The state of rural health in the region was a key focus of last weekend’s Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) conference held in…
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Minister of State Brittny Anderson meets with council
As part of her visit through the region, Kootenay Central MLA Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, made a stop…
2026 Committee and Acting Mayor appointments set
City of Cranbrook council recently appointed city committee and acting mayor appointments for 2026. The committee appointments ensure council representation and participation in key community…
Rotary supports Symphony of the Kootenays
The Cranbrook Rotary Club generously donated $2,000 to the Symphony of the Kootenays (SOTK) for the purchase of portable Acoustic Shells. The Shells are placed…
Two questions for Mayor and council
Letter to the Editor I read the article written by Trevor Crawley, Cranbrook Townsman, where he reported on the facts, comments presented at the public…
Street disorder, crime and homelessness key topics at UBCM
Mayors and councillors from across the province, including those from the City of Cranbrook, joined together to meet with the B.C. government at last week’s…
City and Western Financial renew arena naming pact
Western Financial Group and the City of Cranbrook today (Sept. 12) commemorated the renewal of their naming rights agreement for Western Financial Place. This five-year…
NDP candidate Kallee Lins in Cranbrook March 29
Kallee Lins, NDP candidate for Columbia – Kootenay – Southern Rockies riding, will be speaking Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the official opening…
An epic political scandal if ever there was one
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary “It was the night before Christmas . . . ,” Well not quite. It was a warm summer day in…
2025 Committee appointments set for council
On Monday night (Dec.9), City of Cranbrook council appointed members to a number of select and standing city committees. Appointments As non-voting members, Councillor Wesly Graham and Councillor…