By Erin Knutson Following the recent passing of Anne Edwards on Oct. 15 in Calgary, Alberta, the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) was…
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Cranbrook volunteers rally for Ukrainian refugees
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary As the war in Ukraine passed its 100th bloody day Friday, volunteers in Cranbrook continued to welcome refugees from…
East Kootenay Ukraine Support Committee formed
A group of concerned citizens have gathered to establish a community-based committee to help bring the immediate family members and other refugees from Ukraine to…
A welcome announcement for the homeless in the city
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary At last, some good news on the homeless front! BC Housing has issued a province-wide tender call for renovations…
Council approves homeless shelter rezoning
City of Cranbrook council last night adopted a zoning amendment bylaw that allows for the establishment of a homeless shelter at 209-16th Avenue North. Prior…
Proposed homeless shelter being hotly debated
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Does Cranbrook need a homeless shelter? Everybody I talk to seems to think so including the Mayor. But speculation…
Opposition to rezoning discriminatory and stigmatizing
Letter to the Editor Re: December 7 & January 4 Rezoning Bylaw Discussions Dear Mayor & Council: It was interesting to watch the December 7…
Homeless shelter rezoning hearing delayed
City of Cranbrook council Monday night approved delaying a public hearing for a proposed rezoning of a property on 2nd St. N. for a possible homeless…
Year-round shelter application before council
Public hearing January 18 City of Cranbrook council last night (Dec. 7) passed the first two readings of a zoning amendment bylaw that could allow…
Harley-Davidson raffle raises over $28,000 for hospice
Stu Krisher of Cranbrook and Mike Kennely of Calgary, Alta., are the lucky winners of a brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The 2017 Harley-Davidson Fundraising Raffle draw took…