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Potential employees set to meet employers at Creston job fair

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Those looking to enter the workforce or find a new career are invited to attend the Creston job and...

Creston continues search for permanent homeless shelter location

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The Town of Creston has said no to a permanent homeless shelter on Canyon Street. During a town council meeting,...

Creston Celebrates 100 Years of Ice Sports: A Legacy Project Unveiled

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The Creston community is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the provincial championships for hockey. But this...

Meet your Candidates: Richard Klimek

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Richard Klimek is one of five candidates vying for one of the two Creston council spots open for the...

Creston homeowners to expect jump in property taxes

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Those calling Creston home will have to deal with a slight increase in their property taxes in 2024. Mayor Arnold...

Police dog involved in arrest of violent assault suspect

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RCMP Police Dog Services were instrumental in the arrest of a Creston man last week. On Jan. 10, officers responded...

New night shelter to protect Creston homeless from cold

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Creston has opened a cold weather shelter just in time for the portal vortex to blow through the valley. What...

Creston man arrested and charged with multiple firearm-related offences

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Creston RCMP have arrested a man following a search warrant being carried out. On Jan. 5, at around 11 am,...

Search warrant results in nearly six-hour standoff in Creston

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A 50-year-old Creston man has been brought into custody following a nearly six-hour standoff. On December 20th at around 11:00...

Cram the Cruiser event fills five cruisers with donations

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Five police cruisers worth of non-perishable food and toy donations were delivered to the Creston Valley Gleaners Society food...

Resigning Creston councillor will continue community involvement

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A Creston town councillor says he resigned because he believes he can have a bigger impact in the community...

Creston teacher wins Great Canadian Baking Show

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Loïc Fauteux-Goulet is the pride of Creston after taking home first place in the Great Canadian Baking Show. After filming...

J.H. Huscroft to receive up to $400,000 of funding

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Creston's J.H. Huscroft Ltd. is getting a bit of a boost from the provincial government. Nearly $500,000 of the BC...

One dead in fatal crash in West Creston

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Creston RCMP responded to a vehicle rollover on Oct. 17 in West Creston. Two occupants were in the vehicle. First responders...

Legislation to introduce stricter rules on short-term rentals in BC

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In response to the growing housing crisis in BC, the province has put forward new legislation hoping to deal...

Creston RCMP report significant crime reduction

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Creston RCMP numbers are showing a slight decline in calls for service this year. Mayor Arnold DeBoon says the crime...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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