Robert Alister Moore “Bob” 1929 – 2014 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Robert Moore announce his passing on Friday, April 25,…
Obituary for Barbara Irmgard Rieger
Barbara Irmgard Rieger (nee Herbstein) 1928 – 2014 In the early morning hours of Thursday, April 10, 2014 Barbara passed away peacefully at East Kootenay…
April in the East Kootenay
By Ian Cobb Awake, thou wintry earth - Fling off thy sadness! Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth Your ancient gladness! ~Thomas Blackburn; An Easter Hymn…
Honouring a life and collaboration benefit Sparwood Health Centre
The Sparwood Health Centre received a very special gift this last week thanks to a collaboration of a local family, the Sparwood Health Centre and…
Significant mosquito numbers expected
Residents encouraged; monitor standing water as 2014 mosquito population control underway The 2014 City of Cranbrook Mosquito Control Program is now underway. The Mosquito Control…
Rhubarb, the undemanding and low maintenance early riser
Heard it Through the Cukevine By Kerstin Renner Early in the growing season, crops are still scarce, but there is one plant that sends up…
Heard it Through the Cukevine
Meet Kerstin Renner… Kerstin Renner realized about halfway through Grade 12, as a foreign exchange student at Mount Baker Secondary School, that her passion for…
Spectacular vision for environmental education in the Kootenays
In the magnificent setting of the Canadian Rockies at Nipika Mountain Resort, environmental educators gathered to participate in a National Environmental Education Leadership Clinic. Co-hosted…
Highway 95A south closed due to fire
The fire currently burning at the Columbia Salvage scrap yard in south Marysville has now forced the closure of Highway 95A. Drive BC reports –…
A message to the Cranbrook citizens of 2039
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Hey Cranbrook. Listen up! A tremendous opportunity is occurring and virtually every Cranbrookian can participate. The Sam Steele Society is dedicating…