In 2025, the Cranbrook RCMP Detachment responded to 8,651 reports to police, according to a presentation by Staff Sergeant Barry Graham on Monday to City…
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City and BC SPCA service agreement ended
A contractual stalemate has led to the BC SPCA ending a service agreement with the City of Cranbrook. The City of Cranbrook contracts the BC…
Local BC SPCA branch welcomes new manager
The BC SPCA East Kootenay is welcoming a new centre manager. The animal welfare agency June 22 announced on social media the arrival of Clare…
Local bands teaming up for SPCA fundraising concert
Klamor For Kitties taking place April 1 at the Cranbrook Hotel Pub “The SPCA has been my favourite charity, all my life,” said Cranbrook’s musical…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By A/Cpl. Debra Katerenchuk The following is a look at some of the files attended by Elk Valley RCMP officers from mid-October to Nov. 16….
Recycling program proving important for BC SCPA
The BC SPCA East Kootenay branch’s recycling program has helped raised over $37,000 so far in 2020. “This incredible program is even more meaningful and…
Cat and kittens abandoned in cardboard box at dump
The BC SPCA in East Kootenay is caring for a brave mom named Sarah and her five little kittens who were abandoned and left to starve in…
Local musicians banding together for SPCA fundraiser
“The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has always been my favourite charity,” says notable Cranbrook musician Ferdy Belland. “I’ve always wanted to…
Precious Packer seeks future as a tri-pawed pet
Staff at the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch are hoping to give kitten Packer a helping paw. This 12-week-old cat will unfortunately need to have…
Don’t leave pets in hot vehicles
With the return of the hot weather, City of Cranbrook Bylaw Services has regularly been getting phone calls of dogs being left in hot vehicles….