
Living Lakes Canada calls for modernized water rates in B.C.
Living Lakes Canada is among several organizations in British Columbia urging the provincial government to modernize industrial water rates. The non-governmental organization (NGO) supports updating water pricing to generate funds for watershed security and climate resilience initiatives. A report by the BC Watershed S...
8h ago

Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
British Columbia's public service workers' union is expanding its job action even as it takes part in mediated talks with the government to end its dispute. The B.C. General Employees' Union says in a statement that its members from the BC Wildfire Service and the Ministry of Forests are joining the picket lines. The w...
12h ago

Day-long water shutdown planned for Wildstone, Shadow Mountain areas
Cranbrook residents in the Wildstone and Shadow Mountain areas will have to go without water for a day next week. On Wednesday (Oct. 29), from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., crews will be installing new water connections to two properties in the area, requiring the Wildstone Drive water main to be shut down. Affected residents are ...
Oct 23, 2025

Cranbrook wins national, provincial awards for economic development
The City of Cranbrook's economic development program - Choose Cranbrook - has recently received national recognition, winning the 2025 Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) Award for Best Website. The most recent national recognition follows the program's earlier win at the provincial level, where it receive...
Oct 23, 2025

JCI Kootenay supporting Cranbrook Food Bank with 54th annual holiday parade
Santa's stuffing stockings and spreading Christmas cheer in Cranbrook this year. JCI Kootenay is hosting its 54th annual Santa Claus parade in support of the Cranbrook Food Bank. "We all know that food has the incredible power to bring people together, and during the holidays, having a special meal shouldn't be a...
Oct 23, 2025




