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This is the Life: Shared services are important to Creston Valley

Creston Valley Advance - Thursday May 24, 2012

I promised to offer some opinions on why co-operation among Town of Creston and local RDCK directors benefits the entire Creston Valley..

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La Dolce Vita: The bubbly in black bottles

Creston Valley Advance - Wednesday May 23, 2012

Have you ever passed by a liquor store shelf and noticed those matte black bottles containing sparkling wine from Spain?

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The Voice of Experience: Tips for sweet, efficient sleep

Creston Valley Advance - Tuesday May 22, 2012

Most of us, perhaps especially seniors, have days when falling asleep would be the most wonderful thing that could happen...

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Tips from TAPS: Rotary Clubs support project for Creston seniors

Creston Valley Advance - Monday May 21, 2012

Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors members and families from the Family Place started seeds at the Community Greenhouse...

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From the Centre: Fitness regimen has benefits

Creston Valley Advance - Saturday May 19, 2012

I’ve had a couple people ask me if we were still doing the swimming and fitness thing that we started back in January...

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In Your Corner: Creston MLA fighting against Jumbo

Creston Valley Advance - Friday May 18, 2012

For 20 years, the vast majority of Kootenay residents have been clear about a resort proposed right in the middle of the region...

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This is the Life: Creston Valley leaders must work together

Creston Valley Advance - Thursday May 17, 2012

That spirit of co-operation has not been as evident recently, with internal battles taking place over water and fire services...

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La Dolce Vita: A feather in Township 7's Stetson

Creston Valley Advance - Wednesday May 16, 2012

Township 7 has been a favourite stop since 2003 when it constructed a winery and tasting room...

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Consider This: Legalization the best way to win war on drugs

Creston Valley Advance - Tuesday May 15, 2012

First of all, I want to let readers know that I am not on any dope and never was. I don’t even drink or smoke...

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Nursery Notes: Moss hanging baskets colourful and easy to make

Creston Valley Advance - Monday May 14, 2012

Once upon a time, I was asked to teach a class on how to plant a moss hanging basket. That was the first horticulture class I taught...

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A Cultural Perspective: The art of disorder, disease and disability

Creston Valley Advance - Sunday May 13, 2012

Perhaps as an artist, it has to do with the disability I have that can often keep me from doing what I love...

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Out There: Where does one find a bleeding heart?

Creston Valley Advance - Saturday May 12, 2012

There are a few, not many, that are of the bleeding heart kind and even less, that actually are bleeding hearts...

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A Zen's-Eye View: Slogan 41: Good in the beginning, good at the end

Creston Valley Advance - Friday May 11, 2012

When you start your day, it’s a good idea to think about what you are doing with your life and with the coming day...

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This is the Life: Joining forces not good for all

Creston Valley Advance - Thursday May 10, 2012

If you don’t happen to believe that globalism, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and Monsanto are the answers...

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Business Focus: May a busy time in Creston Valley

Creston Valley Advance - Tuesday May 8, 2012

This past weekend saw the beginning steps of the integrated community sustainability plan, Cultivating Creston...

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From the Centre: Spring in air at Creston rec centre

Creston Valley Advance - Monday May 7, 2012

The one thing our maintenance department doesn’t get away from is going in circles...

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The Locavore's Cookbook: Smoothies a great way to add greens to diet

Creston Valley Advance - Friday May 4, 2012

Greens are an incredibly healthy food — they’re all very low in calories, but are still very nutrient dense...

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This is the Life: Planning offers opportunity for Creston Valley

Creston Valley Advance - Thursday May 3, 2012

After sitting in on a couple sessions in the sustainability planning process now underway in Creston I find myself with mixed emotions...

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DriveAble program offers help for B.C. seniors

Creston Valley Advance - Saturday May 5, 2012

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know how we’re improving the DriveAble program...

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A Zen's-Eye View: Slogan 40: Solve all problems with one idea

Creston Valley Advance - Tuesday May 1, 2012

This slogan is about the power of establishing spiritual training as our underlying habit of mind...

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