Trevor Crawley

COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in select local schools

Students in Cranbrook and Kimberley can get immunized against COVID-19 right in their school at certain dates over the next two weeks.

Morrison lands endorsement from former Reform stalwart

Kootenay-Columbia candidate Rob Morrison has secured the endorsement of a former Tory leader who made history as Canada's first female Leader of the Opposition.

Stetski, NDP pledge funding for climate change disaster relief

The federal NDP campaign stopped in Cranbrook on Friday, as candidates pledged $3 billion over four years to assist people displaced by climate change-elated disasters, such as wildfires or floods.

City clarifies Idlewild relocation plan after beaver backlash

Relocating a beaver in the Idlewild Park area to a more suitable open-water habitat will be more ideal for creature's long-term survival, according to the City of Cranbrook.

Kootenay-Columbia candidates debate issues during virtual forum

Topics included COVID-19 spending, federal debt, climate change, diversity and Indigenous issues

Cranbrook COVID-19 cases remain high: BC CDC

68 cases reported between Aug. 29-Sept.4, according to latest data from public health officials

One adult in custody following police incident in Cranbrook

One adult male has been taken into police custody following a vehicular incident that ended in the Southview neighbourhood of Cranbrook Thursday afternoon (Sept. 9).

City to relocate ‘problematic’ beaver from Idlewild Park wetlands

A 'problematic' beaver is set to be relocated from Idlewild Park after causing ecological damage to the area, according to the City of Cranbrook.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Joseph Creek Village

Interior Health is reporting an outbreak of eight COVID-19 cases at Joseph Creek Village in Cranbrook.

Significant funding awarded for Cranbrook tourism master plan

Cranbrook is getting ready to move forward on developing a master tourism plan, as nearly $100,000 of grant funding from various sources has been awarded for the initiative.

Cranbrook RCMP seek info on stolen vehicle

Cranbrook RCMP is seeking public information relating to a vehicle stolen during the night over the weekend.

RDEK board supports St. Mary Lake rock climbing referral

Final decision on trail access, parking lot issues are made by the provincial government ministry

Rowing club seeks stewardship of Jimsmith Lake access point

The regional district will be looking at taking over a right of way access to Jimsmith Lake in partnership with the Rockies Rowing Club.

Students head back for a second school year amid COVID-19

Staff and students continue to navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19 as school begins

RDEK board supports St. Mary Lake rock climbing referral

Final decision on trail access, parking lot issues are made by the provincial government ministry

COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Cranbrook: BC CDC

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Cranbrook area, based on the latest data from the BC Centre for Disease Control.

Local advocates mark International Overdose Awareness Day

Local advocates marked International Overdose Awareness Day in Cranbrook on Aug. 31 by hosting activities, memorializing those who died over the past year, and raising awareness on stigmas surrounding substance use and the drug poisoning crisis

College prepared for return to in-person learning at East Kootenay facilities

Staff and students are preparing to head back to College of the Rockies' campuses across the East Kootenay for the fall semester starting Sept. 7.

Chernove withdraws from road events at Tokyo Games, retires from competitive cycling

After capturing a silver medal on the velodrome track at the Tokyo Games, Cranbrook cyclist a Paralympic athlete Tristen Chernove has withdrawn from further competition in road events.

Cranbrook COVID-19 immunization clinic moves to Tamarack Mall

As the fall school semester looms, Cranbrook's COVID-19 immunization clinic is moving from the Parkland Middle School gymnasium to a new location at the Tamarack Mall.