The City of Cranbrook has released the official voting results and statistics from the 2026 Municipal Election, held on Saturday, October 17. I, Sarann Press,…
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City web presence affected by global issue
The City of Cranbrook this afternoon reported its internet presence has been affected by two critical security vulnerabilities in PHP that are being reported world-wide….
The stampede of unserious idiots
Kootenay Crust by Ian Cobb Op-Ed Commentary Anyone shocked by the results of the Alberta referendum? I’m not. For example, it was like I was…
CELA now available at Cranbrook Public Library
There is a new and exciting addition to the accessible collection at Cranbrook Public Library. The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides a collection…
First Poppies presented to Cranbrook leadership
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 24 President Tammy Richert presented Mayor Elect Tom Shypitka and Mayor Wayne Price with their 2026 Poppy today at our…
CVSAR member earns scholarship
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is pleased to recognize Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) member Alexandre Grandmaison as the recipient of the 2026 Austin…
Regional election victors officially declared
Tina Hlushak, Regional District of East Kootenay Chief Election Officer, today officially declared elected, Nowell Berg, who received the highest number of valid votes for…
Ontario folk duo playing valley Oct. 22 and 23
Rising Ontario folk duo brings original songs, traditional roots, and close-harmony singing to intimate house concerts in Elkford and Fernie Hannah Shira Naiman and Nathan…
Fire back to Columbia Lake East Side discussion Oct. 27
Ktunaxa Nation Lands & Resources is inviting community members to join a conversation about the possibility of bringing fire back to the land on the…
Nine drug-toxicity deaths in region this year
Nine people died in the East Kootenay from drug-toxicity deaths from January to August 2026. A total of 177 people have lost their lives in…