Tag: Creston Valley

RDCK considers study of Creston Valley farmland potential

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay wants to take a closer look at how much more agricultural production could be possible in the Creston Valley.

Creston Valley tourism estimates $25M in annual visitor spending

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Tourism in the Creston Valley is growing, with the local tourism society estimating about 140,000 visitors coming to the region annually, generating roughly $25 million in direct spending.

Community input central to Mike Martell’s RDCK Area C campaign

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Improving communication between the RDCK and residents is a key focus for Mike Martell in his bid for the Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director seat.

RDCK puts $1 million toward first phase of Goat Canyon park

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is putting $1 million toward the first phase of developing a new regional park at Goat Canyon in the Creston Valley. 

Danny Turner announces bid for RDCK Area B director

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
A longtime Creston Valley resident with a background in business consulting wants to represent Area B on the Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors. 

Creston Valley’s Kelly Vandenberghe seeks second term as RDCK Area C director

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Kelly Vandenberghe is seeking a second term as the Regional District of Central Kootenay's Area C director, saying he wants to build on the experience he has gained over the past four years representing the Creston Valley.

RDCK seeks approval for dog control service in Areas A, B and C

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is moving ahead with a public approval process for a service targeting dangerous and aggressive dogs in the Creston Valley.

Creston Valley sees drop in violent and traffic crime

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Crime in the Creston Valley is trending downward in some key categories with notable drops in violent and traffic-related offences over the past year, according to Staff Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk. 

RDCK weighs Rotacrest Hall office plan amid pushback

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The future of Creston’s Rotacrest Hall remains uncertain as the Regional District of Central Kootenay considers converting the site into office space. 

Wynndel residents rally to revitalize Arts Centre following hall closure 

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After structural issues forced the closure of the Wynndel Community Centre, local volunteers are preparing to improve its backup facility - the Wynndel Arts Centre. 

Report studying alternative agriculture water supply in Creston Valley submitted

RDCK My Creston Now Staff -
A report reviewing the feasibility of providing an alternate water supply for agriculture in the Creston Valley has been finalized and submitted to the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Elk and Creston Valley opens drought monitoring season on level three

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Drought levels in the Elk and Creston Valley are at level three out of five as the B.C. government...

Creston RCMP reports a record year of proactive policing

Crime Storrm Lennie -
Creston RCMP set a possible record in 2024, conducting 11 search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act—presumably...

Creston to investigate zoning bylaws to increase childcare

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Town of Creston will be investigating its zoning bylaws in the new year to potentially promote the development...

Creston’s Jeff Lee nominated for BC Food & Beverage Rise Award

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A Creston beekeeper is creating a buzz in the food and beverage industry, earning a 2024  BC Food &...

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August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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