A pride flag has been put up at Creston's farmer's market to help raise awareness of the 2SLGBTQ+ calling the valley home. OUTSpoken, a group representing the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Creston, helped put up the flag at the start of the farmer's market season. Nikolas, a coordinator with OUTSpoken, says putting...

As the western painted turtles emerge from their brumation period, the Creston Valley welcomes back its shelled friends. And with the emergence of the turtles, so too rises the chance of an unfortunate meeting with a vehicle tire. As in years past, Wildsight is stepping up to build a turtle fence...

In response to the growing housing crisis, the Town of Creston is proposing a potential municipal housing corporation. Wednesday evening, May 1, a meeting was held to provide the public with information about the possibility of a municipal housing corporation. The municipal housing corporation would develop and operate housing within Creston...

Families calling Creston home have a chance to take advantage of the upcoming Bike Rodeo at the Creston and District Community Complex on May 4. Children from ages two to 12 years old are welcome to enjoy an obstacle course, a draw for bikes and helmets, and much more. Strong Start...

The month of May marks the start of Invasive Species Action Month across the province, and the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)  is urging locals to familiarize themselves with invasive plants and animals causing significant local problems. CKISS is hosting two events in the West Kootenay's in May to...

Birders will be flocking to Creston for the annual Creston Valley Bird Festival. With over 300 species of birds that migrate through or call Creston home, the valley is a hot spot for birdwatching, and every second weekend of May each year is filled with birdwatching activities. This year, coordinator Ulrike...