on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore

BC Conservation Officer Service no longer actively searching for cheetah near Crawford and Kootenay bays; person of interest identified...

This cheetah was spotted near Kootenay Lake's Crawford and Kootenay bays on Dec. 17.
(Above) Current members of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats presented Jesse Collins and his parents, Michelle and Jeff, with a small version of the pennant that hangs in the John Bucyk Arena, home and away jerseys, and a collage of photos by Jeff Banman at his jersey retirement ceremony on Friday. From left: Thunder Cats captain Jackson Bruce-Fuoco, McConnell Kimmett, Michelle, Jesse, Jeff, and Carson Cartwright. (Below) Jesse doing a ceremonial puck drop for Kimberley Dynamiter Jason Richter and Bruce-Fuoco.

Creston Valley Thunder Cats retire KIJHL scoring leader’s No. 17

Jesse Collins of Spokane, Wash., earned 319 points during his time in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League...

(Above) Current members of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats presented Jesse Collins and his parents, Michelle and Jeff, with a small version of the pennant that hangs in the John Bucyk Arena, home and away jerseys, and a collage of photos by Jeff Banman at his jersey retirement ceremony on Friday. From left: Thunder Cats captain Jackson Bruce-Fuoco, McConnell Kimmett, Michelle, Jesse, Jeff, and Carson Cartwright. (Below) Jesse doing a ceremonial puck drop for Kimberley Dynamiter Jason Richter and Bruce-Fuoco.
(Above) Donna Whitesel in her downtown Creston shop. (Below) Products in the shop include throw pillows and bags, as well as beadwork by Debi Ross.

Blanket maker offering home decor in downtown Creston store

Downtown Creston blanket maker offering home decor with First Nations designs, plus jewelry...

(Above) Donna Whitesel in her downtown Creston shop. (Below) Products in the shop include throw pillows and bags, as well as beadwork by Debi Ross.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Thomas Cankovic in the Dec. 9 game against the Kimberley Dynamiters.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats tied for second after losses

Creston Valley Thunder Cats to 5-4 and 2-1 to Kimberley Dynamiters, now tied with Fernie for second place in division...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Thomas Cankovic in the Dec. 9 game against the Kimberley Dynamiters.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Ian Desrosiers passes between Golden Rockets players during Saturday’s game.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Spokane Braves, shut out Golden Rockets

Creston Valley Thunder Cats visited theSpokane Braves for 6-2 win and shut out visiting Golden Rockets 3-0...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Ian Desrosiers passes between Golden Rockets players during Saturday’s game.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats defenceman Maverick Lynes in Friday’s game.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Beaver Valley Nitehawks 10-2

Creston Valley Thunder Cats sole weekend game "as close to a full sixty-minute effort as we’ve had," said head coach...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats defenceman Maverick Lynes in Friday’s game.
Volunteers packing Christmas hampers for the Creston Ministerial Association in 2014.

Creston Ministerial Association anticipating rise in need for Christmas hampers

Creston Valley’s giving spirit will ensure the annual hamper program’s success, says Erickson Covenant Church Pastor Tom Greentree...

Volunteers packing Christmas hampers for the Creston Ministerial Association in 2014.
The Creston Valley Sports Wall of Fame logo, designed by Warren Bruns.

Committee planning to create Creston Valley Sports Wall of Fame

Creston Valley Sports Wall of Fame committee wants to honour sports builders and athletes, with website, interactive public video screen...

The Creston Valley Sports Wall of Fame logo, designed by Warren Bruns.
Capilia Hair and Scalp Centre owner Sandy Goldsmith demonstrating a microcamera analysis.

Capilia Hair and Scalp Centre offering hair loss solutions in Creston Valley

Thinning hair or hair loss are treatable conditions at Capilia Hair and Scalp Centre in Erickson...

Capilia Hair and Scalp Centre owner Sandy Goldsmith demonstrating a microcamera analysis.
Creston’s Jake Livingstone in Friday’s game against Sicamous.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats shut out Sicamous Eagles, lose to Golden Rockets

Creston Valley Thunder Cats earned a 3-0 shutout against Sicamous Eagles, lost 5-3 to Golden Rockets...

Creston’s Jake Livingstone in Friday’s game against Sicamous.
Creston Card and Stationery owner Mike Poznikoff (left) and the Krafy Kronys.

Krafty Kronys find new home at Creston Card and Stationery

Krafty Kronys, dedicated fundraisiers for Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors, have permanent home in downtown Creston store...

Creston Card and Stationery owner Mike Poznikoff (left) and the Krafy Kronys.
Blossom Valley Singers member Roxy Schmalz (above) with a costume piece, and Margaret Lavender and Don Low (below) checking music for water damage.

Blossom Valley Singers recover music, costumes from Creston’s Trinity United Church

Suspected damaged by water and elements after Trinity United Church fire, Blossom Valley Singers's music and costumes are OK...

Blossom Valley Singers member Roxy Schmalz (above) with a costume piece, and Margaret Lavender and Don Low (below) checking music for water damage.
Creston’s Jayden Smith slips past Nelson Leafs Ren Mason and Levi Hulston.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Nelson Leafs, Kimberley Dynamiters

Creston Valley Thunder Cats beat Nelson Leafs 5-1 and Kimberley Dynamiters 5-2, lose 5-4 in overtime to Fernie Ghostriders...

Creston’s Jayden Smith slips past Nelson Leafs Ren Mason and Levi Hulston.
Creston artist Win Dinn with her new adult coloring book.

Creston artist Win Dinn releases new colouring book for adults

"Colour from the Centre" features mandala designs created by Win Dinn, allowing adults to release stress through creativity...

Creston artist Win Dinn with her new adult coloring book.
Sue's Clotheslines owner Sue Thomas with some of this year's silent auction items.

Silent auction raising funds for Creston Ministerial Association’s Christmas hampers

Sue's Clotheslines holding third annual silent auction with items donated by Creston Valley businesses...

Sue's Clotheslines owner Sue Thomas with some of this year's silent auction items.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats goalie Kai McDonald blocks a 100 Mile House Wranglers shot.

KIJHL: Three road trip losses for Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Creston Valley Thunder Cats lost 7-3 to 100 Mile House Wranglers, 3-0 to Kamloops Storm and 1-0 to Revelstoke Grizzlies...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats goalie Kai McDonald blocks a 100 Mile House Wranglers shot.