Tag Archives: Kootenay Ice

Western Financial president/CEO heading to Senate

Western Financial Group’s President and CEO Scott Tannas was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on March 25. The company that purchased the naming rights to the formerly named Cranbrook Rec-Plex (now Western Financial Place, home of the … > Read More

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Denham Ford and ICE fans raise $1,748 for EKFH

Thanks to some die hard Kootenay ICE fans and their support of the Denham Ford’s ‘Shoot for the Truck’ event at the March 27 playoff game the East Kootenay Foundation for Health benefits with a gift of $1,748 for its … > Read More

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Dialysis closure odyssey continues for Kirt Sellers

He approaches Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with the same small sigh and the determination of a mountain climber. He climbs into his compact sedan, acquired because it is good on gas, at about 10 a.m. each of those days and … > Read More

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Ice ‘tender tops for February

The Western Hockey League announced today (March 5) that Mackenzie Skapski, of the Kootenay Ice, has been named the Vaughn WHL Goaltender of the Month for February. The 18 year-old goaltender from Abbotsford posted a 9-2-0-0 record with four shut-outs … > Read More

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Western Financial presents anti-bullying school event at ICE game

Western Financial Group (Western) is proud to present School Spirit Night, an event to bring groups of students from 13 Cranbrook area schools to the Kootenay ICE game on Saturday, March 2 at Western Financial Place. Game time is 7 … > Read More

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KCA awarded for School Spirit by Ice

Kootenay Christian Academy was awarded $500 at the Kootenay Ice School Spirit Night game. KCA had over 100 people dressed in yellow and green with their faces painted by KCA’s preschool teacher (Miss Natalie) and the principal (Mrs. Sabbagh).  Students … > Read More

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Tamarack Mall ‘Santa centre’ until the big day

Santa arrived at the Tamarack Centre on Saturday December 1 to a crowd of 200 plus children and adults! The Gordon Terrace and Highlands Children’s Choir greeted Santa with classic Christmas Carols. The crowd then paraded through the mall to … > Read More

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ICE helping EKFH during Nov. 28 game

Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club, today announced the ICE will be helping raise money for the East Kootenay Foundation for Health. On Wednesday, November 28, when the ICE host the Edmonton Oil Kings, the team … > Read More

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$9k raised for East Kootenay Regional Hospital

The Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store Fashion Show was again a great success, raising $9,000 for equipment for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Attendees had lots of laughs while supporting this annual fundraising event. Co-convenors Rachel Christie and Sandy … > Read More

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Thank you Ice!

Letter to the Editor I want to express my thanks and appreciation to the Kootenay Ice organization, and particularly to Jeff Chynoweth, president/general manager and Geoff Davidson, director of sales, for encouraging the on-ice 95th Birthday celebration for Ruby Sinclair, … > Read More

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