A grant application by the City of Cranbrook to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) through the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), if successful could…
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Ktunaxa Elders receive CMHC funding for housing pilot
Demonstration project to revitalize older on-reserve homes to modern standards for livability, energy efficiency and climate resiliency. A group led by esteemed Ktunaxa Nation Elder Sophie…
EVFS taking applications for new Sparwood apartments
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…
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…
Canada/US border closed as support package unveiled
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this morning announced the latest measures intended to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, the Prime Minister announced that…
Akisqnuk community celebrates transcendent moment
By Erin Knutson The Akisqnuk First Nation commenced with its celebration to welcome the first new major community housing project in over 25 years Friday…
CMHC predicts house prices could fall by 26%
By Riki Unrau It is no secret that Canada’s economy is woefully tied with the cost of oil. We East Kootenay residents have seen the…
Cranbrook market active thus far this year
Real Estate Update By Jason Wheeldon The Cranbrook real estate market has been active in for the first six months of 2015. A total of…
Fourth annual Green Building Conference Nov. 8/9
Whether you’ve got a building or renovating project underway or are planning for the future, the fourth annual Green Building Conference in Kimberley is the…
Cranbrook and area housing industry focus of next CHBA luncheon address
The next Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Rocky Mountain Speaker Series Luncheon will be enlightening for anyone wanting to know how 2013 should shake down…