Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 11

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 11

Moyie Communications Tower; A River Captured; Marysville Benchlands, and the strange story of Constable Sontag

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 11
The latest installment of the popular Locals Coffee House concert series (performers from November, 2017, pictured here) runs Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook. Barry Coulter photo

Locals Coffee House set for Saturday, Jan. 13

The latest installment of the popular concert series runs Saturday at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook.

The latest installment of the popular Locals Coffee House concert series (performers from November, 2017, pictured here) runs Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook. Barry Coulter photo
Kootenay Columbia MP Wayne Stetski

Wayne’s World

Systematic attack on pensions

  • Jan 11, 2018
Kootenay Columbia MP Wayne Stetski
Arts Club's powerful 'Onegin' stopping at KCT

Arts Club’s powerful ‘Onegin’ stopping at KCT

Onegin embarks on a Western Canada tour this month, including Cranbrook on Tuesday February 6.

  • Jan 10, 2018
Arts Club's powerful 'Onegin' stopping at KCT
Maple Leaf great Johnny Bower. Wikimedia file.

Johnny Bower; a man of kindness

Anthony Dransfeld recounts conversations with late, great Maple Leaf, Johnny Bower

  • Jan 10, 2018
Maple Leaf great Johnny Bower. Wikimedia file.
Mapping concerns delay RDEK bylaw

Mapping concerns delay RDEK bylaw

Rural residents affected by OCP amendment voice their opposition.

Mapping concerns delay RDEK bylaw
Mount Baker Junior Boys basketball focused on bright future

Mount Baker Junior Boys basketball focused on bright future

Young Wild team motivated by long-term goals, beyond this season and even high school careers

Mount Baker Junior Boys basketball focused on bright future
The week on the beat: January 1 to 8

The week on the beat: January 1 to 8

Paul Rodgers

  • Jan 10, 2018
The week on the beat: January 1 to 8
City signs new deal with CUPE 2090

City signs new deal with CUPE 2090

Four year contract retroactive to March 2017 will run through till 2021

City signs new deal with CUPE 2090
Kootenay Ice send Bailey Brkin to Spokane for eighth-round pick

Kootenay Ice send Bailey Brkin to Spokane for eighth-round pick

Goaltender sent to Chiefs following acquisition of veteran Matt Berlin from Seattle Thunderbirds

Kootenay Ice send Bailey Brkin to Spokane for eighth-round pick
Skier killed in avalanche near Fernie

Skier killed in avalanche near Fernie

An avalanche near Fernie, which RCMP say was triggered by a group of backcountry skiers, has claimed the life of a 36-year-old Alberta man.

Skier killed in avalanche near Fernie
Pine Grosbeak (Laura Kaye photo)

Christmas Bird Count discovers some surprise new visitors to area

Cranbrook and Kimberley Counts held Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Saturday Dec. 30, respectively.

  • Jan 8, 2018
Pine Grosbeak (Laura Kaye photo)
Dreadnaught race organizers Donna Briggs and Lloyd Steeves. Every $2 burger sold at Community Day went towards funding this year’s races. (Megan Field file).

Community Day at Kimberley Alpine Resort

Every year, Kimberey Alpine Resort thanks the community by offering one day of free skiing and riding to locals: Community Day.

  • Jan 8, 2018
Dreadnaught race organizers Donna Briggs and Lloyd Steeves. Every $2 burger sold at Community Day went towards funding this year’s races. (Megan Field file).
Cranbrook Eagles boxers and coaches pose following their recent fight card in Fernie, B.C. (Submitted Photo)

Cranbrook Eagles boxers showcase talent at ‘Rumble In The Rockies’

Six local fighters participate at event in Fernie, earn wins and show potential at competition

  • Jan 8, 2018
Cranbrook Eagles boxers and coaches pose following their recent fight card in Fernie, B.C. (Submitted Photo)
Kootenay Ice lose back-to-back to end rough road trip

Kootenay Ice lose back-to-back to end rough road trip

7-3 loss to Prince Albert, 4-2 defeat by Saskatoon Blades should give team busy 'week of rest'

Kootenay Ice lose back-to-back to end rough road trip
Photo courtesy of Seattle Thunderbirds.

Kootenay Ice trade fifth-round pick to Seattle for goalie Matt Berlin

Team adds veteran netminder prior to trade deadline, spark further competition for the crease

Photo courtesy of Seattle Thunderbirds.
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 4

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 4

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 4

  • Jan 8, 2018
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 4
Local governments waiting on marijuana legislation

Local governments waiting on marijuana legislation

Municipal and regional governments wading through legalization uncertainty.

Local governments waiting on marijuana legislation
RDEK votes down new communications tower

RDEK votes down new communications tower

Area C director Rob Gay says there was too much opposition from local residents.

RDEK votes down new communications tower
Upcoming weather event could cause icy roads

Upcoming weather event could cause icy roads

Snowfall and dropping temperatures could produce rapidly forming ice

  • Jan 8, 2018
Upcoming weather event could cause icy roads