Cranbrook's Memorial Arena re-opening celebrated
Cranbrook's historic Memorial Arena was re-christened over the weekend with a seven-hour community celebration. The day included live music, food, and a poster board displays of the arena's heritage. Mayor Wayne Price opened the proceedings by thanking all those involved in the $3-plus million refurbishment - contracto...
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Next phase begins in Cranbrook's street sweeps
The third round of Cranbrook's Spring street sweeping program begins today (Monday) in the Zone 2C East between 10th to 23rd streets South and from 12th Avenue South to Victoria Avenue. The City is asking that if you live in that part of town to park off-street for the next couple of weeks, so work crews can do a compl...
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Community steps up to help Food Bank
Well done, Cranbrook! It was huge response from residents and businesses for Saturday's Spring Food Drive by the city's food bank society. Hundreds of vehicles stopped by, and thousands of shopping bags were filled to the brim with all kinds of items. The support left Executive Director Julie Rose brimming with appreci...
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Cranbrook ready for funding says mayor
The provincial government has announced a number of new funding projects in recent weeks for supportive housing in places like Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Abbotsford. Cranbrook mayor Wayne Price, though, questions why larger centres seem to be always winning out over communities like his... The mayor says, the same goes fo...
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Louise Perkins, missing, now confirmed safe
Update: RCMP have confirmed that Louise has been located and her well being has been confirmed. Original story: RCMP in Cranbrook are hoping you may have seen 28-year-old Louise Perkins. Described as 8-months pregnant, Louise is 5'3" tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police say they are concerned for her well b...
Apr 28, 2024