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Week on the beat: RCMP take 177 calls in early days of March

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 177 calls to service for the week of Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 9.

With news that a deer translocation trial may take place in the fall, some deer are already packing for the trip.

City approves additional funding for deer translocation trial

The city has approved contributing $10,000 of additional funding to the East Kootenay Urban Mule Deer Translocation Trial.

With news that a deer translocation trial may take place in the fall, some deer are already packing for the trip.

Council scrapping two-tier recreation fee system

The two-tiered resident/non-resident recreation fee system is on the way out.

The week on the beat: Feb.23 – March 1

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 142 calls to service this week, including erratic drivers, possible break and enters and counterfeit $100 bills.

Trafficking charges jump in fourth quarter 2014

Drug trafficking charges were up 52.8 per cent over the quarter in Cranbrook.

Physician recruiting will be ongoing, City says

The practice of actively recruiting physicians will likely be a long-term, ongoing endeavour, according to the city’s CAO.

Elizabeth Lake Lodge’s new building approved

Council approved a permit that will allow Elizabeth Lake lodge to construct a new building one-story, four unit building on its property.

City won’t install crosswalk near St. Mary’s school

Council followed city staff’s recommendation that no new crosswalk be installed at St. Mary’s School, at Monday’s meeting.

There are no easy alternatives to a deer cull.

Deer translocation not an option for now, says City

City council pitching in with other East Kootenay communities for deer translocation study.

There are no easy alternatives to a deer cull.

Idlewild Dam to be decommissioned

Cranbrook city council has decided to decommission the Idlewild Dam.

The week on the beat

It was a busy week for Cranbrook RCMP as officers responded to 172 calls for service from Monday, Feb. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 22.

February set some new records

It’s been a record setting February in terms of warm temperatures.

Cranbrook Council reviews tax rates

Council reviewed the proposed 2015-2019 municipal property tax rate at the Feb. 17 budget meeting.

The old Fire Hall No. 1 on 11th Ave. South in downtown Cranbrook.

Plan to borrow to retrofit old firehall cancelled

On Tuesday night, Feb. 17, Cranbrook city council voted to remove a plan to borrow $500,000 to retrofit Firehall No. 1.

The old Fire Hall No. 1 on 11th Ave. South in downtown Cranbrook.

Chronicling the week in police activity

As part of a new feature, the Daily Townsman will be running a weekly police report that chronicles the happenings of Cranbrook RCMP.

Council paves plan for roads

Council pushed forward on the 2015 Annual Capital Roads Program at the Feb. 11 budget meeting that will see a number of roads repaved.

The City of Cranbrook has authorized a 50 deer cull which will take place prior to the city's Wildlife Act Permit. The permit expires March 15, 2015.

Council authorizes 50 deer cull

Cranbrook city council approved a 50 deer cull that will take place in the next few weeks.

The City of Cranbrook has authorized a 50 deer cull which will take place prior to the city's Wildlife Act Permit. The permit expires March 15, 2015.

Forum will highlight building code changes

Tonight, building officials will be providing information on the new BC Building Code regulations at a forum.

Dr. Reza Aran of Aran Orthodontics

Orthodontist brings specialities to Cranbrook

A few months ago, Dr. Reza Aran opened his practice in Cranbrook.

Dr. Reza Aran of Aran Orthodontics
Kootenay Ice forwards Jaedon Descheneau, Levi Cable and Luke Philp visited the BC SPCA East Kootenay Branch to see the new puppies that are up for adoption. The visit is also to let people know about the Million Act of Kindness campaign that the BC SPCA is kicking off this month to raise awareness for the organization. The local branch will also be doing the Tennis Balls on Ice fundraiser at Friday’s Kootenay Ice game.

Million Acts of Kindness campaign underway

BC SPCA is starting a province-wide campaign which seeks to bring awareness for the organization and the animals it cares for.

Kootenay Ice forwards Jaedon Descheneau, Levi Cable and Luke Philp visited the BC SPCA East Kootenay Branch to see the new puppies that are up for adoption. The visit is also to let people know about the Million Act of Kindness campaign that the BC SPCA is kicking off this month to raise awareness for the organization. The local branch will also be doing the Tennis Balls on Ice fundraiser at Friday’s Kootenay Ice game.