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Fortis BC donates to Canyon Community Association

FortisBC Community Relations manager Blair Weston recently made a $1,000 donation to the Canyon Community Association...

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Creston's T. Lane Design breathes new life into old jewelry

When Tessa Park designs a new piece of jewelry, she takes something from the past and gives it a new life...

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Savvy Sushi brings new taste to Creston

A half-dozen varieties of sushi are made daily, offering a fresh sampling of the taste many have been craving...

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Paul’s Superette still super after more than four decades in Creston

A Creston convenience store has been going strong for nearly 50 years, having opened as Paul’s Superette in 1965...

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Pyramid Building Supplies support anti-bullying day

The staff at Pyramid Building Supplies show their support against bullying on Pink Shirt Day...

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UsedKootenays.com: a local resource in a world of online classifieds

Nelson Star - Monday February 18, 2013

Looking for a job, a new car, maybe trying to get rid of an old set of bunk beds; or are you a collector?

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Imagine Ink owner gets her Creative Fix in downtown Creston

Brandy Dyer turned an interest in art into two Creston businesses: Imagine Ink in 2000 and Creative Fix last May...

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FROM OUR ARCHIVES: A Break in Time Caffé reopens in downtown Creston

The original A Break in Time Caffé was a success when it opened in 2005. Then disaster struck...

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A Break in Time Caffé owners running concession at Creston community complex

A long-awaited food concession opened at the Creston community complex with Calvin Germann and family operating the roomy facility...

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Creston Valley wellness team adds new members

Joanne Gailius and Michelle Mayer have moved steadily toward their vision of creating a multi-disciplinary wellness team of professionals...

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Children’s fashions are the focus at Kidtastic in downtown Creston

After planning for two years, Rachel Vlachos was more than ready to open Kidtastic Children’s Clothing Company last month...

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Riverstone spins ripping good yarns in Canyon

Riverstone Yarns has been in business for just over six months, and already the products from Canyon are gaining an excellent reputation...

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Creston credit union donates $2,900 to Christmas hampers

The Creston and District Credit Union presented the Creston Ministerial Association with $2,900 for the Christmas hamper fund...

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Hobby grows into thriving Wynndel lavender farm

The first thing a visitor to Brenda Lukasiewich’s Wynndel home notices is the scent of lavender filling the air, both outside and inside...

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Owner brings Creston's Tivoli Theatre into the 21st century

Bonnie Geddes’ relationship with Creston's Tivoli Theatre goes back to 1975, when she dated Ken Alderson, whose parents owned it...

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Small batches make Creston Valley jam flavourful and popular

The Creston Valley Jam Company offers products made with peaches, strawberries, raspberries, elderberries, crabapples and more...

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Fascination with local food leads Creston couple to beekeeping

Jen and Joel Comer recently celebrated their eighth anniversary and are on an odyssey to make a living as farmers in the Creston Valley...

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Tattooing gives Creston artist creative freedom

Creston tattoo artist Gerry Eyre goes above and beyond, with pieces looking like they’ve jumped off the sketchpad and onto a limb...

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Picky market prompts changes from Creston Valley cherry farmers

A fussy mass of consumers around the world pushed Susan and Gary Snow into deciding they had to do more than grow late harvest cherries...

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FROM OUR ARCHIVES: West Creston's Pickle Patch relies on diversity

Charleen Rast grows vegetables, makes pickles and has a small chicken egg operation, while Larry raises Simmental cattle...

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