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Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident. (File photo)

Valley Views: Crossing the Stage

Students at Kootenay River Secondary School will soon be celebrating their achievements

Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident. (File photo)
Barb and Frank Wloka, owners of Wloka Farms Fruit Stand. (Submitted)

Wloka Farms: Thinning Fruit

By Barb Wloka Although it may seem contrary to the end goal,…

Barb and Frank Wloka, owners of Wloka Farms Fruit Stand. (Submitted)
Cupping is a therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Metro)

Natural Health Approach: Cupping

Cupping therapy offers a myriad of health benefits

Cupping is a therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Metro)
Everyone feels the need to be seen for their authentic self. (Pixabay)

Truest Reflections: I See You

‘I’ve noticed lately there has been a longing, a need to be seen.’

Everyone feels the need to be seen for their authentic self. (Pixabay)
Volunteers gather at dusk to help monitor bats. (Okanagan Community Bat Project)

Annual bat count helps monitor endangered wildlife

Program calls for bat roost reports and volunteers in Creston

Volunteers gather at dusk to help monitor bats. (Okanagan Community Bat Project)
Everyone is welcome at the library. It says so on the front door. (Photo by Saara Itkonen)

Lit: We celebrate pride at the library

By Saara Itkonen, Library Director, Creston Valley Public Library Did you know…

Everyone is welcome at the library. It says so on the front door. (Photo by Saara Itkonen)
Brody Rotar played for the Lethbridge U15AAA Val Matteotti Golden Hawks last fall. (Submitted)

Creston local drafted to WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes

Brody Rotar was selected in the 2023 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft

Brody Rotar played for the Lethbridge U15AAA Val Matteotti Golden Hawks last fall. (Submitted)
Akiko is one of the cats available for adoption now at PAWS. (PAWS photo)

PAWS Prints: The mystery donors

Every cent from donations of bottles and cans helps pets in need

Akiko is one of the cats available for adoption now at PAWS. (PAWS photo)
Jason Meidl is the funeral director at Creston Valley Funeral Services.

Ask Your Funeral Director: What is human composting?

The process only became legal in 2019

Jason Meidl is the funeral director at Creston Valley Funeral Services.
Barb and Frank Wloka pose with some of the fresh produce for sale outside of their store. (Photo by Wes Friesen)

Wloka Farms: Grafting

Grafting combines two fruit trees into one, to extend their life and growth

Barb and Frank Wloka pose with some of the fresh produce for sale outside of their store. (Photo by Wes Friesen)
Yard waste can be used to create rich soil for growing your own food. (Pixabay)

E-Tips: Seasonal burning of yard waste

‘We are missing the opportunity to compost our yard waste into soil.’

Yard waste can be used to create rich soil for growing your own food. (Pixabay)
Menopause is a time of transition. (Pixabay)

Natural Health Approach: Re-Branding Menopause

‘It’s up to us how we want to rebrand and evolve as we move into the next chapter.’

Menopause is a time of transition. (Pixabay)
Saara Itkonen is the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Lit: The appeal of graphic novels

‘The best graphic novels are a fantastic marriage of brilliant, skilled artwork and excellent storytelling.’

Saara Itkonen is the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted

Salmo to host 2nd annual Dandelion Festival

The event runs May 27 just north of Salmo

The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted
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PAWS Prints: Our annual report

132 animals were successfully adopted in 2022

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Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident.

Valley Views: One Saturday

One Saturday was marked very differently across the globe

Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident.
Thank you to our Creston nurses! (Submitted)

National Nurses Week: Thank you to our Creston nurses

This week is an opportunity to thank nurses for all they do

Thank you to our Creston nurses! (Submitted)
Columnist Ed McMackin.

Out There: American Robins are back

The call of the robin seems to signify that spring is here

Columnist Ed McMackin.
On April 28, 2023, Creston RCMP attended the Yaqan Nukiy Community BBQ. (Courtesy of RCMP)

Creston officers build relationships with Lower Kootenay Band

The RCMP attended the community bbq on April 28

On April 28, 2023, Creston RCMP attended the Yaqan Nukiy Community BBQ. (Courtesy of RCMP)
Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision. (Pixabay)

Truest Reflections: Show Strength by Seeking Help

‘Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision.’

Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision. (Pixabay)