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Salvation Army feels the pinch in tough year

Cranbrook church that's family to those in need is down $30,000.

Mainroad lockout ends

Employees holding ratification vote on new deal this week.

Fluoride in water questioned

Cranbrook council takes another look at drinking water

The Sweetwater development beside Koocanusa, pictured last September, was at risk of flooding in July.

Koocanusa high leads to floodplain changes for RDEK

Record high on Koocanusa reservoir in July has forced the regional district to change its construction rules

The Sweetwater development beside Koocanusa, pictured last September, was at risk of flooding in July.

Local politicians to unite at provincial convention

East Kootenay local government officials head to Victoria

Busy weekend for fundraisers

United Way of Cranbrook and Kimberley holding two fundraisers Sept. 14 and 15

Gray Creek Pass a “vital road”, council says

Cranbrook city council goes to bat for backcountry road from St. Mary Lake to Crawford Bay.

RDEK gets update on rural post offices

Canada Post searching for a new postmaster for Wasa

Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, walks away from the podium after questions by the media, following Premier Christy Clark’s announcement of a cabinet renewal of 16 ministers and two ministers of state in Victoria on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Bennett is back

Kootenay East MLA gets Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development in Clark cabinet shuffle

Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, walks away from the podium after questions by the media, following Premier Christy Clark’s announcement of a cabinet renewal of 16 ministers and two ministers of state in Victoria on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Pat Ronalds (left) is passing the bugle to Crystal Stevely Muir, the new director of the Cranbrook Bugle Band.

Miss Pat passes the bugle

After 27 years with the Cranbrook Bugle Band, Pat Ronalds has retired as director

Pat Ronalds (left) is passing the bugle to Crystal Stevely Muir, the new director of the Cranbrook Bugle Band.
A family of Eared Grebes frolick in Elizabeth Lake, part of which belongs to the troubled Land Conservancy of B.C.

Land Conservancy faces financial crisis

Elizabeth Lake, Wycliffe land preserves near Cranbrook and Kimberley could change hands.

A family of Eared Grebes frolick in Elizabeth Lake, part of which belongs to the troubled Land Conservancy of B.C.
Repaving of 14th Avenue South is one of five roadworks projects in Cranbrook this summer.

Roads ripped up in seasonal repairs

Roadwork contractors busy on five projects in Cranbrook this summer.

Repaving of 14th Avenue South is one of five roadworks projects in Cranbrook this summer.
Eight Cranbrook and Kimberley residents were recognized by MP David Wilks with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal on Thursday, August 30. Pictured, left to right: Liz Schatschneider, James Hong, Garry Anderson, Heather Smith, Scott Manjak, Don Wallace and David Ekskog. Front: Orville Anderson.

Eight locals recognized with queen’s medal

MP David Wilks delivers queen's honour to Cranbrook and Kimberley residents

Eight Cranbrook and Kimberley residents were recognized by MP David Wilks with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal on Thursday, August 30. Pictured, left to right: Liz Schatschneider, James Hong, Garry Anderson, Heather Smith, Scott Manjak, Don Wallace and David Ekskog. Front: Orville Anderson.

CAO search fails to produce new city chief

Cranbrook will re-advertise for its top job after first round applicants disappointing

Fernie councillor Randal Macnair is seeking candidacy for the NDP in the May provincial election.

Second candidate runs for NDP nomination

Former Fernie mayor Randal Macnair seeks election in the May provincial election

Fernie councillor Randal Macnair is seeking candidacy for the NDP in the May provincial election.
The world's finest dramatic tenor Ben Heppner will perform in Cranbrook next May, to top off the Key City Theatre's stellar 2012/2013 season.

Key City pulls out all the stops in 2012/2013 season

Cranbrook theatre to host acts including Michelle Wright, Ben Heppner and Stuart McLean

The world's finest dramatic tenor Ben Heppner will perform in Cranbrook next May, to top off the Key City Theatre's stellar 2012/2013 season.
The Diamond Jubilee Medal will be given to six Cranbrook/Kimberley residents.

Locals to be honoured with Queen’s medal

Diamond Jubilee Medal recognizes contributions to Cranbrook and Kimberley communities

The Diamond Jubilee Medal will be given to six Cranbrook/Kimberley residents.
This 15-hectare fire near Brewer Creek is visible from the highway in Fairmont, but is not threatening any structures.

Wildfires burn in backcountry near Fairmont

Lightning has caused two wildfires in the East Kootenay; more expected this week

This 15-hectare fire near Brewer Creek is visible from the highway in Fairmont, but is not threatening any structures.

See Jane Goodall in Cranbrook

Tickets now on sale to see world renowned primatologist at the Key City Theatre.

NO ACCESS: Mainroad East Kootenay staff members line up outside the Cranbrook maintenance yard after the company issued a lockout Sunday. Pictured, left to right: Patrick Joinson, Bob Hoath and Greg Pascuzo.

Highway crews locked out in job action

Mainroad East Kootenay staff locked out after failing to reach a new service agreement.

NO ACCESS: Mainroad East Kootenay staff members line up outside the Cranbrook maintenance yard after the company issued a lockout Sunday. Pictured, left to right: Patrick Joinson, Bob Hoath and Greg Pascuzo.