In December of 2025, Creston Council authorized staff to apply to the British Columbia Air Access Program for funds to extend the runway at Creston Valley Regional Airport. At their regular meeting on June 16, 2026, Council was advised that the grant application had not been successful. The BCAAP informed staff that there were more applications than available funds. Mayor Arnold DeBoon said that it is a tough grant to get as the funds are somewh…