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Kelsey Yates

Kelsey Yates

Kelsey Yates has had a lifelong passion for newspapers and storytelling. Originally from Alberta, she graduated from SAIT Polytechnic's journalism program in 2016. She went on to serve as a reporter for a variety of weekly publications including the Airdrie Echo, Cochrane Times, and Strathmore Standard. After 10 years spent in the Calgary area, she made the move to the Creston Valley to enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. When not in the office, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, painting, and hanging out with her cat, Kiki.

Phone
250-428-2266 ext. 14
Email
editor@crestonvalleyadvance.ca

Recent Work by Kelsey

Seedy Saturday returning to Creston Valley Farmers' Market

Seedy Saturday returning to Creston Valley Farmers' Market

Help enhance food security by buying locally harvested seeds
Valentine's Day gift ideas for Creston couples

Valentine's Day gift ideas for Creston couples

All of these ideas will leave your sweetheart smiling, while supporting local
Creston extends emergency warming centre through cold weather

Creston extends emergency warming centre through cold weather

Hours have been extended for another week
Creston Valley Thunder Cats still in the playoffs race

Creston Valley Thunder Cats still in the playoffs race

Six games are left in the regular season
3 people die from toxic drug overdose in Creston in 2024

3 people die from toxic drug overdose in Creston in 2024

Toxic drug deaths hit a four-year low provincially
Voting now open for Creston Valley Advance Readers’ Choice Awards

Voting now open for Creston Valley Advance Readers’ Choice Awards

You get to decide Creston's best of the best
Creston community rallies to help the unhoused

Creston community rallies to help the unhoused

Local volunteers have come together to provide kindness, food, and access to services
Creston hosting first-ever Burger Month

Creston hosting first-ever Burger Month

Enter to vote by Feb. 28 to decide the winning restaurants
Wildsight Creston hosts film festival screening

Wildsight Creston hosts film festival screening

Support local conservation with a showing of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Winter storm warning in effect for Hwy 3

Winter storm warning in effect for Hwy 3

Creston drivers should be advised of conditions from Kootenay Pass to Paulson Summit
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