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Ducks projects teach Creston students about wetlands

Ducks projects teach Creston students about wetlands

Project Webfoot introduces young students and their teachers to the fascinating world of wetlands...

Members dissolve Pioneer Phoenix Restoration Society

The Pioneer Phoenix Restoration Society (PPRS) is folding its tent and going away — forever...
Creston cadet plays bagpipes in Oliver parade

Creston cadet plays bagpipes in Oliver parade

Cadet Anthony Biccum of Creston played bagpipes as part of the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre pipes and drums band...
Mini golf tournament raises funds for Creston's PAWS

Mini golf tournament raises funds for Creston's PAWS

The Pet Adoption and Welfare Society’s summer fundraising event, a mini-golf tournament held at Cheyenne Creek Mini-Golf, was held on June 18...

Second annual garden tea runs this weekend

Debbie Graham is hosting Tea Time in the Pink Garden, featuring a strawberry tea at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5, and a high tea at 1 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 6...

FWCP warns of invasive algae species in Kootenay Lake

The scientific name is Didymosphenia geminata — or just didymo for short — but its more commonly used, and perhaps fitting, term is simply “rock snot”...
Former Crestonite celebrates 100th birthday

Former Crestonite celebrates 100th birthday

On July 14 in Nanaimo, Clarice Abbott (above), a longtime resident of the Creston Valley, celebrated her 100th birthday...

Creston Valley Fall Fair looking for entries in hobby categories

Are you one of the many talented hobbyists in Creston and area? This is the article for you — then tell your friends...
Over 200 enjoy Creston-Kootenay Foundation fundraiser

Over 200 enjoy Creston-Kootenay Foundation fundraiser

A great time was had by all. That appears to be the consensus of the 200-plus people who attended the Creston-Kootenay Foundation’s Grand Soiree on June 11...

Huscroft history, part 5: Childhood memories add to history

As our family reunion draws near, I thought to add some memories of life in Huscroft and Creston as told by my mother, Mary Messinger (née Ross)...