Cranbrook Townsman

Some Kootenay rivers closed to fishing due to heat, drought

Several streams in Region 4 will be closed to fishing during certain times from July 29 until Sept. 15

  • Jul 27, 2021

City moves to Phase 2 of watering restrictions

As temperatures continue to rise, combined with a lack of recent rainfall, the City of Cranbrook is moving to more stringent outdoor watering restrictions.

Farm Life: Small plot intensive in the heart of Cranbrook

A chat with 3 crows farm

  • Jul 26, 2021

Funding awarded for city hall renovations

Feds, province pitch in $1.51 million for renovations at Cranbrook city hall

The Quimbys, Voodoo Rhythm Kings hit the stage for Summer Sounds on long weekend

Summer Sounds free community concert at Rotary Park begins at 6p.m.

  • Jul 26, 2021

Alberta bike gangs battle in Cranbrook

RCMP separate two brawling gangs; several bikers went to hospital with apparent stab wounds; one group escorted out of town

New Community Action Team in Cranbrook will help respond to overdose crisis

An on-the-ground support team for people with mental health or addiction issues is being formed in Cranbrook

Summer of Hugs, Summer of Slugs

Hugs: To Sophie Pierre and the people of the Ktunaxa for the well rounded and thoughtful response to the recent graves re-discovered. Thank you for the article written that encourages communities to come together in order to help heal past pains and past actions that were so very wrong. You have lead with dignity and courage making the future brighter because of the wisdom used during this time. Always, best wishes and love to all affected by this.

  • Jul 23, 2021

BC SPCA offers half price adoptions to make room for animals displaced due to wildfires

Adoption fees are 50 per cent off until July 30th

  • Jul 21, 2021

Canfor trims lumber production due to BC wildfires

The company has announced it is reducing lumber production by 115 million board feet due to supply chain disruptions

  • Jul 21, 2021

What would the Waxwing birds think of Icarus?

The Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings have been handling the heat wave. Icarus didn't do so well

Cranbrook capital works projects on time, progressing well, says City

Remediation of the Mount Royal area is slated to begin before the end of July

  • Jul 20, 2021

Cranbrook residents asked to use less water as hot weather presses on

City is asking residents to be mindful of water consumption, follow current watering practices

  • Jul 20, 2021

WATCH: Cranbrook Fire Department, BC Wildfire put out interface fire near Moir Park

An interface fire is known as a wildfire that could spread from the forest to the community

  • Jul 20, 2021

A salute to the passing lanes of Highway 3

I want to take a moment to welcome the new passing lane near Jaffray to the great family of passing lanes on Highway 3.

Bill Nye fire continues to grow, new area restrictions in place

Area restrictions in place for Tanglefoot, Ptarmigan Creek, Akokli Creek, Redding Creek and Dewar Creek

  • Jul 19, 2021

GALLERY: The 20th-annual Sullivan Challenge Longboard Race

The race takes place in Kimberley on JulyFest weekend every year

  • Jul 19, 2021

Bill Nye Mountain wildfire grows to 785 hectares

The Bill Nye Mountain wildfire is the major wildfire in the East Kootenay region so far this 2021 wildfire season.

Evacuation alert issued for Lazy Lake area due to wildfire

An evacuation alert has been issued for 53 properties in the Lazy Lake area near Wasa as a wildfire on a nearby mountain continues to burn out of control.