This Saturday, April 20, 2019 is "Trash to Treasure"!

Go to: https://rdck.ca/EN/main/services/waste-recycling/household-hazardous-waste-round-up/trash-to-treasure.html for details.

Dr. McKellar Accepting Applications For New Patients

Blue Heron Medical Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Sheena McKellar is now accepting applications for new patients. 

Applications can be picked up at Blue Heron Medical (203-1230 Canyon St.) during regular business hours which are Monday to ...

Regional Energy Efficiency Program Information Event, May 2

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Davis Drive Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Closed

CRESTON, B.C., March 28, 2019 – Council has made the decision to close the Town maintained yard waste drop off site on Davis Drive effective March 18, 2019.

“The decision to close the Davis Drive yard waste drop off site was no...

Spring Yard & Garden Clean-Up

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 u...

Welcome Dr. McKellar!

The Blue Heron Medical Clinic and the Creston Valley Health Working Group are pleased to announce the pending arrival of Dr. Sheena McKellar. Dr. McKellar will be opening her practice in late April 2019. Intake request forms may be picked up during regula...

News Release: Town of Creston Establishes Technical Building Advisory Committee

Town Council has taken another step towards a new fire hall for the Town of Creston. At their meeting on January 8, 2019, Council announced the membership of the Technical Building Advisory Committee (TBAC) whose mandate is to assist Council with design, ...

I love Creston Article - March 2019- My Colonscopy

On January 31st, I checked into our Creston Valley Hospital for a “scope procedure” at 8:30 am. At 11:30 am, I walked into to my office at Town Hall. Contrary to several warnings that I had received to be prepared for major discomfort,...

I love Creston Article - February 2019- Mayors Fire Fund

The Village of Creston established, by a motion of committee, to form a Fire Department on February 21, 1899 at their meeting held at the Sirdar Hotel.  A motion was also made to appoint Mr. Joseph Wilson as the first Fire Chief of the Fire Depar...

I love Creston Article - December 2018 - My Post Campaign thoughts!

The Town of Creston held our official inauguration on November 6^th in Council Chambers.  The results of the judicial recount were confirmed the evening of November 2^nd, and incumbent Councillor Wilson learned that she would be able to continue he...

I love Creston Article - November 2018 - The next 4 years from my perspective!

One of my favorite quotes about leadership comes from Martin Luther King Jr. – “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” For me, t...

I love Creston Article - September 2018 - My 10 years as Mayor

When I first ran for the mayor’s seat in 2008 I could not have expected that in 10 years I time I would be seeking my fourth term. But, like many who are elected to public office, I find the work fulfilling and endlessly challenging. So here we ...

I love Creston Article - June 2018 - Highway #3 Improvements on Canyon Street

There’s a lot happening in Creston over the next few months and our roads will be looking the better for it! 

A “mill and fill” project will be happening this summer on Canyon Street between 10^th and 15^th Avenues. &am...

Message from the Mayor: Physician Recruitment and Hospital Emergency Care

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I Love Creston Article - May 2018 - Town of Creston next 5 years

My personal vision of our community for the next 5 years is one of growth and enhanced vibrancy.  Working together, we have the ability to map out a bright future.  The Town of Creston’s Official Community Plan (OCP) serves as ...

I Love Creston Article - April 2018 - 2 Grants approved

On March 9, 2018 the Town of Creston received official notice that our Federal Gas Tax Fund grant application was APPROVED for $2.8 million. These funds will be used for our Permanent Bio-Solids Handling System at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. While th...

I love Creston Article - February 2018 - Silly Season - an Election Year!

I recently attended a 2 day Local Government Leadership Forum in the company of 25 Mayors and Regional District Chairs from around the Province. At that Forum an observation was made that with the arrival of 2018, "silly season” has officia...

I Love Creston Article - December 2017 - My personal experience with Fire Departments

Most of us have busy schedules and we tend to only appreciate the services provided to us when we need them or after they respond to our personal needs. Our Fire Departments, or as we now call them our “Fire Rescue Services” because they provide more than...

I Love Creston Article - November 2017 - A new Fire Hall for the next 50 years

Our community is growing!  The most recent Canada Census indicated our population to be 5351.  As we continue to grow and develop, we need to plan strategically for our infrastructure.  And our infrastructure includes more than ...

I Love Creston Article - October 2017 - My 9 Years as "Mayor"

I am proud and honoured to continue serving as Mayor for the Town of Creston.  As I reflect on the last nine years in this role, I can’t help but recognize that there have been a lot of wins achieved for this community.  Howeve...

I Love Creston Article - September 2017 - Cemeteries in our Creston Valley

Forest Lawn Cemetery is a remarkable community icon that maintains a special place in the fabric of our community, our individual lives and our family histories.  My father passed away in 1973 and 44 years later my mother was recently laid to res...

I Love Creston Article - July 2017 - Our Canada Day 150 Project

Last year the Government of Canada announced that our Nation would be celebrating Canada’s 150^th anniversary in 2017.  To mark the occasion, the Federal Government invited communities and organizations across the country to create speci...

I Love Creston Article - June 2017 - Our Downtown Main Street and Highway #3 Re-alignment

A clear message that was heard in our recent Official Community Plan (OCP) community engagement process was the desire to establish our downtown as a welcoming destination for people, not just a thoroughfare for cars.  Achieving Phase 1 of the Hi...

I love Creston ariticle - Our Municipal By-Election

The Town of Creston will be holding a “By-election” on Saturday, June 10, 2017.  This election is the time when our community will democratically choose a representative to serve as Town Councillor for the remainder of our mun...

Mayor's I Love Creston Article – BC Mayors’ Caucus Conference