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Lost Kootenays: A portal into our past

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Though nature did slowly begin to reclaim Creston's ageing reservoir infrastructure, the Town decided to move forward with giving...
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

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First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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