Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Mayor Pratt reflects on Cranbrook's 2017

Mayor Pratt reflects on Cranbrook’s 2017

Paul Rodgers

  • Dec 21, 2017
Mayor Pratt reflects on Cranbrook's 2017
Opinion: New developments on the extraterrestrial front
Opinion: New developments on the extraterrestrial front
The year in review according to Cranbrook RCMP
The year in review according to Cranbrook RCMP
Santa to tour through city on Christmas Eve

Santa to tour through city on Christmas Eve

A long standing Christmas Eve tradition in Cranbrook is a go this Christmas Eve.

Santa to tour through city on Christmas Eve
Grizzly standing on a beach in the Great Bear Rainforest with its reflection in the water. Bob Bush photo.

Outfitter, MLA react to grizzly hunt ban

Decision to stop the hunt based on emotion, not science, say critics.

Grizzly standing on a beach in the Great Bear Rainforest with its reflection in the water. Bob Bush photo.
Junior Girls basketball team. Back Row L to R: Dan Loewen (coach), Kyra Doehle, Paula Sanchez, Asia Mullin, Anna Wooley, Josie Mackie, Demi Willumeit, Taliya Stepan, Front Row L to R: Kaliana Ewaskow, Ashley Giesbrecht, Kylee conroy, Summer Blackmore.

Prosperous weekend for Mount Baker basketball

December 15 to 17 was a great weekend for Cranbrook high school basketball. The Mount Baker Junior Girls team just completed their third straight week of travel to Calgary in order to attend Bishop Grandin's Junior Girls' Invitational.

  • Dec 19, 2017
Junior Girls basketball team. Back Row L to R: Dan Loewen (coach), Kyra Doehle, Paula Sanchez, Asia Mullin, Anna Wooley, Josie Mackie, Demi Willumeit, Taliya Stepan, Front Row L to R: Kaliana Ewaskow, Ashley Giesbrecht, Kylee conroy, Summer Blackmore.
Martini gets a first look around at his new Canadian surroundings. (Barry Coulter photo)

Wildfire refugees: Shelter dogs airlifted from California to Cranbrook

California wildfires are placing immense pressure on animals shelters. Cranbrook steps in to help

Martini gets a first look around at his new Canadian surroundings. (Barry Coulter photo)
Haley Walker-Opperman said her dog Nixon, who died last year after ingesting a white, fatty substance in the CCF, was like a family member.
Haley Walker-Opperman said her dog Nixon, who died last year after ingesting a white, fatty substance in the CCF, was like a family member.
Kootenay Ice battle back for 4-3 overtime win in Calgary

Kootenay Ice battle back for 4-3 overtime win in Calgary

Team shakes off slow start, enter holiday break with dramatic win over rivals to end home-and-home

Kootenay Ice battle back for 4-3 overtime win in Calgary
Local lawyer recognized for pro bono work

Local lawyer recognized for pro bono work

Local lawyer Richard Strahl has been honoured by the Law Society of BC for his work in legal aid.

Local lawyer recognized for pro bono work
MP encourages employers to apply for summer jobs program

MP encourages employers to apply for summer jobs program

Member of Parliament Wayne Stetski wants regional employers to know that it is time to apply for funding to hire students for summer 2018.

MP encourages employers to apply for summer jobs program
Snowy weather on the way: Environment Canada

Snowy weather on the way: Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement across the Southern Interior this week.

Snowy weather on the way: Environment Canada
Martini gets a first look around at his new Canadian surroundings. (Barry Coulter photo)

Wildfire refugees: Shelter dogs airlifted from California to Cranbrook

California wildfires are placing immense pressure on animals shelters. Cranbrook steps in to help

Martini gets a first look around at his new Canadian surroundings. (Barry Coulter photo)
Michael King stands in front of Calgary Hitmen goalie Nick Schneider early in the first period on Saturday night, before scoring the game’s first goal near the midway point of the frame. (Brad McLeod Photo)

King kicks off 5-1 Kootenay Ice ‘Teddy Toss’ win over Calgary

Sophomore forward scores first period goal in top-heavy trouncing of divisional rivals at home

Michael King stands in front of Calgary Hitmen goalie Nick Schneider early in the first period on Saturday night, before scoring the game’s first goal near the midway point of the frame. (Brad McLeod Photo)
Cadets host joint Christmas Mess Dinner

Cadets host joint Christmas Mess Dinner

On December 12, 1813 Lord Strathcona Army Corp and 552 Key City Air Cadet Squadron came together for their first combined Christmas Mess Dinner, along with invited guests. Military Mess Dinners have been around for many years incorporating customs, traditions and rituals, which have been fashioned into works of art. It is an experience of fine food, beautiful decor and is intended to be a happy affair. The Mess Dinner allows all members, no matter their rank or element, to meet on a friendly but formal occasion.

Cadets host joint Christmas Mess Dinner
Kootenay Ice host Calgary Hitmen in Saturday afternoon 'Teddy Bear Toss'

Kootenay Ice host Calgary Hitmen in Saturday afternoon ‘Teddy Bear Toss’

Team hoping to provide excitement for home crowd, send message to rivals over the weekend

Kootenay Ice host Calgary Hitmen in Saturday afternoon 'Teddy Bear Toss'
Stetski concerned about pension reform

Stetski concerned about pension reform

Kootenay-Columbia MP says bill shifts pension risk from employers to workers.

Stetski concerned about pension reform
Winston Blackmore, a polygamous leader associated with Bountiful, near Creston, has finished arguing his charter challenge application in Cranbrook Supreme Court. (Townsman file photo)

Blackmore took ‘calculated’ risk: Crown

Polygamous leader should have pursued legal validation, not assurances from government officals.

Winston Blackmore, a polygamous leader associated with Bountiful, near Creston, has finished arguing his charter challenge application in Cranbrook Supreme Court. (Townsman file photo)
INFOGRAPHIC: Kootenay Ice Teddy Bear Toss by the Numbers

INFOGRAPHIC: Kootenay Ice Teddy Bear Toss by the Numbers

A visual guide to the history of the Kootenay Ice 'Teddy Bear Toss' in advance of Saturday's game

INFOGRAPHIC: Kootenay Ice Teddy Bear Toss by the Numbers
Martin Bodak (left) and Gilian Kohler (right) have been invited to their respective countries’ selection camps for the 2018 U-20 World Junior Championship.

Kootenay Ice imports Kohler, Bodak headed to World Junior selection camps

Swiss forward, Slovak defenceman both hoping to crack rosters to play at U20 tournament in Buffalo

Martin Bodak (left) and Gilian Kohler (right) have been invited to their respective countries’ selection camps for the 2018 U-20 World Junior Championship.