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City says no dust control for road that is not a road

The City declined a request to provide dust control to residents who live near an undeveloped gravel road at the top of Victoria Avenue.

Council backs zoning amendment

Council got behind an zoning amendment that could eventually see a storage business opened at 300 1st Avenue South.

The bocce pits at Baker Park are a heavily attended source of fun during Sam Steele Days.

Sam Steele Days approaching

With the festivities of Sam Steele Days only a couple weeks away, organizers are gearing up for another great event this year.

The bocce pits at Baker Park are a heavily attended source of fun during Sam Steele Days.
For the Townsman Two teams from Mount Baker Secondary School represented BC in their trades at the Skills Canada nationals in Saskatoon from May 27 - 30. Pictured, left to right, Ravindu Ranasinghe, Joshua Zamora (sitting) and Adam Webster. The team came in fourth in Robotics at the competition. Also competing was Brandon Ouillette and Devon Kennedy in the TV/Video Production category.

Wild robotics takes fourth in nationals

The Mount Baker robotics team placed fourth in Canada, while the TV/Video Production team from also did well.

For the Townsman Two teams from Mount Baker Secondary School represented BC in their trades at the Skills Canada nationals in Saskatoon from May 27 - 30. Pictured, left to right, Ravindu Ranasinghe, Joshua Zamora (sitting) and Adam Webster. The team came in fourth in Robotics at the competition. Also competing was Brandon Ouillette and Devon Kennedy in the TV/Video Production category.
Environment Canada says it will be a hot June following the dry May. This week's rain will slow by the end of this week.

Rain in front of us, not so much behind us

June is often the rainiest month in the East Kootenay and it looks to be starting off in exactly that way.

Environment Canada says it will be a hot June following the dry May. This week's rain will slow by the end of this week.

The Week on the Beat: May 25 to 31

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 170 calls for service the week of May 25 to May 31. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details for the report.

Cranbrook RCMP calls up in first quarter

Police calls are up slightly for the period of January to March 2015.

City looks for compromise for PAC crosswalk request

The City of Cranbrook did not approve a request from Gordon Terrace School for an additional crosswalk on 5th Avenue and Larch Drive.

The turtles at Idlewild Lake have been affected by the safety fencing. The city has made adjustments.

Dam report sheds light on Idlewild decision

The Idlewild Dam Breach Inundation Study sheds some light on the in-camera decision to decommission the Idlewild Dam.

The turtles at Idlewild Lake have been affected by the safety fencing. The city has made adjustments.
The Cranbrook Lodge #34 and Selkirk Lodge #55 have consolidated into one lodge. The new lodge is called Fisher Peak Lodge #34. Photo: on April 27, the Grand Lodge of B.C. and the Yukon came to the East Kootenay and held the constitution ceremony at Selkirk Lodge.

Local Freemasons mark unification

Cranbrook and Kimberley have consolidated into one lodge — Fisher Peak Lodge #34.

The Cranbrook Lodge #34 and Selkirk Lodge #55 have consolidated into one lodge. The new lodge is called Fisher Peak Lodge #34. Photo: on April 27, the Grand Lodge of B.C. and the Yukon came to the East Kootenay and held the constitution ceremony at Selkirk Lodge.

Week on the beat: Police respond to 176 calls May 11-17

Cranbrook RCMP answered 176 calls over the past week, through Sunday night, May 17.

The week on the beat: RCMP respond to 156 calls

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 156 calls for service from May 4 to May 10.

Koocanusa management plan in the works: Bennett

Enforcement will also be stepped up at popular lake this weekend.

Four deer culled earlier this year

The City of Cranbrook conducted a cull of urban deer earlier and during that time four deer were captured and put down.

Cranbrook will get more streets done this year

All of the planned roads, including the optional ones, will be undertaken this year thanks to a lower than expected tender.

Company plans public information session for medical pot facility

Dycar Pharmaceuticals will be answering question and giving an update on its progress on May 25.

Cranbrook council meetings will no longer include opening prayer

Cranbrook council will no longer begin meetings with an invocation from one of the many religious and spiritual groups around town.

Old fire hall to be put on market

A decision has been made on the fate of Fire Hall no. 1 — It will be put on the market.

Larry LaPointe (standing on truck) and firefighters Murray Robertson and Paul Relkoff are volunteering their time, working to restore a 1929 International ladder fire truck. The work is taking place at LaPointe’s home in Cranbrook.

Vintage fire truck gets new heart

Thanks to a band of volunteers the City’s 1929 International ladder fire truck will have a newer engine and drivetrain.

Larry LaPointe (standing on truck) and firefighters Murray Robertson and Paul Relkoff are volunteering their time, working to restore a 1929 International ladder fire truck. The work is taking place at LaPointe’s home in Cranbrook.
On April 15 a number of Mount Baker Students represented the Kootenays in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Abbotsford. Joshua Zamora, Ravindu Ranasinghe, Adam Webster won gold in Robotics. Brandon Ouillette and Devon Kennedy won gold in TV/Video Production. Noah Marasco, Cam Wilson, Brennan Weaver and Ryley Holliday won silver in Robotics.

Wild winning ways the wave of the future

Last week, a number of Mount Baker Secondary students joined others from all over B.C. at the Provincial Skills Canada competition.

On April 15 a number of Mount Baker Students represented the Kootenays in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Abbotsford. Joshua Zamora, Ravindu Ranasinghe, Adam Webster won gold in Robotics. Brandon Ouillette and Devon Kennedy won gold in TV/Video Production. Noah Marasco, Cam Wilson, Brennan Weaver and Ryley Holliday won silver in Robotics.