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Glen Lynn wears a Mister Tire shirt  and stands in front of a wall displaying various tires.
Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere, Retail Mister Tire

As the owner of Mister Tire, Glen Lynn is able to make the most of his 43 years of experience in the industry.

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Gary and Susan Snow of Tabletree Juice showcasing their products at the recent Cranbrook Farmer’s Market.
Creston, Agriculture Creston’s Tabletree Juice continues to rack up awards and recognition

Gary and Susan Snow of Creston, owners and operators of Tabletree Enterprises, are no strangers to winning awards.

A view looks down a hill into a green Creston Valley along Canyon Street.
Creston Loving the Creston Valley lifestyle

Mayor Ron Toyota took some time to tell Kootenay Business about what he enjoys about the area he calls home.

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Creston, Environment Federal Liberal’s host “Water Matters” Forum in Creston

A free public forum, "Water Matters", to be held at the Creston & District Community Complex at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2013

A helicopter hovers over an avalanche as a machine works to clear the road. A stunning mountain and blue sky are visible.
Creston, Kaslo, Nelson Highly elevated for 50 years

Kootenay Pass Area manager Cliff Razzo tells us about avalanche control and staying safe as Canada’s highest all-year highway celebrates half a century.

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Photo of a group of people in Creston enjoying free evening of entertainment
Creston, Environment, Tourism All invited to free evening of entertainment in Creston

Columbia Basin Trust to host event celebrating local culture and entertainment Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Wynndel Hall in Creston.

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Creston, Environment Register now for 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium

Free event focuses on encouraging community collaboration.

Kootenay Pass Summit sign
Creston Kootenay Pass Highway celebrates 50th anniversary October 6

Traffic will be stopped briefly October 6 to celebrate Kootenay Pass Highway's 50th Anniversary.

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Creston, Castlegar, Nakusp, Nelson, Developments Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay team up

Two regional marketing organizations, Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Invest Kootenay, collaborate.

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Creston, Agriculture, Education College of the Rockies’ Kootenay Farm School offers creative education for grassroots agriculture

Opportunities for small–scale farming abound in the Creston Valley.

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Creston, Agriculture, Education School for farmers

As urbanites increasingly seek healthy food sources, College of the Rockies plans a Beginner Farmer Training Program in Creston, B.C.

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A stunning green Creston Valley has a variety of farm land and mountains in the background.
Creston, Education, Environment Kootenay Farm School providing relevant training

College of the Rockies is introducing Kootenay Farm School at its Creston campus, with exciting workshops and a 10-month beginner farming course.

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Creston Community change through collaborative action

Save the date for the 2013 Columbia Basin Symposium.

Aerial view of a large lumber yard, including industrial buildings
Creston, Forestry A century behind them

Wynndel Box & Lumber is a family-owned company in Wynndel, B.C., that is entering its second century in business.

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Creston, Retail Kokanee “The Movie Out There” wins Gold Lion at Cannes Ad Festival

Creston's Kokanee Beer entry at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity came up just short of the Grand Prix award and had to settle for a Gold Lion.

A lush green valley is spread out between blue mountains and sky.
Creston, Environment Creston’s green distinction

The town of Creston has received a level two distinction as a green community. A municipality can receive up to a level three, which is total carbon neutrality.

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Creston, Kaslo, Education, Financial Diverse range of projects to benefit basin youth

16 projects receive support from CBT’s Youth Grants Program.

Three people stand beneath a wooden sign that Reads Break in Time Cafe. Behind them is a patio with greenery and an orange stucco building.
Creston, Cuisine A tasty break in time

A Break in Time Caffé in Creston provides an excellent atmosphere and delicious international food that you can feel good about eating

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Two women stand in front of a Ricky's All Day Grill at the entrance.
Creston, Developments No industry like it

Creston Ramada and Ricky’s All Day Grill have been open in Creston for over a year, with successes for the business and the community alike.

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Shelley wears a black blazer and lilac shirt. She stands next to the door of her office with listings behind.
Creston, Real Estate Real estate—the small-town advantage

Shelley Voight of Creston Valley Realty talks to Kootenay Business about her work selling homes in a small town.

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Caroline stands outside a long brown building with storybook windows. There are colourful plastic chairs and a sign reads
Creston, Real Estate Cherries plus Creston equals home

The Martins of Cherrybrook Farms in Creston have built a business that includes their passions and a place to call home.

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Tracy Floer has red/blonde hair in an updo, and glasses. She stands in front of an antique lamp.
Creston, Real Estate Back to Creston

After a sojourn to Calgary, Tracy Floer returned to Creston to raise a family and has renovated Cranberry Manor B&B

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Creston, Small Business Black Bear Books in Creston moves up the street

Paula Carpenter, owner of Black Bear Books in Creston, and her staff have been busy lately.

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Paula has short brown hair and a smile. She wears a blue shirt. Behind her are white shelves with pots and pans.
Creston, Real Estate At home in the Creston Valley

Paula Carpenter, owner of Black Bear Books, has been happy to head home to a finished house and great view at the end of each day.

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A farm and its produce makes a beautiful green panorama against blue mountains and a cloudless sky.
Creston, Agriculture, Environment Growing in Creston

Community partners will be exploring what programs, services and facilities for agri-food education would best meet Creston Valley needs.

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The CVWMA interpretive centre is surrounded by wetlands and trails to explore.
Creston, Environment, Tourism Beauty and the beasts

There’s an internationally appreciated wildlife management area in Creston that has been helping visitors learn about the nature of our area since 1968.

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A long row of very bright flowers stand on shelves beneath a greenhouse roof.
Creston, Retail, Small Business A business that grows on you

At Morris Flowers and Garden Centre in Creston, it's OK to stop and smell the roses—and many other flowers besides.

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A grandfather with a backpack on kneels down to show a boy something on his hand. They are on a hike.
Creston A community for all ages

Ross Beddoes explains how Creston’s recent distinction as an age-friendly community is a positive step for the valley.

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Roy and Sherry stand with their arms around each other beside a dirt road. Beside them is a green field and a blue sky with puffy clouds.
Creston, Agriculture Growing for a community

Roy and Sherry Lawrence have been growing crops for a local grain initiative that was a first for Canada.

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Sandra, in a black kimono style shirt, stands behind a wooden work station with sushi displayed, including a cute cat made from rice and seaweed paper.
Creston, Cuisine, Small Business Savvy on sushi in a small town

Sandra Heykamp was ready to find her business feet in Creston B.C.—her sushi skills provided just the way to do it and she's opened Savvy Sushi downtown.

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Jen smiles and looks up at Joel who grins at the camera. Behind them is a green field, mountains and white hive boxes.
Creston, Agriculture The sweet life

Jen and Joel Comer returned to the Kootenays and now love living on the family farm where they keep honeybees.

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The blurred man against a blue sky and green trees holds out a wine glass to signify Creston's abundance.
Creston, Tourism Growing Together in the Creston Valley

The Creston Valley has launched a branding initiative that will be an effective tool in promoting the community

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Creston, Nelson From Kokanee Springs VP to Liberal Candidate

Greg Garbula has jumped into the political fray in the West Kootenay as the new candidate for the B.C. Liberal party in the Nelson-Creston riding.

Joanne smiles at the camera in front of a gold-swirly pattern. She wears glasses and a dark blue shirt and has curly dark brown hair.
Creston, Health & Wellness Loving the Creston Valley lifestyle

After moving to the Creston area, the Gailius family has embraced a local lifestyle that has exceeded their expectations.

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Casually dressed man and woman hold a small bottle and two wine glasses holding a dark red liquid.
Creston Gary and Susan Snow

Tabletree black cherry juice, produced in Creston, B.C., was named Best Pure Juice Product at the 2012 World Juice conference.

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Rachel Beck, wearing a white dress, reaches out to a large herbal plant.
Creston, Education, Health & Wellness Creston education, naturally

The herbal practitioner program through the Creston campus of College of the Rockies has been nothing short of a growing success.

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Creston, Kimberley, Developments Regional workforce table established in the Kootenays

The Kootenay Regional Workforce Table is to develop a Regional Skills Training Plan to address labour shortages and skills gaps.

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Creston, Developments Creston Valley launches re-branding initiative

It’s an exciting week for the Creston Valley, as they have launched their new branding and imagery on a brand new website.

Creston, Technology A new Source

The Source has multiple locations throughout Canada, and has opened a brand new shop in Creston.

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Creston Community outlook 2013: tourism and highway improvements for Creston

Creston's population is growing and highway improvement is in the works.

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Creston, Small Business, Technology A nuts-and-bolts business

Ridgeline Fasteners has its administrative office in Creston, B.C., and its distribution centre in Calgary, Alberta.

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Man holding a clear acrylic trophy stands in front of the Creston & District Community Complex
Creston, Developments, Environment Energy conservation pays big bucks

The Creston & District Community Complex has received a FortisBC PowerSense award.

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Tracy Wastrodowski standing by some flooring at Nufloors in Creston BC
Creston Nufloors has everything flooring related

Nufloors in Creston, B.C., is a well-established business that has been at its present location for 18 years. The staff's dedication to service and the flooring industry has helped Nufloors become a multiple Best of Business award winner.

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Truscott Farms. Creston, B.C. Agriculture Milestone award. Best of Business Award Winner.
Creston, Agriculture Keeping it fresh

Creston's Truscott Farms was recently recognized by the B.C. government for growing good food for a century.

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Creston, Agriculture Creston Valley’s newest winery opens tasting room

As you wind your way toward Kootenay Lake there is a new tourist attraction that is sure to catch your attention.

Photo of Thomas Fritz standing by a meat counter in Creston BC
Creston Famous in Creston for quality meats: Famous Fritz

In Creston, connoisseurs of fine meat have an excellent shopping option. Famous Fritz Meats and Deli is run by a butcher with an array of background experience; his motto is: “Meat made the way it should be.”

by Kirsten Cook
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Creston, Health & Wellness Big changes for transit riders in Creston

On August 20, 2012, a number of improvements will take effect in the Creston transit system.

Creston Edgy style

On July 7, a brand new hair and esthetics studio opened in Creston.

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Heather, wearing a blue shirt, stands next to a display of medical aids.
Creston, Health & Wellness, Retail Helping people in the Creston Valley stay healthy and happy at home

Heather Cain is more than pleased to be stepping into management at Pharmasave Home Healthcare in Creston. Originally from Lethbridge, she jumped at the opportunity to move to the valley and utilize her experience in medical services.

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An orange backhoe dumps soil down a slope over a black covering.
Creston, Developments, Environment Talking trash: Building a better landfill in Creston

At the Creston Valley landfill, a major project is underway to help contain waste. The project is now in its second phase.

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