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The Regional District of Central Kootenay announced old recreation punch passes will be expiring next year. File photo

Old RDCK recreation punch passes to expire in 2024

Credits and refunds available until March 13, 2023

The Regional District of Central Kootenay announced old recreation punch passes will be expiring next year. File photo
A white sturgeon is seen in B.C. waters after being captured during sampling by the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society

ECOLOGICAL COMMENT: Where have the white sturgeon gone?

A column by Selkirk College Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students

A white sturgeon is seen in B.C. waters after being captured during sampling by the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society
Any family with a child five years old before Dec. 31, 2023 is invited to register that child for kindergarten. Photo: Submitted

Registrations now open for 2023-24 kindergarten in SD8

Families are asked to register at their local catchment school by March 31

Any family with a child five years old before Dec. 31, 2023 is invited to register that child for kindergarten. Photo: Submitted
Creston Concert Society starts a new season with Wind in the Barley. (Pixabay)

Creston Concert Society starts new season with Wheat in the Barley

The show will be this Saturday at Kootenay River Auditorium

Creston Concert Society starts a new season with Wind in the Barley. (Pixabay)
Creston RCMP Report. (Black Press Media stock photo)

Creston RCMP Report: Man arrested for assault after break-up

Ryan Schubert was arrested and charged on Jan. 10

Creston RCMP Report. (Black Press Media stock photo)
Letters to the editor. (File photo)

LETTER: The benefits of living in a tight-knit community

A Creston Valley resident expresses gratitude to a helpful neighbour

Letters to the editor. (File photo)
“Think on These Things” is a column written by retired Creston Pastor Ian Cotton.

Think on These Things: Lift Up Jesus and Walk with Him

By Ian Cotton, retired Seventh-day Adventist Pastor I have contributed articles to…

“Think on These Things” is a column written by retired Creston Pastor Ian Cotton.
Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident. File photo

Valley Views: Why all the fuss?

‘Not everyone is enthusiastic about the celebration of a new year.’

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

Kootenay Hypopressive: Women’s healthy aging

Carmen Ditzler can help women navigate body changes as they age

Columnist Ed McMackin. (Submitted)

Out There: The tales of two lizards

By Ed McMackin, biologist by profession and naturalist by nature We don’t…

Columnist Ed McMackin. (Submitted)
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Saara Itkonen has been the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library since 2018. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Lit: We all need community care

‘None of us can face this world alone. We all need each other.’

Saara Itkonen has been the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library since 2018. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
The Yellow Hammer of New Zealand. (Pixabay)

Out There: Two different birds with the same name

By Ed McMackin, a biologist by training and a naturalist by nature…

The Yellow Hammer of New Zealand. (Pixabay)
“Think on These Things” is a column written by retired Creston Pastor Ian Cotton.

Think on These Things: No Greater Gift

By Retired Creston Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor, Ian Cotton Christmas is about…

“Think on These Things” is a column written by retired Creston Pastor Ian Cotton.
Allan Mather with a big catch on Kootenay Lake. (Submitted)

Creston derby winner proves lightning strikes again

Allan Mather has won prizes three times in the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program

Allan Mather with a big catch on Kootenay Lake. (Submitted)
Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - One of a few flowers with names referring to Canada, observed in the Kootenay Lake-Creston Region. (Photo by Ed McMackin)

Out There: Canadian Wildflowers

By Ed McMackin, a biologist by training and a naturalist by nature…

Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - One of a few flowers with names referring to Canada, observed in the Kootenay Lake-Creston Region. (Photo by Ed McMackin)
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is an introduced specia. Holly leaves may be smooth or prickly. (Photo by Ken Rasmus)

Out There: Christmas Connections

By Ed McMackin, a biologist by training and a naturalist by nature…

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is an introduced specia. Holly leaves may be smooth or prickly. (Photo by Ken Rasmus)
The Maplamchangs are one of the families who received help from the Creston Refugee Committee to settle here in town. (Submitted)

Volunteer-driven committee welcomes 100th refugee to Creston

Submitted by Creston Refugee Committee In the Creston Valley, it can be…

The Maplamchangs are one of the families who received help from the Creston Refugee Committee to settle here in town. (Submitted)
Journaling is a great daily practice that can help inspire gratitude. (Pixabay)

Natural Health Approach: Nourishing Life Practices

By Dove Sprout Close your eyes for a moment. Slow your breathing…

Journaling is a great daily practice that can help inspire gratitude. (Pixabay)
Ron Simms (right) is the winner of this year’s first grand prize, a 2022 Polaris Side by Side ATV from Main Jet Motorsports. (Submitted)

Creston shorecaster hooks first Grand Prize of 2022 Kootenay Lake derby

Submitted by B.C. Wildlife Federation Creston retiree Ron Simms didn’t need a…

Ron Simms (right) is the winner of this year’s first grand prize, a 2022 Polaris Side by Side ATV from Main Jet Motorsports. (Submitted)