Creston Valley Advance, March 17, 2016

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“This really is an award that our employees have earned,” he said, holding a trophy that has only Creston’s name on it. “To be recognized by Overwaitea Food Group and given this brand new award is a reflection on our staff’s commitment to customer service.”

World and his team were presented with the award by Overwaitea Food Group president Darrel Jones and several other corporate executives, who flew in from Vancouver for the event.

World accepted the trophy from Cranbrook-born Jones, who explained the reason for the award’s creation.

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he Community Arts Council of Creston. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Creston Valley Public Library are joining forces to celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21 with a poetry jam at the Sasquatch.

In conjunction with World Poetry Day, Creston town council has kindly volunteered Mayor Toyota to accept the Mayor’s Poetry Challenge. The challenge has been issued by Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi to other mayors in communities across Canada to read a poem at the opening of a council

meeting. The Mayor is expected to read a poetry selection before the meeting on March 22.

If you are interested in reading your favourite poetry (your own or others), please register by contacting Audrey Orosz at audreymountain@ gmail.com or Joan Hedstrom at jhedstrom@cbal.org.

Donations for the Creston Refugee Committee are welcome at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m., with the readers on stage at 7.

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reston athletes have been doing

their part to earn medals in recent weeks.

Three Creston Judo Club members brought home medals from the BC Winter Games, with Brae Booth, Kaeden Rendek and Kyle Qualtieri earning, respectively, gold, silver and bronze.

McLean Brown, James Warman, Stephen Stirling and Kathy Schmidt joined Grand Forks Burnaby and Trail players on the Special Olympics hockey team, and returned from Special Olympics Canada’s National Winter Games in Corner Brook, N.L., with silver medals.

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“The Starbelly board and central organizers are looking at 2016 as a regenerative year, taking some time to

focus on the internal structure, so that we can make 2017 and the coming years even better than ever,” said the board in a press release.

The festival remains financially sound, but getting help behind the

scenes has been a challenge.

“As the dynamics have shifted, and population has dwindled on the East Shore over the years, Starbelly’s biggest obstacle has been finding new volunteers to take on some

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Local News

Council donating to CVWMA, but will reconsider

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff The Town of Creston’s annual $10,000 contribution to the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area has survived the 2016 budget process. But it might not in the future.

Council agreed to keep the contribution in place by passing a motion at the March 8 regular council meeting.

Reducing or eliminating the grant had been considered in earlier committee of the whole meetings, with some councillors questioning how the money is spent.

After learning that it is used to cover educational programs in addition to helping with operational items like trail maintenance, councillors agreed to have staff flag the annual grant for review in 2017 budget discussions.

“And further, that the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area be advised of council’s intended review of the annual funding provided to that organization by the Town of Creston,” the motion said.

Larry Binks, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area C director, told council that the Wildlife Interpretation Centre is scheduled for closure in 2017. Another group is working toward construction of a “discovery centre” on a parcel of adjacent piece of land that fronts both the management area and Highway 3. That parcel, he said, must be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve for the plan to continue.

Council Briefs •A $500 discretionary grant was approved for the Prince Charles Secondary School senior boys’ basketball team to assist with the team’s participation in the B.C. high school AA basketball provincial championships.

•Creston Lions Club member Tom Mann proposed that the club work with town staff to create a “kindness meter initiative”. Mann said the Lions propose to use old parking meters on existing posts to facilitate donations for club projects.

Mann said that communities across Canada, including Castlegar, have adopt-

ed a similar initiative to encourage donations to local service groups and charities.

The request was referred to staff.

•Payment of $3,371 was approved to renew the town’s membership in the Union of BC Municipalities.

•A letter from local resident Cyril Colonel expressing his concerns for the restriction of access to the Duck Lake Road area was received. Council directed that the letter be forwarded to the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area with a response request.

•A letter was received protesting the College of the Rockies’ plan not to heat or provide water in its greenhouses this year, and to reconsider the future of the structures.

•Council will ask the local Columbia Valley Alliance for Literacy co-ordinator for input after discussing a request to participate in the 2016 Mayor’s Poetry Challenge in April. To meet the challenge, a local poet must read a poem at a council meeting.

•A request for a letter of support for the Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre Society’s application to have a parcel of

land removed from the ALR was referred to a committee of the whole meeting for discussion.

•Council approved a motion to amend the transportation policy on mileage rates for personal vehicles on town business.

The rate set by the Canada Revenue Agency will now be used instead of the current practice of adjusting compensation according to gas pump prices.

•Town manager Lou Varela reported that the Official Community Plan process is being restarted and will be completed by the end of 2016. The OCP was shelved last year when a planner contracted to lead the process resigned.

•Council approved the use of $8,300 of Community Development Funds to gravel a portion of the dog park where drainage is a problem.

•A request from the Creston Valley Rotary Club for a letter of support for a Columbia Basin Trust grant application was approved. The club is working with staff to design and locate a new washroom facility in Centennial Park.

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(From left) Overwaitea Food Group president Darrel Jones, $2,500 travel voucher winner Stacy Sulko, Creston manager Ron World and regional manager Jim Tennant.

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“Almost four years ago we established our mission statement as ‘Always customer first,’ and last year we created a team member and customer campaign around ‘going the extra mile’.

“Each year at our Leadership Excellence Awards dinner, held at our annual senior leaders’ conference, we recognize leaders in our company who have made a significant contribution to their organization.

“As we looked at our lineup of awards, we felt that we

needed a big award around customer service recognizing the store team that realized a significant positive shift in customer service metrics.”

Jones said all stores are measured in three ways — customer service score, greet score and net mile score.

“For this Customer Service Excellence award, we analyzed these three measurements, and weighted them all equally. Customer service is our biggest point of differentiation. Giving customers what they want, when they want it and how they wanted it is something we’ve all become passionate about.

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“But there is one store that in 2015 did an amazing job with service. The combination of their 2015 scores and the improvement scores ranked Ron World and his team from Overwaitea 16 in Creston as the top performing service store.

“Congratulations to Ron and his team for being the recipients of OFG’s first Customer Service Excellence award!”

At the same event, Overwaitea’s Stacy Sulko was awarded a $2,500 travel voucher, after being nominated by other employees who felt he went above and beyond the call of duty in customer service.

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LOCAL NEWS

RCMP arrest Burnaby hit-and-run suspects

BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Advance Staff Two suspects in a fatal hit-andrun collision in Burnaby on March 10 were arrested in Creston on Sunday morning.

“This was really good work by our members,” Staff Sgt. Darryl Hammond said on Monday.

Hammond said that the RCMP had received a telephone report about two suspicious people checking into a local hotel at about 1:30 a.m. Their arrival provoked suspicion because they were bloodied. A claim that they had been in a singlevehicle accident didn’t persuade the caller.

An officer was dispatched to the scene, where the 25-year-old male and 18-year-old female gave false names. During the interview, the officer recalled a police bulletin about the Burnaby fatality. He left the hotel, confirmed the information and returned.

“The two were offered accommodation in a more secure location,” Hammond laughed.

They remain in police custody and Burnaby investigators arrived in Creston on Monday to interview the suspects and examine their damaged vehicle.

The March 10 hit-and-run claimed the life of 25-year-old Emily Sheane.

Police Beat Creston RCMP responded to 63 calls for service from March 7-13, Hammond said.

March 7 •Police received a report of a street sweeper on Canyon-Lister Road, the caller believing the activity to be suspicious because it is early in the season. Police confirmed with YRB that the activity is indeed legitimate.

•Minor injuries resulted when a vehicle rolled over into a ditch on Highway 3 about 15 kilometres west of Creston.

•A complaint about harassing messages was received from a Murdoch Street residence.

•Threats were reported following a landlord-tenant dispute on Highway 3.

•A person reported to be pacing on the road in Lister was not located.

•A vehicle went into the ditch on Highway 3 near Goatfell.

•A person who came across an area that had been used for target practice on Crackerjack Forest Service Road cleaned up the mess and turned in some unused ammunition to police for destruction.

•RCMP members served a summons on behalf of Calgary Police Service.

•A handicap sticker for a vehicle was stolen on Vancouver Street.

•An Xbox, hockey pads and a Canucks sweater were stolen from Ibbitson Street.

March 8 •A Hurry Road resident complained that a person knocked on the door at 2:30 in the morning wanting a ride to town to buy cold medication.

RENEWAL NOTICE – BOAT STORAGE PERMIT Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

If you have a boat stored at Duck Lake – Sirdar, you need to renew your permit

Current boat permits expire on March 31st, 2016.

A new decal for the 2016/17 season can now be purchased.

How to purchase a permit: • At the CVWMA Administration Office, 1874 Wildlife Road, West Creston Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm • Online via our website (www.crestonwildlife.ca) Cost: $25 (including GST) Valid: April 1st, 2016 to March 31st, 2017 Decal can either be picked up at the Admin building or mailed to you.

•Six drivers were warned about speeding during a morning check stop on 25th Avenue at Elm Street.

•A complaint about a panhandler on 10th Avenue North was received. He told police he was hungry and was instructed not to be persistent or aggressive with his requests.

•A minor two-vehicle collision occurred in a Cook Street parking lot.

•An intoxicated male lying in the bushes in the 200 block of 16th Avenue North left while the complainant was making the report.

•A vehicle collided with a deer on Highway 3 at Yale Road.

March 9 •When police arrived in the 400 block of 16th Avenue South to investigate a complaint about an intoxicated person at the door they found a small amount of marijuana, which was confiscated.

•Two vehicles were entered at a 20th Avenue South residence. Stolen were a wallet, passport, change and an old iPod. The wallet and passport were later found in a nearby field.

•Police are investigating threats made on Facebook.

•A credit card reported stolen from a Cedar Street resi-

dence was used to make purchases in two local stores.

Police are examining security camera images in an attempt to identify a suspect.

•A car collided with a dog on Lakeview-Arrow Creek Road at Highway 3A. •A vehicle parked on Kootenay River Road was vandalized.

March 10 •A female pedestrian threatened a female cyclist for riding on the path behind Millennium Park.

•Police were called to a dispute on Helen Street after one male took exception to another ’s “unwelcome conversation.”

•A cell phone found on 12th Avenue North has been returned to its owner.

•Police attended a Vincent Road residence to assist Trail RCMP with a hit and run accident report.

•A vehicle rolled onto its side in the 11000 block of Highway 3A. •An argument in a Canyon Street parking lot was reported.

March 11 •A Cook Street resident complained about “unwanted noise” from his neighbor.

•A family dispute in Kitchener was reported.

•Police were called about a fight on a sidewalk in the 1100

block of Canyon Street.

•A resident of Highway 21 South reported receiving a scam call asking for computer and banking information.

March 12 •A caller reported his girlfriend had stolen his vehicle.

•Two complaints were received about dirt bikes being operated on Highway 3A in the 5000 block.

•Items falling from a trailer were reported on Highway 3A but police did not locate the vehicle.

•An iPhone and wallet were reported lost in the Centennial Park area.

•Hammond said a vehicle stopped on Canyon Street provides a good illustration of the amount of paperwork simple infractions can require.

The vehicle was stopped for having no insurance and the driver was found to be unlicensed and a vehicle impoundment candidate. The vehicle also had a stolen validation tag.

“The process took up fourand-a-half hours of the officer’s time,” Hammond said.

“And the driver was completely co-operative.”

•When police located a possible prowler on Erickson Road he said he was upset by a television show and was out getting some fresh air.

Teens arrested for robbery Nelson Star

Two youths and one young adult have been arrested in the robbery at Piper's Store in Salmo. RCMP said the three were picked up on March 4 but only announced the arrests today.

All three are from Salmo.

They are ages 18, 17, and 13.

The adult and one youth were released on a promise to appear in court on May 10 in Nelson.

Charges of robbery are being recommended against them.

The other youth has been officially charged with robbery and was released on strict conditions but soon breached the conditions and is back in custody.

At about 6:45 p.m, on Feb. 26, a man carrying what appeared to be a black handgun entered the store and pointed it at an employee, telling her to hand over cash after

he placed a bag on the counter.

However, he left without taking any money. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. Police arrived within a few minutes and tried to use a dog to track the suspect, unsuccessfully.

The suspect was wearing a dark navy coloured zip-up hoody with white pinstripes down the sleeves. His head was covered by the hood and a full face mask.

Please call us at 250-402-6900 if you have any questions.

If you do not have your boat stored at Duck Lake – Sirdar and would like to, please purchase a permit.

SPRING YARD AND GARDEN CLEAN-UP Spring collections will be on March 29, 30 & 31, 2016 The Spring yard and garden clean-up is conducted by Town crews. Its purpose is to dispose of tree prunings, garden waste, and other compostable articles from yards that are not picked up during regular collection. No non-compostable items will be picked up.

Branches and prunings should be cut into three (3) foot lengths and wrapped in bundles. Grass clippings, leaves, etc, MUST be placed in rigid weather-proof containers: e.g., garbage cans.

No Plastic Garbage Bags Will Be Accepted.

On your regular garbage pick-up day, please keep all compostable materials separate from household garbage and place at the curb for pick-up.

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Residents should shop in Creston To the Editor: In the early 1990s, my husband and I chose Creston as our retirement home because it is such a beautiful place all around. We’ve always supported the town fully and I still do to this day, with shopping and all other services offered.

Even so, it might cost a few cents more than other places. If more people did this, the local merchants would not have to raise their prices to make a living. But then, that’s only my opinion.

Ursula Bzdel Creston

Intersection needs better solution To the Editor: Let me preface this by saying I admire the difficult job the mayor, councillors, staff and works department do each and every day. I am writing this not to minimize their efforts but to recognize them and their difficulty. No matter what you do when you’re working with the public, you will never please everyone all of the time.

I’m writing this to seek a solution to what I see as a problem, the new intersection between Devon Street and Valleyview Drive. I travel this route every working day, usually five days a

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week; I’ve been doing this for eight years or so.

The old route where Devon Street ran straight down to Valleyview Drive was simple and efficient. I was shocked to see that the road was closed one morning and a sign was erected directing traffic to enter Devon Street via a new connector built opposite Hawkview Estates. The new road requires people travelling southeast on Valleyview Drive to make a slow awkward turn onto the new connector. The turn is such that if you don’t slow down to a crawl to make the almost right-angled turn, you end up bisecting the stop line of the vehicles travelling southwest at the intersection of Valleyview Drive and Devon Street.

Is this a really big deal? No, of course not. Just drive very slowly — very, very slowly — and make the turn. What it is is inconvenient and unnecessary.

I asked mayor Ron Toyota why the bottom section of Devon Street had been closed. He explained that since there had been a very bad accident at the previous intersection the decision was made to close that intersection and make a new one. I would venture to guess quite a few of the intersections in town have had accidents and we haven’t closed those.

I also asked town works superintendent Ferd Schmidt about the new intersection. I asked if traffic flow studies were done and mentioned that I was having a hard time using the connector without cutting the stop line at the intersection. Anyone that knows Ferd knows he’s a great guy. He was very accommodating, even though he was off the clock.

I was still left with some questions, though. With this big accident, was causality determined? My educated guess is that speed, not sightlines, was the issue. Valleyview Drive is on a long downhill grade that makes it difficult to adhere to the posted speed limit.

As the closed section of Devon Street is still needed to provide access

to the homes there, I propose making the very bottom portion a one-way street. This will allow motorists to still travel east on Devon utilizing the old intersection and circumventing the problems associated with using the new intersection. Sightlines in that direction are more than adequate to prevent an accident.

Finally, I put this to all the readers out there: If you’ve thought the same as I have, please let the good people at Town Hall know. It’s only through a united voice that we can effect change.

Gary Cote Lister

Elevators, bunker need paint job To the Editor: Do you think it would be possible for town council to approach the present owner of the godawful ugly concrete “bunker” on Northwest Boulevard to get permission for Creston’s talented mural painters to paint a lodgepole pine forest with a moose, whitetail deer, a six-point elk, a pair of wolves and a pair of turkeys?

I also have an idea that would make the bunker a big plus for Creston’s tourism.

Also, give the owners of the two grain elevators a letter — either paint them or tear them down.

This town looks like Tobacco Road. It even reflects the attitude of the RCMP, as they even speed through the school zone on 16th Avenue South every day since I have moved to the area.

Michael Bunn Creston

Fitness can make a difference Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To show you we go the distance, not only do we have a fellow named Patrick working here, we also had our annual pool ShamROCKfest which is always tons o’ fun. Cheers to those that celebrate and cheers to those that don’t!

One pearl of wisdom, which amazingly has stuck with me since youth and from who I can’t remember, is that whatever abuse you do to your body as a younger person will come back and haunt you as you get older. I have come to know this as truth, not only from my own experiences but from that of friends or acquaintances as they work through various aches and pains, including surgeries for carpal tunnel or knee operations, because they always used their hand as a hammer or overstressed knee joints or ligaments in sports because hey — no pain, no gain, right?

I’m thinking that wisdom may have come from my uncle on his southern Alberta farm where I spent every non-school opportunity away from the big city as youth learning about farming, mechanics and irrigation. Oh yeah, stacking hay, too, where you are nine tiers up lugging bales about in sun so hot that your arms blister — guess how much attention I pay to weird looking freckles 44 years later? I also remember sitting between him and the hired hand as we checked the cattle in various coulees during calving time, both of them smoking roll-your-owns with all the windows up and both of them admonishing me

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to never start smoking. Other than those delightful times, I never did, and probably have less health issues today because of that.

I also believe all is not lost despite how you treated or even currently

From the Centre Neil Ostafichuk treat yourself. I have lost track of how many people I have met in our pool and fitness areas that have avoided knee or hip surgery by following a regimen of regular exercise or water therapy. It may not be for all people but even if it helps a few improve their health, to me that’s worth it. As I have mentioned before, Heather and I swim three times a week before work and then spend a bit of time in the gym following work and, frankly, we are nowhere near as dedicated as some people we see in these places.

But it made a difference; we are healthier despite only swimming and working out for a few times a week. I have talked to others that seem to get the same or better results by taking regular fitness classes or coming to something like yoga a couple times a week.

From our experience, we have found a few caveats. First, it’s not for everyone. Frankly, a few years ago, I would have been the last guy you probably would have seen in a gym or a pool, much preferring the mighty outdoors, maintaining my peak physical condition by rolling mighty blocks of firewood down a mountain. Until you feel that twang in your back like a roller blind going up and subsequently spend the next week or two not doing anything. Now we can do both.

Second, for us it helps having someone to go with. It makes it harder to blow off a workout when all you really want to do is go home on a Friday and eat nachos and cheese. Now we still do both.

Third, you get out what you put in. It took a decade or two to develop this expansion pack around my midriff, which cleverly disguises my rippling six-pack, so expecting it to disappear in a month or two at my activity level is naive. Like many of our glaciers, it has receded somewhat but realistically; we will most likely spend our remaining days together.

I guess the bottom line is that doing something is better than doing nothing, and if you consistently do something, even if it’s walking your dog once a day or even doing a couple laps around the walking track, you will be better for it.

Neil Ostafichuk is the recreation supervisor at the Creston and District Community Complex.

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Grant Applications Invited

The Creston-Kootenay Foundation invites applications for grants from not-for-profit organizations based between Riondel and Yahk.

The Foundation’s fields of interest are: arts and culture, education, the environment, social welfare, the aged, youth and heritage.

Application forms may be downloaded from the C-KF website: www.ckfoundation.com (on home page, click on “grants”) or contact Vern Ronmark at 250-428-9183 for more information.

Applicants must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2016

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Thanks to all Hats off to all recipients of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, but especially to our local friends and neighbours who have been recognized in such a special way for the tireless and valuable volunteer contributions. It is especially heartening to see so many names of folks I describe as “doers”.

This is the Life Lorne Eckersley

Nothing has changed much over the years since we began to acknowledge that “the squeaky wheel gets the oil”, and the people who take leadership positions typically get the most credit. They are, of course, vitally important, but so are the folks less enamoured with spending time in meetings and more enthusiastic when it comes to rolling up their sleeves and tackling the dirty work with a “git ’er done” attitude.

For me, the inclusion on this list of several couples is heartwarming.

How many times have we seen a person being put into the spotlight, knowing that his or her spouse makes equal or greater contributions, but in a more quiet way?

As I read through the descriptions of award recipients, I couldn’t help but smile. “For the past 10 years, Terje Munkerud has volunteered his time with the Creston Therapeutic Riding Program as a caretaker. He has also assisted with renovations for the past three years at Spectrum Farms, a not-for-profit farm established to provide work for persons with disabilities.”

True enough. But I have known Terje for most of my nearly 37 years in Creston, and during that entire time I have known him as a volunteer of the “doer” sort. He doesn’t have much

New plan for library “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

—Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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patience with sitting a table and talking about process, but when it comes to putting on a pair of work boots and rolling up his sleeves, Terje is often found with his buddy and highly honoured volunteer Alex Nilsson at his side. And Chris Munkerud has been much the same for the entire time, using a different skill set to help with causes for which she has a passion.

Chris is a writer and photographer who has used her talents to help numerous organizations share their stories. Chris and Terje aren’t often seen together in their volunteer capacities, but quietly and steadily they have set an example for others to follow.

Likewise for the Syroteuks, Jean and Merv, who jumped into community life with enthusiasm and effectiveness when they arrived here more than a decade ago. They lead by example, and are living proof that smiles are of great value.

Nicole Nilsson, wife of the aforementioned Alex, is another of the “quiet volunteers” who is happier to work in the background, taking care of details and working alongside others. While she might be best known as Alex’s supporter on his cross-Canada skiing odyssey and long-distance running and cycling marathons, Nicole has quietly and steadily made a difference in many different areas.

As has Julie Ewashen, who used her nursing background to help with important endeavours, and her enthusiasm for young people to organize the Youth Advisory Council. There is a common thread that runs through all of these selections — service with a smile — and Julie’s is undiminished.

Eric and Donna Kutzner are a remarkable couple whose volunteer efforts must seem at times like fulltime jobs. Under their very effective, and very quiet, leadership, Spectrum Farms has become a great community asset with a bright future.

Tanna Patterson has been a friend for almost our entire time in Creston, and she hasn’t lost an ounce of enthusiasm for the environment over the years. For many of us, Tanna serves as our environmental conscience.

Whenever I am confronted by environmental issues, I find myself thinking,

“What would Tanna do/think/say?”

Her husband Gene, also a close friend, would also have been a worthy recipient, for his work with Creston youth and minor baseball and his shared interest in environmental causes.

Dollie Kaetler is another tireless volunteer who does everything with a smile. She is a regular and welcome visitor to the Advance office, where she picks up donated stamps, which are put to good use and redirected from recycling bins.

Not many bring as much to the table as Heather More, whose financial skills and business acumen have helped with a variety of social causes, including low-cost housing. She tackles issues with determination and savvy, never losing sight of the big picture while dealing with important details.

Gertie Brown made the transition from business to volunteer look easy.

When we first met she was shrugging on a gold Century 21 jacket, and she has been an asset to the Creston Valley ever since. With boundless energy and enthusiasm, Gertie dives headlong into whatever she is doing.

Thelma Johnson has been a key player at Gleaners Society of Creston for more than a decade, and is equally at home sorting and pricing items as with the business of one of Creston’s greatest assets.

Still to receive their awards are another couple, Signe and Ken Miller, both of whom have made volunteerism a full-time effort. They have been valued leaders in countless organizations, and neither are content to sit and let others take responsibility. They are a rare team who are as comfortable with committee work as they are with getting out and doing the grunt work.

I have commented over the years that we need to be better at acknowledging the contributions of our friends and neighbhours while they are still alive. Too often we save our thanks for their funerals. The Governor General’s Caring Canadian Awards serve well to shine a light on some of our very best.

Thank you to all recipients for your contributions.

Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

we have identified several strategic directions, and for each direction, we have identified specific actions to be undertaken. Actions will be reviewed and augmented on an annual basis, which allows us to be flexible in

The library will explore and embrace new ways of interacting with information and knowledge. We will not only be a place where knowledge is consumed, but an active creation space, where people can gather to share and learn together, using hands-on tools and resources to facilitate learning.

The library will be a space where people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels are welcomed equally, and where dissenting opinions can be freely voiced. We also believe that we can do better at balancing the needs of groups and individuals, with spaces for those who need quiet study space along with spaces for conversation and collaboration.

A wise person once said, “To read or not to read — that is a silly question!” Direction 1 of the plan reads, “Affirm and celebrate the printed book as a key source of information, knowledge and wisdom.” We will have books, and lots of them!

We are currently working on formatting the 2016-2020 strategic plan for public presentation. Once this is complete, it will be available in its entirety for all to see. In the meantime, I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to come in and chat, or email me at aaron@crestonlibrary.com.

Aaron Francis is the chief librarian at Creston Valley Public Library. He is currently reading The Prague Cemetery

by Umberto Eco.

“Over-planning kills magic.”

—Unknown

The Book Drop

At last! After many months of researching, analyzing statistics, doing community surveys and facilitated sessions, and meeting with politicians and community partners, the library board has adopted a new strategic plan to lead us forward through 2020.

Before giving you a few highlights of what to expect, I want to give a very big thank you to everyone who contributed to this process. In the end we had almost 800 people complete our community survey, and it is your responses that form the basis of our plan. Many others attended meetings and planning sessions, assisted with data collection and analysis, and helped in myriad ways to put this plan together. So, thank you to every one of you!

The plan is organized around six goal areas: access, creation, public space, literacy, engagement and the organization. Within each goal area,

Aaron Francis responding to emerging needs over the life of the plan.

We are recommitting ourselves to the idea that knowledge changes lives.

Knowledge is in books and online, in the stories we share and in the people around us. Libraries have become many things to many people, but the strands that connect all of our activities are knowledge and information.

Community engagement is front and centre throughout the plan. We will invite members of the community to participate in library planning and decision-making. We will devote time and resources to working together with community partners on shared initiatives and goals. And we will provide opportunities for local people to share their stories and knowledge with the broader community.

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Budget creates hardship for B.C.’s disabled Since the legislature resumed its work a month ago, I’ve been bringing Kootenay values and voices to Victoria. One value that is important to all of us is the inclusion of people with disabili-

way to systemically exclude people with disabilities from participating in an active community life, and when I pointed it out to them, they dug in and refused to make changes that reflect modern values.

Specifically, the Liberals committed to a $77 per month increase to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) social assistance rates. Right now, a single person receiving PWD lives hundreds of dollars below the poverty line at $906 per month. After nine years of frozen rates, this $77 per Michelle Mungall month increase is far overdue ties in our communities. The days and welcome. But here’s the catch: of institutions and segregation of If you need a bus pass, you now people with disabilities need to be have to pay an extra cost each kept in the past, and we need to month. What the government gave continually seek out paths of with one hand, they are taking with inclusion. the other.

However, Premier Christy In Nelson, people with disabiliClark’s 2016 budget has found a ties will no longer be able to get a

In Your Corner

Parliament is not The Muppet Show The spring parliamentary session continues until June 23, with a total of seven weeks back in Kootenay-Columbia before the summer break. Last week, I spent four days in Golden, Field and Revelstoke meeting with constituents, park superintendents and elected officials. It was good to hear from them about their concerns and priorities. I heard about the need for funding for infrastructure, affordable housing, highspeed Internet, park operations and maintenance, and fixing the Trans-Canada Wayne Stetski Highway. I also heard about Parliament, particularly during daily issues related to immigration, the question period, which at times can temporary foreign workers probe rude and disrespectful, setting a gram, and the need to protect the very poor example of how democra- Columbia River wetlands. cy should work. I share this concern I am looking forward to hearing but I am encouraged by the work more from my constituents in the being done by the new Speaker of the coming months, as I travel around House of Commons to change the our riding. atmosphere in Parliament. I encourWe officially opened our comage him every chance I get to contin- munity offices in recent weeks. The ue this important work. grand opening for our Cranbrook Here are just a few of many Office at 111 Seventh Ave. was held statements made by Speaker Geoff on Feb. 29. Our Nelson office, locatRegan to address Parliamentary ed on the fifth floor of Nelson City decorum: Hall, had its grand opening on •“Let us listen up so we can get March 2. Check out our website at through this. Let us all pay atten- www.waynestetski.ndp.ca for tion and show respect for each details about other upcoming other”; events in our community.

•“Order, please, colleagues. We A number of constituents have are going to hear things that are asked what I can do to help them provocative. Sometimes it is hard as a member of Parliament in an not to react, but I know we can do opposition party. The answer is it. Let us restrain ourselves”; quite a lot.

•“I know we want to have more In our community: I have great and more women parliamentarians staff in my offices in Cranbrook, in the House of Commons and it is Nelson and Ottawa, who are here to important that we have a work- help constituents resolve issues place that is civilized, so let’s ensure with federal programs and services. it is not like a 1950s old boys’ club They have access to information in here”; and and contacts within the federal gov•“After the member asks his ernment who can provide informaquestion, he might remind the gen- tion on topics ranging from citizentleman in front of him that this is ship to Employment Insurance to not the Muppets.” income taxes.

Needless to say, this is a work in SEE PARLIAMENT, PAGE 10 progress.

Parliament started up again on Jan. 25, so I have once again been dividing my time between KootenayColumbia and Ottawa. One of the concerns that many of you have expressed is the lack of decorum in

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bus pass for $45 per year; they will have to pay $50 each month instead. This is a $600 annual increase and eats up most of the promised increase.

If you live in a rural area with limited bus coverage or you can't take the bus, you have been able to apply and receive a specialized transportation subsidy that would cover car insurance, gas or other transportation costs.

Now, the Liberal government will claw back $66 off your cheque each month, leaving you with $11 of the promised increased.

If you choose not to get a bus pass or transportation subsidy, you can keep the full $77 increase. For 55,000 people with disabilities, they now have to choose between buying healthy food (food banks and soup kitchens don’t meet demand) or being a part of their community. One single mom told me that $77 would help feed her young children, but she needs a bus pass to get them to the doctor. She doesn’t know what to do and is wondering why she can’t keep the $45 per year annual bus pass.

Low-cost or free bus passes and transportation subsidies

for people with disabilities were identified as valuable long ago. They remove barriers to getting involved with the community, having a job, grocery shopping, getting to a doctor and visiting family. It allows for independence while removing segregation. We are all better off for something as simple as a low-cost bus pass for people with disabilities.

But here we are, having to fight again for inclusion, for bus passes and equitable treatment.

While Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Michelle Stillwell and Christy Clark assert that people with disabilities have choice and they all get the same under this proposal, they fail to recognize the real life choices people have and that having the same doesn’t result in equal rights. When I share real life stories and choices people with disabilities now face because of BC Liberal policies, they dismiss, ignore,

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heckle and sneer. That is unacceptable and you can watch it all on my YouTube channel.

Medical Service Plan premiums are also going up and into the newly created Prosperity Fund — a fund that was supposed to result from LNG revenue. But there is no LNG revenue. Schools aren’t getting the funds they need, and hospital beds are closing. Millionaires are getting $1 billion in tax breaks over four years and BC Liberal donors are getting plum contracts while jobs in our community are cut. All of this is part of Christy Clark’s 2016 budget. Like you, I know we deserve better.

Michelle Mungall is the member of the legislative assembly for the Nelson-Creston provincial riding, and is the Opposition critic for social development.

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Time management tips reduce senior frustration How often do we get frustrated when we find it`s lunchtime and we’ve not accomplished what we had planned for that morning? And have you ever been caught up in a job that will take a couple of hours, only to find yourself wiped within half that time? I think most of us seniors often run into those scenarios.

When I was asked to write this column a couple of weeks ago, I decided to address some of these problems and frustrations of the white-haired generation. Just think how I felt when I looked into my old workshop files and found the time management file empty! Your guess is as good as mine as to where all my notes have gone. Oh well!

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Anyway, here are a few suggestions that can help us all: •Accept the aging process, even if we don’t like it! We need, as seniors, to stop pretending

The Voice of Experience Mary Underhill we are as young and full of energy as we were a couple of decades ago.

•Organize the day. Make a short list of those things that must be done and another list of things we’d like to do. As the musts are finished, strike them off and decide which likes we’ll tackle next.

•Make use of the timer on the stove or microwave. Sometimes there’s a task that will take us longer than our energy level can handle. Break it up into realistic segments and when the time beeps, have a 15-minute break. (Cups of tea sure help me make it through the day!)

•Get rid of the most difficult task first, whether physically or emotionally difficult. Then we can say, “Great, that’s done!” and can carry on with easier, more pleasant items on our list.

I guess the whole thing boils down to being aware, and dealing with tasks as our senior energies allow. Remember, happiness doesn’t come from being exhausted!

Mary Underhill is a stress therapist and grief counsellor. The Voice of Experience is a column co-ordinated by the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors.

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We can also provide you with current information on grant opportunities, tax tips and new pieces of legislation.

You can learn more about the services we provide on the “Service Desk” section of our website.

I can also write letters of support to ministers regarding constituents’ interests and projects.

Both in the riding and in Ottawa, I meet with delegations from many stakeholder groups like the BC Dairy Farmers, the BC Building Trades, the Canadian Federation of Students and health action groups, who share concerns about issues relevant to our riding.

In the House: In Ottawa, I can raise constituents’ concerns directly with government ministers. I recently walked across the floor of the House to discuss an issue on behalf of the Ktunaxa with the minister of indigenous and northern affairs. I also have the opportunity to hold the government accountable by asking questions in question period, speaking in the House and presenting petitions signed by constituents. In early February, I presented a petition signed by 700 constituents in favour of proportional representation.

As a party, the NDP submits motions for debate in the House on opposition days. The first NDP motion was debated two

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weeks ago. I was very proud of our party for putting forward a motion to set up an all-party committee to determine a way forward to end pay inequity for women in Canada. The motion was supported by all but the Conservative party, which means that the special committee will be formed in the near future.

MPs also have the opportunity to sponsor private member’s bills.

I will be working with my staff to develop and introduce a number of private member’s bills, and would like to hear from you about your priorities.

As the NDP critic for national parks, I work to ensure that our parks have the resources they need so that our natural treasures can be enjoyed for generations of Canadians. I know our national parks are important to the people of Kootenay-Columbia, and I am honoured to be able to work on this file.

An MP’s life is very busy, both in Ottawa and in the riding! You can receive regular updates about my work by signing up on our website to receive our E-Newsletters. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter.

I look forward to speaking with more of you in the coming weeks and months and to sharing with you more stories from this place that is definitely not The Muppet Show!

Wayne Stetski is the member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia federal riding. He can be reached regaring federal issues at 250-417-2250 or wayne.stetski@parl.gc.ca.

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Governor General awards 13 Advance Staff Thirteen Creston Valley residents received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in two ceremonies in Vancouver on March 4.

“Created in 1995, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad,” says www.gg.ca. “Often working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. The award also brings to light the example set by volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are a part of our Canadian character.”

In addition to those 13, Ken and Signe Miller were also selected as recipients, but were unable to attend; they will receive their awards next month in Ottawa.

Following are descriptions of the recipients taken from the Governor General’s website: Charlotte “Dollie” Kaetler: Charlotte Kaetler has been a longtime volunteer in her community, contributing for over 20 years to the Creston Museum and Archives as

an archivist, the Creston Valley Women’s Institute as its president for two years and the ListerHuscroft Women’s Institute for 20 years. Presently, she is president of the Krafty Kronys, the fundraising branch of the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors, which raises funds to support this seniors socializing program.

Donna Kutzner: A volunteer in her community of Creston for the past 30 years, Donna Kutzner has dedicated her time to her church where she cooks for special events and manages the thrift store. Most recently she got involved in the Spectrum Farms project, an institutional property that was transformed into a commercial farm that houses and employs individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. There, she is responsible for the food processing plant.

Eric Kutzner: For the past three years, Eric Kutzner has taken on the restoration of a property that houses and employs people with developmental and physical disabilities. He has dedicated numerous hours toward making it a viable farm, producing vegetables and eggs to be sold at the local market, raising sheep for wool,

and establishing a food processing plant for drying fruits and vegetables.

Heather More: For the past 20 years, Heather More has been at the forefront of every social cause in her community. Her university training in international economics and accounting, and her business acumen make her a valuable thinker and problem solver on the boards and projects she supports in the Creston community.

Tanna Patterson: An active volunteer in her community for over 25 years, Tanna Patterson has long been associated with Wildsight, an organization that undertakes to protect wildlife, serving as its president. She has also been addressing environmental issues, and environmental community concerns.

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Geertje “Gertie” Brown: A volunteer with Ducks Unlimited Canada for 17 years, Geertje Brown has chaired the Creston chapter for the past eight years, as well as heading the organizing committee of the highly successful annual fundraising dinner. She also volunteers with the Creston Valley Embroidery Guild.

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Thelma Johnson: Thelma Johnson has volunteered in her community all her adult life, but most recently, since 2005, she has served the Creston Valley Gleaners Society, first as a volunteer, then for two years as president. She volunteers regularly, sorting, cleaning and pricing used items, and serves as a positive role model to other volunteers.

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Merv Merv Syroteuk: Syroteuk has been a devoted hospice volunteer since 2005, as well as president of the Creston Valley Hospice Society for four terms since 2008. In addition, he is an active member of the local farmers’ market and a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, and is always available to counsel others who need assistance.

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Charmers Backyardigans Max & Ruby Ent. Tonight (:01) Shades of Blue (N) ’ Big Brother Canada A houseguest is evicted.

Side Show News Final (N) ’ Å Late Show-Colbert Doc Martin ’ Luther ’ Å Luther ’ Å Tavis Smiley Charlie Rose (N) ’ Å Michigan Out Michigan Doc Martin ’ (:00) McCloud ’ Å Last of Wine Living in the Time of Jesus EastEnders ’ (:40) EastEnders ’ Å EastEnders ’ Supernatural Peter Popoff RDI économie 30 vies (N) Infoman (N) Prière de ne pas envoyer Enquête (N) (SC) Le Téléjournal (N) (SC) TJ C.-B. Marina Orsini Ent. Tonight (:01) Shades of Blue (N) ’ Big Brother Canada A houseguest is evicted.

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CRESTON COMMUNITY LITERACY COORDINATOR This is a permanent part-time position between September and June.

Position goals include working within a basin-wide organization, leading an inclusive Community Literacy Planning Committee, developing relevant and effective local literacy programs, partnership development, funds management, grant writing, and program development, promotion and management.

Additional hours are possible if the candidate is prepared to facilitate programs.

ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: ‡ Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills ‡ .nowledge of the literacy ¿eld and the ability to develop and manage programs ‡ Ability for funds development, including proposal writing and budget management ‡ Strong time-management, administrative and priority-setting skills ‡ Strong consultation and team-building skills ‡ :illing to work Àe[ible hours and to travel ‡ Computer software competence ‡ High degree of self-initiative, adaptive and creative ‡ Inclusive, sensitive and respectful approach to collaboration ‡ Post-secondary education and a background in teaching, facilitating groups, and community development will be de¿nite assets.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Columbia Brewery traces its roots over 100 years as part of a rich brewing tradition in the Kootenays.

Committed to producing the best, we are looking for employees who will become part of our successful team.

We are now accepting applications for a Tour and Retail Program Coordinator. This is a full time contract position.

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Computer skills, including the ability to maintain an internet site, is required.

Business Administration courses would be an asset.

WE ARE ALSO HIRING THREE TOUR GUIDES FOR THE SUMMER.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and be at least 19 years of age.

Please submit your resume, no later March 31, 2016 to: Columbia Brewery PO Box 1950, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 While we appreciate all responses, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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STEEL BUILDING sale. “Big blow out sale-clear out pricing in effect now!� 20x20 $5,444 25x26 $6,275 28x28 $7,454 30x30 $8,489 32x34 $10,328 42x50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online: www.pioneersteel.ca STUNNING VOSE 6’ Grand piano, completely restored.

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Acreage with fruit & nut trees. $259,000.

Call to view by appointment 250.402.3980

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Catalpa Apts: BACHELOR SUITE (2nd floor); 1/bdrm suite (2nd floor) Both 55+ Rent plus util. + portion of cable. N/S N/P Appl. avail. at church office 115B 10 Ave N. Tues-Fri. 9-11:30am 250-4284015 Creston: 2/BDRM SUITE Avail immed. N/P $625/mo incl. util.

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Contractors

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We accept items that are of good and better quality: Appliances • Household accents • Household furnishings • Outdoor furnishings • Wall hangings Items we do not accept include: Damaged items • Books • Clothing • Toys

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Sports

Thunder Cats season over after playoff losses

BY BRIAN LAWRENCE Advance Editor The Creston Valley Thunder Cats will be building on this season’s success when they return for the 2016-17 season.

With 70 points — second to their

record 80 points in the 2013-14 season — a record 20 wins at home and sweeping the first round of the playoffs, The Thunder Cats had significant success this season, which ended last week when the Kimberley Dynamiters shut them out of the second round of the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 6pm Erickson Elementary School Library 3523 Highway 3, Erickson, BC NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the date and location as noted above to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to make representations regarding the following: Bylaw 2483: proposal to amend Area B Comprehensive Land Use Bylaw No. 2483, by re-designating a portion of the subject property from Agriculture (AG) to Suburban Residential (SR), and amending the zoning designation of a portion of the property from Agriculture 2 (AG2) to Suburban Residential (R1) to enable a 2-lot subdivision.

General Location & Legal Description: 1138 Spruce Road, Erickson (Lot 5 District Lot 9954 Kootenay District Plan 1500)

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs.

“We’ve had three very competitive seasons in a row here,” said head coach Jeff Dubois.

“The goal of the organization is to be competitive year-in yearout.

“I think everyone was a little disappointed with where we finished this year, so I think the goal is to take a step forward next year and put a team on the ice in a position to compete and contend.”

Last week’s games, the third and fourth in a best-of-seven series against the Kimberley Dynamiters, resulted in a 5-2 loss and a 4-3 overtime loss for the Thunder Cats.

Already down two, game 3 on March 8 “was one where I don’t think we came in as prepared as we could have been,” said Dubois.

The Dynamiters scored five goals before Carson Cartwright scored for the Thunder Cats, 10 minutes into the third period.

Alec Wilkinson scored Creston’s second goal about a minute later.

“Typically through the season when we faced adversity, we handled it pretty well,” said Dubois. “In game 3, things weren’t going well and it snowballed.”

He was proud of the team’s effort the next night, when Creston had a strong start, outshooting Kimberley 14-3 in the first period and a goal by Cartwright gave Creston a 1-0 lead by the end of the period.

The Dynamiters scored twice in the second period before a goal by Logan Styler tied the game 2-2. The third period was scoreless for 15 minutes until Kimberley scored, with Wilkinson tying the game at 3-3 with 2:23 remaining.

Although the Dynamiters ultimately scored the gamewinner in overtime — as they did on March 5 and 6 — Dubois said Creston had a lot of good opportunities.

“A lot of time, overtime is sort of a flip of the coin. It didn’t come up our way in all three of the games, which is unusual.”

The Dynamiters are now advancing to take on the Beaver Valley Nitehwaks, the Neil Murdoch Division champions, in the Kootenays Conference finals.

“I suspect that Kimberley is going to go on a deep run here, and there’s a pretty good chance they will win a second league championship,” said Dubois.

In addition to ending the Thunder Cats’ season, the March 9 game also marked the

end of the KIJHL careers of Cartwright, Wilkinson, Jackson Bruce-Fuoco, Nichols Kovacik and Ian Desrosiers, 20 year olds who are aging out of the league.

Dubois expects all will play at higher levels, and Kovacik has already signed with North Dakota’s University of Jamestown, as has 19-year-old defenceman Maverick Lynes.

He also anticipates eight to 12 players from this season will return, with some of those stepping up to fill the gaps.

“It’s a chance for some of the younger guys to step up into significant roles,” he said. “The essence of junior hockey is guys moving on and other guys having a chance to step up and grab opportunities.”

Among those could be Liam Plunkett or Sebastian Kilcommons, who Dubois said were “just looking to earn a spot. They were really established as key guys by the time the season was over.”

Dubois also looks forward to working with local players, such as Jake Livingstone and Logan Wullum, who showed significant development as the season progressed.

“A lot of the success of the team was a lot of guys developing nicely over the course of the year,” he said.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw 2483 is to be held by Director Tanya Wall, Electoral Area ‘B’, as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of Bylaw 2483 as set out in this notice.

Written submissions for or against the proposed amendment can be read, or verbal submissions made, at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written submissions must be delivered to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, prior to 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Submissions may be delivered to: Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 or by fax at (250) 352-9300 or by email at plandept@rdck.bc.ca or by hand to the Nelson address below.

Please direct enquiries to Kristin Aasen at (250) 352-8184 or tollfree 1-800-268-7325, email kaasen@rdck.bc.ca.

The aforementioned proposed bylaw may be inspected from March 8th to March 21st, 2016 both inclusive, on the web: www.rdck.bc.ca and at the locations and times as follows: CRESTON OFFICE: 531B—16th Ave., South Creston, BC, between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays; and DATED at Nelson, B.C. this 7th day of March 2016.

Anitra Winje Manager of Administrative Services

Creston’s Alec Wilkinson taking a shot during the March 9 playoff game.

Bowling Feb. 14-20 bowling scores from Romano’s Runaway Lanes: Sunday Mixed: Ladies’ single-triple: Marlene McGunigle, 211-568.

Men’s single: Darien Bergman, 227; men’s triple: Ralph McGunigle, 640. POA: Doug Rea, 91.

Monday Ladies: Singletriple: Marlene McGunigle, 223-658; POA: McGunigle, 121.

Tuesday No-Tap: Ladies’ single-triple:

Shirley Dolan, 220-581.

Men’s single-triple: Ed Rinas, 281-738. POA: Rinas, 71.

Wednesday Matinee: Ladies’ single-triple: Shelagh Schmidt, 207594. Men’s single-triple: Leo Ten Wolde, 189-538.

POA: Schmidt, 105.

Wednesday Mixed: Ladies’ single: Virginia Harder, 243; ladies’ triple: Gin Bergman, 637.

Men’s single: Kevin Viers, 268; men’s triple: Bob Bergman, 652.

POA: Harder, 71.

Thursday Golden Age:

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Ladies’ single-triple: Marlene McGunigle, 200-536. Men’s single: Doug Rea, 242; men’s triple: Ralph McGunigle, 589. POA: Norm Schock, 90.

Friday Social: Ladies’ single-triple: Tamara Romano, 207-480. Men’s single-triple: Kevin Viers, 306-780. POA: Viers, 87.

Special Olympics Two Games: Ladies’ single-double: Pat McNiece, 118-231; POA: McNiece, 5. Men’s single-double: Gordy Berrington, 118-334.

POA: Berrington, 58.

Three Games: Ladies’ single: Frances Collison, 150; ladies’ triple: Kathy Schmidt, 435; POA: Janice Reid, 40. Men’s single: Steven Sterling, 192; men’s triple: Robert Ganser, 486; POA: Keith Bates, 61.

Youth Bowling Thursday: Single-triple: Bryce Bergman, 212516. POA: Jackson Barker, 79.

Saturday: Single-triple: Dominik Kiehn, 105-280; POA: Mackenzie Winters, 45.

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A Celebration of Life Jo and Family invite all our friends to a Celebration of Russ’ life

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Please join us Sunday April 3, 2016 • 1-3pm Creston Hotel Banquet Room • 1418 Canyon St. RSVP 250-402-6659

Obituaries

Marian Lumley May 25, 1923 ~ March 8, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Marian Lumley after a lengthy illness. She passed away at home at the age of 92.

Marian was active in the Boy Scouts organization and enjoyed her Thursday bowling club in Calgary before picking up the game of golf and achieving a hole in one! Upon moving to Creston in the 80’s she pursued golf with a passion and was able to visit many courses in the area and beyond. She thoroughly enjoyed thrilling her family with birthday cakes in all shapes and sizes which were inspired by the child's interests at the time. She loved to grow her African violets and Christmas cacti.

Marian was predeceased by her husband C. Maxwell (Max) Lumley, her sister Ilah Bandeen (Bill) and brother Clint Albright (Joyce).

Marian leaves behind her 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9M9, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #360-1385 W. 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4Z6.

A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.

George Segi April 6, 1922 ~ March 4, 2016 George Segi, a resident of Crest View Care Village, passed away at the age of 93 years.

George was born in Saskatchewan and moved to Creston in 1950, where he worked as a carpenter with his brother Mike. He built several houses in Creston and worked on the Bull River Dam and the Powell River Pulp Mill. George also built and ran the Park Store in the 1950’s. He was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

George was predeceased by his parents Mike and Julia Segi; his brothers John, Julius, Joe, Mike, and Frank Segi, and his sister Katy Beres.

He is survived by his sisters Mary Wall and Elizabeth Rylan, his brother Andy Segi and numerous nieces and nephews.

By request, there will be no memorial service.

Joyce Elizabeth Gjertsen 1925 ~ 2016 On the evening of Monday, March 7, 2016, Joyce Elizabeth Gjertsen passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Joseph Creek Care Village at the age of 90 years.

Joyce was born on July 29, 1925 in Vernon, BC to the late Arthur and Lucy Wright. She married her husband, Harlen Gjertsen in 1945 and enjoyed 66 years together.

Joyce was a very devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very kind and gentle soul and had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. Joyce loved her family very much and was always worried about them and their well-being.

Some of her favorite activities were curling, camping, gambling, playing bingo and cooking. The family has many fond memories of family dinners with mom’s good cooking. She loved to host her friends in her home and the hospitality from her was second to none.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and served in the Creston Chapter for many years.

Joyce leaves to mourn her passing her children, Barb (Dave) Lougheed, Darlene (Martin) Thiessen and Ken (Kari) Gjertsen as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Harlen in 2011.

A small family celebration for Joyce will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864

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hank you for picking up this edition of the Creston Valley Travel Guide. As you browse through the pages of this guide, you will find many attractions, and area business services. You will see a charming picturesque valley surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains to the west, the Purcell Mountains to the east, Kootenay Lake to the north and the Ktunaxa First Nation to the south.

But to experience Creston and the valley, you have to taste it!

What is brought to your table from within a 10-mile radius is amazing and is so incredibly affordable in comparison to an urban lifestyle and diet. The wines, the organic cheese, milk, fresh bread, animal and grain products, vegetables and fruit are all superior to anything you have ever

experienced. Even the water served at your table is amazing! That’s why the famous Columbia Brewery has made Creston its home.

After your meal, you’ll want to play a game of golf or hike up one of the trails or mountain bike, canoe or maybe relax on a boat. Definitely walk the boardwalks through the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, Ramsar-designated as rich and biologically diverse.

By this point, you can see how naturally abundant the area is and how rich it is with agriculture-related industries and services, but that’s not what attracted us to the Creston Valley. It wasn’t the mild climate or the affordable housing, either. It was the people, who treated us like family, who take tremendous pride

in helping one another and who volunteer thousands of hours for the betterment of their community, in farming, construction trades, therapeutic riding, building housing for low-income families or people with disabilities. They volunteer and put their lives on the line for one another, as with our fire departments and search and rescue. Here, a farmer may be an engineer, carpenter or welder, and a waitress can be a musician, nurse or plumber.

I have been humbled by people’s diversity here, and now when I return to urban areas, I can’t wait to get back home. Home is where my heart is, here in the Creston Valley.

Michael Fitzpatrick, Manager Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce

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• Lion’s Pancake Breakfast • Mammoth parade • Children’s events such as bouncy tents, the train etc.

• Lion’s Street Fair • Friday Night Opening Stage Show: Tribute to the Beatles • Show and Shine Car Show • FREE Concert in the Park

• K of C Breakfast • Creston Airport Events • Lion’s Kiddie parade • Lion’s Kids Party in the Park • 100km Yard Sale from Riondel to Yahk • Rotary Club Citizen of the Year

...and much, much more!

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Next year we celebrate Blossom Festival May 19 to 22, 2017

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Message from the Mayor

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n my role as mayor and on behalf of our town council, I am pleased to bring greetings to visitors and residents alike!

“There are reasons for living down in the valley that only the mountains know,” wrote Noel Paul Stookey in the song, John Henry Bosworth. But it just so happens we have more than a few incredible reasons of our own.

Here, we like our food slow and our friendships fast. Our familyfriendly, charming community bustles without hurrying and we are home to down-to-earth, hardworking innovative folks of all ages.

Our region’s cultural scene boasts everything from live music and theatre to hidden studios ready to welcome folks for a tour. There are 17,000 acres of internationally

recognized wetland, an 18-hole championship golf course with spectacular valley views, multiple wineries, a winning hometown hockey team and a newly upgraded and expanded recreation centre — complete with arena, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre.

Here, simple pleasures and experiences abound!

Pride of place is evident in Creston. Our valley’s unique climate and incomparable geography make it a place where one can feast like royalty on a 10-mile diet, thanks to its rich, diverse agricultural industry, and then whet your whistle with locally produced wine and beer, not to mention the world’s best pure juice! The Saturday farmers’ market is one of the best in the region and should not be missed!

In the valley, farmers, foresters, and a savvy business community continue to flourish in a wide variety of trades and industries. We’re proud of who we are and we aim to retain our small town charm and personality, while continuing to grow stronger and better together.

Creston town council has a very close relationship with the local First Nations, incorporating the Ktunaxa culture of the Lower Kootenay Band into the entire community and supporting one of the few remaining powwow events in Canada, which takes place every May long weekend in the Creston Valley.

Make 2016 your year to visit Creston!

Ron Toyota, Mayor Town of Creston

SMALL TOWN CHARM

We’re Growing Together.

Tucked into a sunny bench between the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges, the Creston Valley is a perfect retreat for outdoor adventures, foodies, creative souls, lovers of the land, and anyone in need of a wholesome home-away-from-home experience.

“With a little planning, you can make your visit to the Creston Valley truly unforgettable. We welcome your stay and invite you to visit again soon.”

Ron Toyota, Mayor

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Life in the Creston Valley What could be better?

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reston is still a small town, but it keeps growing. The 2011 census indicated a population of over 5,300 — more than 500 higher than in 2006. Newcomers appreciate the relaxed, communityoriented lifestyle that permeates the entire valley, which entices them to purchase homes in the area.

“Creston has become a retirement destination for young baby boomers looking to spend the next twenty years enjoying an active but relatively inexpensive lifestyle,” says Creston Valley

Realty owner Shelley Voight. “What brings them here are the beautiful views and warm climate — what makes them stay are the great people and the peaceful pace.”

Those reasons, as well as affordable real estate, helped the valley be named on of Canada’s top retirement destinations by the Globe and Mail in 2015.

The many activities available in the valley also draw younger people and families to the Creston Valley, where they enjoy everything from hiking, fishing, music and sports.

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Major renovations to the Creston and District Community Complex, which began with the construction of an indoor aquatic facility that opened in 2010 and continued with upgrades to the Creston Curling Centre and John Bucyk Arena, ensure that families have an endless array of physical activities to keep them fit and occupied.

The Creston Valley’s rich agricultural possibilities are another important factor behind the decision to move to the valley — although the

What could be better? relatively inexpensive real estate, both in town and in rural areas, is also a big draw.

“It’s typically the quality of life that we enjoy here, and the climate — Creston has got one of the nicest in all of Canada,” says Re/ Max Discovery Real Estate ownerbroker Michael Carpenter. “To boot, we have very reasonable prices compared to other areas that are in a 5 or 6 agricultural zone. They want to grow their own food, and get away from the city and get away from a harsher climate. They also appreciate the beauty of the valley, which is somewhat unsurpassed.”

Of course, a brief wander through downtown Creston is enough to make many people want to stay. Coffee shops and unique businesses — where all the

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Location, Location

Finding the Creston Valley

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he town of Creston is easy to find, located along the southernmost route joining the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. It is just an hour-and-a-quarter west of Cranbrook on Highway 3, or an hour-and-a-half east of Nelson or Castlegar, travelling over the Kootenay Pass, Canada’s highest all-weather highway.

Travellers from Nelson also have the option of a scenic trip along Kootenay Lake’s West Arm on Highway 3A, followed by a

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trip on the M.V. Balfour or M.V. Osprey 2000 between Balfour and Kootenay Bay. The six-mile trip is the longest free ferry ride in the world, which makes it even more unique. From Kootenay Bay, Highway 3A — referred to by some locals as the “lake road” — winds south, straight into Creston.

Creston is within two hours of two major airports, the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook and the Castlegar Airport (YCG). The Creston Valley

Airport, six kilometres south of Creston, is suitable for light aircraft and small charter planes.

South of Creston, in Washington, the Spokane International Airport (GEG) is a three-hour drive.

Creston is served by Greyhound Bus Lines, with one bus each day to or from Cranbrook and Nelson — and beyond. The community also offers BC Transit and HandiBus services, as well as Creston Valley Cab Co., the town’s only taxi service.

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Once Upon A Time Creston Valley History

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or centuries, the Creston Valley and surrounding mountains and waterways were familiar only to the aboriginals known today as the Lower Kootenay Band, one of the seven bands that make up the Ktunaxa Nation. It wasn’t until the gold rush in the Fort Steele area that the Dewdney Trail opened east-west access in the southern portion of British Columbia.

The Dewdney Trail, which enters the Creston Valley along Summit Creek and then follows the Goat River eastward toward the Columbia Valley, provided land access to areas where only water transport had previously been relied upon.

The first white settlers, who came to the area only 125 years ago, arrived to find a broad, lush valley that was flooded annually by the spring freshet. Among those first settlers was J.C. Rykert, who was dispatched from Victoria in 1883 to set up a customs house on the 49th parallel. Transport for Rykert upon his arrival was a rowboat, with which he made an 80-mile return river trip to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to pick up the mail. The Rykerts border crossing featured a log cabin customs house.

Populating the area was a slow process and it wasn’t until 1891 that the Creston Valley’s first white baby, Christine Hood, was

born. She would eventually marry Charles Sutcliffe, one of the area’s remaining pioneer families.

In 1892, Fred Little, John Arrowsmith and John Dow, staked a claim to portions of the valley along the benchland west of what is now 10th Avenue North.

Little’s property would provide the location for the original townsite development.

John Arrowsmith married a daughter of William and Jane Huscroft, a pioneering couple who had arrived by chuckwagon and raft from Utah, staking their land claim on July 5, 1893. Jane was only a few months late to lay

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Creston Valley History claim as being the first non-native woman in the Creston Valley.

Sarah Ellen Dow, wife of John, arrived on the steamboat S.S. Nelson, which plied the Kootenay River between Bonners Ferry and Kaslo, B.C. Her diary would provide the first recorded glimpse into life in Creston’s early days.

Canoes were used to transport the first white settlers as they disembarked from the several steamboats that had begun to provide regular service in the area.

Sarah Ellen’s husband, John, arrived at the steamboat with a canoe, and soon the couple was paddling, then walking a mile-and-a-half, then crossing a slough in a dugout canoe before arriving at the cedar log cabin they would call home.

Sarah Ellen gave birth to a son, Campbell, in Spokane, Wash., on Aug. 16, 1893, and mother and child came home six weeks later, greeted by a large group of Lower Kootenay Band members eager to see the new white baby.

In 1883, a solution to the watersodden flatlands that made up much of the valley came in the person of entrepreneur William Adolf BaillieGrohman, who envisioned a rich agricultural opportunity if the floodwaters could be tamed. Good intentions were ignored by nature, though, and large floods often swept through the dikes, until the project was successfully carried out in the 1920s and 1930s.

Until the late 1890s, steampowered sternwheelers plied local waterways from Creston south to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and north to smaller Kootenay Lake settlements, and the ships played a large part in transportation until the 1930s. In the late 1890s, two railroads, Great

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(Above) John W. Dow (at the left facing right) at his cabin, about 1893.

(Below) The S.S. Nasookin, one of many sternwheeled steamships that plied Kootenay Lake in the early 1900s, near Kootenay Landing, at the south end of Kootenay Lake.

Northern and Canadian Pacific, arrived, making transportation in the valley that much easier.

Roads developed in short sections, which connected small communities throughout the valley and up the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. Later, these sections were joined, becoming part of a provincial highway system in the early 1920s. The government completed the road to Gray Creek in 1931, and the S.S. Nasookin made three daily stops at Gray Creek until 1947, when the road to Kootenay Bay was completed and the M.V. Anscomb (now sunk near Kaslo) was launched to ferry traffic

between that point and Balfour.

Traffic kept flowing along the lake, until two big changes came about in the early 1960s — the opening of Rogers Pass as part of the TransCanada Highway in July 1962, and the Salmo-Creston portion of Highway 3 opening in October 1963.

Creston’s modern-day history is closely tied to the development of the diking system, and the rich agricultural tradition has continued.

Forage and grain crops, fruits and vegetables, dairies and other agricultural industries have long contributed to the economic stability of an area that also boasts a strong forest sector and mining history.

YAQAN NUKIY

LOWER KOOTENAY BAND

ki suk kyukyit (Greetings)

Lower Kootenay Band is one of six communities in British Columbia and in the United States of America that make up the Ktunaxa Nation. Traditionally known as Yaqan Nu kiy, the community has approximately 200 Ktunaxa members. The Ktunaxa language is isolate, meaning that it is one of a kind and unrelated to any other language in the world.

Located just off of Highway 21, visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual traditional powwow during the May long weekend. Singing, dancing, feasting, renewing old friendships and making new ones are highlights of this event. People have been known to travel from afar to attend this unique blend of cultural and present-day activities.

Visitors are also encouraged to travel to the other side of beautiful Kootenay Lake to Ainsworth Hot Springs to enjoy luxury accommodation, casual fine dining and relax in the hot springs cave and pools.

Chief Jason Louie and the Lower Kootenay Band are committed to building stronger relationships with the residents and local governments of the Creston Valley.

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Four Seasons of Fun So Much to See and Do

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pring comes to the Creston Valley in mid-April, with green leaves, scented blossoms and green grass seeming to appear overnight, prompting residents of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy everything the valley has to offer.

It’s easy to feel the seaon’s excitement by attending the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Trade Show, which showcases the best home, garden and leisure vendors from around the Kootenays, on April 29 and 30.

Early May brings the Creston Valley Bird Fest, which is running for its fourth year, building on the

success of the first three, which drew visitors from the Kootenays, Idaho and B.C.’s Lower Mainland. It celebrates nature by offering birding activities and presentations, while also highlighting the valley’s art and agriculture.

“The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching area with over three hundred species of birds recorded,” says festival chair Tanna Patterson. “It is an ideal location for a festival and a natural source of pride for those of us who live here.”

That same weekend, the Creston Museum opens for its season,

which runs until mid-September (page 26) and features a range of activities that draw tourists and locals of all ages.

It can often feel very much like summer by the middle of May, when the apple and cherry trees bloom and Creston hosts the annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival on the Victoria Day weekend. It opens on Friday night with, usually, a variety show or concert and the announcement of Creston’s citizen of the year, and the weekend includes pancake breakfasts, parades, a street festival, children’s activities and a classic car show.

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The Creston Valley Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring, and its parade brings hundreds of spectators downtown.

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So Much to See and Do This year marks the 75th annual festival, which began as a way to raise the community’s morale during the Second World War. “It’s a wonderful way for people of all ages to celebrate the spring,” says festival president Joanna Wilson. “It is a tradition for everyone in the valley.”

Outside the town, a demolition derby is an action-packed event in Kitchener, and the Lower Kootenay Band’s 26th annual Yaqan Nukiy Powwow will draw large crowds to see First Nations dancers from around the province.

“The Yaqan Nukiy Powwow asserts our sovereignty in our ancestral homelands,” says Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie. “During Canada’s prohibition of cultural practices ESTON CR

our forefathers stood their ground and did not allow our beautiful customs to disappear. We dance because our grandfathers and grandmothers would expect us to. No one can take away pride.

Pride is forever!”

The May long weekend also sees the opening of the 17,000acre Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area’s Wildlife Interpretation Centre in West Creston (page 28).

A visit to the Creston Valley in the summer isn’t complete without paying a visit to the many orchards and fruit stands in the area. A few offer meals, as well as fresh-off-the-tree (or -vine or -bush) produce. It’s easy to find fruit of all kinds, particularly along Highway 3 in Erickson.

At Cherrybrook Farms, Gord and Caroline Martin enjoy selling cherries (of course) produce, Dutch imports and other food products — including Creston Valley Jam Company jams and jellies — and visitors can also wander and take a look at scale model train sets around the yard. And kids can even run a Playmobil train!

For a variety of local products all in one place, a visit to the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is a must. It runs Saturday mornings weekly from May through December, and monthly January through April. In addition to fresh produce, it features live music and vendors offering crafts, art, flowers, plants, books, wood products, baked goods, freshly roasted coffee and wine — all

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So Much to See and Do made, baked, painted, written or grown in the Creston Valley (page 45). While you’re there, be sure to pick up breakfast or lunch from the Fork food truck, where “local” is the key ingredient in Maria Aryan’s cooking.

Naturally, swimming is a summer pastime, and the Creston Valley offers several great spots to enjoy the clean, cool water of the Kootenays, as well as the indoor pool, which opened in 2010 at the Creston and District Community Complex. In addition to public use, the pool offers many swimming courses and lessons for everyone,

from boys and girls to new moms to lifeguards in training.

It’s also pleasant to stroll through Creston’s downtown, browsing in stores — including a beading and mineral shop, book stores and a flower/antique shop — and being refreshed at one of several restaurants and coffee shops.

On Erickson Street, a tour of the Columbia Brewery is also a must, where visitors learn how “the beer out here” is made. While you’re at the brewery that makes Kokanee, Bud Light and Alexander Keith’s, be sure to have your picture taken on the brewery grounds with the

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There’s always plenty of cake to go around during Creston’s Canada Day festivities.

sasquatch sculpture, created by Canyon sculptor Karl Lansing.

Canyon Park and the Creston and District Community Complex are always hopping on Canada Day. A slo-pitch tournament and barrel racing are a big part of the event in Canyon, just east of Creston, while kids’ activities, live entertainment and fireworks are the highlights of the festivities in town.

If your kind of fun involves venturing into the great outdoors, the Creston Valley has numerous trails for all ages and fitness levels.

About 30 kilometres of trails meander all over the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, the Creston Rotary Club has established trails on the base of and on Mount Thompson, and the Trails for the Creston Valley Society is working to establish further trails and recreation sites. (For more on hiking, see page 43.) And for a little competition, the Creston Rotary Club hosts the Blue Heron Half Marathon, 10K and 5K each September.

The entire community enjoys socializing at the 98th annual Creston Valley Fall Fair, which showcases — but isn’t limited to — local produce, baking, livestock and artwork.

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So Much to See and Do Randy Meyer describes the September event. “There will be displays of the valley’s finest fruits and vegetables, flowers, grain and hay, as well as crafts, photography and woodworking that will fill the arena.”

The Creston Valley’s youth are well represented at the fair with presentations by 4-H dairy, beef and horse clubs. Visitors to the fair will find commercial booths inside and outside the arena, and activities will be scattered throughout the various section displays.

This is also the time of year when the Creston Valley Thunder Cats kick off the hockey season, which usually lasts through the playoffs in March. The Junior B Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team has been around for more than 20 years (starting in the 1990s as the Creston Valley Thunder) and fans continue to cheer on the team at the John Bucyk Arena, named for the former Creston resident who played in the NHL from 19551978 and maintains a summer home on Kootenay Lake.

For those who like their entertainment to offer finesse without brute strength, the Creston Valley Figure Skating Club, with

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The Creston Valley Fall Fair is the perfect place to check out the area’s livestock.

over 70 members, presents an ice show each season.

The Creston Curling Centre is also located at the community complex. The club hosts the Valentine Bonspiel (for women) in February and the Butterfly Bonspiel (men) in March, which brings to Creston players from across B.C., Alberta and Idaho.

Cross-country skiers won’t have a hard time finding the perfect spot to practice their hobby. The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area’s trails weave through the marshy

area surrounding the Wildlife Interpretation Centre at 1760 West Creston Road.

The former Summit Creek Park campground, located a few minutes west of Creston on Highway 3, is also a popular choice, with trails that extend into the flat land on the valley floor. More trails can be found about 40 kilometres west on Highway 3 at the top of the Kootenay Pass, complete with a heated cabin to recharge after a day of vigorous skiing.

Downhill skiers will be pleased to discover five ski hills within a three-

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So Much to See and Do hour drive. West of Creston are the Salmo Ski Hill, renowned for its nighttime skiing, and Rossland’s Red Mountain, where Olympic gold medallists Nancy Greene and Kerrin Lee Gartner got their starts. North of Salmo off Highway 6 is Whitewater Ski Resort, which, well-known for its powder, bills itself as being “pure, simple and real ... deep.” East of Creston is the Kimberley Alpine Resort, which features 80 runs.

Self-propelled sports aren’t the only ones to enjoy! Snowmobiling is also popular, and about 70 members of the Kokanee Country Snowmobile Club enjoy miles of logging roads winding through incredible scenery. For a map that shows off-limits areas, as well as more information, visit kcsc-bcsf.silkstart.com.

There is also the Creston Valley

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The Santa Claus Parade is a highly anticipated kickoff to the Christmas season.

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Creston Hotel and Suites 1418 Canyon St. Creston, BC 250.428.2225

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Cranberry Manor Bed & Breakfast 330 Northwest Blvd Creston, BC 1.866.393.9520 250.428.9520

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City Centre Motel 220 - 15 Ave. North Creston, BC 1.877.506.2211 250.428.2257

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Blacktail Ridge 5435 Cory Rd., Wyndel, BC 250.866.5785

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Valley View Motel clean, quiet and affordable cabin-like units overlooking the valley

Mountain Park

RESORT 4020 Hwy 3E Erickson, BC • mt_park@hotmail.com

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45 RV Sites • 35 Tenting Sites Cabin & RV Rentals Fire Pits at Every Site • On the Goat River Laundry • Pet Friendly • Playground Weekly/Monthly Rates • Open All Year Fruit Stand • Free Hot Showers • Grocery Store Local Arts & Crafts • Big Rigs Welcome

Pheasants Run Bed & Breakfast your home away from home

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800 NW Blvd Creston, BC

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Blacktail Ridge Lodge & RV

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Private & Clean • 3 bedroom • Full Kitchen • WiFi Washer/Dryer • Satellite TV • Expansive Views On-site Hosts • Nightly and Weekly Rates • 2 RV Sites

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A Break in Time Caffé 1417 Canyon St. Creston, BC 250.428.5619

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Bayshore Resort 13165 Hwy 3A Boswell, BC 61 250.354.4370 Buffalo Trails 1215 Canyon St. Creston, BC 29 250.428.5730 Creston Golf Club Restaurant 1800 Mallory Rd. Creston, BC 24 250.428.3383 Creston Hotel - Jimmy’s Pub & Grill 1418 Canyon St. Creston, BC 19 250.428.2225 Creston Valley Bakery 113 - 10 Ave. North Creston, BC 250.428.2661

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Dairy Queen 1804 Canyon St. Creston, BC 29 250.428.9800 The Golden Flour Bakery 1025A Canyon St. Creston, BC 46 250.428.9345 Kokanee Pub 123 - 9 Ave. South Creston, BC 250.428.4241

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Kokanee Springs - Bunkers Grill Restaurant 16082 Woolgar Rd. Crawford Bay, BC 25 1.800.979.7999 • 250.227.2006 Memories of Indian Cuisine 1403 Canyon St., Creston, BC 62 250.428.7713 • 250.254.0265 Panago Pizza 1029 Canyon St. Creston, BC 250.310.0001 Real Food Café 223 - 10 Ave. North, Creston www.realfoodcafe.ca 250.428.8882

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Sit, Splash or Swing A Walk in the Park

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esidents and visitors alike often take advantage of Creston’s many parks, suitable for a quick game of catch with the kids, a peaceful place to read or even enjoy a romantic picnic.

• Millennium Park (300 block of 16th Avenue South). The park, created by volunteers, opened in the summer of 2004. It features walkways, one-of-a-kind wooden benches and an amphitheatre, which is often used for musical productions in the summer, including the weekly Picnic in the Park, at which guests can

enjoy local music along with a tasty dinner from the Fork Food Truck.

One of the park’s most striking features is the Japanese garden, which was developed thanks to a donation from Creston’s Japanese sister city, Kaminoho.

Millennium Park may be rented for weddings or special functions on the grounds or in the amphitheatre; contact the Town of Creston for details.

Nearby, accessed from the 1400 block of Cook Street, is an off-leash dog park, as well as a

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network of trails leading to outdoor gym equipment.

• Centennial Park (Birch Street, entrance at Ninth Avenue South).

This well-shaded park is popular with families, for obvious reasons: it has a playground, picnic sites, a gazebo, a baseball diamond, a basketball hoop, a water fountain and washrooms. An exciting feature is the Creston Rotary Splash Playground — a joint project between the two local Rotary clubs — which provides an excellent way for the kids to cool off while Mom and Dad kick back and relax.

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How did Creston get its wacky time zone?

What’s this about a steamship that became a tractor, and a teacher who refused to be fired?

Or the imaginary student in Grade 13?

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During July and August Monday Nights • 6pm - 8pm

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A Walk in the Park • Burns/Farstad Park (312 19th Avenue North). This is the site of the Creston and District Community Complex. The park has a new indoor swimming pool, a playground, two baseball diamonds, the Alex Nilsson Field for soccer, horseshoe pits, a skateboarding park, basketball hoops, volleyball nets, curling and ice rinks (in season).

• Burns Park (Elm Street and 25th Avenue South). This park has a playground, picnic tables and washrooms.

• Kinsmen Park (Birch Street and 25th Avenue South). This park has tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a running track.

• Schikurski Park (Regina Street and 14th Avenue North).

Walking trails are a major feature of this park.

• Lister Park (16th Street and Huscroft Road). This rural park has a covered outdoor dining area, rental kitchen facilities, a tennis court, a basketball hoop, a playground and a baseball diamond.

• Canyon Park (48th Street and Samuelson Road). The park features 30 picnic sites, camping, a baseball diamond, a horse arena, a horse racing track, horseshoe pits, a playground, a pavilion, a rental kitchen and pay showers.

• Canada’s Smallest Park (Canyon Street Walkthrough). This one is home to minature shrubs and small plants — definitely something to write home about!

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On the Green

Golf Courses ‘Fore’ All

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isitors to the Creston Valley who are interested in spending a day on the links are in luck — 17 golf courses are located within two hours of Creston.

Two, the Creston Golf Club in Lister and the Canyon Heights Golf Course in Canyon, are minutes away.

The golf course lies directly in the middle of the Creston Valley, midway between the Purcell Range on the east and the Selkirk mountains to the west. As the course climbs on both nines to one of the highest points of land in the centre of the valley, it often offers 360-degree views. The view from the seventh tee is among the best in B.C. golf. Despite the dramatic elevation changes, Creston is a great course to walk as it offers moderate exercise but short distances from the greens to the next tee.

“There is something special about the layout of the Creston Golf Club that makes it a memorable experience,” said club professional Brian O’Keefe.

“It could be the wonderful scenic views that surround the area or a view from a few elevated tee boxes. It may be the challenge of the smooth rolling greens that our visitors speak so highly of or it could be the fun atmosphere that we try to encourage to all patrons.”

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The Creston Golf Club’s course offers a challenge along with beautiful scenery, such as this view at the eighth hole.

Golf Courses ‘Fore’ All Golfers around the region are well aware that they can get in on the scenery and fun a little earlier than other Kootenay golf courses, with the Creston course’s season usually running from mid-March to the end of October.

“It seems that we get two to three weeks of early spring golf before any other golf course gets their doors open,” says O’Keefe.

“In the spring, golfers can’t wait to get started on their golfing fun that they have been without for a number of months.”

Creston golf also offers a full service pro shop, practice area, cart fleet and quality restaurant, with a new meeting room being added this year.

If you want to get in a game, but don’t have a lot of time,

the shorter Canyon Heights Golf Course in Canyon is your best bet. The course also features an 18-hole putting range, located at the foot of the magnificent Skimmerhorns, part of the Purcell mountain range.

“It’s in a gorgeous corner of the valley,” says owner Dave Perrin.

“It is fantastically beautiful.”

Because the courses are located in pristine natural surroundings, golfers can often enjoy a glimpse of wildlife sharing the course.

An hour north on Highway 3A, golfers will be delighted to find the 18-hole Kokanee Springs Golf Resort in Crawford Bay, which is situated beside the lodge, cabins and villas. The par-71 course, designed in 1968 by Norman Woods, is “characterized by its

long driving fairways, immense rolling greens, immaculate course upkeep, and ability to interest and challenge golfers at all levels,” says www.kokaneesprings.com.

Twenty minutes farther is the nine-hole Riondel Golf Course, a few minutes off Highway 3A on Riondel Road. Volunteers who worked or had family working in the nearby and now-defunct Bluebell Mine started it as a three-hole course in 1961, and it gradually expanded, now offering challenging greens, wide-open fairways and a small clubhouse.

Outside the valley, courses in Balfour, Kaslo, Nelson, Salmo, Champion Lakes, Trail-Rossland and Cranbrook, as well as Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake in Idaho, ensure variety for all skill levels.

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Creston Museum

Bringing Life to History

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ith more than half of its 10,000 artifacts on display, the Creston Museum and Archives is the place to go to learn all there is to know about the Creston Valley’s history — from forestry to agriculture to transportation.

“Many of our visitors are surprised at how big the museum is, and how much there is to see,” says manager Tammy Hardwick. “There are a lot of corners, and something new to see around every one of them.”

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The publicly funded non-profit facility plays an active role in the community, hosting several events during its season. The first is a special exhibit, “Born to the Soil”, opening April 30, exploring determination of European settlers forging a new life in the Creston Valley.

“Some had farming experience in their old countries; many did not,” says Hardwick. “Either way, once they arrived in the Creston Valley, these industrious, stalwart people discovered a love of the land and became integral members of their new communities.”

Another special exhibit runs June 18-July 9. “Retro Girls” will feature the work of four Creston Valley artists, taking retro and vintage clothing with old objects gleaned from second hand stores, and combining them in new and unique ways.

“The exhibit will be dispersed throughout the museum’s exhibit galleries, so visitors will come across the unexpected... unexpectedly,” says Hardwick.

Not all of the museum’s activities take place on its Devon Street grounds. Heritage bus tours will be running Wednesdays and Thursdays, with routes exploring the valley’s history, as well as local food, agriculture and the arts.

“Orchards will only be the start of it — we’ll be visiting greenhouses, gardens, galleries and grain elevators, with some delicious food samples and maybe even a pig roast along the way,” says Hardwick.

Anyone looking for some old-fashioned education can do so Tuesdays and Saturdays (except Aug. 13) in July and August with “Pioneer Lessons” — an opportunity find out how pioneers made their homes, grew their food, did their chores and learned their school lessons.

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“Pioneer Lessons” is a hands-on way to learn about early settlers’ lives through activities such as gold panning.

“It’s totally hands-on, sometimes messy and always fun,” says Hardwick.

And then there’s the perennial favourite, the Afternoon Tea on Aug. 8, at which guests enjoy tea, lemonade and dainty treats on the museum’s patio. This year’s theme is “Hard Times”, and guests are encouraged to attend in their best 1930s hobo attire.

“There will be prizes for best costumes and a menu that reflects the hobo lifestyle,” says Hardwick. “And, of course, some

special guests from Creston’s past will tell you what it was like in the Dirty Thirties.”

Tours and events do much more than educate museum patrons.

“Events give our visitors a chance to live or relive history for an afternoon, and they give people opportunities to share their stories,” says Hardwick.

“Museums should be places where people can gather and enjoy an hour, an afternoon or a day. Our static exhibits let the people do that in a quiet, peaceful way, and

our events let visitors enjoy in a more hands-on way.”

And they allow museum employees, tour guides and volunteers to glean new information to pass on to future visitors.

“We collect the artifacts that illustrate local history and the stories that go with them, and we pass those stories on to others,” says Hardwick. “It’s ongoing — we’re always collecting both artifacts and stories. In fact, the best days we have are the ones when people come in and start reminiscing.”

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Wildlife Area

Preserving our Unique Nature

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here may be no better internationally-known feature in the Kootenays than the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA).

Located 11 kilometres west of Creston, CVWMA is a Ramsar site, an internationally significant wetland. It is also recognized as a nationally important bird area because it provides important habitat for migrating and nesting birds — which makes it the perfect location for much of the third annual Creston Valley Bird Fest, which runs May 13-15.

The Wildlife Interpretation Centre at 1760 West Creston Road is open from May to October, but boardwalks and trails throughout the marshes welcome visitors year-round. The centre offers something for everyone during its season, including guided canoe and walking tours, youth programs and educational displays.

A science and nature gift shop in the centre has an excellent selection of books, natural history and educational resources, nature related gifts, souvenirs and refreshments.

“The wetland and mountain scenery alone is spectacular

and if you enjoy viewing birds and other wildlife then you are in for a real treat,” says CVWMA education director Carla Ahern.

“At the Wildlife Interpretation Centre, guided canoe and walking tours and other special events and programming allow visitors to learn more about this internationally recognized wetland habitat in a fun and interactive way.”

An impressive feature of the 32 kilometres of trails on the 7,000-hectare site is the threestory viewing tower along the Marsh Trail Loop, a popular

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Preserving our Unique Nature destination for schoolchildren, birdwatchers, photographers and nature enthusiasts to view wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking views of the wetland. A second tower is located north of the centre, by following trails that cross under Highway 3.

It is home to over 300 bird species, 50 mammal species, 30 fish, reptile and amphibian species, and thousands of invertebrate and plant species.

The valley is a migration corridor for tundra swans, greater whitefronted geese and other waterfowl, and is the largest regional locale for wintering birds of prey in the B.C. Interior. In all of B.C., the CVWMA is second only to the B.C. coast as a flyway route for numbers of migrating waterfowl that follow it twice yearly.

Warm shallow waters encourage luxuriant growth of the most important aquatic plants, such as sage, clasping leaf and other pondweeds, duck potato, duckweed, muskgrass and many more.

The richness and diversity of life forms would not be present on the CVWMA without habitat management. Because of careful control of water levels, vegetation and other habitat features since 1968, there are now more species

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The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a migration corridor for tundra swans and many other waterfowl.

and larger breeding populations of birds and other wildlife at CVWMA than in previous years.

Wetlands are important because they sustain as much life as many tropical rain forests, play a critical role in maintaining the global environment and provide a natural flood barrier that slows down the runoff of spring melt and rainstorms.

Additionally, extensive wetlands in agricultural regions play a large role in water purification by filtering the water of

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lakes, rivers and streams, reducing pollution. Marsh plants remove excessive levels of nitrogen and phosphorous.

“It is not only an important home to wildlife, but the wetland provides many benefits such as flood and erosion control, water purification and groundwater replenishment,” says Ahern.

“The surrounding environment is positively affected by the healthy, functioning wetland ecosystem at the CVWMA.”

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Food & Wine

Creating Perfect Pairings

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ine lovers and foodies delight in pairing food with appropriate libations, and what better way to celebrate the bounty that grows in the Creston Valley?

With three wineries now open to visitors, and dozens of venues to pick up locally produced food, the area has become a gourmet — and gourmand — heaven.

For a perfect weekend meal, first visit the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market or drop in to a fruit stand or farm gate vendor to pick up fruit and veggies in season. A stop at Famous Fritz Meats and Deli and

Kootenay Meadows for cheese might be in order, too. Think grilled sausages and a hearty red wine!

Or a cheese plate to go with just about any local wine you happen to enjoy.

Looking for a place to enjoy a picnic with your freshly purchased bounty? Check out the pergola at Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery, where guests are welcome to bring their own food to eat along with a glass or bottle of wine purchased in the tasting rooms. Glasses are supplied! Snacks are also available for purchase. The new

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tasting room this year will offer visitors the same warm welcome in a much larger space.

Next door is Creston’s first winery, Skimmerhorn, another great spot to pick up a bottle or two for your picnic.

A welcome recent addition has customers talking about hard cider.

William Tell Family Estate makes apple and pear versions, and a range of other non-alcoholic options, not to mention a line of vinegar. See the displays and sample the goods at the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market.

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INDEX TO THE CRESTON AND DISTRICT MAP Within the Town of Creston, numbered avenues run north and south and named streets run east and west. Numbered avenues start at the Highway 21 municipal boundary, and Canyon Street is the north-south divider. In the Valley area north from the U.S. border, numbered streets run east and west, with named roads running north and south.

NAME 1st Ave NW 2nd Ave S 3A Hwy 3rd Ave S 4th Ave N 4th Ave NW 4th St 5th Ave N 5th Ave S 6th Ave N 6th Ave S 7th Ave N 7th Ave S 7th St 8th Ave N 8th Ave S 8th St 9th Ave N 9th Ave S 10th Ave N 10th Ave S 11th Ave N 11th Ave S 12th Ave N 12th St 14th Ave N 14th Ave S 14th St 15th Ave N 16th Ave N 16th Ave S 16th St 18th Ave S 18th St 20th Ave N 20th Ave S 20th St 21st Ave N 22nd Ave N 22nd Ave S 23rd Ave N 24th Ave N 24th Ave S 24th St 25th Ave S 26th Ave N 27th Ave N 27th Ave S 28th St 30th St 32nd Ave S 32nd St 33rd Ave S 35th Ave N 35th Ave S 36th Ave N 36th Ave S 36th St

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Your Creston & District Community Complex Handicap accessible

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Farm Fresh Guide DISCOVER CRESTON VALLEY FOOD CULTURE Farm Fresh Guide • Articles Interactive Farm Fresh Map

www.crestonvalleyfoodhub.ca

Bad Duck Caramel

Handmade in small batches. Four ingredients + two hours of stirring = caramel love. Available year round at Tigz Designs, 12th Ave Salon, Wynndel Store and the Farmers’ Market.

Check www.badduckcaramel.com for updates, locations, and online store. 250.866.5688

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Permaculture organic/biodynamic 160 acre mountainside farm.

Norwegian Fjord horses, dairy goats, heirloom birds, angora bunnies and bees. Vegetable, herb, and fruit gardens, wildcrafting medicinal plants. Internships available • Jana Siminiuk-Doyle & Mike Doyle • 1550 Granary Rd, Creston • 250.402.9934

U-pick/We Pick blueberries. Vegetables and tree nuts in season.

Betty Armitage • 911 32 Ave S, Creston 250.428.8455 • 250.402.9812

Brunham Farm Greenhouse

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Bedding plants, cactus plants, perennials. Open April 15 - June 30.

Isabel Brunham • 3212 Beam Rd, Creston 250.428.5756 • abrunham@telus.net

Fooby’s Local Food Store (See Ad Page 46) Large selecton of seasonal produce, organic dairy, honey, meat, art, local flours and eggs, organic bulk section, organic baking supplies, special orders. • 1021 Canyon St. • 250.428.0018

Castle Meadows Vineyard

U-Pick/We Pick, Seven varieties of wine grapes. Grape clusters, crushed or juiced, farm gate sales. Taking orders for fall!

Jim McLeod • 2182 Corn Creek Rd. 250.428.8841 • mcleodsjl@gmail.com

Golden Flax Farms Naturally-grown golden flax seed; flax straw.

Judy & Don Bala • 250.402.8142 • 2673 24 St, Lister Dean & Nadine Bala • 250.402.3903 • hjbala@ymail.com

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Fresh fruit: apples, peaches, pears, plums and apricots. www.williamtell.ca • tell.william@williamtell.ca

Kootenay Natural Meats

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May 7 - September 24 • 9am - 1pm Behind the Chamber of Commerce • Cook Street

www.crestonvalleyfarmersmarket.ca

JRD Farms

Kootenay Meadows Farm (See Ad Page 30)

Farmers’ Market Every Saturday October 1 - December 17 • 9am - 1pm Morris Greenhouse • See Ad on Page 30

Certified Organic red and blush cherries, blueberries, Jonagold apples. • 2916 Erickson Road, Creston.

Trudy Malyk, Office Manager • 250.402.8557 (sales) trudy@theorganicbox.ca • Closed Sundays.

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Cherrybrook Farms (See Ad Page 46)

U-Pick Berries. Season starts approximately July 1. Please call for information: 250.866.5226 • Pat & Jeanette Meerholz 1331 Channel Rd., Wynndel • wjmeerholz@xplornet.ca

Cherries, peaches, carrots, potatoes, apple juice and assorted vegetables. 20+ apple varieties available in season.

250.402.3056 • 3111 Highway 3, Erickson • Closed Sundays

Featherstone Farm

Blueberry Hill Farm

Local fruit,100% natural dried cherries, cherry juice, cherry lemonade, jams. • 2931 Hwy 3 • 250.428.5756 www.cherrybrookfarms.ca • familytree@cherrybrookfarms.ca

Faraman Farm

Certified organic, grass based, family farm. Handcrafted alpine cheese, fresh glass bottled milk, organic beef.

Farm Retail Shop: 10 - 5 Thurs, Fri, Sat (May to Thanksgiving) Saturday only in winter. • 250.428.9655 www.kootenaymeadows.com Grass Finished Angus beef, Grass Finished lamb, heritage pork, chickens, turkeys, rabbit, unpasteurized honey. See our Facebook page for our Farmers’ Market schedule and our website for more info. • www.kootenaynaturalmeats.com • Wendy & Dale McNamar Call/Text: 250.428.4034 • 2020 Duck Lake Rd., Wynndel, BC

Loca Orchard (See Ad Page 46) Jams, dried cherries, chocolate covered cherries, cherry juice, cherry lemonade. 2931 Highway 3 locaorchard@icloud.com • 250-428-3070

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R&S Meyer Farms

Chicken & beef. Sides, quarters & ground beef available. Hay of all types in small bales, delivery available.

Randy & Sheila Meyer • 2912 28 St, Creston • 250.428.7013

Romano’s Blueberries

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Mo & Mikey Farms

Garlic, soft fruits & vegetables. Phone sales.

Maureen & Mike Byrne • 4281 Canyon-Lister Rd, Canyon 250.428.4530 • mikemaurfarm@gmail.com

Morris Flowers Garden Centre

Bedding plants, ornamental & fruit trees, shrubs, berries, foliage plants, nursery stock & garden accessories. Hothouse tomatoes, vegetables in season. Corn, blueberries, and tree fruits.

Lloyd Morris • 1403 Erickson Rd • 250.428.5262

P&T Chopko Farms (See Ad Page 46)

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Specializing in reduced-pesticide use. Cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, pears.

Jim & Margo Beaudry • 2813 Hyw 3, Creston 250.428.9782 • jbeau8@telus.net

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Margo’s Farm

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Leyh Orchard

The Pickle Patch

Pickle cannery - 30+ varieties of naturally made, tasty pickles.

Dilled, sweet, pickled eggs, salsa, garlic & relishes.

Free range fresh eggs. • Farm Store - Open All Year Round 973 Reclamation Rd. • Visit us at: www.picklepatch.ca for hours 250.428.8980 • picklepatch.cr@gmail.com

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Fruit and garden produce. Quality produce, friendly service.

Peter & Theresa Chopko • 2704 Erickson Road, Creston 250.428.7928 • chopkofarms@telus.net • tachopko@telus.net

Quack Me Up Farm & Hatchery (See Ad Page 15)

Free range duck eggs, 14 pure heritage breeds, ducklings & hatchling eggs, pasture raised whole butchered duck. Available in the East and West Kootenays. • 250.402.8475 www.quackmeupfarm.com • quackmeupducks@gmail.com 1249 Duck Lake Rd., Wynndel

R&S Lawrence Farm

Spelt, peas, hard red winter wheat, soft white winter wheat, red fife wheat, lentils & oats. Member of Kootenay Grain CSA. Roy & Sherry Lawrence • 325 Swan Road, West Creston 250.428.7556 • www.kootenaygraincsa.ca

Fresh veggies, herbs, fruits and berries. Charcuterie style pork, lamb, goat and beef. Local grass and grain fed, gluten free and pasture raised. Free Range turkeys, free reign eggs. Farm tours by appointment. Jessica Piccinin 1249 Duck Lake Rd, Wynndel • www.rootandvineacres.com 250.402.8475 • rootandvine@hotmail.com

Sanders Produce

U-pick strawberries, we-pick raspberries, apples, peas, beans, squash, sweet corn, garlic, pickling cucumbers, potatoes, wheat & flour. Roger Sanders • 250.428.7351 cell: 250.428.6788 • Channel Road, Wynndel 4902 Canyon-Lister Rd, Canyon

Spectrum Farms • A Therapeutic Community

Mixed vegetables, fruits, berries and baked goods.

Wednesday Noon - 5pm • July - Sept See us at the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.

Farm Tours, sheep, lambs, chickens.

Please call ahead: 250.402.8008 • 849 Erickson Rd.

Sutcliffe Farms

Asparagus approximately May 1 - June 15 All other veggies - Farm Gate & Farmers’ Market sales Doug Sutcliffe • 250.428.2734 • 1252 Indian Rd.

Swan Valley Honey (2012) Honey, pollination, pollen, comb honey, and beeswax.

Doug & Nora Crumback • 220 East Placsko Road 250.866.6861 • www.swanvalleyhoney.ca

Tarzwell Farms Beef: quarters, halves, whole, variety packages.

Ground beef available. Abbattoir.

Tom Tarzwell • 250.428.4316 • tarzwell@shaw.ca Organic heirloom and ancient grains. Ben & Claudia treasurelifeflourmills@gmail.com • 250.428.4414

Purple House Farm

Naturally grown heirloom tomatoes for all your fresh eating and canning needs. Early August - frost (est. mid Oct.) Farm Gate and Farmers’ Market booth sales.

Kevin & Cassandra Viers • 250.402.9754 • kevinviers@gmail.com

Root and Vine Acres (See Ad Page 14)

Treasure Life Flour Mills

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Blueberries. Virginia & Cliff Romano • 2603 Sunset Blvd, Creston 250.428.2194 • cliffgin@telus.net

William Tell Family Estate/JRD Farms

Old Fashioned Sparkling Apple & Pear Cider, as well as William Tell Family Estate Apple & Pear Cider Vinegar & Mad Trapper Old Fashioned Cider. Fruit spreads, drinking vinegar, hard cider, perry, wine. • www.williamtell.ca tell.william@williamtell.ca

Tag Legend Farm FGS Indicates Gate Sales; you

can call and visit these farms for direct sales!

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Creating Perfect Pairings Continued from 30 Asparagus is a notoriously challenging vegetable to pair with wine. But a little creativity in the way it’s served can be gratifying, and worth the effort, too, with Sutcliffe Farms being the largest asparagus producer in B.C. We recommend grilling the tasty spears after tossing them with olive oil, salt and pepper, laying them atop a couple of slices of hearty Creston Valley Bakery’s artisan bread, then slathering the works in an easy cheese sauce.

To a basic white sauce, add your favourite cheese — we are equally happy with Alpindon or Nostrala — stir until it’s almost melted and quick as Bob (or Fred) is your uncle, you are ready to enjoy with any wine you prefer.

The addition of curry in the sauce makes it a wonderful match with Gewürztraminer. Want to make it especially suitable with a red wine? Kick it up a notch with a slice or two of crispy fried double smoked Famous Fritz bacon or one of their fabulous sausages.

Restaurant owners are thrilled to offer local products, and the Real Food Cafe, Memories of Indian Cuisine and A Break in Time Caffé have menus with tasty Creston Valley produce and meat. And for a new surprise downtown, stop in for a visit at Fooby’s, the go-to source for all things local.

Anthony Kwan, proprietor of Kootenay Thai Restaurant, is a big fan of Creston Valley wines, so much so that he’s created dishes to pair with Baillie-Grohman,

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Skimmerhorn and Wynnwood Cellars wines.

The following acts as Kwan’s general guide to pairing: Light whites: Ehrenfelser, Bacchus, Siegerrebe, Riesling, Muscat, Chenin Blanc, Chasselas, Auxerrois, unwooded Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Try with Asian style prawns or fish grilled on skewers, pork kebabs, or marinated grilled vegetables.

Medium whites: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Semillon and unwooded Chardonnay. Try with chicken satay, fish with a Latin kick or calamari.

Rich whites: Oaked Sauvignon Blanc, Meritage blends, oaked Chardonnay and reserve (oaked) Pinot Gris. Try with grilled turkey breast, coho salmon or tandoori chicken.

Re-Opening March 23

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Estate Winery Wineshop and tasting bar 11am – 5pm Open daily July & August • Wednesday to Sunday Spring & Fall Enjoy a glass of wine with a savory food platter out on our scenic deck or in our cozy fireplace lounge.

Tours Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm, July 2 to September 27

1140 -27 Ave South, Creston, BC

Tasting Room open 11am - 5pm Open Weekends starting April 2 Open Daily from May 13 - Sept 18 Wine tours by appointment

1218 27th Ave S. Creston, BC

250-428-8768

250.428.4911 www.skimmerhorn.ca

www.bailliegrohman.com

1000 Northwest Blvd, Creston

Like us on Facebook: BaillieGrohman

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Grocery Retailer Pharmacy BC Liquor Store Insurance Agency Travel Agency Men’s and Women’s Clothing • Dollar Store

• Hair Stylist and Tanning Centre • Pet Grooming and Supplies • Chiropractic • Physiotherapy • Pelvic Physiotherapy • Acupuncture

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Creating Perfect Pairings

LORNE ECKERSLEY

Rosé: Try with Italian sausages — or almost anything.

Light reds: Unoaked or lightly oaked Gamay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Try

with pork chops, game hens, lamb popsicles, mushrooms or burgers.

Rich reds: Oaked Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet

Sauvignon and Meritage blends, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel. Try with steak, ribs, pork tenderloin with Cajun rub or butterflied leg of lamb.

Sirdar Vineyard, Wynndel, British Columbia

Tasting Room open May 15 to October 15

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ynnwood Cellars’ vision is to create distinctive wines that reflect the terroir of this unique site above Duck Lake in the

Creston Valley of the Upper Columbia Basin. These wines will be wines of the “first shores” as this site, according to geologists, was the original west coast of North America. Above our southwest sloping vineyard one can see remnants left by ancient oceans and glaciers. This mineral rich soil gives our wines complexity and an ethos of antiquity.

5566 Highway 3A • 2 km north of Wynndel Store • 250-866-5155 www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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Fresh, Fabulous Food Enjoy a Local Lunch

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lanning a picnic? How about putting it together with all locally made products? Don’t plan the menu just yet. Take a drive out and meet the folks who work hard to provide quality food products, and enjoy the scenery as you move around the Creston Valley.

If you are lucky enough to be in Creston on a Saturday, the obvious choice is the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market (page 45). The selection is dazzling.

No visit to the area is complete without a visit to Famous Fritz Meats and Deli, where Thomas Fritz, a European-trained meat cutter and sausage maker, produces delicious European sausages, smokies, deli meat and much more, all on-site.

There are fresh baked goodies, too!

Many of the shop’s products are cholesterol reduced and enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. Fritz uses only the finest ingredients according to old family recipes.

Enjoy the wide variety of all-natural

beef, bison and pork, much of it raised in the Creston Valley.

“Our customers love our quality and the fact that nothing gets added to our products that isn’t in the original family recipes — raw spices and meat,” says Fritz.

“There are no fillers, no binders, no sugar or MSG added to our products, and they are gluten free, which is hard to find these days.”

Your next stop might be for organic cheese from Kootenay Meadows in Lister, right in the heart of farm country. There you will find three types of alpine-style cheeses made on the organic dairy farm of Denise and Wayne Harris and family. They are also served at the Real Food Cafe, which uses as many local products as possible, including beef, pork and cherries in its cooking. Learn why the Kootenays have fallen in love with the Kootenay Meadows organic milk products, too — everything from skim milk to heavy cream.

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The Creston Valley’s cherry crop is harvested with the help of hundreds of workers from across the country — and around the world.

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Downtown on Canyon Street, Kaitlin Viers’ Fooby’s is dedicated to products grown and made in the Kootenays. It’s a great resource that locals are still discovering, so drop in and see the ever-growing selection of local products.

How about some wine to go with your purchases? Located in Erickson, the Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard now has more than a half-dozen vintages behind it and the accolades continue to roll in. Wines made from Pinot Gris, Ortega, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir and Marechal Foch grapes have proven to be popular with critics and in the marketplace.

Owners Marleen and Al Hoag will be happy to show off the many medals and trophies their wines have accumulated, in large part the result of skilled winemaker Mark Rattray, who comes to Creston in the fall from his home in New Zealand.

Right next door, Baillie-Grohman Winery produced its first vintage in 2009. Another Kiwi, Dan Barker, is in charge of making the wines.

Sip from a selection that includes Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, from the winery owned by Petra Flaa and Bob Johnson. A new and larger tasting room welcomes visitors this year.

Just west of Wynndel on Highway 3A, Wynnwood Cellars opened its doors to customers in 2012. The wine is made from grapes grown on a spectacular vineyard located on a rare Creston Valley slope that includes limestone, the same

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Lying down on the job is required at Sutcliffe Farms, Western Canada’s largest asparagus farm, which grows about 150,000 pounds a year, offering much if it at farm gate sales.

mineral that is found in the Bordeaux region of France. The vines benefit from the late afternoon and early evening sun reflecting off the lake, adding to the heat units available to allow grapes to ripen to their full potential. Drop in to the winery and tasting room for a sample and the chance to chat with winemaker and vineyard manager Dave Basaraba.

William Tell Family Estate arrived in Creston in 2014. Or at least juices and ciders using his name did.

William Tell old-fashioned sparkling apple and pear ciders have proven to be popular as non-alcoholic beverage choices. Fresh-tasting and reasonably priced, these bubblies turn any occasion into a celebration.

The company also makes Mad Trapper old-fashioned apple cider.

Now, for the first time, the Erickson juice company is producing hard cider from apple and pear juice, and they make a great alternative to wine and beer. Relatively low in

alcohol, hard cider is sure to kick up any local lunch!

Fruits and vegetables can be found all around the Creston Valley; just watch for the signs. Local cherries — fresh and dried — other produce and Creston Valley Jam Company products can be found at Cherrybrook Farms on Highway 3 in Erickson. Truscott Farms has over a century of providing locally grown and made food products, and is worth a visit any time during the growing season.

Then make a final stop at Creston Valley Bakery where owner Yuri Jmaeff and his team turn out a dizzying array of baked goods, including a selection of unique artisan breads.

The artisan breads are a healthy choice, made with whole grain flour, some with sourdough starters. All are created with Jmaeff’s commitment to use the finest ingredients and time-honoured traditions. Don’t

miss his loaves of sourdough, made with grown-in-Creston Valley grains.

On Canyon Street, The Golden Flour Bakery is another place where local flour is turned into local bread.

For beer fans, most licensed restaurants offer a selection of Labatt products, including madein-Creston brews like Kokanee.

Drop into Tigz Designs on Canyon Street for a great selection of gift baskets, many of them featuring the local products mentioned here. It is also the home of Tigz Tea Hut, where more than 125 varieties of loose-leaf teas are sold, as is tea-to-go.

The Creston Valley Farm Fresh Guide features more than 30 food producers and related organizations with farmgate or market garden sales. Produced by the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, which promotes the access to and consumption of locally grown foods, it can be found on pages 36 and 37. www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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DAY HIKES in the Creston Valley

HIKING & CYCLING ROUTES Visit the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Centre at 121 Northwest Blvd for in-depth maps, descriptions, and advice from our knowledgeable staff.

Balancing Rock Trail: Distance: 3.4km Time: 2 hours Elevation Gain: 220m

Ladyslipper Trail: Distance: 4.8km Time: 3 hours Elevation Gain: 400m

Thompsom Rim Trail: Distance: 7.4km Time: 5 hours Elevation Gain: 150m

Fern Forest Trail: Distance: 3.2km Time: 1.5 hour Elevation Gain: 262m

Town Walking Trails: Distance: 1.6km Time: 20 minutes Maintained/Paved

Rotary Trail: Distance: 3.3km Time: 1.5 hours Elevation Gain: 310m

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CVWMA Dike Trails: Distances from 1km - 8.5km Time: 20 minutes 4 hours

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any locals will admit that hiking in the Creston Valley is one of their favourite pastimes — one that everyone should experience. Not only does it promote good health, but it’s also a great social activity.

Difficulty levels vary, but it’s easy to find an outdoor experience suitable for almost everyone.

“I like taking to the trails here because they offer a wide variety of landscapes, wildlife and serenity, as well as various levels of ease or difficulty,” says naturalist Ed McMackin, who writes an outdoors column in the Creston Valley Advance. “People will find a trail here to suit any level of ability and time available.

“There are trails from level to steep, and from short to long.

Some are best for viewing wildlife while others are interesting for their historical value. There are many trails away from the noise of traffic,

which can be enjoyed without driving long distances to reach them. There are organized hikes so people don’t have to hike alone, making hiking a social and safe experience.”

Here are a few local favourites: •Balancing Rock Trail. Ten minutes west of Creston, this is one of many trails on Mount Creston. It takes about 30 minutes to climb the winding trail, parts of which are quite steep. Balancing Rock (hikers will understand the name when they see it) sits atop a ledge overlooking the Creston Valley and Purcell mountain range. A small pullout on West Creston Road, near its intersection with Highway 3, serves as a parking area.

From Balancing Rock, the trail leads west into the woods where hikers experience marshes filled with giant-leafed skunk cabbage and cool, fern-covered forest floors.

Where the trail forks on a wooden

bridge, heading left takes hikers on a very steep hike a few kilometres farther on the Creston Mountain Trail to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the mountainside. The trail to the right winds its way along the Fern Forest Trail down the other side of the ridge and into the former Summit Creek Park campground.

• Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. The trails weaving through the CVWMA (page 28) are open year-round, even when the Wildlife Interpretation Centre is closed. From Highway 3 west of Creston, turn onto West Creston Road and drive to the parking lot on the left. The trails are well-marked and easy to find on maps posted in the area.

• Lady’s Slipper Trail. This trail is a delight from spring through fall, with brilliant shows of wildflowers, including orchids, dotting the path on Arrow Mountain (a.k.a. Goat

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The Great Outdoors Mountain to the locals), which provides a backdrop to Creston’s townsite. Best of all, the easily accessible trail starts out only a few minutes’ drive northwest from town.

From Creston, follow Highway 3A north, then turn right onto LakeviewArrow Creek Road. Follow this road to Foster Road, then turn left onto the BC Forest Service road and follow it for about seven kilometres until it ends at a parking lot.

• Mount Thompson. To access the top of the mountains overlooking Creston to the east, head east on Highway 3, then turn right onto Canyon-Lister Road. After crossing the bridge, turn left on Whimster Road and follow it to a forestry road (suitable only for high-clearance or four-by-four vehicles), which winds to the top of Mount Thompson. After parking, hikers may wander through alpine meadows on the ridge’s Thompson Rim Trail or enjoy a picnic with a panoramic view of the Selkirk Mountains to the west and south, and the Purcell Mountains to the east.

• Lockhart Creek. This trail is located about 45 minutes north of Creston on Highway 3A at Lockhart Beach Provincial Park. The first seven kilometres of the trail — maintained by the BC Forest Service and the Lockhart Creek Heritage Committee — are suitable for beginning hikers, while advanced outdoors enthusiasts can continue to the 2,134-metre summit. The park offers treed campsites, and picnic tables and a beach are located across the highway near the trailhead.

• Pilot Bay Lighthouse Trail. Near the Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing, just over an hour north of Creston on Highway 3A, turn onto Pilot Bay Road. After 4.5 kilometres, a sign reading “Lighthouse Trail” will alert

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drivers to pull well off the road, or park a short distance away at a circular turnaround. At the end of the 15-minute walk along the trail is the Pilot Bay Lighthouse, which operated from 1904-1993, and is now maintained by the Friends of West Kootenay Parks.

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Even in winter, a certain beauty can be found outdoors.

• Ripple Ridge. Get a taste of the alpine on this popular twohour hike that starts with a halfhour drive west on Highway 3 to the summit at Kootenay Pass.

Drive to Stagleap Provincial Park and Bridal Lake, then hike south for 2.5 kilometres if you want a true mountain experience.

• Mountain biking is also popular, and many local bikers enjoy frequenting the numerous logging roads in the area. For bikers who prefer the open road, the Wynndel loop (Highway 3A and Lower Wynndel Road), the Canyon-Lister loop (Highway 21, Canyon Lister Road and Highway 3) and the West Creston loop (Evans Road, West Creston Road, Nick’s Island Road and Highway 3) are popular. An interactive cycling map is online at www.selkirkloop.org.

• Fishing and hunting are also

popular pastimes, and the Creston Valley is the place to make these outdoor dreams become reality.

Duck Lake is famous for bass fishing — and ice fishing in the winter — and Kootenay Lake is the place for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee. And the seemingly endless streams and alpine lakes in the Kootenays certainly make fly fishing a viable option.

The Creston Valley has some of the Kootenays’ best big game hunting, and the marshland on the flats is a prime location for setting up blinds and decoys to hunt waterfowl.

To hunt or fish, a valid licence is required, and it’s best to inquire at Sirdar General Store, Wynndel Foods or the Service BC office on Canyon Street for more details.

Wynndel Foods offers much of the necessary equipment, as does downtown Creston’s Mawson’s Sports, founded in 1918.

• Be careful and plan ahead.

As with any outdoor recreational sport, using common sense is very important. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is a necessity — hiking boots give you more protection than do running shoes. This is especially true if your trek takes you in the mountains and wilderness.

While in the great outdoors, be wary of bears, both grizzly and black. Visiting www.bearaware.ca is the best way to find information on dealing with the creatures.

For information about many other hiking trails and recreation areas, drop into the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre at 121 Northwest Blvd., where knowledgeable staff will be pleased to provide suggestions, directions and material to send you on your way to an outdoor experience, Creston Valley style.

From Farm to Table

Creston Valley Farmers’ Market

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rom a modest beginning 13 years ago, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market has grown stronger and bigger, with booths offering fruit, vegetables, honey, baking, wine, jam — everything you might expect to find at a farmers’ market — and more, from locally-written novels to woodcarving to artwork to live music.

“Coming to the farmers’ market is one of the best way to experience the Creston Valley,” says manager Jen Comer. “You get the complete package of the food, the people and the culture.”

The market goers are plentiful, with attendance at the weekly Saturday market averaging 1,300

during the summer months. And the average of about 40 vendors per week — 125 individual vendors over the season — keeps customers coming back for more.

“The farmers’ market continues to grow year after year, cultivating new vendors and customers, growing existing vendors product lines, and strengthening community bonds.

We are seeing more young families shopping at the market, often with multiple generations wandering the market together. It’s the Creston Valley’s best entertainment on Saturday mornings: Come early to the market, grab a local breakfast sandwich and coffee, chat with friends, grab this week’s groceries and listen to the music.”

The market is co-ordinated by the Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, which took over from the Creston Rotary Club — it having taken over from volunteers — in 2010. It runs Saturdays from May through September behind the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, and indoors weekly October through December, with monthly markets January through April, making it a year-round market.

Half of the vendors sell farm and food products, often for a better price than grocery stores, proven by comparisons of both a basket of produce and a side of beef.

“With rising food costs becoming a bigger concern in people’s lives, shopping in season at farmers’ markets is a surefire way to stretch the grocery budget,” says Comer. www.CrestonValleyBC.com www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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Canvas, Page & Stage Artistic Expression Abounds

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reston Valley residents hardly bat an eye when they learn a newcomer is an artist. The area is a cultural magnet to artists skilled in a wide variety of disciplines.

“The strong presence of arts in the valley can be attributed to a committed group of artists who devote energy and resources to their craft, and to a community that values this expression and economic activity,” says Community Arts Council of Creston president Audrey Orosz. “From the petroglyphs on Kootenay Lake to modern abstract work, artists have always strived to record, inform and inspire. The arts are important because whether we are dancing or singing, painting or sewing, artists are creating a portrait of the ideas and beliefs of our culture.”

If there is a common thread to the many attributes of the Creston Valley, it is the diverse creativity of its residents. It is especially evident among the area’s hundreds of artists and craftspeople.

Both art lovers and those simply curious can drop by to see the creations of dozens of artists in businesses and galleries from Yahk to Kootenay Bay. More than two dozen galleries welcome visitors to see paintings of every description, pottery and ceramics, beadwork, fabric art, candle making, ironwork, blown and stained glass, and even straw brooms.

A huge bronze casting of the legendary sasquatch, created by Canyon artist Karl Lansing, can be seen at Columbia Brewery on Erickson Street. Appropriately, the

eight-foot high creature is making off with a case of Kokanee beer.

Movie fans will enjoy the chance to see first run films at the Tivoli Theatre, a cinema with an oldtime feel — but with an upgraded sound system and the ability to show 3D films.

Top-notch live entertainment is brought in from out of town by the Creston Concert Society, which organizes an annual subscription series of visiting professional entertainment in the Prince Charles Theatre, a 330-seat venue attached to Prince Charles Secondary School.

Audiences have enjoyed over five dozen Footlighters Theatre Society productions — comedies to thrillers, musicals to plays, concerts to Shakespeare — since its creation in 1995. The 22nd season opens

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Artistic Expression Abounds at the Prince Charles Theatre in July with a comedy, the melodrama The Secret of Charity Teach. In December, Footlighters will present the musical Beauty and the Beast, before finishing the season in March 2017 with Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

“For a small community, the Creston theatre scene is incredibly vibrant,” says Footlighters president Brian Lawrence. “Over the course of a season, we can have as many as 70 people onstage, with countless others helping behind the secenes.”

For over 25 years, audiences have enjoyed hearing the Blossom Valley Singers, now under the direction of Anita Stushnoff. The group presents two concerts each year, one in the spring (accompanied by a tea) and one in December.

“The annual spring tea is a lighthearted entertainment featuring delectable desserts, comedy moments, interesting choral pieces and guest entertainers,” says Stushnoff. “The annual Christmas choral concert is a sparkling production with dazzling stage sets, big choral numbers, favourite Christmas carols, sweet lyrical moments with the children’s choir, the bright sounds of trumpets, and an array of featured instrumentalists.”

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The Blossom Valley Singers in their annual Christmas concert.

Sasquatch arts house often hosts concerts and performances by local and touring musicians.

Art of the written sort is everywhere, too. Many visitors will be familiar with the poignant and humorous series of books by bestselling author/ veterinarian Dr. Dave Perrin. Writer/ teacher Luanne Armstrong writes fiction and non-fiction, much with a focus on her life in the Kootenays.

Environmentalist Tanna Patterson-Z is the author of Butterflies in

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Bucamaranga, the story of a Creston man who was kidnapped while working in Columbia. Valerie Comer is one of the most recent writers on the scene, and her novel Raspberries and Vinegar — the first in a Christian romance series — earned her a Word Guild Award.

Works by many other local writers — in genres from biography to fantasy to romance — are available at Creston bookstores and at the Gray Creek Store.

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• Enjoy the finer things in life: visit our local wineries.

• Play a round: our two local golf courses will suit you to a tee.

to abundant wildlife such as deer, elk, moose, bear, cougar, and more!

• Reach great heights: plan a hike in the Skimmerhorn and Purcell mountain ranges.

• Take in some local history: visit the Creston Museum, one of the best little museums you’ll ever find.

• Spend a day in the woods: make use of the countless logging roads and trails for ATVs, backcountry hiking, fly fishing, and camping.

• Get down in the valley: walk or bicycle through the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (30+ kilometres of diked trails open year round.)

• Snow-where to go: if you are craving powder, head to Kootenay Pass and the mind-boggling snow for spectacular sledding and backcountry skiing.

• Taste the difference: enjoy the local harvest at u-pick farms, fruit stands, the Farmers’ Market, and area restaurants and pubs.

• Start seeing things our way: have a guided canoe tour in the wetlands or visit a local farm.

• Slow down: drive or cycle the winding, scenic Highway 3A between Creston and Kootenay Bay, or meander a rural road.

• Go fish: Duck Lake is renowned for its abundant bass and there is excellent flyfishing in Goat River.

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• Have an art attack: visit our great cultural offerings and galleries yearround. Creativity is in our nature!

• Look up and do a bird count: the Creston Valley is a designated Important Bird Area with over 300 species residing here.

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Much More Than Books Creston Valley Public Library

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ne of the Creston Valley’s best-used and most beloved institutions, the Creston Valley Public Library, located at 531 16th Ave. S., is a true focal point in the community.

“With over 50,000 books, the latest newspapers and magazines, free public access computers, 24/7 Wi-Fi access, community meeting space, and regular workshops and programming for all ages, the library is the cultural and intellectual hub of the community,” says chief librarian Aaron Francis. “Creston is an amazingly diverse and active community — our meeting room alone has over 60 bookings a month!”

The library’s focus extends beyond books, with an extensive collection of movies and TV series on DVD, as well as a facility to create audio-visual presentations and even Skype privately. With 16 public Internet stations available, including five new iPads, visitors can surf the Internet, create and print documents, and connect with friends and family on demand.

Low-cost scanning, printing and faxing is also available.

“Every Saturday morning, we offer drop-in computer help sessions, and our friendly staff are always available to assist you,” says Francis. “Record a CD or produce your own radio show in our one-of-a-kind audiovisual room, or transfer your old VHS and audio cassettes to CD/DVD in a flash. We 52 52 www.CrestonValleyBC.com www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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even host our very own Minecraft server for the gamers out there!”

The technological features of the Creston Valley Public Library are a big draw for tourists, all of whom are welcome to use public computers and Wi-Fi, and are also able to sign out books if they have a BC OneCard.

“BC OneCard provides out of town visitors with access to our collections free of charge, just as if you lived here,” says Francis.

“All you need is a valid public library card from any library in B.C. You can even return books you borrowed here to your home library.”

The library also features a permanent art collection in addition to month-long displays of works by local artists.

“More than just a library, we are also a venue for local artists to display their works, with a donation made to the library for each item sold,” says Francis.

Traditional library events haven’t been forgotten, with Babytime running every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and Family Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

And there’s more!

“Opera lovers can enjoy our Pseudo-Night at the Opera, held monthly,” says Francis.

“We carry all of the latest works by local and Kootenay-based authors, and check out our local history collection for more information about Creston and area.”

For more information, call the library at 250-428-4141 or visit www.crestonlibrary.com.

1 Province, 2 States, 1 Loop International Selkirk Loop

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n 1999, the International Selkirk Loop was formed to promote international touring opportunities. The loop entices thousands of visitors and local residents to enjoy the scenery and towns in two states and a province, and to celebrate the close ties between neighbours on both sides of the border.

Marvel at the awesome beauty around every corner of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450-kilometre (280-mile) scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk mountains in northeast Washington, northern Idaho and southeast British Columbia. Play on the loop’s crystal clear rivers and lakes, or traverse its mountain trails to view snow-capped peaks and the extraordinary variety of wildlife. Explore charming communities with fascinating history, fun festivals and picturesque settings.

Nearly the entire loop route follows rivers and lakeshores — creating great winding rides for motorcyclists — on roads that were historically used for transportation by First Nations tribes, explorer David Thompson, gold seekers on the Wild Horse Trail and early settlers. Today, the loop’s lakes, rivers and trails are a vast uncrowded playground with a myriad of opportunities for yearround recreation, scenic beauty and unique cultures.

The loop is one of only 32 AllAmerican Road National Scenic Byways in the U.S., and is one

of the top 10 scenic drives in the Northern Rockies. Rand McNally Road Atlas cited the ISL as one of its top five best roads.

Explore the International Selkirk

Loop and discover the wonderful surprises that await you around every corner! For more information and driving, cycling and birding maps, visit www.selkirkloop.org. www.CrestonValleyBC.com www.CrestonValleyBC.com 5353

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Taking Home Lasting Memories

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t’s hardly a secret that the Creston Valley and East Shore area is a photographer’s delight.

Easily accessible mountains, lakes, rivers, flatland, wetlands and hillsides provide countless landcapes for memorable vacation pics.

But getting a great shot doesn’t necessarily mean a long hike up a mountainside or slogging through mosquito-laden marshes. The really great photos often result from just taking the time to look around, letting the eye wander until it settles on a pleasing site.

Take the four photos that accompany this article. Each takes a simple image and uses available light to create spectacular images. Many of the A pine grosbeak by Jim Smith (above) and Creston’s iconic downtown grain elevators best photos are taken in the early

by Jeff Banman. morning or before sunset, when the light softens and creates more subtle shadows. The glare of the noonday sun has left many an amateur photographer disappointed with the results of what the eye sees as a great image.

To capture his brilliant photo of a pine grosbeak on a mountain ash tree, Jim Smith (who, with his son, Howard, can often be found hiking and camping in remote wilderness areas to capture breath-taking images of British Columbia’s natural beauty) only had to step out of his home’s back door in Canyon. He could have zoomed in closer to get a dramatic photo of the bird in the

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Taking Home Lasting Memories foreground, but his artistic eye saw a better opportunity. Using a shallow depth of field that threw the bird in the rear out of focus, Smith caught a moment that any painter would be thrilled to reproduce. He let the berry clusters complement the colour of the bird, giving them equal billing. It was a decision that less experienced photographers might have overlooked. Jim and Howard’s jaw-dropping art prints can be found at phototide.com.

Jeff Banman is one of Creston’s busiest photographers. A high school teacher by day, he is equally happy behind the lens of his camera, capturing great action shots at junior hockey games or searching out new ways to present some of the area’s popular landscapes. The grain elevators in downtown Creston are perhaps the westernmost such structures in Canada, and they are among the most photographed buildings in the southeast corner of the province. In the image presented here, Banman shows his deft skill

with light, turning the drab and worn surfaces (try taking a photo with the sun high in the sky and you’ll see what we mean!) into an artistic print that connects Creston’s past to the present. And that sky!

Banman’s work can be found at www.crestonphotography.com.

Natalie Santano is a local favourite for family and wedding photos, and her portrait here shows why. The photo, taken by Colorado’s Fig and Willow Photography, beautifully illustrates Santano’s use of natural landscapes in the portrait photography that has made her a local legend. The mother of four keeps a busy schedule, and photographs taken in grain fields and forests, on railroad tracks and against rusted-out vehicles leave warm, lasting memories with her clients and their friends and families. For her portrait, Santano chose clothing colours complementary to the natural background and the photographer added a hairband with large flowers,

again with colours commonly associated with fall. The result is as beautiful and unique as the photographer herself. See more of her work on her Facebook page, Natalie Santano Photography.

Longtime Creston area resident Joanna Wilson has been taking photographs for as long as she can remember. She takes special pleasure in the trees and plants in her own backyard in downtown Creston.

On a late fall afternoon her attention was drawn to the low ray of sun that shot through to highlight these sunflowers. The slight overexposure of the flowers (which she chose not to correct) serves to enhance the mood set by the bright ray of light while the soft warm turning colours of maple leaves in the background give the flowers a spiritual quality.

The opportunity for this photo would have passed within a few minutes at that time of year — it provided the photographer with warm memories during the colder and less colourful winter season.

A fall scene by Joanna Wilson (left) and a portrait of photographer Natalie Santano, arranged and styled by Santano and shot by Fig and Willow Photography. www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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To Yahk & Back

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visit to Yahk is the perfect way to relax. The Moyie River burbles softly and the forest smells fresh — and you can enjoy the ambience without a lot of other distrction.

The fact that it’s not a bustling metropolis is what draws thousands of tourists each year. Its quaintness and small-town friendliness are welcomed by many big-city visitors — and even some rural ones.

Just down the street — actually, Johnson Road — is Two Scoop Steve and the Coffee Cabin, which offers the best ice cream and coffee in Yahk. While sipping a cup of

joe or licking a scoop, a stroll to the Moyie River is a must. Visitors simply wander behind the shop and follow the signs through the forest.

Or visit the Yahk Soap Company, which offers bath products made with a goat-milk base. But they aren’t the only unique things about the business — the goats on the roof are also a popular attraction.

A nine-hectare provincial park is located at the heart of Yahk, with 26 campsites available from the Victoria Day long weekend through Sept. 30. And RV sites are perfect for non-tenters.

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For those who don’t like to camp, Yahk has two motels — one of which, built in 1912, still operates under its original licence — and the small settlement even has a laundromat for visitors’ convenience.

To top it all off, the residents of Yahk really know how to have a good time. The community hosts an annual Winterfest and Summerfest, both of which feature seasonal games and fantastic food, with music jams and concerts in between, at the Yahk-Kingsgate Community Hall, which offers a pavilion in the woods for music acts.

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Explore the East Shore Taking the Lake Road Wynndel, a small community strongly rooted in agriculture.

Once one of Canada’s largest fruit producers, the community now has smaller farms growing strawberries, raspberries and saskatoons.

On Lower Wynndel Road, don’t pass up a visit to Garden Hoe Farms, where owners Bev and Barry Timpany offer garlic, greens, tomatoes and vegetable bedding plants, and you will be amazed by the many different scents of fresh herbs and vegetables.

Wynndel is also home to Sutcliffe Farms, operated by Doug

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Sutcliffe, grandson of Roy Staples, the mastermind behind the dike between Creston and Wynndel, which keeps the spring freshet from flooding the prime agricultural land on the Wynndel flats. The farm is the largest asparagus producer in the province, turning out about 150,000 pounds each season from April to June.

While passing through Wynndel, one can’t help but notice the Wynnwood sawmill — bought this year by Canfor Corporation — which was started as Wynndel Box and

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Resorts, beaches, art galleries and artisan shops can easily be found throughout the journey, which takes just over an hour — if you can possibly keep from stopping.

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Taking the Lake Road Lumber sawmill by Monrad Wigen in 1913 to build crates for Wynndel’s then-thriving strawberry business.

Farther north is the hamlet of Sirdar, where visitors can enjoy the old-fashioned feel of the Sirdar General Store, built in 1913, where many of the goods offered are kept behind the counter, giving customers a real taste of the past.

The small store is also chockful of artifacts and photos detailing the community’s history.

A bit past Sirdar, a visit to the Glass House is a must. Although the area is filled with unique architecture, the Glass House is the most unusual — its walls were made from over 500,000 empty

embalming fluid bottles by David H. Brown upon his retirement from his funeral business. Guided tours are available seven days a week from May through October.

The small community of Kuskonook (or Kuskanook, depending on your preference), offers southern Kootenay Lake’s main boat access. The harbour is supported by membership, but public launch passes can be purchased at Wynndel Foods.

Continuing north on Highway 3A brings travellers to the Destiny Bay Store, a convenience store that marks the halfway point of the trip from Wynndel to Kootenay Bay. Travelling still farther north brings visitors to Gray Creek,

home of Sacred Journey, a relaxing shop packed with original artwork by local artists as well as quality imports from around the globe — just try to leave without buying something!

For over 100 years, the Gray Creek Store has been the small community’s one-stop shop, with everything from books to boots and candy to wood stoves. Arthur Lymbery started the store in 1912; the current owner is his son, Tom Lymbery, an octogenarian who is always happy to talk about the community’s history, and wrote a book chronicling its early years, with a sequel due soon.

Gray Creek is also the starting point of a forestry road that

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Looking south from a beach on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore, just one of many spectacular sights along the lake.

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Taking the Lake Road connects to Kimberley — although you’ll need a high-clearance vehicle to get through and take in the rarely seen alpine scenery.

From Gray Creek, it’s only a hop, skip and a jump to Crawford Bay, home to more than a dozen artisan shops, including a blacksmith, a broom maker and a wood carver. None of them are in competition — in fact, they enjoy having each other nearby.

“One thing I really enjoy about being here is the camaraderie,” says Janet Wallace, who runs Barefoot Handweaving in a straw-bale building. “I can hear the forge, I can hear the glassblowers working. If I really feel like being inspired, I just go over and watch them getting a buzz on about what they’re doing.”

Visitors — and locals, too — also get a kick out of the rare opportunity to see so many artisans hard at work.

“People are just astonished,” Wallace says.

Nearby at Fireworks Copper and Glass — where everything from jewelry to fridge magnets to light switch covers are made from glass melted on copper — owners Lorna Robin and Helene Carter agree.

“Customers come in a lot and say, ‘I never imagined that was how it was made,” says Robin.

“People like to see something being made and have that connection to buying it,” adds Carter.

Add to the mix pubs, restaurants, Kootenay Lake, hiking and the well-stocked Sunny Woods Farm, a garden centre and produce stand, and you have a recipe for a great rural getaway.

“We have so many amazing things to do that I find people are staying, which is nice,” says Wallace.

“There’s enough to do now that people will come for the day.”

Across Highway 3A and slightly west of Wallace’s shop is the home of North Woven Broom Co. The popular shop’s products have been used as props or set dressing in such films as Bewitched, The Assassination of Jesse James and Shanghai Noon, on TV series including Star Trek: Enterprise, Lonesome Dove and Road to Avonlea, and on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof.

The best-known brooms created by the shop — which Luke Lewis took over last year from his aunt and uncle, Rob and Janet Schweiger — were promotional items for the Canadian publisher of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

North of Crawford Bay and a few minutes off Highway 3A is the Yasodhara Ashram, a world-

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Crawford Bay artisan Luke Lewis of North Woven Broom Co.

renowned yoga retreat and meditation centre. A bit farther is the community of Riondel, where you’ll find the Circle of Friends Artisan Shoppe, a nonprofit venture that provides gallery space for East Shore artists’ paintings, fabric, soap, musicians’ CDs and books.

Ten minutes north of Crawford Bay is the Kootenay Lake ferry landing, which is serviced by the M.V. Osprey 2000 and M.V. Balfour, which were launched in 2000 and 1954, respectively. Although the Osprey 2000 can carry more than twice the capacity of the Balfour, both vessels are capable of taking aboard semis, logging trucks and RVs. Be sure to arrive in plenty of time in the busy summer months, as waits of several sailings are common. But once you get on, enjoy the trip — the longest free ferry ride in the world — as you prepare for the next adventure! www.CrestonValleyBC.com

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10-DIGIT DIALING- The Creston Valley and surrounding areas are serviced by the 250 area code. When placing a call, all 10 digits of the number must be dialed.

emergency numbers Ambulance/Fire/Police Creston Valley Hospital Poison Control Centre BC Nurse Line (24-hour health information) Crisis Line Report a Forest Fire

911 250.428.2286 1.800.567.8911 1.866.215.4700 1.800.353.2273 1.800.663.5555/ Cell *5555

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