Annalee Grant

Hopley case put over until November

Admitted child abductor Randall Hopley will continue to wait to hear his sentence after his case was put over to set a new date.

Conservation Officer Jeff Scott shows a recently killed bear to a class of schoolchildren at Gordon Terrace Elementary on Friday, October 12.

Downed bear used to make kids aware

A bear that was destroyed in Cranbrook on October 12 was turned into a mobile classroom for local schools.

Conservation Officer Jeff Scott shows a recently killed bear to a class of schoolchildren at Gordon Terrace Elementary on Friday, October 12.
Before (left): The Cranbrook RCMP’s older style cells have metal bars. Collan K0halyk used one of the vertical cross bars to hang himself with his own T-shirt as construction was underway in December 2011 to retrofit half of the cells. After (right): Half the cells at the detachment have now been retrofitted, removing metal bars and replacing them with steel and cinderblocks. The remaining cells have been added to the City of Cranbrook’s five year budgetary plan.

Cellblock was under renovation when Kohalyk died

The cellblock at the Cranbrook RCMP detachment was under renovation when Collan Kohalyk died following December 24 in-custody incident.

Before (left): The Cranbrook RCMP’s older style cells have metal bars. Collan K0halyk used one of the vertical cross bars to hang himself with his own T-shirt as construction was underway in December 2011 to retrofit half of the cells. After (right): Half the cells at the detachment have now been retrofitted, removing metal bars and replacing them with steel and cinderblocks. The remaining cells have been added to the City of Cranbrook’s five year budgetary plan.

Inquest hears tragic tale of despair

The mother of the man who died after he hanged himself in the Cranbrook RCMP cells addressed the inquest into his death on October 10.

A mother's grief: Irene Kohalyk, the mother of the man who hanged himself in the Cranbrook RCMP detachment cellblock in December, 2010, clutches his picture in front of the Cranbrook Law Courts, with the detachment in the background.

Coroner’s Inquest concludes

The Jury for the Coroner's Inquest into the in-custody hanging death of Collan Kohalyk returned with two recommendations Wednesday evening.

A mother's grief: Irene Kohalyk, the mother of the man who hanged himself in the Cranbrook RCMP detachment cellblock in December, 2010, clutches his picture in front of the Cranbrook Law Courts, with the detachment in the background.
Volunteer supervisor Helen Luke with three youth volunteers at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Candy Striper program in need of adult volunteers

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital's Candy Striper program is in desperate need of volunteers to continue operating

Volunteer supervisor Helen Luke with three youth volunteers at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network board poses with Dr. Jane Goodall on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Key City Theatre after her speech to the public.

CBEEN thinks big with next event

CBEEN wraps up Jane Goodall appearances and looks forward to hosting national convention in the Kootenays

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network board poses with Dr. Jane Goodall on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Key City Theatre after her speech to the public.

Court challenge launched over Species at Risk inaction

Wildsight takes federal government to court over long over-due recovery strategies to address the Species at Risk Act.

My weekend with Dr. Jane

Accompanying Dame Goodall during her Cranbrook soujourn

Massive meat recall hits local shelves

Major grocery stores in Cranbrook, Kimberley subjected to biggest beef recall in B.C. history

Dr. Jane Goodall speaks to event sponsors at a reception at the Key City Gallery, Sunday, Sept. 30.

Goodall encourages global connections with Roots and Shoots

Jane Goodall urges youth and educators to make a difference in their communities and the world while in Cranbrook.

Dr. Jane Goodall speaks to event sponsors at a reception at the Key City Gallery, Sunday, Sept. 30.
Jumbo Valley, the site of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort.

NDP MLA questions Bennett’s Jumbo history

New provincial legislation is 'flawed', according to Macdonald.

Jumbo Valley, the site of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort.
Dr. Jane Goodall, known as Dr. Jane to the youth of Cranbrook who heard her speak Monday morning, waves goodbye while clutching her well-known travelling companion, Mr. H. Dr. Goodall spoke at a number of events, bringing her message of hope for the future to youth, adults, business owners and more. See more on Goodall and her Roots and Shoots program this week in the Townsman.

The call of the wild in Cranbrook

Jane Goodall was in Cranbrook this past weekend. She shared her story, some words of encouragement and reasons for hope.

Dr. Jane Goodall, known as Dr. Jane to the youth of Cranbrook who heard her speak Monday morning, waves goodbye while clutching her well-known travelling companion, Mr. H. Dr. Goodall spoke at a number of events, bringing her message of hope for the future to youth, adults, business owners and more. See more on Goodall and her Roots and Shoots program this week in the Townsman.
Students and staff at T.M. Roberts School spent last week celebrating Sports Day by participating in a number of different activities, wrapping up events with Jersey Day on Friday.

Jersey Day celebrated from Cranbrook to Victoria

Cranbrook joins minister in Victoria to celebrate Jersey Day.

Students and staff at T.M. Roberts School spent last week celebrating Sports Day by participating in a number of different activities, wrapping up events with Jersey Day on Friday.
Jane Goodall speaks at St. Eugene Mission Resort Sunday afternoon, prior to a reception and presentation at the Key City Theatre Sunday evening.

Roots and Shoots in the Rockies

Renowned primatologist and activist brings message to Cranbrook

Jane Goodall speaks at St. Eugene Mission Resort Sunday afternoon, prior to a reception and presentation at the Key City Theatre Sunday evening.
Pyper leads a pack of skaters around the ice during Sports Day, hosted at Memorial Arena by the Cranbrook Skating Club. The Club welcomed kids of all skill levels to come out and learn to skate, while parents were introduced to a new sporting option for their children. The program runs every Thursday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.

When in Canada …

"All it takes is a pair of skates" draws budding bladesters.

Pyper leads a pack of skaters around the ice during Sports Day, hosted at Memorial Arena by the Cranbrook Skating Club. The Club welcomed kids of all skill levels to come out and learn to skate, while parents were introduced to a new sporting option for their children. The program runs every Thursday afternoon at 3:45 p.m.
David Wilks

Wilks returns to house for exciting fall session

MP talks about the first few weeks back in Parliament and his no vote on the beginning of life motion.

David Wilks
Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks in the House.

Wilks returns to work

Parliament began with a controversial debate on when life begins.

Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks in the House.
Tyler Setzer, Mindy Crever and Corey Baker are pictured with the Fort Steele Clydesdales after demonstrating the Michigan Big Wheel at the North Idaho Draft Horse Show over the weekend. The Big Wheel was used to haul logs out of the forest before mechanized equipment was available. Fort Steele had a great showing coming home with plenty of hardware in many different classes.

Horses wow the masses

Fort Steele Clydesdales strut their stuff at Idaho Draft Horse show

Tyler Setzer, Mindy Crever and Corey Baker are pictured with the Fort Steele Clydesdales after demonstrating the Michigan Big Wheel at the North Idaho Draft Horse Show over the weekend. The Big Wheel was used to haul logs out of the forest before mechanized equipment was available. Fort Steele had a great showing coming home with plenty of hardware in many different classes.
The Cranbrook Food Action Committee is planning for its harvest of the new gardens located on the corner of 8th St. N and 18th Ave. N.

Potato Picking Party planned

The Cranbrook Food Action Committee is inviting the community to pick a few potatoes this Sunday.

The Cranbrook Food Action Committee is planning for its harvest of the new gardens located on the corner of 8th St. N and 18th Ave. N.