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Lost Kootenays: A portal into our past

What started off as a Facebook group, Lost Kootenays has now evolved into an upcoming book that will be released this fall. Co-authored by Greg Nesteoff and Eric Brighton, the...

Central Mountain Air offering daily flights between Castlegar and Vancouver beginning June 28th

Starting June 28th, Central Mountain Air will be offering flights to and from Vancouver via the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Running seven days a week, prices vary each way from...

COVID-19 confirmed in two Creston elementary schools

Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in two Creston Elementary schools over the past week. School District #8 Kootenay Lake Superintendent Dr. Christine Perkins said those who had tested positive...

Ellen Tzakis resigns from Creston Town Council

Ellen Tzakis has tendered her resignation from Town Council, marking the second councillor to step down since the 2018 election. "I have resigned from my position as Councillor for the...

Work on new Kaslo Bridge beginning mid-May

Kaslo's 55-year-old timber bridge is nearing the end of its service life and is ready to be replaced. In its place will be a new two-lane steel and concrete bridge...

Wild North Brewing aiming for mid-May opening

Creston's newest watering hole is nearing its grand opening with only a few finishing touches needed. What used to be the local Greyhound station is completely refurbished and encapsulated within...

B.C. invests $2.3 million in Kootenay tourism initiatives

Kootenay Rockies Tourism development projects are getting a helping hand as summer approaches. The $2.3 million in provincial funds are a part of a larger StrongerBC investment of roughly $13.6...

Creston’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes going virtual

The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser will not be taking to Canyon Street en mass this year. Men rocking a pair of bright red high heels may instead...

PAWS Pet of the Week: Shadow

Who knows what cuddles lurk, stealing hearts of men? The Shadow knows... Shadow is a short-haired black and white fellow who...

Creston Valley Tourism Society hires long time local Jesse Willicome as Tourism Coordinator

The Valley has a new Tourism Coordinator and a familiar face in Jesse Willicome. Hired by the Creston Valley Tourism...

Mayor and Council break ground on Creston Emergency Services Building

Council convened to break ground on the site where the Creston Emergency Services Building (CESB) is expected to have...

B.C. launches $500-million investment fund

The Provincial Government has announced the launch of a $500-million strategic investment fund to help position the province for...

Influx of mental health calls reported by Creston RCMP

Multiple calls related to erratic behaviour and mental health were reported by Creston RCMP over the past week. On April...

Supreme Court of Canada decision validates the existence of “extinct” Sinixt peoples

In a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case, a majority agreed that moving to live in the American part...

Curbside organics pickup delayed to 2022

Organics curbside pickup may be pushed back to next spring. The Town of Creston’s Manager of Engineering Colin Farynowksi outlined...

Groundwork nears completion for Crawford Hill reservoir restoration project

Though nature did slowly begin to reclaim Creston's ageing reservoir infrastructure, the Town decided to move forward with giving...
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West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Thunder Cats defenceman jumps to ACAC

Creston Thunder Cats defenceman Jace Litoski is college bound after signing with the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.
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