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West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather My Creston Now Staff - July 2, 2025

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

From forest waste to farm resource

Environment Submitted Article - June 26, 2025

The Youth Climate Corps East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work.

Sentence hearing set for Creston man convicted of second degree murder

Crime Drew Wilson - June 24, 2025

The sentencing hearing for a 66-year-old Creston man convicted of second degree murder is set for early September.

Measles exposure in East Kootenay

Health Care Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

A case of measles has been confirmed in Sparwood, with Interior Health warning of possible further exposure in the region.

Human-caused wildfire burning near Gray Creek

Wildfires Drew Wilson - June 11, 2025

A human caused fire is burning out of control in the Gray Creek area on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.

Creston opens cooling station

Town of Creston Kate Brown - June 9, 2025

Today’s hot temperature has triggered a temporary cooling station at the Creston Emergency Services Building until 7 tonight.

Fatal crash closes highway

RCMP My Creston Now Staff - May 26, 2025

Trail RCMP confirm a fatal multi-vehicle crash has closed Hwy 22 near Birchbank Golf Course. BC Highways expects a five...

Updated: Highway 3 is closed east of Creston

Road Closures My Creston Now Staff - May 21, 2025

Updated May 21 at 1:10pm Emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP, remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision...

Sweet fundraising collaboration for Bee Research

Community Submitted Article - May 20, 2025

With World Bee Day and BC's Day of the Honey Bee today, May 20, two Kootenay businesses, Pealow's Your...

Missing kayaker found deceased

Missing Person My Creston Now Staff - May 10, 2025

Creston RCMP have confirmed the body of the missing 21-year-old man who's kayak overturned on Kootenay Lake last Wednesday...

UPDATED: Public asked to stay away from Kootenay Lake search area

RCMP Ryley McCormack - May 1, 2025

May 5, 202 UPDATE: The search for a missing 21-year-old Creston man continued this week with RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team...

Liberals earn fourth-consecutive mandate

Federal Election 2025 John White - April 28, 2025

Tonight's result marks a fourth-consecutive mandate for the Liberal party.

Over seven million Canadians utilize advanced voting

Provincial My Creston Now Staff - April 22, 2025

Advance voting was up 25 per cent from the last federal election, with more than 7 million Canadians casting...

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

Ferry Updates Kate Brown - April 9, 2025

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead...

Creston RCMP seeking missing man

Missing Person Ryley McCormack - April 1, 2025

Creston RCMP are asking for public assistance to find a man who was reported missing on Monday, March 31. Police...

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