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Lost Kootenays: A portal into our past
SHARE ON: Built in 1896, the Arlington Hotel in Slocan City was demolished in 1953. This photo was chosen as the book s cover. (Supplied by the Lost Kootenays Facebook group)
What started off as a Facebook group, Lost Kootenays has now evolved into an upcoming book that will be released this fall.
Co-authored by Greg Nesteoff and Eric Brighton, the two were approached by a publisher following the ongoing success of their group which has just under 50,000 followers.
Lost Kootenaysfeatures images of towns, sites and infrastructure before they were abandoned or demolished. Each photo offers a glimpse into what daily life looked like for Kootenay settlers and early homesteaders.
Ellen Tzakis resigns from Creston Town Council
SHARE ON: A strong community leader Ellen Tzakis was presented with the “Personal Achiever Award” by The Jimmy Pattinson Group, in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Achievement in 2008. (Supplied by the Town of Creston)
Ellen Tzakis has tendered her resignation from Town Council, marking the second councillor to step down since the 2018 election.
“I have resigned from my position as Councillor for the Town of Creston as of today, May 10th, due to health reasons, I am needing to address my well being of myself,” Tzakis told MyCrestonNow. “I thank the Town of Creston for opportunities and experience during my time as Councillor. I am grateful to have represented and to have had the support of the citizens of Creston.”
Wild North Brewing aiming for mid-May opening
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Creston’s newest watering hole is nearing its grand opening with only a few finishing touches needed.
What used to be the local Greyhound station is completely refurbished and encapsulated within a larger beer brewing and tasting facility.
Part owner Craig Wood said the design came from a Nelson-based architect and the materials were sourced locally.
“We’ve been in construction mode since November,” said Craig as he began pointing out the rustic wooden long tables. “Handmade, Douglas Fir right from the Valley. J.H. Huscroft, they supplied us with the lumber, that’s why we stamp their logo on there. We buy everything in our own province or at least in Canada.”
Groundwork nears completion for Crawford Hill reservoir restoration project
SHARE ON: The largest of the empty reservoirs atop Crawford Hill was once an immense empty space. Now it is a manageable pond having been filled with dirt from the Creston Emergency Services Building site and naturally flowing water. (Supplied by Jensen Shields)
Though nature did slowly begin to reclaim Creston’s ageing reservoir infrastructure, the Town decided to move forward with giving it a helping hand.
Wetland and ponds are key factors in biodiversity. What stood as empty pits for years will now grow into unique biomes for plants, animals and creatures, warm and cold-blooded alike.