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Incoming Creston council to receive pay increase

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The incoming Creston council is set to get a raise. Council approved an increase to mayor and councillor remuneration Tuesday, with the new rates taking effect when the 2026-2030 council term begins.

Radon challenge finds elevated levels in 16 Creston homes

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Nearly one in five Creston households that took part in a community radon testing challenge recorded levels above Health Canada's action guideline.

Creston awards $247K contract for next phase of ʔak̓uǂni project

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Creston council has awarded a contract worth up to $247,546 for improvements to the Armitage Building as part of the second phase of the ʔak̓uǂni redevelopment project. 

Creston museum seeks safer access for pedestrians and cyclists

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Creston Valley Museum wants the town to speed up its active transportation improvement plans to make it safer and easier for people to reach the museum without a vehicle.

Creston town council responds to calls for winter shelter

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
As support grows for a campaign to establish a temporary winter shelter in Creston, town council is reiterating that while it supports local efforts, providing and funding shelters ultimately falls to the provincial government.

Council explores alternatives for proposed Kinsmen Park courts

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
A proposal for new tennis and pickleball courts in Creston is moving ahead, but council wants more homework done before deciding where they should be built.

Creston employee payroll up nearly $181,000 in 2025

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Town of Creston's employee payroll increased by about $180,732 in 2025, according to its latest Statement of Financial Information.

Mayor DeBoon to step away from local politics after two terms

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
After eight years in local government, including the last four as mayor, Arnold DeBoon has decided to step away from politics.

Denise Dumas launches mayoral campaign

Elections Storrm Lennie -
Creston's mayoral race has its first contender, with Councillor Denise Dumas announcing Wednesday that she will run for the town's top job. 

Contract awarded to repair Centennial Park splash park

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Town of Creston has awarded a contract to resurface the Centennial Park splash park.  

New path to link two Creston trail networks

Town of Creston My Creston Now Staff -
A new 200-metre trail linking Schikurski Park and the Glaser Trail is moving ahead in Creston. 

Crime severity falls across Creston Valley

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Crime in the Creston Valley saw a significant drop in the first quarter of 2026, with Creston RCMP reportedly recording the largest decrease on the Crime Severity Index in Canada.

Creston council rejects funding for 1st Ave NW sidewalk project

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Town of Creston is exploring whether residents on 1st Avenue Northwest would be willing to support paying for sidewalk and streetlight upgrades through a local improvement tax, following a request to improve pedestrian safety in the area.

Creston considers $40K grant application to update evacuation plan

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Town of Creston is considering applying for a $40,000 grant to update its evacuation plan, which staff said is now outdated.

Creston launches second phase of ʔak̓uǂni project

Community My Creston Now Staff -
The Town of Creston is moving ahead with Phase 2 of the ʔak̓uǂni project, aimed at boosting tourism, community gathering and local economic activity.

Den Society requests town funding

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Creston Valley Den Society has asked the town for a $5,000 discretionary grant to help keep its drop-in program running amid rising demand and costs.
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