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RCMP respond to 187 calls for service

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 187 calls for service between Monday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 9.

How would Cranbrook fare against an atomic bomb?

Seventy years ago, on Aug. 6, the first atomic bomb was dropped from a B-29 Superfortress over Hiroshima.

Cranbrook RCMP respond to 187 calls

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 187 calls for service between Monday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 2.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation Summer Institute is taking place in the region over the next week. There are 13 educators from the Toronto area attending and they are all from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, which is located in Central Ontario. On Tuesday, the group was at the College of the Rockies for a culinary class and other events.

Institute brings educators to Kootenays

It’s been a busy week so far for the participants of the Canadian Wildlife Federation Summer Institute.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation Summer Institute is taking place in the region over the next week. There are 13 educators from the Toronto area attending and they are all from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, which is located in Central Ontario. On Tuesday, the group was at the College of the Rockies for a culinary class and other events.

Cranbrook RCMP respond to 208 calls

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 208 calls for service between Monday, July 20 and Sunday, July 26.

Marijuana producer has issues with dispensaries

Carmen Wannop of Dycar Pharmaceuticals commented on compassion clubs and other types of dispensaries that have been making the news lately.

Cougars sighted around Cranbrook

According to the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program on the WildSafeBC website, there were cougar sightings on July 17 and on July 21.

Lawn watering is targeted first in Vancouver water restrictions, because it has a big impact and is not essential. The City of Cranbrook has curtailed some of its public watering activities, and is inviting residents to follow suit in a voluntary fashion.

Severe drought ongoing in BC and East Kootenay

The warmest sea surface temperatures off the coast of B.C. in 1,500 years are heating rest up of province, meteorologist says.

Lawn watering is targeted first in Vancouver water restrictions, because it has a big impact and is not essential. The City of Cranbrook has curtailed some of its public watering activities, and is inviting residents to follow suit in a voluntary fashion.

JulyFest 2015 packed in the crowds in Kimberley

JulyFest wrapped up this past weekend and organizers said the event was a success.

Kiara Lynch explains the voter challenge to Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak and Councillor Bob Adams. Lynch is part of a non-partisan group that will run the challenge.

Nelson issuing voter challenge to Kootenays

The City of Nelson is putting forward a friendly challenge to other municipalities in hopes of seeing increased voter turnout.

Kiara Lynch explains the voter challenge to Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak and Councillor Bob Adams. Lynch is part of a non-partisan group that will run the challenge.

The Week on the Beat: July 13-19

Cranbrook Police responded to 196 calls for service from Monday, July 13 to Sunday, July 19. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details.

Two new fires in area

There were two new fires reported on Tuesday in the Cranbrook area.

The City of Cranbrook float at the Calgary Stampede, featuring Kelsey Ackert and Sarah Ferguson.

Cranbrook City Council applauds float winners

Council got a chance to congratulate the Sweethearts of Sam Steele and the organizers behind the award winning float.

The City of Cranbrook float at the Calgary Stampede, featuring Kelsey Ackert and Sarah Ferguson.
Key City Theatre managing director Galen Olstead.

Council briefed on theatre operations

Galen Olstead, director of the Key City Theatre, gave council an update and overview of activities over the past year.

Key City Theatre managing director Galen Olstead.

Mayor puts out air show raffle ticket challenge

Raffle tickets supporting the Cranbrook Airshow are already on sale as a means to drum up support and funds well ahead of time.

Get to know your local market

The BC Association of Farmer’s Markets has declared July as Meet My Market month.

June temps smash weather records

The high June temperatures were the hottest ever recorded in Cranbrook.

RCMP respond to 202 calls for service last week

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 202 calls for service from Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 5.

RCMP respond to 196 calls for service last week

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 196 calls for service from June 22 - 26. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details.

Motion means potential paving for Pinecrest

The resurfacing of 27A and 29th Avenue South is now a possibility for 2016. The avenues are currently gravel roads.