Cranbrook council has approved the 2026 Transit Future Service Plan, which proposes frequent route services and an on-demand service across the city. On Monday night (July 27), Council adopted the 2026 Cranbrook Transit Future Service Plan Conventional Service and the 2026 Cranbrook Transit Future Service Plan Custom T...

Wildfires in Kimberley remain active as BC Wildfire Service says they plan ignitions on the Tower Creek wildfire for Wednesday (July 29). An Evacuation ALERT remains in effect for 66 properties in the St. Mary Lake area due to the Tower Creek Fire. Ignitions are being planned for the Tower Creek wildfire to bring the w...

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society presented to the council meeting on Monday (July 27) to ask the City to donate Baker Park for a proposed 10-bed Hospice House. During council's meeting on Monday (July 27), they directed city staff to explore potential land donation options. Potential locations to be explored as ...

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for poor air quality in East Kootenay and Elk Valley, including Kimberley and Cranbrook, following recent wildfires. Smoke is causing or is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. The following regions of BC that are being impacted or are likely to be im...

The Elk River Alliance is inviting the community to help remove spotted knapweed around Maiden Lake. Spotted knapweed is an invasive plant that can spread quickly, displacing native vegetation and impacting local ecosystems. By volunteering a couple of hours, you can help protect one of Fernie's valued natural areas. V...