Troy Gallant, Author at My Creston Now

Glaser Terrace to receive energy retrofit

Troy Gallant — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:41:50 +0000

Thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust, the Handy Capable Housing Society of Creston can make some much-needed upgrades.

Vice president Mike Keeling says they can now replace insulation at Glaser Terrace on Scott Street.

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They just received a $24,000 energy retrofit grant.

Glaser Terrace is a 12-unit complex for adults with physical disabilities.

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Meeting planned on proposed Crawford Bay park

Troy Gallant — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:46:29 +0000

A community meeting is being held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Crawford Bay hall to get community feedback on a proposed regional park. Area A director Garry Jackman explains […]

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Community Futures recognizes Rob Schwieger

Troy Gallant — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:37:41 +0000

Community Futures Central Kootenay has named their 2016 volunteer of the year. Rob Schwieger of Gray Creek was chosen as this year’s recipient. He says he appreciates the recognition but […]

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Creston Chamber of Commerce prepares for $15 minimum wage

Troy Gallant — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 01:40:52 +0000

BC is raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next four years. But Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce President Mark Wolf isn’t sure how this will affect […]

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Wildlife area plans eclipse event

Troy Gallant — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:40:30 +0000

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is hosting a special event next Monday for the solar eclipse. Education and communications coordinator Laura Brandon explains. The wildlife center opens at 9 […]

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Harvest Share distributes almost 3,000 pounds of food

Troy Gallant — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:32:10 +0000

The Creston Harvest Share is helping to feed those in need. Program coordinator Dennis Charles explains what it is In the past three weeks they distributed over 2,900 pounds of […]

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RCMP kept busy over long weekend

Troy Gallant — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:26:42 +0000

It was a busy long weekend for the Creston RCMP. They responded to several noise complaints and numerous bad drivers. There were three calls about pets being left in hot […]

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Museum seeks public feedback on priorities

Troy Gallant — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:26:47 +0000

The Creston Museum is looking for your input. Manager Tammy Bradford says they want see which exhibits people like. She says there are different questions each week that they would […]

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Water restrictions continue in Creston

Troy Gallant — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:41:14 +0000

Creston is still under Stage 2 water restrictions. WaterSmart ambassador Rylee Christenson explains what that means. Christenson says there’s a chance we could get bumped up to Stage 3, depending […]

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Creston hosts blind golf tournament

Troy Gallant — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:27:09 +0000

The Creston Golf Club is hosting the third annual ISPS Handa Cup blind golf tournament this weekend. Tournament chair and local resident Darren Douma says there are two teams. He says […]

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