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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

Creston students take to the water for counselling in canoes

Creston students take to the water for counselling in canoes

C’inaxata program harnesses healing power of nature
New exhibit opening at Creston Museum

New exhibit opening at Creston Museum

40 Years, 40 Voices will showcase what’s important to the people of the Creston Valley
Yaqan Nukiy brings 30th annual traditional powwow to Creston Valley

Yaqan Nukiy brings 30th annual traditional powwow to Creston Valley

The event will celebrate 30 years of resilience
Creston Valley Blossom Festival celebrates 82 years

Creston Valley Blossom Festival celebrates 82 years

The long weekend will be filled with family-friendly festivities
Firearms and ammunition stolen from B.C. business

Firearms and ammunition stolen from B.C. business

Creston RCMP called to a break and enter at local sporting goods store
Creston RCMP looking for missing person

Creston RCMP looking for missing person

Robert “Felix” Unger may have travelled to Abbotsford
Wanted man arrested by Creston RCMP

Wanted man arrested by Creston RCMP

Chad Meszarosi had a warrant with 32 separate charges
100 Years: Creston resident looks back on a century of love and family

100 Years: Creston resident looks back on a century of love and family

Jack Webb celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30th
PHOTOS: Creston celebrates arrival of spring with dancing cows

PHOTOS: Creston celebrates arrival of spring with dancing cows

The dairy cows were let out to pasture for the first time since last fall
Creston angler turns 52 fish heads into cash prizes

Creston angler turns 52 fish heads into cash prizes

John Kennedy won $1,000 in gift cards from the Kootenay Lake Angler Incentive Program
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