Annalee Grant

The Invermere Judo Club had an impressive showing at a tournament in Creston earlier this month. Marnie Rainbow (in white) applies a tai otoshi (side body drop) as Cassia Riches resists.

Judo Jottings: Local judokas demonstrate skill in Creston

The Invermere Judo Club is active since September with 60 members registered that are split into two groups.

The Invermere Judo Club had an impressive showing at a tournament in Creston earlier this month. Marnie Rainbow (in white) applies a tai otoshi (side body drop) as Cassia Riches resists.

2012: The year in local news, Part III

Here is a recap of some of the area’s biggest stories in 2012 from September through December.

2012: The Year In Local News – January to March

Here is a recap of some of the area's biggest stories in 2012 from court happenings to the Jumbo Glacier Resort.

Chair of the School District 5 School Replacement Committee Chris Johns, Mayor Wayne Stetski and Key City Theatre board chair Sandra Cave sign a proclamation stating the three parties will keep the Key City Theatre in the new Mount Baker Neighbourhood Learning Centre when it is built.

Theatre key to new Cranbrook high school

Proclamation declares that theatre space will be part of new “neighbourhood of learning”

Chair of the School District 5 School Replacement Committee Chris Johns, Mayor Wayne Stetski and Key City Theatre board chair Sandra Cave sign a proclamation stating the three parties will keep the Key City Theatre in the new Mount Baker Neighbourhood Learning Centre when it is built.
Mainroad is busy all over the East Kootenay this week. Larry Tooze photographed this snowplow in action.

Driving safe for the holidays and beyond

Mainroad East Kootenay urges driver/snowplow awareness.

Mainroad is busy all over the East Kootenay this week. Larry Tooze photographed this snowplow in action.

Fake Ktunaxa treaty maps in circulation

An anonymous person has distributed a number of fliers purporting to be a map of the proposed lands being offered to the Ktunaxa Nation.

Mayor happy to see sign bylaw feedback

Deadline for public feedback extended to Feb. 1, 2013.

Merry Christmas from the RCMP

It's the festive season, and the RCMP are urging residents to be responsible as they celebrate.

Barnett to represent himself at Supreme Court trial

Fernie man accused of abducting son makes first appearance in Cranbrook court.

Name of accident victim released

The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the woman killed in the traffic accident near Invermere on December 12.

The lunch hour crunch begins at the intersection of Baker Street and 14th Avenue,

Traffic patterns

School by school report looks at vehicular issues in Cranbrook

The lunch hour crunch begins at the intersection of Baker Street and 14th Avenue,

Panebianco matter stalled by judge shortage

A judge shortage at the Cranbrook Law Courts has caused Brian Panebianco's bail hearing to be put over once more to February 6.

Cranbrook Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) member Connor Wigen practices spotting out the window of a Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Buffalo aircraft on December 2 at the Canadian Rockies International Airport. The aircraft was left grounded by a snowstorm in the area that day, but Cranbrook’s SAR members got an invaluable opportunity to spend time with a military SAR Tech team.

Eyes in the skies: A visit from the Canadian Forces

This is part one in a two-part series on Civilian Air Search and Rescue training at the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Cranbrook Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) member Connor Wigen practices spotting out the window of a Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Buffalo aircraft on December 2 at the Canadian Rockies International Airport. The aircraft was left grounded by a snowstorm in the area that day, but Cranbrook’s SAR members got an invaluable opportunity to spend time with a military SAR Tech team.
Outgoing directors Jim Benson, Tracey Whiting, Karla Shalley and Ted Lauritsen were celebrated at the Chamber’s Christmas Luncheon on December 12.

Cranbrook Chamber caps off fantastic year

Mike Adams will assume the president position in January. Dave Butler will be vice president. Janette Sissons will remain as treasurer.

Outgoing directors Jim Benson, Tracey Whiting, Karla Shalley and Ted Lauritsen were celebrated at the Chamber’s Christmas Luncheon on December 12.

Second road fatality this month claims life of Radium woman

Dodge Dakota lost control and crossed the centre line, hitting northbound Chevy Silverado.

For the love of ektorp!

What we have to learn from the trials of the IKEA monkey

A little help from owl friends

Just 4 Pets hands owl over to local raptor specialist

Clyde the owl fell into the right hands when he was brought to Just 4 Pets two weeks ago. The injured Great Horned Owl is now recovering with a local raptor specialist and will hopefully be released back into the wild after his ordeal.

With a little help from owl friends

Local pet store rescues Clyde; one-eyed owl on road to recovery.

Clyde the owl fell into the right hands when he was brought to Just 4 Pets two weeks ago. The injured Great Horned Owl is now recovering with a local raptor specialist and will hopefully be released back into the wild after his ordeal.
An example of signage featured on Cranbrook St. North.

Sign bylaw open house draws huge turnout

Meeting the most well attended City of Cranbrook public consultation session in recent memory — and frustrations were running high.

An example of signage featured on Cranbrook St. North.

Cranbrook teachers who claimed mercury poisoning get new hearing

Judge says 2010 decision in Mount Baker Secondary School mercury case was 'manifestly unfair.'