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Have you ever wandered through Pioneer Cemetery and read the inscriptions on the stones? Many contain only the standard information, giving no hint about the long, full lives of their owners. But there are a few that make you want …

Your daily dose of history for today is pretty much guaranteed to get you completely sidetracked for the rest of the day. Last summer, thanks to the very hard work of summer student Madison Lacoursiere, funding from the BC History …

Let’s go back to that idea of a picture being worth a thousand words. One photo of a young woman picking apples led us to a fascinating story of a courageous lady who came to Creston in 1912 (if you …

Yesterday, we told you about Winifred Collis and her work on the fruit ranch she and her husband owned near Crusher Road. Today, let’s look at all the things that were on that fruit ranch – and get creative in …

Today, for your Daily Dose of History: a chance to imagine what life was like for the early settlers of the Creston Valley – especially the women. What would your life be like, in Creston, in 1912? Any family stories …

Yesterday, we shared an article about some of the home-made fun in Creston’s history. Now it’s your turn! Here’s a little story from Cyril Colonel, about the fun and games they had when he was a boy in Alberta, during …

…until somebody loses a fence. Yes, lots of things are closed or cancelled right now – but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do! Today, for your daily dose of history, we bring you an article about home-made fun. Join …

These days, we’re definitely recognising the value of being able to stay connected with friends and family. Technology makes that possible, even when we can’t connect in person. In this era of instant communications with anyone, anywhere in the world, …