New 30-unit Timbers Landing mixed market housing project slated for occupancy Fall 2023 The Elk Valley Family Society (EVFS) announced recently that it is now…
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Calls for service up 20% in early 2023
Firefighters in the City of Cranbrook have seen a 20% increase in call volume through the first three months of 2023. Cranbrook Fire and Emergency…
Housing crisis dismantles communities
By Doug Clovechok Every week I hear from people in Columbia River-Revelstoke who are on the verge of homelessness because they can’t afford rent, or…
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy addresses chamber
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce welcomed B.C.’s Minister of Finance, Katrine Conroy, as guest speaker for its March luncheon. Minister Conroy spoke primarily about Budget…
Property purchased for homeless shelter
On Thursday, January 19, the B.C. government announced the purchase of property at 209 16th Avenue North through BC Housing, for use as a permanent…
City reports no deaths from exposure
The recent public statement by local organizations regarding two or more deaths in Cranbrook due to exposure to the cold (for lack of homeless shelter…
Unused warming centre closes and shifts support to Alliance
On Tuesday, December 20, the City of Cranbrook reached out to the First Baptist Church and were successful in coordinating support for the opening of…
Shelters seeking donations of warming goods
The Alliance Church (Kootenay Street North) opened its doors last night for those seeking relief from the extreme cold temperatures holding steady in the region….
Overnight warming centres starting Tuesday afternoon
Due to the extreme cold forecast for the next few nights, the First Baptist Church, at 334-14th Avenue South, has graciously offered space for an…
Immediate action required for warming centre: MLA
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka Kootenay East MLA Shypitka is calling for action for the community to come together and provide a space that can…