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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

UPDATE: structure fire at Cranbrook Travelodge contained to one room

Those staying at the hotel are allowed back into rooms unaffected by the fire

  • Sep 1, 2021

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.

Farm Life: The cornucopia that is Apple Quill Farm

From duck and chicken eggs to heirloom tomatoes and berries, Apple Quill is doing some great farming

  • Aug 31, 2021

Park Royal construction cause for intermittent discoloured water: City of Cranbrook

The discoloured water is not a health concern, says the City.

  • Aug 31, 2021

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a silver medal on the velodrome track at the Tokyo Games, Cranbrook cyclist a Paralympic athlete Tristen Chernove has withdrawn from further competition in road events.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

Changing the world through kindness

Kindness needs to become action. We need to learn to speak kindly, act kindly, respond kindly, live kindly

  • Aug 27, 2021

Hydrant replacement on Saturday to impact traffic, water services

Water crews with Public Works will be replacing a fire hydrant and valve at the corner of 4th Street South and 18th Avenue South on Saturday August 28.

Campfire ban lifted in parts of the Kootenays, remain prohibited in Boundary region

Campfire ban remains in place in the Boundary region as rain, seasonal conditions tamp down fire danger ratings

Cranbrook cyclist Tristen Chernove captures silver medal at Tokyo Games

Cranbrook athlete Tristen Chernove won a silver medal in the C1 Individual Pursuit track cycling event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games overnight Wednesday.

Pickup truck stolen overnight in Cranbrook: RCMP

Cranbrook RCMP are currently searching for a pick up truck stolen overnight from the 200-block of Cranbrook St N.

  • Aug 26, 2021

Cranbrook pickleballers capture national gold medals

The Cranbrook Pickleball Club now boasts some national champions.

Election campaign signs: The Rick Astley strategy

You want your signs to give your election campaign the appearance of building momentum. Here's how …

Kootenay-Columbia all-candidate forum set for Sept. 9

Cranbroook, Kimberley chambers of commerce partnering with JCI Kootenay for candidate debate

Local advocates to mark International Overdose Awareness Day in Cranbrook

A local group of advocates are marking International Overdose Awareness Day this week.

UPDATE: Cranbrook RCMP find stolen truck, two suspects remain missing

Two suspects allegedly involved in bottle thefts remain on the lam after crashing a stolen truck in the Mount Royal neighbourhood on Wednesday afternoon.

Area restriction rescinded around Tanglefoot Creek wildfire

An area restriction has been rescinded for a wildfire burning in the Tanglefoot Creek area near Fisher Peak due to reduced fire activity and downturn in weather conditions.

Many questions remain over B.C. proof of vaccination plan: MLA

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka raises concerns over enforcement and penalties for proof of vaccination