This new federal statutory holiday might have left you wondering, “What’s it all about? What are we supposed to do on this day?” And those are fair questions – after all, it’s been almost a decade since a new stat …
The West Creston Ferry & Ferrymen
THE FERRYMEN Do you or someone you know, know anything about these men or more details about the West Creston Ferry, which was located at the old ferry landing? If so, please share it with us! The first ferryman was …
Derry Turns 100!
Who is Derry? Derry is a 1921 Ford Model TT one-ton truck who spends his days at the Creston Museum. This truck was only manufactured and sold with the chassis. The Derry brothers had to build the rest of the …
Logging Arch Update…Volunteers Needed!
Here’s some exciting news: Brian Reynolds, the wheelwright in Manitoba who is rebuilding the logging arch for us, has the spokes and hubs for both wheels done! Here’s the latest photo he’s sent: Look at the size of them! Brian …
Trapper Cabin Exhibit Renewal
The Trapper Cabin remodeling project, being completed by summer student Ayla Harris, is finally underway! This summer Ayla will be working on renewing and improving the Trapper Cabin exhibit. There will be a complete overhaul of the interior and exterior …
Canada Day: Things to Consider
On May 27th it was confirmed that the remains of 215 children at the former residential school site in Kamloops B.C. had been found. Since then more unmarked graves have been discovered on other former residential school sites across Canada. …
Is It History?
Imagine you have received this letter: Yes, this is an actual letter, dated 18 June 1947, written by the Creston Valley Hospital Board and published in the Creston Review. Now, when you read “your people,” envision whatever category of people …
Working With Community
The best part of my job is the opportunity it gives me to connect with so many community groups and individuals. It’s a great feeling, knowing that the resources we have here (collections, spaces, knowledge, and so on) can be …
Logging Arch Update!
Several months ago, we told you about an exciting project to rebuild this magnificent horse-drawn log skidder – thanks to funding from Columbia Basin Trust, Creston Community Forest, Wynnwood Canfor, and many generous local residents. We took it apart… …and …
Where do you find heritage?
Do you find it in the buildings that make your community unique or do you hear it in the special stories your family tells? Perhaps you experience it at cultural festivals and in the taste of many cuisines. Or maybe …