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Advance voting underway in Lower Kootenay Band byelection

News Kyra Steel - October 25, 2017

A by-election has been called for the Lower Kootenay band. Chief Jason Louie explains why. The four candidates running are Michael White, Mary Basil, Aaron Francis and Carol Louie. Advanced voting for...

Lower Kootenay Band hosting fry bread cook-off

News Kyra Steel - October 19, 2017

The Lower Kootenay Band is hosting a fry bread cook off on Saturday. Chief Jason Louie explains why. The main reason for the cook off? To ease tensions from the recent...

Creston fire hall proposal meets pushback

News Kyra Steel - October 12, 2017

Some Crestonites are concerned about the proposed new fire hall. Around 100 people attended a meeting this week with proposed tax increases to pay for the fire hall. Citizen Myrna Johnson...

Gray Creek Pass reopens

News Kyra Steel - October 4, 2017

The Gray Creek Pass is once again open. It was closed due to back country forest fire closures and bridge replacement. The replacement means all nine bridges are now made of...

Work begins on new Trinity United Church

News Kyra Steel - September 27, 2017

A fresh beginning for the Trinity United Church in Creston after their old building burned down in 2015. Reverend Paula Ashby explains that it's been a long road to get...

UPDATED: Fire hall referendum set for Dec. 9

News Kyra Steel - September 20, 2017

A vote will be held Dec. 9 on Creston's new fire services building. Town council set the date for the referendum this week. It will ask residents if they're willing to...

Wildsafe encourages bear safety in Creston

News Kyra Steel - September 15, 2017

With fall closing in, we now have to worry about our wild neighbours coming to visit. Trish Drinkle with Wildsafe BC tells us how to keep bears away from our...

Equine learning comes to Creston

News Kyra Steel - September 14, 2017

Creston residents now has the opportunity to overcome personal obstacles with the help of some four-hooved friends. Manger Changes is an equine learning centre that focuses on team building and...

Open house Wednesday on Duck Lake road closure

News Kyra Steel - September 12, 2017

An open house is being held Wednesday to provide information on a proposed seasonal closure of the Duck Lake...

HealthLink offers tips on keeping kids healthy

News Kyra Steel - September 8, 2017

With school in session, your kids could be bringing home home more than just assignments. Cold and flu season is...

Champions crowned at Gray Creek Regatta

News Kyra Steel - September 5, 2017

The 44th annual Gray Creek Regatta has come and gone with what organizers say was massive success. Jim Reaburn with...

Moyie Lake, Monroe Lake placed on evacuation alert

News Kyra Steel - August 31, 2017

An evacuation alert has been issues for the Moyie and Monroe Lake area. Loree Duczek with the Regional District of...

Council candidate profile: Adam Casemore

News Kyra Steel - June 7, 2017

Creston town council candidate Adam Casemore has a few changes he'd like to bring to the table. He says he...

Council candidate profile: Scott Veitch

News Kyra Steel - May 26, 2017

One of the candidates for Creston town council has been elected before. Scott Veitch, who was born in the Creston...

Council candidate profile: Signe Miller

News Kyra Steel - May 19, 2017

A candidate for Creston's town council has experience in journalism and government. Signe Miller has also owned several small businesses in the...

Council candidate profile: Hugh Taylor

News Kyra Steel - May 19, 2017

After a 40-year career in government administration, Hugh Taylor is looking at the other side. Taylor has entered the race...

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