Agriculture

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Creston pilot turns forestry waste into soil product

Agriculture Storrm Lennie -
A Creston-area pilot project is turning forestry waste into a soil-enhancing product as it tests whether biochar can become a viable local industry in the Kootenays. 

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

Agriculture Kate Brown -
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood. 

Is heading south the answer to saving hundreds of ostriches?

Agriculture My Creston Now Staff -
The owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood are considering moving their 400 birds to the U-S. But their...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

Agriculture Kate Brown -
‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

‘Come and visit our ostriches’ says Universal Ostrich Farm

Agriculture Kate Brown -
The verdict might be in, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over for save 400 ostriches at Edgewood’s...

Creston farmer has positive outlook on season ahead

Agriculture Kate Brown -
Creston farmer Frank Wloka says the potential is there for a good harvest season ahead, a different outlook from...

Avian influenza detected within the Kootenays

Agriculture My Creston Now Staff -
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected Avian Influenza within the Kootenays, commonly known as "bird flu". "Bird flu" is...

Creston Fall Fair fills flat stables

Agriculture Sam Pike -
The Creston Fall Fair was a raging success this weekend, with locals from all over the valley gathering at...

Creston farmer doubtful following provincial promises of support

Agriculture Sam Pike -
Following a particularly harsh winter, the provincial government has announced multiple programs available to help support local farmers recover. However,...

Creston farmers expecting massive loss following fluctuating winter temperatures

Agriculture Sam Pike -
After an unusually devastating winter season, Creston farmers are seeing the effects on their fruit trees. Soft fruits, such as...

History About Town Week tours ready to march through Creston

Agriculture Sam Pike -
Those interested in the history of Creston will have a chance to learn through guided tours during History About...
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