The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) invites members of the arts, culture and heritage community in the Columbia Basin to join its volunteer Steering Committee….
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Tax relief for businesses; Kimberley Crossing a go
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On March 13, City of Kimberley council held its bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kent Goodwin, Albert Hoglund, Nigel Kitto,…
Large number of basements flooding: city
With the drastically warmer temperatures, rainfall and fast snow melt over the past few days, City of Cranbrook Public Works is getting a large volume…
Kootenanny barnburner coming to Royal Alex
The Kootenays love their bluegrass! Nothing gets your toes tapping and hands clapping like good old time tunes and brilliant harmonies. By definition Bluegrass music is…
Highway 93 closed again due to avalanche worry
High avalanche hazard has again forced the closure of Highway 93 between Radium Hot Springs and the junction of Highway 1. DriveBC reports an assessment…
New fire sprinkler requirements in B.C.
An update to the BC Building Code will require fire sprinklers to be installed on the balconies of all new four-storey wood-frame residential buildings. Under…
Entrepreneur set to conquer POS world
By Nowell Berg Before writing final exams and graduating with an electrical engineering degree from Ryerson University, Ontario, back in 1997, local Ta Ta Creek…
Notes from City Hall
Preventing Melt Water Damage Spring is around the corner and the snow is melting fast. To prevent damage from melt water, homeowners are encouraged take action…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library Fiction writer Neil Gaiman explores the origins and legacy of the Northern myths that he frequently used in his…
Rotary Club says thanks for film fest support
Letter to the Editor On behalf of Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, we would like to thank you for your continued support of our film festivals…