Creston Museum – Farming pioneers faced steep learning curve

June 7, 2013 in Community, Environment, Government, Holidays, Stories

Story by: Tammy Hardwick | Manager – Creston & DistrictMuseum & Archives I was recently asked if, in Creston’s past, there were educational programs to help new or young farmers learn [...]

Gardening and yoga a winning combination

June 6, 2013 in Environment, Health and Fitness, Stories

Story by: CrestonValley Yoga Studio The garden – yes, it’s that time of year when everyone is talking about their gardens. Gardening, if it is an enjoyable thing for a [...]

Phytotherapy . . . what is it?

June 6, 2013 in Arts and Culture, Health and Fitness, Stories

Story By: Maya Skalinska M.H.,R.H.T. | Master Herbalist, Registered Herbal Therapist I have been asked this question many times as the popularity of alternative medicine is on the rise, along with [...]

The Arts – Making “connections” up the lake | Arts extravaganza on the East Shore

June 5, 2013 in Arts and Culture, Community, Stories

Story by: Geri Gomola Kootenay Lake Art Connections is an exciting new venture on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake full of new energy and ideas. Watch for promotional advertising [...]

Qigong exercises ease bad-pillow pain

June 5, 2013 in Health and Fitness, Sports, Stories

Story by: Shifu Neil Ripski Although I love travelling, seeing distant lands and experiencing other cultures and customs, I have to say that the older I get, the less I [...]

East Shore – Landmark business turns 100

June 5, 2013 in Business, History, Stories

Story by: Tom Lymbery This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Gray Creek Store, established in 1913 by Arthur Lymbery, who lived closest to the sandy beach where the [...]

Wildlife – Seeing is believing in wetland | Wait, watch and wonder

June 5, 2013 in Community, Environment, Stories

Story by: Andrea Chapman Acting Director of Communications and Education, CVWMA It always amazes me how many times I am asked, “Where is the wildlife?” This is a common question [...]

Message from the chief – Reserve renovations high priority

June 5, 2013 in Arts and Culture, Community, Stories

Story by: Jason Louie, Chief of the Lower Kootenay Band Ki’suk kyukyit (greetings) from the Lower Kootenay Band. A home holds many purposes and is truly a gift that must [...]