Posted on: February 12, 2021
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 69th article). Now, I am writing my 119th article, and I wou...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: February 12, 2021
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...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: September 17, 2020
Ask any municipality, and I’m sure that they will tell you that asset management and infrastructure replacement is one of their major challenges. The Town of Creston endeavours to balance the maintenance of existing, aging infrastructure while b...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: July 15, 2020
On May 15, 2015, I received a very respectful and well written letter from four community minded Grade 7 students attending ARES (Adam Robertson Elementary School) inquiring about the possibility of developing a new skate park. They felt strongly that alt...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: April 2, 2020
In January, I was invited to the Royal Canadian Legion’s (Branch 29) canteen for a "Salute to First Responders". I was honoured to have been asked to take part in this event - a potluck dinner evening with about 70 attending....
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: March 23, 2020
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) provides a number of essential services to the residents of the Town of Creston. Our taxpayers pay for these services through taxation collected by the Town on behalf of the RDCK. Major shared services incl...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: February 14, 2020
As Town Council, one of the most important tasks that we face is to set the annual municipal budget. This process takes months to complete, and requires the involvement of every department. We are always striving to improve the process, and one of the way...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: December 5, 2019
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will be stopping in Creston– raising money, food and awareness!
On Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 9:45 am, our community will once again be treated being a stop on the Canadian CP Holiday Train route. The t...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: October 21, 2019
My first community “Coffee Talk” was held on November 26, 2013 at the Creston Valley Bakery. There were 15 attending including Staff Sgt. Gollan, Fire Chief Moore and myself. In the last (almost) six years, I have convened a ...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: September 16, 2019
With this article, I would like to provide an update on the status of the new Fire Hall for the Town of Creston. It’s hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since the October 2018 municipal election in which there was a successful referen...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: July 22, 2019
Lorne and I served on the Creston and District Community Complex (CDCC) “Design Team” for the new indoor Aquatic Center in 2007 and 2008. We were a team of 6 appointed by the RDCK Directors of the day. The other tea...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: June 14, 2019
In April 2019, 5 Town of Creston Councillors attended the AKBLG (Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government) Convention held in Castlegar for 3 days. There were approximately two hundred participants in attendance including 2 Members of Parliament ...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: May 14, 2019
In 2010, Council made the decision to launch a “pilot project” to create a yard waste drop-off site near the Town’s Waste Water Treatment Plant on Davis Drive. Mayor and Council worked with Town staff to allow Crest...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: April 15, 2019
On Tuesday March 5th, I rode the BC Transit “Health Connections” bus from Creston to Cranbrook and return. My primary reason was to experience and report on this benefit for the residents of the Creston Valley.
The Town of Creston, along with Reg...
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Mayor's Communiqué
Posted on: March 15, 2019
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,...
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