Barry Coulter

“Almost, Maine:” Written by John Cariani; directed by Michelle McCue and Bob McCue, and produced by Brenda Burley, opens Friday, September 25, at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook, and runs for six shows. (Christina Blaskovich photos)

A Winter’s Tale: Live theatre returns to Cranbrook with “Almost, Maine”

Cranbrook Community Theatre presentation, opening Friday, shows us how we leave each other, and how we make our way back

“Almost, Maine:” Written by John Cariani; directed by Michelle McCue and Bob McCue, and produced by Brenda Burley, opens Friday, September 25, at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook, and runs for six shows. (Christina Blaskovich photos)
The view from the top of the mountain near where a Cessna 337 crashed September 22, 1970. The Cranbrook airport is visible in the distance. (Barry Coulter photo)

The plane crash at the top of the mountain

50 years ago, a small plane was lost within sight of the Cranbrook airport. What went wrong?

The view from the top of the mountain near where a Cessna 337 crashed September 22, 1970. The Cranbrook airport is visible in the distance. (Barry Coulter photo)
Hugs & Slugs

Some Hugs & Slugs, until the smoke clears

Hugs: huge hugs to the General Manager and his coworker of Dollarama in the Tamarack Mall, for picking up and getting my client Don seated back into his electric wheelchair, when he tipped over and fell out on our way to his morning coffee break. Without their help I would have had to call the ambulance. They stayed to be sure he was okay and even helped look for the control knob. Thanks again, ever so much.

Hugs & Slugs
A photo of a suspect went into several vehicles within a three block radius and took numerous items including bank cards and credit cards.

RCMP investigating string of thefts

Suspect went into several vehicles on September 13 and stole numerous items

A photo of a suspect went into several vehicles within a three block radius and took numerous items including bank cards and credit cards.
Hugs and Slugs

Some vox populi to welcome the autumn

Hugs and Slugs

Hugs and Slugs
Sheva at PeakFest 2020 — Saturday, September 5 (Murray Hayward photo)

PeakFest 2020 brings live music back to Cranbrook

FPPAS's "Masquerade in Moir" launches four weekend festival

Sheva at PeakFest 2020 — Saturday, September 5 (Murray Hayward photo)
Hugs & Slugs
Hugs & Slugs
Michelle and Bob McCue, co-directors of Cranbrook Community Theatre’s production of Almost, Maine. (Photo courtesy Ashlee Dawn)

Live theatre returning with CCT’s “Almost, Maine”

Cranbrook Community Theatre's fall production is perfectly suited for our pandemic times

Michelle and Bob McCue, co-directors of Cranbrook Community Theatre’s production of Almost, Maine. (Photo courtesy Ashlee Dawn)
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

In gratitude, from Dawn's family; Protection of the planet, and electoral reform — The One Time Alliance

Letters to the Editor
Mosquito

The whining beasts of the air

I never complain about the mosquito situation, however bad people say it may be from time to time.

Mosquito
Maskerade at Moir

Live music returns to Cranbrook with PeakFest 2020

"Maskerade in Moir" to be held over four Saturdays in September in Moir Park

Maskerade at Moir
The Cranbrook Virtual Clinic for patients without a family physician is still operational, at least until August 31, says the EK Division of Family Practice.

Cranbrook Virtual Walk-in Clinic still operational

The Virtual Walk-in Clinic is still open for patients without a family physician, at least until Aug. 31

The Cranbrook Virtual Clinic for patients without a family physician is still operational, at least until August 31, says the EK Division of Family Practice.
Melodie Hull with a copy of her latest book, “Jollyboy And Other Tales Of The Peace.” (Barry Coulter photo)

New book tells colourful stories of early days in the Peace Country

"Jollyboy And Other Tales From The Peace," by Melodie Hull, features stories recounted by her father

Melodie Hull with a copy of her latest book, “Jollyboy And Other Tales Of The Peace.” (Barry Coulter photo)
The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29. Photo via cranbrookhistorycentre.com

Cranbrook History Centre releasing nine railcars from its collection

The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29.

The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29. Photo via cranbrookhistorycentre.com
The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29. Photo via cranbrookhistorycentre.com

Cranbrook History Centre releasing nine railcars from its collection

The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29.

The Cranbrook History Centre has begun the process of deaccessioning nine of the railcars in its current collection of 29. Photo via cranbrookhistorycentre.com
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Cliff Jones; South Country water crisis; Cranbrook Transit

Letters to the Editor
Hugs and Slugs

A pre-pre-back to school Hugs and Slugs

Hugs: To the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association for standing against hatred and inappropriate behaviour from customers.

Hugs and Slugs
Maddisun in performance at Summer Sounds in Cranbrook’s Rotary Park, July, 2019. Barry Coulter photo

Maddisun releases album ‘Self Reflections’

After years of songwriting and playing shows in the East Kootenay area, Maddisun has solidified her local following. The singer-songwriter and musician continues to grow in her musical abilities, and her passion for creating music.

Maddisun in performance at Summer Sounds in Cranbrook’s Rotary Park, July, 2019. Barry Coulter photo
A demonstration against racism in Cranbrook, June 4, 2020. Townsman file

Which Lives Matter?

Yme Woensdregt

A demonstration against racism in Cranbrook, June 4, 2020. Townsman file
Brent Carver: 1951-2020

Brent Carver: Memory and the power of performance

As a teenager growing up in a one-TV-channel world (later two-channel) I dimly recall lounging in front of a black-and-white television watching one of three things — the Beachcombers, Hockey Night in Canada, and whatever else the CBC would have on offer instead of the first two.

Brent Carver: 1951-2020