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Creston is the commercial centre for the beautiful Creston Valley in southeastern B.C..

Creston is the commercial centre for the beautiful Creston Valley in southeastern B.C.. — Kerry Shellborn photo

Canyon Street in downtown Creston is an important part of the region.

Creston: Who’s who in business

Information for business in the Creston Valley, B.C., including contacts, award winners and listings.

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Creston Chamber of Commerce

Creston's chamber is dedicated to the prosperity of local businesses.

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Community Planner Norman Allard Jr.
East Kootenay, Creston, Environment, First Nations

Renewed commitment to wetland restoration in Yaqan NuɁkiy

Phase one in monitoring mode; onward with phase two.

by submitted by the Columbia Basin Trust
Creampal makers with Lees and awards – L-R Sebastien Laberge, Amanda Goodman Lee, Jeff Lee, Joel Laberge. The Lees used a revolutionary made-in-Canada specialized creaming machine manufactured by the Laberge’s CreamPal company from Quebec. It is the only one of its kind in British Columbia.
East Kootenay, Creston, Cuisine, Environment, Retail, Small Business

What is all the buzz about Honey Bee Zen Apiaries?

A story of transformation and conservation in Creston, B.C.

by Danielle Brost
Image of hand holding a lightbulb between thumb and forefinger, with clean energy icons surrounding it.
East Kootenay, Golden, Creston, West Kootenay, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nelson, New Denver, Rossland, Salmo, Slocan, Trail, Environment

Making clean energy commitments in the Kootenays

Thirteen communities across the Kootenays have now made a commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

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Aerial photo of Cartwheel Farm.
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Environment, Technology

Creston organic farmer is aiming for year-round food without fossil fuels

A solar array and Chinese-style greenhouse technology will be impacting Cartwheel Farm and its ability to produce vegetables year-round without fossil fuels

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Assortment of fresh produce, wine in background.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality

Market gardens and farms in the East Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

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Heritage building.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Golden, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood, Entertainment and Hospitality, Tourism

East Kootenay museums and heritage sites: Take a step back into history

History buffs are drawn to these popular heritage sites in the East Kootenay

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The Cardinal family sitting under a tree with their dog.
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality

Fun and fermenting at Red Bird Winery in Creston

For the Cardinals, building a winery was both a passion and a desire that they have turned into reality with Red Bird Estate Winery

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The Francis family, Nigel and Laura, with their two young boys.
East Kootenay, Creston, Agriculture, Environment

Community and commitment at Cartwheel Farm in Creston

For Nigel and Laura Francis, farming has given them a sense of meaning and satisfaction in both life and work

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