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So why is Cranbrook going to Wonju and Taicang?
Mayor’s Report Why is Cranbrook going to Wonju and Taicang? A fair question, and one that I have wrestled with over the last few months. To find the answer we need to go back a ways. In spring 2008 the … > Read More
Chamber honours community icons
Cranbrook has many distinctive qualities that make it one of the finest small cities in Canada. Achievers of all levels and form have risen from its human ranks and the quality of life provided in the city by its volunteer … > Read More
Hunting the Northern Lights
Under Swansea By Bob Ede It is not uncommon to get auroras in our neck of the woods (East Kootenay), but when we do they are often faint or short in duration. So it was a real treat to catch … > Read More
SD5 welcomes new vice principal to MBSS
Dave Hill was recently appointed vice-principal of Mount Baker Secondary School (MBSS) in Cranbrook starting in the 2013/14 school year. Hill grew up in South Delta, moving to the East Kootenay in 1992 to start teaching in School District No. … > Read More
Kiddies will be leading the Grand Parade
The Sam Steele Days Parade is easily the largest of its kind in the East Kootenay. And it’s going to get a wee bit longer this year as the Kiddies’ Day Parade is being added to lead the Grand Parade. … > Read More
Community Futures East Kootenay selects new GM
Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) is excited to announce the appointment of Sean Campbell as our new General Manager effective May 28. Sean brings a broad and impressive range of professional skills and experience to this position. His interest and … > Read More
First cold-climate food forest to offer farming solutions
By Camille Jensen Farming has never been a big industry in the East Kootenay, which is known mostly for ranching. But Michelle Heinz knows during the winter months when the highway passes close due to snow and whiteout conditions, fresh … > Read More
April in the East Kootenay ‘13
April is the month that taunts and teases. In the mountainous clime of the East Kootenay, April is a fascinating mixture of atmospheric influence – one day ‘AH spring is here!’ to the next, ‘Here it comes again – bloody … > Read More
And the election winners are…
It’s a case of the same-old, same old for East Kootenay residents when it comes to representation in the Victoria Legislature. The Christy Clark-led Liberal Party has held onto power in the Victoria Legislature, capturing a majority government victory in … > Read More
Norm Macdonald / NDP – Columbia River-Revelstoke
Election 2013 Norm Macondald’s answers to e-KNOW questions: 1Q. Please provide a brief history of yourself – recent work experience (career), accomplishments and other things important to you as an individual. A. I have served as MLA for Columbia River–Revelstoke … > Read More
