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Welcoming newcomers
By Melba Hanson It is ‘ready, set, go’ for Welcoming Communities partners in Cranbrook and Kimberley. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is coordinating a number of projects in the two communities to welcome immigrants and ease their integration. … > Read More
MP believes federal help possible for shelter
The homeless shelter project that has been front and centre with Cranbrook’s Salvation Army the past few years is in good stead for federal government assistance, stated Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks last night (April 8). Speaking to City of Cranbrook council … > Read More
COTR nursing students hosted health promotion event
College of the Rockies’ first-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students held a health care information event at the Salvation Army on Thursday, March 14. The students in their first semester of the Nursing program were tasked with undertaking a … > Read More
Turkey Drive 2012 shatters record
The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) didn’t just meet its goal of supplying turkeys for over 750 food hampers for the Cranbrook Food Bank and the Salvation Army Dec. 5 – it shattered last year’s impressive mark. “I … > Read More
Chamber aims to buy 750 turkeys
The Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce wants to ensure that every family in Cranbrook will enjoy a Christmas turkey dinner. Join us on December 5 by pledging or donating to purchase a turkey. Our goal is to purchase 750 … > Read More
Blissett captures Kootenay East NDP nomination
Norma Blissett of Cranbrook will carry the NDP banner for Kootenay East in the next provincial election. She defeated Fernie city councillor Randal Macnair at the party’s nominating convention in Cranbrook on Saturday. “I’m honoured by this vote of confidence … > Read More
Help for the Homeless Shelter
Cranbrook Interior Woodwork, management and staff were pleased to present The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation with a cheque for $500 for the Homeless Shelter to be built at the Salvation Army property on Salter Road. Pictured left to right, … > Read More
City supportive of community produce garden at MacKinnon Park
City of Cranbrook council offered thumbs up enthusiasm April 23 to a proposal to establish a produce garden in a corner of MacKinnon Park. Christian Kimber, manager of the Cranbrook Food Action Committee, appeared before council to explain his organization’s … > Read More
Chamber Turkey Drive benefits Salvation Army and Food Bank
The Cranbrook Food Bank and Salvation Army each received $8,000 from the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Drive. Turkey Drive co-chair Jason Wheeldon (pictured above at a different event) announced Dec. 14 during the chamber’s December luncheon … > Read More
