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Creston highlights wildfire preparedness, emergency planning

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With wildfires affecting communities across the provonce, the Town of Creston said it has made significant investments in emergency preparedness, planning, training and community resilience.

Home energy efficiency workshops coming to Kootenays

Columbia Basin Trust Submitted Article -
Homeowners will have access to practical information and hands-on learning opportunities this fall through free home energy efficiency workshops being offered in 25 communities throughout the region.

Start of Creston ice season delayed to Aug. 27

Sports Submitted Article -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the start of the 2026/27 ice season at the community complex will be delayed becuase of issues around upgrading the facility's refrigeration plant and supply chain challenges.

Input sought on Goat River water shortages

RDCK Submitted Article -
A new group has been formed to look at what ails the Goat River watershed and how to fix it.

Creston community forest showcased in film on wildfire resilience and local management

Environment Submitted Article -
The Creston Community Forest is taking centre stage in a new film highlighting how local forest management supports wildfire resilience, economic activity and recreation in the community.

More water mapping planned in Kootenays to prepare for wildfire

Wildfires Submitted Article -
A non-profit water science and stewardship organization says it will continue to map water sources to help Kootenay communities prepare for wildfire.

Jared Basil named to Columbia Basin Trust board

Community Submitted Article -
A Valemount man has been elected chair of the Columbia Basin Trust, while four new directors have been appointed, including Jared Basil of the yaqan nuʔkiy.

SD8 lowers flags after Tumbler Ridge shooting

SD8 Submitted Article -
Kootenay Lake School District 8 is expressing sorrow and empathy following Tuesday’s shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge. 

Columbia Basin Trust provides funding to prepare for wildfires

Wildfires Submitted Article -
Nearly $1.4 million is being provided for 32 projects that will help communities prevent and respond to wildfires.

New manager appointed for College of the Rockies’ Creston campus

College of the Rockies Submitted Article -
Vanessa Lozecznik has been announced as the new manager of workforce development and campus operations at the Creston campus.

Thunder Cats alum Chakrabarti earns NCAA D3 honour

Creston Valley Thunder Submitted Article -
Luke Chakrabarti had two points through six games for the Vermont State University Castleton Spartans men’s hockey team, a stretch he called “a really slow start to the season.”

Thunder Cats’ Bambrick earns KIJHL Rookie of the Week

Creston Valley Thunder Submitted Article -
Creston Valley Thunder Cats' Owen Bambrick has been named as the KIJHL Rookie of the Week.

From forest waste to farm resource

Environment Submitted Article -
The Youth Climate Corps East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work. 

Creston faces housing challenges

Housing Submitted Article -
Affordable housing is a challenge faced by communities across British Columbia—and Creston is no exception. While housing does not fall...

Sweet fundraising collaboration for Bee Research

Community Submitted Article -
With World Bee Day and BC's Day of the Honey Bee today, May 20, two Kootenay businesses, Pealow's Your...

An open letter to Creston from Council

Town of Creston Submitted Article -
The Town of Creston has submitted an open letter to residents conveying its commitment to inclusivity and diversity for...
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