Creston Valley Advance Staff

Kootenay Lake seen from Gyro Park in Nelson. (Photo by Bill Metcalfe)

Kootenay Lake at risk of flooding if temperatures rise

Lake levels are rising due to above normal snowpack and delayed melt

Kootenay Lake seen from Gyro Park in Nelson. (Photo by Bill Metcalfe)
The Libby Dam on the Kootenai River in Montana. The dam created the Koocanusa Reservoir, which straddles the B.C./Montana border. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Our Precious Water: The Columbia River Treaty

The Columbia River Treaty is a transboundary water management agreement between Canada and the United States

The Libby Dam on the Kootenai River in Montana. The dam created the Koocanusa Reservoir, which straddles the B.C./Montana border. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
A map of the Columbia River drainage basin. (Photo from Wikipedia user Kmusser)

Our Precious Water: The Columbia River Drainage Basin

The Columbia River drainage basin covers an area larger than the province of Alberta

A map of the Columbia River drainage basin. (Photo from Wikipedia user Kmusser)
The third annual 7th Siding Festival of Film will be shown in the Creston Museum courtyard on Monday, Aug. 23. (Submitted by Kootenay Film Society)

UPDATE: Creston’s 3rd annual film festival cancelled

The 7th Siding International Festival of Film on Aug. 23 has been cancelled due to rising COVID numbers

The third annual 7th Siding Festival of Film will be shown in the Creston Museum courtyard on Monday, Aug. 23. (Submitted by Kootenay Film Society)
Nelson Search and Rescue’s Sheilah Sweatman tragically lost her life during a search-and-recovery call on the Goat River near Creston in 2011. Photo courtesy of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Nelson SAR volunteer remembered 10 years after death near Creston

Nelson Search and Rescue’s Sheilah Sweatman lost her life while on a call on the Goat River in 2011

Nelson Search and Rescue’s Sheilah Sweatman tragically lost her life during a search-and-recovery call on the Goat River near Creston in 2011. Photo courtesy of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Doreen Downie was 18 years old when she joined the Canadian Women’s Army, located in Ottawa, Ont. Her rank was Sargent-Administrative Officer. Photo courtesy of Nancy Nicolajsen

Honouring three WW2 veterans at Creston’s Crest View Village

Crest View Village residents Eileen Danberger, Ivan Dunford and Doreen Downie are all World War 2 veterans.

Doreen Downie was 18 years old when she joined the Canadian Women’s Army, located in Ottawa, Ont. Her rank was Sargent-Administrative Officer. Photo courtesy of Nancy Nicolajsen
Local birder Kate Hall watches for birds through a telescope. Photo: Tanna Patterson

2021 Creston Bird Festival scheduled for May

Next year’s festival will be scaled down in comparison to previous years, and the committee has selected a COVID-19 coordinator to ensure that public health guidelines are followed

Local birder Kate Hall watches for birds through a telescope. Photo: Tanna Patterson
The ice rink at the Nelson and District Community Centre. Photo: Tyler Harper/Nelson Star

Ice rinks in Castlegar, Creston and Nelson to reopen in September

Rinks have been closed since March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The ice rink at the Nelson and District Community Centre. Photo: Tyler Harper/Nelson Star
Creston RCMP calls include thefts from businesses, intoxication

Creston RCMP calls include thefts from businesses, intoxication

A variety of calls for Creston RCMP from Jan. 16-23

Creston RCMP calls include thefts from businesses, intoxication
Grant helps Creston’s Valley Community Services support families with young children

Grant helps Creston’s Valley Community Services support families with young children

Valley Community Services received $60,000 through Columbia Basin Trust

Grant helps Creston’s Valley Community Services support families with young children
Creston Valley Shrine Club hosting second annual fishing derby

Creston Valley Shrine Club hosting second annual fishing derby

Harvey Sayles Fishing Derby at Mawson Lake raising funds for Shriner’s Hospitals for Children

Creston Valley Shrine Club hosting second annual fishing derby
Creston Save-On-Foods raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital

Creston Save-On-Foods raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital

Fundraising in-store and Thunder Cats game may lead to green hair for assistant manager

Creston Save-On-Foods raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital
Documentary at Creston gallery explores parallels between artists’ work and gift economy

Documentary at Creston gallery explores parallels between artists’ work and gift economy

Creston’s Tilted Brick and Kootenay Film Society showing Gift on Jan. 24 and 27

Documentary at Creston gallery explores parallels between artists’ work and gift economy
Creston RCMP calls include report of man fighting bear

Creston RCMP calls include report of man fighting bear

Road conditions, family disputes and more for Creston RCMP from Jan. 9-16

Creston RCMP calls include report of man fighting bear
The Ryckman famiiy, from left: two-year-old Micaiah, mom Robyn, baby Eden, dad Tim and four-year-old Ember. (Brian Lawrence)

Creston’s first baby of 2020 arrived Jan. 2

Baby Eden is the third child for parents Robyn and Tim Ryckman

The Ryckman famiiy, from left: two-year-old Micaiah, mom Robyn, baby Eden, dad Tim and four-year-old Ember. (Brian Lawrence)

Year in review: Highlights from Creston RCMP’s 2019 reports

At this time, we look back on the Creston RCMP reports of…

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FortisBC electricity rates set to change

On Jan. 1, FortisBC electricity customers will see changes to their electricity…

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Creston Fire Rescue responds to 13 calls

Creston Fire Rescue responds to 13 calls

Creston Fire Rescue responded to 13 calls from Dec. 13-21 it reported.…

Creston Fire Rescue responds to 13 calls
Russ Kinghorn established the Engineers Canada Indigenous Access to Engineering bursary in an effort to support the participation of Indigenous people in engineering. (Photo submitted by College of the Rockies)

College of the Rockies Giving Tuesday campaign sees success

Students at College of the Rockies will have access to more bursary…

Russ Kinghorn established the Engineers Canada Indigenous Access to Engineering bursary in an effort to support the participation of Indigenous people in engineering. (Photo submitted by College of the Rockies)
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Creston RCMP respond to 44 calls for assistance

Police received 44 calls for assistance from Dec. 10-Dec. 16, Staff Sgt.…

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