Community Mural

The Town of Creston is seeking quotes from artists or artist teams to design, develop and paint a community mural which will be installed on the exterior of 1118 Canyon Street, Creston, BC.  To view the 'Request for Quotation' v...

Notice of Election by Voting, Voting Opportunities, Elector Registration, & Mail Ballot Voting

Declaration of Election by Voting

Requesting a Mail Ballot For The Town of Creston 2022 Municipal Election

In accordance with Section 110 (1) of the Local Government Act, all qualified electors are permitted to vote by mail.

Mail Ballot packages may be requested by completing a Mail Ballot Application form and returning it to Town Hall. Mail ballot app...

Declaration of Candidates for 2022 Election

Notice of Advance Voting & Elector Registration for the General Local Election - October 15, 2022

Nomination Period for Mayor, Councillor and School District Trustee begins August 30, 2022

Nomination period for One Mayor, Six Councillors and One School District Trustee for the Town of Creston begins August 30, 2022 at 9:00 am and closes on September 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Nomination packages are available at Town Hall for pick up or a...

New Physician Relocating to Creston

The Creston Valley Health Working Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Chelsea Hart and her husband, Lucas, to the Creston Valley this September!

Dr. Hart states, "I first heard of Creston at a recruitment booth at a medical conference duri...

Need a Doctor?

Invitation to Candidate Readiness Workshop - August 25, 2022 (3-7 pm)

With local government elections this October 15, people are starting to give serious consideration to who could be representing communities for the next four-year term. Everyone wants to elect people who care.

Democracy starts in our own communities. Local...

Notice of Nomination and Advance Registration for the General Local Election - October 15, 2022

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Market Park Construction

The Town owned property that has been utilized for overflow parking located between the Chamber of Commerce and Pealow's Independent Grocer will be unavailable starting Friday, August 5, 2022 until December 31, 2022 (possibly longer) as we begin ...

Town of Creston Hosts Affordable Housing Discussion

On March 9, 2022 the Town of Creston held a public meeting to discuss the Affordable Housing situation in Creston. There were 59 community members in attendance, representing a variety of local organizations and non-profits, business owners, land owners, ...

April/May 2022 - I love Creston - The 'Market Park' Project

To look at it now, you may not think much about the approximately one-hectare parcel of land that is adjacent to the railway tracks, located between the Chamber of Commerce and Pealow’s Independent Grocery store. Locals know this land as the spa...

I love Creston - February/March 2022 - Golden Centennaires

1967 marked the 100^th anniversary of the creation of Canada as a nation. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Royal Canadian Air Force set up an aerobatic team, which was to perform at 100 air demonstrations across the country. The team was known as ...

December 2021/January 2022 article - I love Creston - Grants Received in the Creston Valley

As this article goes to print, it has been 13 years since I was first elected as Mayor for the Town of Creston. With certainty, I can say that being Mayor has been an amazing, educational experience. One of the things that I have come to appreciate the mo...

My "Mayor's Fire fund"

i love creston - August/September 2021 - Our Councils, Building Together

“I am Mayor Ron Toyota, representing the Town of Creston. I would like to begin by acknowledging that this meeting is taking place on the unceded traditional territory of the Yaqan Nukiy within the Ktunaxa Nations”. This is the stateme...

i love Creston - June/July 2021 - Bio-Solids upgrade

Our wastewater treatment plant is one of the most significant assets that the Town of Creston has. Every municipality in Canada is mandated to have a system in place to deal with bio-solids management, which is a part of the wastewater treatment process. ...

i love creston - April/May 2021 - Our Walking Trails

Spring is officially here and with it, the promise of fresh beginnings and the freedom to enjoy walking and exploring the outdoors. This year, I am even more appreciative of the natural beauty that surrounds us and the opportunity to discover new and fami...

i love creston - February 2021 - Creston Fire Rescue

Over the years, I have written a few “I Love Creston” articles on Creston Fire Rescue. I wrote one of my first articles about the service in October 2015 (it was my 69^th article).  Now, I am writing my 119^th article, and I wou...

I love Creston - December 2020-January 2021 - Mountain Man

I feel so fortunate to live in the Kootenays. From the freshly fallen snow in winter, to the lush trees in the spring, the amazing lake views in the summer, and bright vibrant colours of the fall, we are surrounded by such incredible natural beauty!

If the...

I love Creston - October Article - Regional District of Central Kootenay

In 1965, the B.C. government amended the Municipal Act to enable the creation of regional districts. There are now 27 regional districts across the province of British Columbia. The Town of Creston belongs to the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDC...