Brian Lawrence

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Participants in the 2014 Relay for Life.

Family Fun Day to Conquer Cancer replacing Creston’s Relay for Life

Families invited to cancer fundraising and awareness event at Millennium Park on June 13...

Participants in the 2014 Relay for Life.
Laurie and Teddy Mahood’s Kingsgate home burning on May 30.

Kingsgate home burns after being struck by lightning

Yahk-Kingsgate and Hall Mountain volunteer fire departments respond to May 30 house fire caused by lightning strike...

Laurie and Teddy Mahood’s Kingsgate home burning on May 30.
Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.

Creston Valley entrepreneurs seeking votes for startup funds

Four enterprises from Kootenay Employment Services’ partnership with Simon Fraser University pitching at June 10 event...

Kootenay Employment Services is located on 11th Avenue North.
A team playing slo-pitch at Centennial Park.

Slo-pitch going strong in Creston Valley

Nineteen teams in three divisions play Tuesday through Friday evenings on six Creston Valley diamonds...

A team playing slo-pitch at Centennial Park.
Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary School students releasing kokanee in Crawford Creek.

Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society release 92,000 kokanee into Crawford Creek

Crawford Bay students help Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society release kokanee in an effort to restock Kootenay Lake and area...

Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary School students releasing kokanee in Crawford Creek.
The Creston RCMP detachment is located on 16th Avenue South.

Report of Xbox theft leads Creston RCMP to firearms in home

Other Creston RCMP news from May 11-17: inappropriate job application questions, illegal passing, hit and runs...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located on 16th Avenue South.
Luke Lewis using a 1930s machine in the North Woven Broom Co. shop in Crawford Bay. (Below) The woven broomcorn stems that give the brooms their unique look.

Tradition continuing at Crawford Bay’s North Woven Broom Co.

Rob and Janet Schweiger's nephew, Luke Lewis, starting the next generation of broom making in Kootenay Lake community...

Luke Lewis using a 1930s machine in the North Woven Broom Co. shop in Crawford Bay. (Below) The woven broomcorn stems that give the brooms their unique look.
Neil Ripski during his recent teaching trip to Italy.

Martial arts convention running in Creston for third year

Over a dozen masters, about 70 students coming to Creston for long weekend's Deep Water Martial Arts Convention and Tournament...

Neil Ripski during his recent teaching trip to Italy.
Creston's Ken Chubb receiving his award from Debbie Irwin, the MS Society of Canada's BC and Yukon Division community services co-ordinator.

Creston volunteer awarded for work with Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

After nearly 40 years of offering advocacy and support, Creston's Ken Chubb earns MS Society division's president's award...

Creston's Ken Chubb receiving his award from Debbie Irwin, the MS Society of Canada's BC and Yukon Division community services co-ordinator.
Students at last year's School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) youth powwow.

Creston Valley Aboriginal education students hosting fifth annual youth powwow

Students from all over School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) visit the Creston community complex on May 15 for fifth annual youth powwow...

Students at last year's School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) youth powwow.
(Above) The fruit tree sprayer in the foreground, with part of the DDT sprayer on the right; the beehive, honey extractor and box-making jig just beyond; and, along the back wall, a fruit-tree timeline showing the increases and decreases in the numbers of trees of different fruits over the past 100 years. (Below) A panel from “The Orchard Industry of the Creston Valley”.

Creston Museum’s season starting with opening of orchard industry exhibit

Creston Museum season starting May 9, includes orchard and fashion exhibits, annual kids' day and afternoon tea...

(Above) The fruit tree sprayer in the foreground, with part of the DDT sprayer on the right; the beehive, honey extractor and box-making jig just beyond; and, along the back wall, a fruit-tree timeline showing the increases and decreases in the numbers of trees of different fruits over the past 100 years. (Below) A panel from “The Orchard Industry of the Creston Valley”.
Wendy Seifert is Creston's new Hi Neighbour Welcome Service hostess.

New Hi Neighbour Welcome Service hostess greeting newcomers to Creston Valley

Wendy Seifert moved to Creston six months ago from High River, Alta., and now greets newcomers to Creston Valley...

Wendy Seifert is Creston's new Hi Neighbour Welcome Service hostess.
Dan Johnson working on a vehicle in his Highway 3A auto detailing shop.

Creston Valley auto detailer turns grime into shine

Dan's Grime to Shine clientele ranges far beyond the Kootenays, with regulars coming from as far away as Alberta...

Dan Johnson working on a vehicle in his Highway 3A auto detailing shop.
A page from the College of the Rockies' new strategic plan, showing the mission and vision statements.

College of the Rockies unveils 2015-2020 strategic plan in Creston

Yearlong strategic plan process included consultation with communities, students and staff in Creston and other COTR communities...

A page from the College of the Rockies' new strategic plan, showing the mission and vision statements.
Dave Carlson shearing one of the sheep at Spectrum Farms.

Erickson’s Spectrum Farms starts spring with sheep shearing

Six sheep and one ram sheared at Creston Valley farm that employs people with any disability...

Dave Carlson shearing one of the sheep at Spectrum Farms.
From left: Pompey Leung, Chris Wong and Billy Lui are walking across Canada.

7K180 walkers stop in Creston on cross-Canada journey

Twenty days after they left Victoria, three long-distance walkers arrived in Creston on the 7K180 Cross Canada Walkathon...

From left: Pompey Leung, Chris Wong and Billy Lui are walking across Canada.
(From left) Creston and District Community Complex recreation supervisor Neil Ostafichuk, Valley Community Services (VCS) president Heather More, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director Larry Binks, Better at Home co-ordinator Ashlene Chadburn, VCS executive director Serena Naeve, TAPS co-ordinator Bridget Currie.

Creston Valley seniors programs make new home in renovated Rotacrest Hall

Better at Home, Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors at home in Rotacrest Hall after nearly $350,000 renovations...

(From left) Creston and District Community Complex recreation supervisor Neil Ostafichuk, Valley Community Services (VCS) president Heather More, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director Larry Binks, Better at Home co-ordinator Ashlene Chadburn, VCS executive director Serena Naeve, TAPS co-ordinator Bridget Currie.
The Creston Valley Gymnastic Club building proposed for 1710/1714 Canyon St.

Creston town council considers zoning bylaw amendment to create gymnastics club building

Creston Valley Gymnastics Club building proposed for 1710/1714 Canyon St.; plus, other briefs from March 24 regular council meeting...

The Creston Valley Gymnastic Club building proposed for 1710/1714 Canyon St.
A slide from IHA acute services director Shirley Mercier’s presentation.

Interior Health delegations update Creston town council on health initiatives

Local government support is key to keeping community healthy; IHA representatives appreciate volunteers and efforts...

A slide from IHA acute services director Shirley Mercier’s presentation.
The proposed distillery in downtown Creston.

Creston town council postpones decision on rezoning ‘bunker’ for distillery, bistro

Creston town council directs staff to look into concerns regarding potential noise and odour from the proposed distillery...

The proposed distillery in downtown Creston.