Kris Dickeson, Author at My Creston Now

Creston Valley Volunteer Bank receives grant

Kris Dickeson — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:15:14 +0000

A financial boost for the Creston Valley Volunteer Bank. The organization has received a $750 Discretionary Grant from the RDCK. Founder Eileen Fitzpatrick says this will allow her to concentrate on […]

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CRTC not renewing CIDO’s licence

Kris Dickeson — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:25:51 +0000

The CRTC isn’t renewing a broadcast licence to Creston Community Radio CIDO FM. The Commission’s decision came following word the station has permanently ceased operations and dissolved its society. The low-power, english-language […]

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Creston opposes RDCK’s proposed mixed waste tipping fee increase

Kris Dickeson — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:15:38 +0000

A proposed increase in RDCK mixed waste tipping fees is not sitting well with the Town of Creston. A $100 per tonne charge has been pitched by RDCK staff. Eliminating […]

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Work on temple at Yasodhara Ashram starting up

Kris Dickeson — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:15:41 +0000

The on-site construction of a new temple on the East Shore gets underway this week. Crews will demo the remains and excavate where the Yasodhara Ashram old temple stood. It […]

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Salmo’s Pedestrian bridge being built

Kris Dickeson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:43:52 +0000

Construction has started on a pedestrian bridge in salmo. The project has been in the works for 15 years. It’s a covered, walking bridge that will span 6th Street across […]

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Cleanup underway following windstorm

Kris Dickeson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:34:25 +0000

The clean-up continues throughout the Creston Valley and surrounding area following last night’s wind storm. The blast knocked out power for about 1,000 customers throughout the East Shore, Crawford Bay and […]

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East shore trails group hosting community trails day

Kris Dickeson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:10:33 +0000

The East Shore Trails and Bike Association continues to plug away at developing a trail system. Projects Director Farley Cursons says their current big project is the Trans Canada Trail. […]

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Wind storm knocks out power

Kris Dickeson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:35:51 +0000

A number of areas throughout the Creston Valley and East Shore remain without power this morning. Last night’s wind storm damaged and knocked down lines. Fortis BC reports about 350 […]

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Thunder Cats Training camp kicks off

Kris Dickeson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:10:58 +0000

The Creston Valley Thunder Cats hit the ice today for training camp.

Head Coach Jeff Dubois says things feel different heading into the new season.

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Dubois will be joined behind the bench with new Assistant Coaches Brad Tobin and Jeff Wagner.

The Thunder Cats preseason starts August 30th when they host Beaver Valley.

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New Emerge Department helping patient care

Kris Dickeson — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:13:22 +0000

The newly renovated Emergency Department at Creston Valley Hospital is making a difference. This from Site Manager Carolyn Hawton. She says the new work space is streamlining patient care. The […]

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