Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Kootenay Ice look to get back on track against Raiders, Blades

Kootenay Ice look to get back on track against Raiders, Blades

Team continues Saskatchewan road trip carrying three-game losing streak into weekend

Kootenay Ice look to get back on track against Raiders, Blades
A size two avalanche resulted in three injured skiers requiring extrication by Fernie Search and Rescue, yesterday. Photo by Martina Hallik

Size two avalanche triggered in Orca Bowl

Fernie Search and Rescue extricate skiers injured by size two avalanche

  • Jan 5, 2018
A size two avalanche resulted in three injured skiers requiring extrication by Fernie Search and Rescue, yesterday. Photo by Martina Hallik
VIDEO: New naturopathic practitioner opens up shop in Cranbrook

VIDEO: New naturopathic practitioner opens up shop in Cranbrook

The doctor will see you now ...

  • Jan 5, 2018
VIDEO: New naturopathic practitioner opens up shop in Cranbrook
KEYSA is leading the charge for fundraising for an indoor sports facility in Cranbrook similar to what is pictured above. Photo submitted.

Bandits looking forward to indoor sports facility

Plans are well underway for an indoor sports facility in Cranbrook and while the effort is being spearheaded by the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA), the facility will be used for much more than just soccer.

KEYSA is leading the charge for fundraising for an indoor sports facility in Cranbrook similar to what is pictured above. Photo submitted.
Carmen Nordli was the very fist owner of a Chevrolet Bolt in the East Kootenays. The Fernie resident loves his vehicle which he charges at home, but wishes the charging station could be located in a more convenient area.

Electric Highway to get a few more stops

Radium and Canal Flats car chargers installed, Sparwood coming soon

  • Jan 4, 2018
Carmen Nordli was the very fist owner of a Chevrolet Bolt in the East Kootenays. The Fernie resident loves his vehicle which he charges at home, but wishes the charging station could be located in a more convenient area.
The Producers: Let the belting resume

The Producers: Let the belting resume

"The Producers" resumes its run Jan. 11-13, and Jan. 18-20, featurring a electifying cast of thousands

The Producers: Let the belting resume
Ice forward Peyton Krebs named 'WHL Rookie of the Month'

Ice forward Peyton Krebs named ‘WHL Rookie of the Month’

16-year-old sensation honoured by league for outstanding play during the month of December

Ice forward Peyton Krebs named 'WHL Rookie of the Month'

Ice forward Peyton Krebs named ‘WHL Rookie of the Month’

16-year-old sensation honoured by league for outstanding play during the month of December

Kootenay Ice can't beat Skinner, shutout by 'Canes 7-0

Kootenay Ice can’t beat Skinner, shutout by ‘Canes 7-0

Team unable to beat Lethbridge goalie again, face dramatic end to several positive streaks

Kootenay Ice can't beat Skinner, shutout by 'Canes 7-0
Kootenay Ice can't buck Broncos, lose 5-3 in Swift Current

Kootenay Ice can’t buck Broncos, lose 5-3 in Swift Current

Team blows early lead, lose third straight game while playing against second best team in WHL

Kootenay Ice can't buck Broncos, lose 5-3 in Swift Current
Martin Bodak (middle) was named one of Slovakia’s three top players of the tournament, along with goaltender Roman Durny and forward Samuel Bucek.

Kootenay Ice defenceman Martin Bodak impresses for Slovakia at World Juniors

Team ousted by Sweden in quarterfinals of tournament but captain named one nation's three MVPs

Martin Bodak (middle) was named one of Slovakia’s three top players of the tournament, along with goaltender Roman Durny and forward Samuel Bucek.
An example of avalanche probes in use. Photo taken from Pinterest.

Weekend weather could contribute to greater avalanche risk

The East Kootenay region has experienced recent substantial snowfall and cold temperatures. Snowfall has tapered out to light flurries and temperatures are climbing. The increased temperature may lead to greater risk of avalanches in the Purcell Mountains.

  • Jan 3, 2018
An example of avalanche probes in use. Photo taken from Pinterest.
Assessment values rise in Kootenays

Assessment values rise in Kootenays

Cranbrook increases by 3.5 per cent on average.

Assessment values rise in Kootenays
The cover art of Walt Disney's excellent "Mickey Mouse Disco" album pictures Mickey and Minnie Mouse on the Disco Dance floor, and includes songs featuring Donald Duck and others. (Images courtesy jonvilma.com and newscientist.com).

Boogie 2018: A brief reflection on the Disco era

Inside us all, there is a person who's keen to to throw on some flared pants and some wedge-heeled boots and head on down to the lit-up dance floor.

The cover art of Walt Disney's excellent "Mickey Mouse Disco" album pictures Mickey and Minnie Mouse on the Disco Dance floor, and includes songs featuring Donald Duck and others. (Images courtesy jonvilma.com and newscientist.com).
Tristen Chernove on the podium after winning Gold at the 2017 Para-Cycling Road Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (canadiancyclist.com)

Chernove wins Cyclist of the Year award for 2nd year in a row

Chernove won five world championship titles in 2017 - two on the road and three on the track.

Tristen Chernove on the podium after winning Gold at the 2017 Para-Cycling Road Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (canadiancyclist.com)
Cam Hausinger takes away the eyes of Medicine Hat Tigers’ goalie Jordan Hollett on Monday night with a net-front screen play. (Brad McLeod Photo)

Hausinger on hot streak as Kootenay Ice head east

Forward looking to extend point streak to eight games as team kicks off road trip in Lethbridge

Cam Hausinger takes away the eyes of Medicine Hat Tigers’ goalie Jordan Hollett on Monday night with a net-front screen play. (Brad McLeod Photo)
Kootenay Ice force overtime, lose 5-4 to Medicine Hat Tigers

Kootenay Ice force overtime, lose 5-4 to Medicine Hat Tigers

New year kicks off with end to winning streak, single point against top team in Central Division

Kootenay Ice force overtime, lose 5-4 to Medicine Hat Tigers
Kroeker leads Kootenay Ice past Oil Kings for fifth straight win

Kroeker leads Kootenay Ice past Oil Kings for fifth straight win

Captain scores twice in Edmonton, including game-winner in overtime to extend team's hot streak

Kroeker leads Kootenay Ice past Oil Kings for fifth straight win
Elkford Fire Rescue resuscitated Gibson, a five-year-old Golden Retriever after responding to a kitchen fire in a duplex. Photo by Elkford Fire Rescue

House saved, dog resuscitated by Elkford Fire Rescue

Elkford Fire Rescue resuscitated a family dog yesterday after responding to a kitchen fire in a duplex home.

  • Dec 29, 2017
Elkford Fire Rescue resuscitated Gibson, a five-year-old Golden Retriever after responding to a kitchen fire in a duplex. Photo by Elkford Fire Rescue

Local wildlife biologist honoured provincially

A local Wildlife Biologist has been recognized provincially with top honours from the Province.