Jenneil Peters

All six candidates running for federal office in the Kootenay-Columbia riding were in attendance at the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 election forum on Oct. 16. (Photo Jenneil Peters)

Kootenay-Columbia candidates attend Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 election forum

About 120 people attended the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 election forum on Oct. 16 at the Prince Charles Theatre.

All six candidates running for federal office in the Kootenay-Columbia riding were in attendance at the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 election forum on Oct. 16. (Photo Jenneil Peters)
Fake gold jewelry scam hits Creston. (Photo credit Tony Mulder, Aries Findlay and Jenneil Peters)

Fake gold scam targets Creston’s Good Samaritans

“If anyone approaches you for money in exchange for jewellery, be wary. These individuals are very convincing.”

Fake gold jewelry scam hits Creston. (Photo credit Tony Mulder, Aries Findlay and Jenneil Peters)
Explicit sex-ed guide for adults mistakenly given to Creston elementary students

Explicit sex-ed guide for adults mistakenly given to Creston elementary students

The booklet clearly states online and inside that the guide contains sexually explicit information

Explicit sex-ed guide for adults mistakenly given to Creston elementary students
Katherine McAdam remains were discovered in the nearby community of Erickson, B.C. on August 27, 2015, during an RCMP inquiry at a residence in the 2700 block of Highway 3. (Black Press file)

Kootenay man arrested and charged in 2015 murder

Nathaniel Jessup 32 of Creston has been charged with the second-degree murder of Katherine McAdam and offering an indignity to a body.

Katherine McAdam remains were discovered in the nearby community of Erickson, B.C. on August 27, 2015, during an RCMP inquiry at a residence in the 2700 block of Highway 3. (Black Press file)
For six years, Andrew Stolz ran on mountain trails in the company of his beloved German Shepherd, Topaz. (Photo submitted)

$1,000 reward offered after B.C. dog dies of strychnine poisoning

Topaz, a German Shepherd, collapsed while out on a run with her owner

For six years, Andrew Stolz ran on mountain trails in the company of his beloved German Shepherd, Topaz. (Photo submitted)
B.C. is considering reopening closed lands to snowmobilers. Photo credit Trish Drinkle

Province considers reopening closed lands to snowmobilers

Permits will be considered in areas with a strong snowmobile club to manage the permit.

B.C. is considering reopening closed lands to snowmobilers. Photo credit Trish Drinkle
Creston Fire Rescue personnel and equipment are on site using portable sensors to monitor air quality outside of the Columbia Brewery Company in Creston, British Columbia due to a suspected ammonia leak. (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)

B.C. brewery evacuated due to suspected ammonia leak

Creston Fire Rescue personnel and equipment are on site.

Creston Fire Rescue personnel and equipment are on site using portable sensors to monitor air quality outside of the Columbia Brewery Company in Creston, British Columbia due to a suspected ammonia leak. (Photo credit Lorne Eckersley)
Darkwoods Conservation is closed to all public road access due to wildfires

Darkwoods Conservation is closed to all public road access due to wildfires

Boat access to Tye along the shore of Kootenay Lake is still permitted.

Darkwoods Conservation is closed to all public road access due to wildfires