College of the Rockies has partnered with the Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCS) to launch a pilot project that provides fresh, nutritious meals…
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New Food Hub to strengthen local food security
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC receives $1 million to create long- term food security infrastructure in Cranbrook In the Kootenays, community food security faces…
Cranbrook Urban Farm begins hydroponic operations
A new hydroponic farm will soon supply Cranbrook with fresh greens, year-round, as Cranbrook Urban Farm begins operations. The social enterprise is the latest project…
IH partners with United Way to support food security
Food security is top of mind for many people and communities right now. Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic, heat domes, wildfires, floods,…
Cranbrook Food Recovery and Farm Kitchen seek new location
Cranbrook Food Recovery and Farm Kitchen received unexpected news last week that both programs need to relocate this summer. Since 2021, these two Community Connections…
Urban Farm to break ground this fall
Fresh and healthy local food, produced year-round in the community is becoming a reality in Cranbrook. A group of local organizations have been collaborating on…
COTR offering Living Lab research project tour
College’s research project sees campus turning over a new leaf when it comes to food consumption and production College of the Rockies’ (COTR) is offering…
Let’s grow more food
Free seeds from Cranbrook Food Action Committee Cranbrook Food Action Committee (CFAC) has always strived to increase food security in our community. The pandemic continues…
Food Business Accelerator Pilot being launched
Farm Kitchen is a commissary kitchen available for hourly rental. It is a space for entrepreneurs to test business ideas and scale up production without…
New FoodFit program will spark healthy changes
Nutrition and easy physical activities empower low-income members of our community On April 30, Community Connections Society will launch FoodFit, a 12-week program that brings…