Lorne Eckersley

Area C residents invited to candidates forum

Area C residents invited to candidates forum

Area C residents are invited to a forum to hear from the three candidates vying for the Regional Director's job in the October 20th election.

Area C residents invited to candidates forum
Town Council amends five-year plan

Town Council amends five-year plan

Creston Town Council amended its Five-Year Financial Plan at Tuesday's regular Council meeting.

Town Council amends five-year plan
Busy times

Busy times

The coming months promise to be interesting as the campaigns for the October 20 local government elections and the Fire Hall borrowing referendum get underway.

Busy times
Larry Binks RDCK Area C Director

Binks pulls out of Area C election race

The campaign to represent Area C voters in the October 20 local government election has changed dramatically, with three-term incumbent Larry Binks announcing his withdrawal.

Larry Binks RDCK Area C Director
RCMP deal with a variety of issues

RCMP deal with a variety of issues

Creston RCMP responded to 58 calls for assistance from September 18-25.

RCMP deal with a variety of issues
This is the Life - A historical visit

This is the Life – A historical visit

Last week we flew to what I am now thinking of as my favourite Canadian city. Our first visit to Quebec City was for a conference, perhaps 20 years ago and, while we left with fond memories, they included blowing snow and biting cold in early May.

This is the Life - A historical visit
Leadership camp entries open

Leadership camp entries open

Creston and Nelson Rotary clubs are once again partnering with School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) to offer a three-day leadership camp to local high school students.

Leadership camp entries open
Scarecrows are popping up everywhere this week for the Scarecrow Festival, one of the special 100th Creston Valley Fall Fair activities. Fabric artist and Arts Council director Anne Fetterly got into the scarecrow spirit last week with the creation of Crowella. (Joanna Wilson)

Fall Fair hits century mark

This Friday the 100th Creston Valley Fall Fair will be declared open.

Scarecrows are popping up everywhere this week for the Scarecrow Festival, one of the special 100th Creston Valley Fall Fair activities. Fabric artist and Arts Council director Anne Fetterly got into the scarecrow spirit last week with the creation of Crowella. (Joanna Wilson)
Thunder Cats lose coaches

Thunder Cats lose coaches

The Thunder Cats' search for a new head coach and general manager is underway.

Thunder Cats lose coaches
Creston Dragon's Den returns

Creston Dragon’s Den returns

A local version of Dragon's Den will once again put the spotlight on new local businesses.

Creston Dragon's Den returns
Wildfires continue to burn

Wildfires continue to burn

Cooler temperatures, small amounts of rain, and breezes have brought welcome relief from heavy smoke in the Creston Valley.

Wildfires continue to burn
Calls to police drop as summer ends

Calls to police drop as summer ends

Creston RCMP responded to an unusually low 75 calls from August 21-28.

Calls to police drop as summer ends
The historic logging arch at the Creston Museum has lots of supporters, including (from left) Museum manager Tammy Bradford, Greg Baker and Leon Muller (Creston Valley Rotary Club), Lou Knafla (Museum president), Bill Pfeiffer, Gary Teed and Casey Messinger (CV Rotary Club) Rory Hartley (Canfor) and Carole Materi (Creston & District Credit Union). (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)

Rotary Club completes museum structure

Continued deterioration of the historic logging arch at the Creston Museum has come to an end.

The historic logging arch at the Creston Museum has lots of supporters, including (from left) Museum manager Tammy Bradford, Greg Baker and Leon Muller (Creston Valley Rotary Club), Lou Knafla (Museum president), Bill Pfeiffer, Gary Teed and Casey Messinger (CV Rotary Club) Rory Hartley (Canfor) and Carole Materi (Creston & District Credit Union). (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)
Riverside Park (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)

Riverside Park plans in full swing

The lack of public recreation sites on Creston Valley rivers is about to come to an end, thanks to the vision of a local citizen and the Trails for Creston Valley Society.

Riverside Park (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)
Jimmy’s Liquor Store on Canyon Street in Creston, B.C. (Photo credit: Lorne Eckersley)
Jimmy’s Liquor Store on Canyon Street in Creston, B.C. (Photo credit: Lorne Eckersley)
Jimmy’s Liquor Store on Canyon Street in Creston, B.C. (Photo credit: Lorne Eckersley)

New liquor store robbed in bizarre break and enter

Charges are pending.

Jimmy’s Liquor Store on Canyon Street in Creston, B.C. (Photo credit: Lorne Eckersley)
New physician to practice in Creston

New physician to practice in Creston

The Creston Valley Health Working Group has announced that Dr. Darryn Storrier will be joining Family Practice Associates in September.

New physician to practice in Creston
RCMP rack up drinking driver charges

RCMP rack up drinking driver charges

Creston RCMP responded to 93 calls for assistance from August 14-20.

RCMP rack up drinking driver charges
Blake Elford is the new Unit Chief for Ambulance Station 404 in Creston. (Photo submitted)

New ambulance unit chief has roots in Creston

Blake Elford is returning to Creston to take on the position of Unit Chief for Creston's ambulance service.

Blake Elford is the new Unit Chief for Ambulance Station 404 in Creston. (Photo submitted)
Town Council chambers flooded

Town Council chambers flooded

A water pipe joint had failed, causing a leak.

Town Council chambers flooded