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…
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$900k in flooding prep funding for Kootenays
The provincial government announced this afternoon the Kootenays will be getting $900,000 to help deal with flooding issues. The funding is part of the provincial…
Cabinet ministers helping Shypitka open office
City of Cranbrook Councillor and local businessman Tom Shypitka (BC Liberal Party) is officially launching his campaign to be elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for…
Taft opening campaign office March 22
Current District of Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft is officially launching his campaign to be elected MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke by opening his Golden campaign office…
Rawk Camp coming for young musicians
Cranbrook is about to open its own School of Rock, but instead of Jack Black, kids will be coached in the art of plugging in…
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…
The Lonely returning to Key City
One of the top tribute acts in North America will be making another stop at Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre. The Lonely is a highly acclaimed…
Avalanche hazards rising; parkway closed
Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park is currently closed because of high avalanche hazard. The closure covers the road from Radium Hot Springs to the…
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…