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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

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,…

The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/FacebookThe annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/Facebook

Woensdregt: A blessing for dangerous times

Yme Woensdregt A few weeks ago, as I was browsing the internet,…

  • Jun 8, 2023
Youth Climate Corps members April Gariepy, Summer Monkman and Linn Murray at work in West Arm Provincial Park, in the fall of 2020. Photo submitted

MLA COLUMN: Youth Climate Corps: an idea that’s catching on

Brittny Anderson says a Nelson project is being emulated in other communities

  • Jun 7, 2023
Youth Climate Corps members April Gariepy, Summer Monkman and Linn Murray at work in West Arm Provincial Park, in the fall of 2020. Photo 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)
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)
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)
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)

THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)
Jason Meidl is the funeral director at Creston Valley Funeral Services.
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)
B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

THE MOJ: Finding good talent and good teammates a mission for B.C. Lions scout

Ryan Rigmaiden’s ongoing quest to find the right players makes training camp like Christmas morning

B.C. Lions Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden loves training camp. (photo courtesy Bob Marjanovich)
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)
Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

THE MOJ: Are you ready for a Dallas/Florida Stanley Cup final?

Looking to get back on track with NHL playoff predictions after nearly going ‘oh-fer’ in round two

Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett (9) scores on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during second period, second round, game one, NHL Stanley Cup hockey action in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Florida is looking to continue its run against the Carolina Hurricanes in the upcoming Eastern Conference final. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE MOJ: Phantom now ghosting Lions, but there was a time when he was the spirit of camp

Remembering the shadowy figure that kept CFL training camps honest for a generation

The B.C. Lions unveiled their 60th anniversary logo in Vancouver, on Thursday May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Black Press file photo

PAWS Prints: Our annual report

132 animals were successfully adopted in 2022

Black Press file photo
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.
Columnist Ed McMackin.

Out There: American Robins are back

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

Columnist Ed McMackin.