With this year’s respiratory illness season underway, people in British Columbia will continue to get safe and effective free vaccines against influenza, COVID-19 and other…
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Applications open for city volunteer committees
Volunteer applications for a variety of City of Cranbrook committees for 2027 are open now and close on November 2. Membership is open to residents…
Intersection repaving set for October 14
The intersection of Kootenay Street and 2nd Street North by the Cranbrook Public Library will be closed for the day on Wednesday, October 14, for…
Mayor and council of action hold final meeting
On Monday night (Oct. 5), the current City of Cranbrook Mayor and council held the final regular meeting of their four-year term ahead of the…
Local author releasing book Oct. 13 to encourage mothers
Mothers are struggling, feeling isolated and alone. Many mamas are carrying many challenges for their kids – mental health struggles, behavioural issues, medical diagnoses, addiction…
Restoration gains momentum at Bummers Flats
After a successful first year of renewed flooding and returning wildlife, partners are expanding wetland restoration along the Kootenay River. Less than a year after…
More than 1,100 ballots cast in first advance poll
A total of 1,108 residents cast their ballots on Wednesday, October 7, at the first of two advance polls for the 2026 municipal election in…
Early morning Baker Street fire deemed not suspicious
Early fire detection and a quick response helped minimize damage to a local business overnight. At 3:51 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, Cranbrook Fire &…
Snow expected in Elk Valley this weekend
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting is advising residents that snow flurries are expected in the Elk Valley this weekend. Drivers should prepare for 1one to three…
Advance voting locales for Area C
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area C voters don’t have to vote for an area director this election (due to acclamation) but voters…