Results from a targeted deer hunt in the Cranbrook area show no new detections of chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Ministry of Water, Land and…
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New CWD case confirmed near Jaffray
A new case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray, the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource…
Deer hunt around city underway until Jan. 31
An important reminder – a provincially mandated deer hunt will take place around the outskirts of Cranbrook started January 5 and goes until January 31….
Is killing more deer the solution to controlling CWD?
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Genetic clues in the fight against Chronic Wasting Disease Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has become one of the most pressing…
Two new CWD cases confirmed in Kootenays
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship reports it has received confirmation two deer harvested in the Kootenays have tested positive for chronic wasting…
Hunters from across B.C. expected for CWD deer hunt
As the provincially mandated deer hunt around the outskirts of Cranbrook approaches in January 2026, the city is reminding all hunters to be fully aware…
Lecture to provide some answers on CWD testing
Local organizations are presenting a free seminar in Cranbrook on Friday, March 28 on Chronic Wasting Disease. The free presentation at College of the Rockies will…
Experts to present on CWD strategies in Cranbrook March 13
Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal illness…
Experts to present on CWD strategy in Cranbrook
Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness affecting…
Targeted deer testing and removal underway
The B.C. government, with the support of the City of Cranbrook, the City of Kimberley and ʔaq’am, are taking action to curb the spread of…