Tag: Creston

Charge laid in Creston homicide

Crime Kate Brown -
A 27-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a homicide in Creston.

Public asked to help find wanted Creston man

Crime Kate Brown -
Creston RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a 52-year-old, Clark Patrick Hills, who is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

Breakaway junior hockey league to reshape Kootenay teams

Hockey My Kootenay Now -
Several junior hockey teams in southeastern B.C. are breaking away from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League to form a new independent circuit starting in the 2026-27 season.

Bear safety tips with WildSafeBC

Community Andrea Daignault -
Bear safety and awareness is important to know during this active time of year for wildlife. Listen for tips and tricks!

Interview – celebrating National Tree Day

Community Andrea Daignault -
Summit Radio Afternoon Host Andrea interviews Erich Meyer, a member of the Creston Valley Climate Action Society and creator of the Tree-Mendous Tree Contest. Listen to the full interview and view the 2025 submissions for the contest here!

Cops for Kids headed for the Kootenays

RCMP My Kootenay Now -
A milestone year is underway as 23 law enforcement cyclists and support crew hit the road for the 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride,Thomas Alan Budd Foundation,

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Community My Kootenay Now -
Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

Highway 3 is closed east of Creston

Road Closures My Kootenay Now -
Updated May 21 at 1:10pm Emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP, remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision...

CBT funds accessible play spaces

Columbia Basin Trust R McCormack -
The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving grants to make play spaces more accessible in 25 communities. The Trust says...

Kootenay-Boundary officers honoured for valour and commitment to public safety

Community My Kootenay Now -
A number of Kootenay-Boundary officers have been recognized for their bravery and dedication at the 40th annual Police Honours...

Nine Kootenay-based projects get forest management funding

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
Nine projects across the Kootenays will get a share of about $1.9 million from the provincial government for wildfire...

Rogers threatens to lock out unionized Kootenay workers 

Labour Storrm Lennie -
Rogers Communications has threatened to lock out 26 former Shaw employees in the Kootenays who unionized in February 2024.  The...

Rebels Deal Leading Scorer to Leafs Ahead of Deadline

News Alex Martin -
Reid Wilson will pack his gear and head up Hwy 3A to Nelson. The Castlegar native has been dealt by...

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First Nations ask court to review Ottawa’s national-interest pipeline designation

Indigenous
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