Volunteers invited to take part in service Summit Community Services Society (SCSS) is pleased to announce that we have been rolling out services such as…
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Better at Home recruiting volunteers for Elk Valley
By Erin Knutson Better at Home is here to stay – the program that assists senior citizens with aging in place has gained traction in…
Let’s keep Cranbrook’s sidewalks cleared
Letter to the editor The arrival of snow brings out a whole range of emotions: joy at the thought of skiing in our Cranbrook wonderland,…
CDCF grants over $28,000 to 24 projects
The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF) distributed $28,523.49 to 24 local community projects and programs, during its Annual General Meeting and Granting Celebration on…
Community helper needs help
Letter to the Editor United Way East Kootenay is asking for your help to raise urgently needed dollars for the community. This year’s United Way…
SIP continues to work for seniors
Seniors in Partnership (SIP) is a standing committee of the United Way East Kootenay. It was started by a group of passionate volunteers who identified…
Better at Home program to help seniors in valley
Seven communities in the Columbia Valley area have joined the Better at Home program thanks to $60,000 in funding from the B.C. government. The Columbia…
BC Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Cranbrook Safe Communities and regional partners are pleased to host this area’s first B.C. Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Week initiative. The number of deaths and…
Home support initiative opportunity
Cranbrook has an opportunity to launch a home support initiative, for Cranbrook and area seniors, called Better at Home. This program, managed by the United…