A long-standing local eyesore has officially been cleared up, with seven rail cars now removed from City of Cranbrook property behind the Prestige Rocky Mountain…
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Portion of Victoria Avenue closing overnight Oct. 6
Victoria Avenue will be closed between 8th Street North and Kootenay Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. overnight on Tuesday, October 6, while contractors’…
Voting locations in the RDEK for Areas E and F
The 2026 General Local Election will be held on October 17, with your first opportunity to participate in Advance Voting on October 7, from 8…
Construction to begin on 5th Street pathway
The District of Invermere is thrilled to share that a new multi-use pathway is coming to 5th Street. This project will create a safer, more…
24 things that I have learned in local government
By Gerry Taft Op-Ed Commentary Let’s go back in time some 24 years ago. I was a 20-year-old kid, fresh out of a two-year Tourism…
Kimberley leading first-of-its-kind project
The City of Kimberley is leading a first-of-its-kind project designed to better understand and reduce wildfire risk in the community’s watersheds while protecting drinking water…
Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis survey launched
Work is underway on a regional Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) that will include climate impacts and risk analysis for each of the First…
Election signs being targeted by vandals
The City of Cranbrook reports it has been receiving reports of municipal election election being damaged or stolen. This activity has been reported to the…
Local man killed in KNP crash
Police seek video and witness information BC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park (KNP), and police are…
Which Cranbrook are we voting for?
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Cranbrook votes on October 17. After 10 years, let’s ask for more than promises of growth, better services, and careful…