Canadian Rockies Landscape (CRL) has received provincial recognition for its work in the Kootenays. At the 2025 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence, held January 15…
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BioBlitz produces education and floating island
On Saturday, June 23, the Restore Joseph Creek Project hosted a BioBlitz and Community Day at Idlewild Park. The family-friendly event provided the opportunity to…
Third Cranbrook Thrives Luncheon Nov. 25
The Cranbrook Social Planning Society will host its third of four Cranbrook Thrives Luncheons this month, thanks to a grant received earlier this year from…
Students, industry benefit from haul-truck training simulators
If politicking becomes passé for them, a couple of B.C. Government Cabinet Ministers may have a career in haul-truck driving. Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk…
Elizabeth Lake entry upgrades celebrated in grand opening
Welcome to Cranbrook. Travellers arriving into the Key City from the west on Highway 3 are now being greeted at Elizabeth Lake with a large…
Hosmer Community Centre to receive facelift
The Hosmer Recreation Society will soon be able to begin renovations on the Community Hall after receiving over $60,000 in funding. “We have been wanting…
Improvements slated for Fernie Seniors’ Drop-in Centre
CBT funding helps increase centre’s safety and functionality Fernie seniors, along with other residents and community groups, will be able to enjoy an upgraded Seniors…
City receives $50,000 CBT grant for Elizabeth Lake entry beautification
The City of Cranbrook’s west entrance at Elizabeth Lake is poised to undergo significant improvements in the spring, thanks to a grant of $50,000 from…
KR Tourism Industry Conference a success
Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association held its 35th annual general meeting (AGM) and Tourism Industry Conference in Kimberley, British Columbia at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training…
Elkford Fire Rescue participates in Fire Prevention Week
The B.C. government declared October 12, ‘Smoke Alarm Awareness Day.’ Smoke Alarm Awareness Day encourages families, schools, workplaces and all British Columbians to take responsibility…