Cranbrook Townsman

OPINION: Majority government unlikely as 44th federal election gets underway

None of Canada's federal parties are within striking distance of a majority government

New COVID-19 restrictions affect City facilities

City of Cranbrook must follow the mandates from Interior Health.

New restrictions force postponement of Summer Sounds concert series

The final two shows of FPPAS's Summer Sounds, Aug. 21 and 28, have been postponed, and possibly the Peak Music Festival as well.

Plumbob fire classified as being held – Evacuation alert rescinded

Thanks to the cooler temperatures, rain and tireless work of the BC Wildfire Service crews, Plumbob fire west of Koocanusa is now classified as Being Held. On recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service the RDEK has rescinded the Evacuation alert for 4 properties near Plumbob Mountain as of 2:00pm August 19.

South Country fire departments Respond to tanker truck fire in Elko

Highway 3 at Elko was closed Wednesday evening, when a tanker truck caught fire while refueling a tank

Liberal candidate Robin Goldsbury campaigns in Cranbrook ahead of federal election

Goldsbury is in the running for MP of Kootenay-Columbia

  • Aug 17, 2021

Golden Life regional manager loses nursing license for three years

'Female residents in her care left vulnerable to sexual predation': BCCNM

  • Aug 16, 2021

Fully human: Why does Jesus matter?

Yme Woensdregt

  • Aug 13, 2021

Highway 3/22nd Street North traffic affected next week

Hwy 3 will be affected as theCity of Cranbrook's influent trunk main project continues into the next phase of construction

Hugs & Slugs: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity

Hugs: Huge hugs to the staff at Tanglefoot Veterinary Clinic in Cranbrook. Over the August long weekend, my seven-year-old dachshund suddenly became very ill. I called the vet emergency line and within a short period of time, she was admitted to the clinic and the team at Tanglefoot did all they could to take the best care of her, as well as support me through this difficult time. I'm overjoyed to say that Frankie is now home, healthy & happy. If it weren't for the amazing staff at Tanglefoot, Frankie may not be with us today. I can't thank them enough. We are forever grateful. Thank you!

  • Aug 13, 2021

The Art Deco rejuventation of the Mt. Baker Hotel

Heritage hostelry in the heart of downtown Cranbrook reborn as boutique hotel

  • Aug 12, 2021

Crane operations for Armond Theatre to briefly close 10th Avenue South

10th Avenue South will be closed for most of the day on Sunday, August 15th to accommodate a crane

  • Aug 11, 2021

Local organizations call for immediate climate action from leadership

Kimberley Youth Action Network, Cranbrook Climate Hub teaming up for climate action

  • Aug 11, 2021

Cranbrook man arrested for making threats

The man is facing potential charges pending further investigation

  • Aug 10, 2021

Parsons, Split/Shift on for Summer Sounds, August 14

Hundreds of people have already enjoyed four incredible Saturdays of free live music in Cranbrook's Rotary Park thanks to the volunteers and performers of the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS) and their sponsors. The Summer Sounds program features two acts each Saturday until August 28th.

  • Aug 10, 2021

Cranbrook water taste, smell not a health and safety concern: City

Complaints coming in to the City about the taste and smell of drinking water

  • Aug 9, 2021

Farm life: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end

As we prepare for moving day and our home fills with boxes, I can't help but reminisce about some of the times we've had on the farm over the years.

  • Aug 9, 2021

East Kootenay hospital board vents frustration with provincial capital funding processes

Local hospital board directors vented frustration with provincial officials over capital funding planning processes, as a local funding commitment had yet to be approved when an Urgent and Primary Care Centre was announced earlier this week in Cranbrook.

Rock’s Bif Naked on the return to performance, rock as protest music, the post-pandemic world, and the Armond Theatre

"Maybe not revolutionary, but evolutionary … bands have had to really shift their thinking"