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The Night the High School Burned
April 29 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
On a Wednesday morning in April 1980, Leanne, a Grade 11 student at Prince Charles Secondary School, called her friend. “Maureen,” she said, “there’s no school today.”
“Why not?” asked Maureen.
“Because there’s no school.”
At about 2:00 AM the night before, fire had broken out in the thirty-year-old building. Within an hour, the structure was fully engulfed and all firefighters could do was hose down nearby residences. By dawn, the school – one of the finest in the Kootenays; home to award-winning band, drama, and art programs; producer of provincial championship sports teams; provider of a vast array of academic and trades programs – was gone.
April 29, 2025 is the forty-fifth anniversary of that fire. Join us as we explore the history of high schools in the Creston Valley and unveil previously unseen film footage of the fire.
Tuesday, April 29
7:00 PM
Erickson Room, Creston & District Community Complex
This presentation is being given in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting. You must be a member of the Creston Museum to vote at the AGM – you can purchase your membership online here using PayPal, or by dropping in to the Museum.
Museum members have priority admission.
Admission is free for members; $5 for non-members.
There are limited seats available to non-members of the Museum – RSVP below to ensure you get one!
Members planning to attend are also encouraged to RSVP – thank you!