Brian Lawrence

Colleen Deatherage in the Needle and Quill shop on 12th Avenue North.

Partnership key to success of Creston’s Needle and Quill

Knitting turned from hobby to obsession, said Colleen Deatherage, owner of Needle and Quill, a shop-in-a-shop in downtown Creston...

Colleen Deatherage in the Needle and Quill shop on 12th Avenue North.
KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats out of playoffs after 4-1 series

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats’ 2014-15 season a successful one

First-year head coach Jeff Dubois pleased with Creston Valley Thunder Cats' performance over 2014-15 season...

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats out of playoffs after 4-1 series
Patricia Bartlett is launching Glimpses of Glory on March 19 at Black Bear Books.

Creston author’s book offers glimpses of God in everyday life

Patricia Bartlett launching "Glimpses of Glory", containing reflections on life and faith, and a bit of focition, on March 19...

Patricia Bartlett is launching Glimpses of Glory on March 19 at Black Bear Books.
J.H. Huscroft woodlands manager Rick Hanson at a Dodge Creek cutblock.

Creston Valley mill’s reforestation practices maintain industry, nature

Reforestation process takes archeology, wildlife and water into consideration, says J.H. Huscroft woodlands manager...

J.H. Huscroft woodlands manager Rick Hanson at a Dodge Creek cutblock.
KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats down 2-1 in first round of playoffs

Creston Valley Thunder Cats were down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series against Kimberley Dynamiters...

KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division
Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Connor Kidd during Friday’s game against the Golden Rockets.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats facing Kimberley Dynamiters in playoffs

Creston Valley Thunder Cats heading into first round of KIJHL playoffs against Kimberley Dynamiters on Friday...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Connor Kidd during Friday’s game against the Golden Rockets.
The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.

Calls for Creston RCMP include Quebec sex trade workers

Creston RCMP were called to the Rykerts border crossing to arrest a Quebec male charged with living off the avails of prostitution...

The Creston RCMP detachment is located at 421 16th Ave. S.
J.H. Huscroft Ltd. president and general manager Justin Storm and lumber sales manager Chris Schofer.

Creston Valley’s J.H. Huscroft Ltd. sawmill planning for sustainable future

President/general manager Justin Storm and lumber sales manager Chris Schofer looking to the future — part 2 in a series...

J.H. Huscroft Ltd. president and general manager Justin Storm and lumber sales manager Chris Schofer.
(From left) J.H. Huscroft Ltd. president and general manager Justin Storm, Gwen Telling, lumber sales manager Chris Schofer.

Former manager retires from Creston Valley sawmill founded by grandfather

Gwen Telling retired from J.H. Huscroft last week, leaving the day-to-day operations of the mill — part 1 in a series...

(From left) J.H. Huscroft Ltd. president and general manager Justin Storm, Gwen Telling, lumber sales manager Chris Schofer.
KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats lose to Kimberley, beat Golden and Columbia Valley

Creston Valley Thunder Cats still have chance at Eddie Mountain Division's second place as season nears end...

KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division
Therapeutic Riding Program member Alexis Folk (right), with her twin sister, Cassidy, on Amigo, the program’s Equicizer.

Creston’s Therapeutic Riding Program hosting Art Trot fundraiser

Therapeutic Riding Program's Art Trot running at Creston and District Community Complex Friday and Saturday...

Therapeutic Riding Program member Alexis Folk (right), with her twin sister, Cassidy, on Amigo, the program’s Equicizer.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats goaltender Brock Lefebvre during Friday’s game against the Dynamiters.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats aiming to clinch second in division

Creston Valley Thunder Cats posted 2-1 overtime loss to Kimberley Dynamiters and a 4-2 victory over Golden Rockets...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats goaltender Brock Lefebvre during Friday’s game against the Dynamiters.
The drawing table was a popular place at last year’s Family Day event.

Annual Family Day event offering fun for Creston Valley kids

Games, entertainment, history and more part of second Family Day event running 1-4 Feb. 9 at Lower Kootenay Band gymnasium...

The drawing table was a popular place at last year’s Family Day event.
Members of two Bountiful polygamist factions were expected to elect judge or jury trails today; the decisions were delayed.

Election for Blackmore and Oler trials postponed again in Creston court

Winston, Brandon and Emily Blackmore, James Oler put off judge/jury election; Emily denied return of passport without compelling reason...

Members of two Bountiful polygamist factions were expected to elect judge or jury trails today; the decisions were delayed.
KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division

KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division

Creston Valley Thunder Cats earned three points on the weekend, tying the Nelson Leafs 3-3, beating Columbia Valley Rockies 5-2...

KIJHL: Three-point weekend keeps Creston Valley Thunder Cats third in division
A promotional shot of Emma Kade for her first album, Transparent.

Creston singer-songwriter Emma Kade’s first album launching on vinyl

Emma Kade releasing first album, Transparent, on CD and vinyl with a concert at Prince Charles Theatre on Feb. 6...

A promotional shot of Emma Kade for her first album, Transparent.
Creston Valley Thunder Cat Jack Berger in Saturday’s game against the Golden Rockets.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats back in third in Eddie Mountain Division

A 3-1 loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters knocked Creston Valley Thunder Cats from second back to third...

Creston Valley Thunder Cat Jack Berger in Saturday’s game against the Golden Rockets.
Randy and Marci Halliday own Pop Shoes in Creston.

Pop Shoes brings selection of styles and sizes to downtown Creston

Owners Marci and Randy Halliday bring Eastern Canada chain to B.C., offering shoes and more in Creston...

Randy and Marci Halliday own Pop Shoes in Creston.
Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Lien Miller-Jeannotte during Friday's game against the Columbia Valley Rockies.

KIJHL: Creston Valley Thunder Cats second in Eddie Mountain Division

Thunder Cats beat Columbia Valley, Fernie, Princeton to take second place a point ahead of Kimberley Dynamiters...

Creston Valley Thunder Cats forward Lien Miller-Jeannotte during Friday's game against the Columbia Valley Rockies.
Creston Valley Embroidery Guild members (from left) Hildegard Mercredi, Hanne French, Gertie Brown, Juhli Ladner and Judy Dyck with the bags they made for the guild’s Totes for Cancer project.

Totes by Creston Valley Embroidery Guild remind cancer patients someone cares

Nearly 90 Creston Valley Embroidery Guild Totes for Cancer have been given to Creston Valley women in cancer treatment...

Creston Valley Embroidery Guild members (from left) Hildegard Mercredi, Hanne French, Gertie Brown, Juhli Ladner and Judy Dyck with the bags they made for the guild’s Totes for Cancer project.