Arne Petryshen

City plans to pay half of MBSS crosswalk signs

The City of Cranbrook is pursuing a cost-sharing agreement with School District 5 on crossing signs for the Mount Baker crosswalk.

Arne Petryshen file photo Charlotte Murray, executive director of Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, was at city council Monday as part of a delegation to talk about the move toward Cranbrook History Centre. Murray is pictured here back in September 2014.

Railway museum setting off in new directions

Relaunch will see the museum become the Cranbrook History Centre.

Arne Petryshen file photo Charlotte Murray, executive director of Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, was at city council Monday as part of a delegation to talk about the move toward Cranbrook History Centre. Murray is pictured here back in September 2014.

A growth industry for Cranbrook

Company seeks to bring major medical marijuana facility to town; potential to employ 200, CEO says

Report shows steady decline in substance abuse in local youth

A recent report that looks at the health of B.C. youth shows improvements when it comes to injuries and substance abuse for local youth.

Cranbrook Williams Moving and Storage still in business

Local company under separate ownership than Vancouver-headquartered operation, which has declared bankruptcy

New school zone coming for KCA

Kootenay Christian Academy will be getting a school zone on Kootenay Street North.

The dogs dare to dream

A dog park for all is the dream of many residential dog owners in Cranbrook.

An aerial map of northwest Cranbrook. The proposed new subdivision would be located in the upper left corner.

Council rezones property in spite of concerns

Two residents of Cranbrook spoke against the rezoning of the 7.8 hectare property at 6th Street NW.

An aerial map of northwest Cranbrook. The proposed new subdivision would be located in the upper left corner.

Cranbrook council looks for cuts to 2014 carry forward projects

The new Cranbrook city council had its first stab at budget matters as it looked over a number of items on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

An aerial view of the St. Mary’s School neighbourhood. A crosswalk was requested for the corner of 4th Street and 16th Avenue S.

St. Mary’s crosswalk a safety issue, principal says

The principal of St. Mary’s Catholic Independent School is worried about the safety of children at 4th Street S and 16th Avenue S.

An aerial view of the St. Mary’s School neighbourhood. A crosswalk was requested for the corner of 4th Street and 16th Avenue S.

Weather set to warm up this weekend

The cold spell of late is about to take a turn over the weekend as the weather forecast calls for highs of up to +5.

Kimberley Nordic Club skier Colin Ferrie will be representing Canada at the World Under-23 Championships in Kazahkstan from Feb. 1-8. Ferrie will also be representing B.C. with fellow Kimberley club skier Molly Miller later in February at the Canada Winter Games.

Kimberley nordic skier representing Canada at World Championships

Colin Ferrie from Kimberley is off to Kazahkstan after Canada Winter Games

Kimberley Nordic Club skier Colin Ferrie will be representing Canada at the World Under-23 Championships in Kazahkstan from Feb. 1-8. Ferrie will also be representing B.C. with fellow Kimberley club skier Molly Miller later in February at the Canada Winter Games.
An aerial map of northwest Cranbrook. The proposed new subdivision would be located in the upper left corner.

Developer proposes subdivision on 6th Street NW

Cranbrook may soon have a new subdivision on the Northwest part of town.

An aerial map of northwest Cranbrook. The proposed new subdivision would be located in the upper left corner.

City staff hopes deer education will continue

City staff said they were pleased with the first year of the urban deer public education program and hope it will be continued in 2015.

Fluoridation bylaw readings rescinded

At the Monday meeting, city council rescinded the three readings that dealt removing fluoride from the drinking water

Cranbrook Council questions crosswalk criteria

City engineering recommends against St. Mary’s School request

Council approves Motor Control Center borrowing

Council has approved borrowing up to $700,000 for the replacement of the Motor Control Center at the City's Spray Irrigation Field

City plows hit the streets after snowfall

A big snowfall like the one Sunday night means the city plow trucks, loaders and graders were busy at work around Cranbrook.

Five B.C. resorts make top 50 list

Fernie Alpine Resort and four other mountains in B.C. made The Active Times' list of the 50 Best Ski Resorts.

Mainroad warns against passing plow trucks

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting is asking drivers to be cautious when approaching highway maintenance vehicles.