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…
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…
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…
Spring brings increased interest in bat health
Fortunately for the bats of B.C., it has been a quiet winter. The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP), in collaboration with the Province of B.C.,…