â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Major power outage hits Creston area

A power outage spanned the entire Creston Valley and surrounding area yesterday.


Fortis BC’s Amy Bunton says it was caused by a motor vehicle incident at about 12:50 pm.

She says few details are available but crews were on scene quickly.


It was much later last night before the other communities had power back.

A separate power outage yesterday hit the North Shore of Kootenay Lake around 4:00 pm

Is believed to be caused by a storm and impacted about 500 customers.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

FortisBC urges winter outage preparedness

FortisBC is urging residents to be prepared for power outages as winter weather approaches.

28 animals removed from West Kootenay property amid cruelty investigation

Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect. 

Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Tiny home lost in Passmore fire

A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.

Slocan Valley detour begins Thursday

Riders are being warned of a temporary detour on Route 20 Slocan Valley due to bridge construction.
- Advertisement -