Home » Terri Clark and Paul Brandt to wrap tour in Cranbrook Two of Canada’s most iconic country music stars Terri Clark and Paul Brandt are reuniting for an encounter of their wildly successful co-headlining acoustic tour Following the overwhelming response to their 2023 collaboration the legendary duo will once again share the stage for an intimate stripped-down concert experience that spans generations of beloved country hits Fans can expect a night of unforgettable music and story-telling as Clark and Brandt perform their most celebrated songs trading stories and personal reflections that shaped their remarkable careers the pair brings undeniable chemistry and heartfelt connection to every note “Being on tour with Terri Clark has been a highlight of my career; it’s hard to recall the last time I had so much fun,” said Brandt “When you find chemistry that is so natural and powerful The fans have spoken—the demand is there—so here we come I can’t wait to bring Homecoming Tour 2.0 to stages across Canada.” but the Homecoming Tour was our first time sharing the stage—and the magic and chemistry were beyond what we imagined,” said Clark “We thought it might be a one-time thing and I was genuinely sad when it ended and to go coast to coast with one of Canada’s finest talents.” Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday May 9 at 10 am local time at Key City Theatre box office or online at keycitytheatre.com Home » Earth Week efforts spark strong business engagement Residents and businesses in Cranbrook and Kimberley came together last week to clean up their neighbourhoods during two Earth Week initiatives: the Springtime Spruce Up (April 22–25) and the Co-Community Clean Up (April 26) Organized by Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook both events aimed to rejuvenate shared spaces and encourage a deeper sense of community care The Springtime Spruce Up empowered local businesses and community groups to take on clean-up efforts at a time and place of their choosing during Earth Week Business participation more than doubled from previous years with groups receiving supplies and promotional materials to support their efforts and celebrate their involvement As an added incentive and to promote the team building aspect of this event Domino’s Pizza donated a prize pack to one Spruce Up team in each community Many of the participating businesses not only contributed their time and effort to clean-up activities but also helped amplify the initiative by actively promoting the event and their involvement through their social media channels Along with schools from School Districts No these local organizations took part in the Spruce Up Springtime Spruce Up: Enthusiastic Business Participation “This event gave businesses a chance to take real visible action for their communities,” said Robyn Skare Communications Coordinator for Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook “It was inspiring to see so many step up and encourage others as well.” The week wrapped up with the Co-Community Clean Up on Saturday Volunteers of all ages came out to clean parks A total of 14 routes were cleaned up in Kimberley with noticeably less garbage than in past years Organizers are exploring different avenues for future clean up along the higher speed highway sections on either side of Kimberley Community groups like the Rotary Clubs of Cranbrook and Kimberley and Kimberley Chamber of Commerce showed up in force with large groups of volunteers ready to make a difference they infused both locations with fun and positive energy A refreshing and encouraging sight on a sunny Saturday morning was the well organized highly enthusiastic groups of younger folks ready and excited to make a difference in their community We hope to see that demographic grow with this event along with awards for: Most Unique Piece of Garbage; Largest Piece of Garbage; Most Colourful Team Teams and individuals were encouraged to send their photos to organizers showcasing their unique and interesting finds of the day Everything from old work boots that never missed a day to an oil barrel acting as an ant habitat and neon could be seen all over the streets of Cranbrook and Kimberley These generous prize donors brought smiles to many faces throughout the week and weekend the Spruce Up week-long initiative paired with the Saturday Co-Community Clean Up volunteers collected approximately 1,000 pounds of waste from our city streets They covered 12 different routes in Cranbrook and 14 in Kimberley These events would not be possible without the charitable support from local sponsors and partners: or a business bringing out their staff,” said Pam Walsh “We’re proud of what was achieved this week and excited to build even more momentum in 2026.” Organizers are looking to grow both events in future years and encourage everyone to mark Earth Week 2026 as a time for collective care and community pride Sign In Subscribe Now The province has put out a second call for energy sources with an aim to power 500,000 new homes.  Energy Minister Adrian Dix and BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley were among the speakers in Victoria Monday (May 5) for the announcement It followed B.C.'s first call out for new energy sources in April 2024 – the first call for power in 15 years – that resulted in 10 new renewable-energy projects Dix said Monday's announcement had five key elements firstly launching the second call for power for a target of up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from large Innovative Clean Energy fund for a three-year call for new made-in-B.C. clean-energy technologies that will combat climate change and create sustainable jobs It also included exploring B.C.'s "power potential" through a request for expressions of interest for projects to deliver for peak demand periods and to provide back-up intermittent energy resources and partnering with innovators  to deliver market-ready demand-side management technologies that help people and businesses save energy and money "We're expecting this call to be equivalent to the first call of power in terms of gigawatt hours a call for power that will be slightly different than the previous one in that there will be no limits on individual projects," Dix said.  the announcement also included "streamlining connections to B.C.'s grid to enable new homes and businesses to access clean electricity faster and less expensively." BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley said the Crown corporation remains focused on expanding B.C.'s electricity system to meet demand while also "ensuring security The 2024 call for power is expected to power 500,000 homes and increase electricity supply by eight per cent with the projects representing up to $6 billion in private capital spending throughout B.C. the Energy Ministry said in the news release Nearly all of the 2024 projects have First Nations majority ownership the executive director of Clean Energy Association of B.C. but all over Canada that First Nations are leading the clean-energy transition.  she built one of the first clean energy projects that were led by First Nations at a time when there was not very many." after the first call for power in 2024, First Nations are the proponents of these utility-scale projects Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Home » Fort Steele set for soft opening June 22 Museum and Landmark Society (CAMAL) is excited to announce the soft opening of Fort Steele Heritage Town on Sunday coinciding with the final day of the Spirit of the Rockies Festival which also operates the Cranbrook History Centre became the new operator of Fort Steele earlier this spring the team has been working diligently to prepare the site – recruiting summer staff and caring for the site’s livestock as they prepare for public demonstrations and animal husbandry displays This soft opening is a chance for us to ease into the season and welcome visitors back as we continue preparing the site We’ll share more details closer to the date about daily hours and what experiences will be available more programs and activities will begin to roll out as we settle into regular operations Fort Steele will be open Thursday through Monday is still undergoing repairs through the Provincial Heritage Branch of BC While it will not be operational for opening day CAMAL will provide updates as more information becomes available “We’re incredibly proud of the work being done behind the scenes to bring Fort Steele back to life for the community and visitors alike,” said Jared Teneese “Our team is committed to honouring the legacy of Fort Steele while creating fresh opportunities for engagement and learning.” “We’re excited to welcome the community to the soft opening of Fort Steele,” said Keith Powell “Since CAMAL was awarded the opportunity to operate Fort Steele Heritage Town earlier this year has been working hard to usher in a new era at Fort Steele Heritage Town.” CAMAL members are invited to a members-only BBQ on Saturday This exclusive sneak peek is our way of thanking members for their continued support – with wagon rides and a fun evening to celebrate the season ahead before the site officially opens to the public CAMAL’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday Members and the public are encouraged to attend and learn more about CAMAL’s activities including updates on both Fort Steele and the Cranbrook History Centre visit our new website at fortsteeleheritagetown.com and follow our new social media channels: Fort Steele Heritage Town on Facebook and @fortsteeleheritagetown on Instagram Look for our new teal water wheel logo to know you’ve found the official pages Home » The Bellamy Brothers hit Key City May 12 Howard and David Bellamy continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating 40 years of success The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A The brothers first official gig was in 1968 playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio They honed their early skills playing black clubs throughout the south and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs The Bellamy’s music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times Songwriting had become David Bellamy’s drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout “Spiders & Snakes,” written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford eventually selling more than three million units worldwide It became the catapult that rocketed the brother onto the L.A Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds Now known by their music and the company they were keeping The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day In Germany alone it perched at  number one for more than two months The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamys jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins & Messina with their patented blend of rock/country music The Bellamy Brothers latest project is their new album titled ’40 Years,’ an ambitious project that celebrates their career with 20 of their biggest hits and then adds 20 brand new songs in this two cd anniversary collection This legendary act will be at Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre on Monday Score tickets The fire grew to 80 hectares but BCWS is classifying the fire as being held meaning it is not expected to spread further.  Fraser-Fort George has rescinded the evacuation order and alert put in place due to the fire The regional district of Fraser Fort George issued an evacuation alert for properties north of Hixon.  The fire's behaviour has subsided since sunset last night and with windy conditions there is still risk Wildfire crews are continuing to battle the fire and protect infrastructure While BCWS says there is no risk to the highway at this time they are asking that those travelling on the highway do not stop to look at the fire The wildfire near Hixon is now estimated to be 70 hectares Friday evening Prince George Fire Centre lists the fire as out of control and says it measures 45 hectares and was human-caused.  Home » The 10th Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo filling quickly If you have been contemplating taking part in the 10th annual Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo on Sept you may want to register sooner than later The Cranbrook Rotary Sunrise Club reports it is closer to hitting the maximum of 500 riders for the bicycle race held between St The beautiful ride features three distances Register and learn more Home » Kootenay Children’s Festival May 9 and 10 and adventure at the Kootenay Children’s Festival So much to explore—ALL FREE for the whole family Mark your calendar and bring your crew—because the Kootenay Children’s Festival is where memories are made Residents and businesses in Cranbrook and Kimberley rolled up their sleeves last week in a strong show of environmental and community spirit during two Earth Week initiatives: the Springtime Spruce Up from April 22–25 and the Co-Community Cleanup on April 26 These community cleanup events were organized by Wildsight Kimberley-Cranbrook in collaboration with the cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook and Mountain Phoenix Community Culture with the goal of revitalizing shared spaces and bolstering civic pride.  The Spingtime Spruce Up saw more than double the number of businesses participate compared to previous years and others—joined schools and community groups to clean areas of their choosing throughout the week Domino’s Pizza supported the effort with prize packs to one team in each community “Seeing local businesses step up and lead by example was incredibly motivating,” said Robyn Skare “Their efforts went beyond cleaning—they helped amplify the message through their networks.” The momentum carried into the Co-Community Clean Up on Saturday where volunteers of all ages tackled streets Kimberley alone saw 14 cleanup routes completed with volunteers noting a reduction in waste compared to previous years Safety concerns have prompted organizers to consider additional strategies for future cleanups along highway areas Groups such as the Rotary Clubs of both cities and the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce brought energy and enthusiasm to the day with younger volunteers making a particularly notable impact including awards for the most unique or largest piece of garbage Approximately 1,000 pounds of waste were collected across 26 routes in the two cities Organizers acknowledged the generous contributions of many local businesses and sponsors whether it was a solo effort or a coordinated team,” said Pam Walsh, Manager of Community Development and Communications with the City of Kimberley “We’re proud of the momentum built this year and look forward to even more community engagement in 2026.” Residents are encouraged to mark Earth Week 2026 as a time to reconnect with their community and environment through these growing local initiatives BC – The Penticton Vees face the Cranbrook Bucks in Round Two of the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) The best-of-seven series will be the first ever playoff matchup between the two franchises Penticton advanced to Round Two after their four-game sweep of the Okotoks Oilers in their opening round series The Vees wrapped up their first round series on April 9th with a 6-3 win over the Oilers advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in their five-year history The Bucks beat the Trail Smoke Eaters in six games clinching the series Sunday with a 1-0 win at home The Vees won all four regular season meetings against Cranbrook Penticton outscored the Bucks 19-11 in those four games Luke Posthumus led the Vees with four goals and seven points in four games against Cranbrook in the regular season Goaltender Will Ingemann won all four starts against the Bucks there will be three days off between Games Two and Three The Chamberlain Property Group is the presenting sponsor of the Vees playoffs The Vees are teaming up with the SOEC and Cannery Brewing to offer a playoff combo pack for every home playoff game Tickets are designated for sections 103-105 Tickets are available to purchase in person only at the Valley First box office at the SOEC (Must be legal drinking age) Single game playoff tickets are on sale and are $19 for adults. Local youth 18 and under are free, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction. Tickets are available at the Valley First box office, or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com Three Vancouver Giants won gold with Team Canada on Saturday at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship Cameron Schmidt, Ryan Lin and Burke Hood all had ice time in the series with Schmidt finishing the tournament with four points (2G-2A) and 22 shots on goal in seven games while Lin – who was one of five underagers on Canada and is eligible for next year’s tournament – recorded two points (1G-1A) and was +8 in seven games Hood played in pre-tournament action during his first time representing Canada internationally It marks the first time Canada has won U18 gold in consecutive years and it is also the seventh year in a row for a medal for Sweden Canada was in control for the entirety of Saturday’s gold medal game three in the second and two more in the third "We had a plan to get pucks in and to the net," said coach Cory Stillman of getting pucks back to the defencemen who got shots on net We had some big bodies that went to the net We built some momentum and eventually created some scoring chances and capitalized." This is the third time Schmidt has won a gold medal representing Canada after also winning at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge with Canada White (where he scored the golden goal) and at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup This is the second time Lin has won a gold medal representing Canada after finishing first at the 2024 U17 World Hockey Challenge with Canada White Lin also played for Canada at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games About the Author: Langley Advance Times Staff A business has reported losing $162,000 in a digital SIM card swap fraud as scams continue to impact the Parksville Qualicum Beach area was reported on March 31 and appears to be a sophisticated account hacking where the victim did not engage or initiate in any activity with any fraudsters "The good news is the victim’s bank is involved and there may be some possibility of funds being recovered," Worth said in a statement to the PQB News a resident reported losing $130,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after investing online with a firm with an alleged celebrity endorsement RCMP said this case involved a person initially investing a small amount of money in cryptocurrency based on an advertisement the returns were good and they invested more money "When the person attempted to withdraw funds there were demands for fees commissions and taxes and it was then that they realized they were being scammed and their account was no longer visible," Worth said a resident reported losing $40,000 over three years after responding to a phone call to participate in a cryptocurrency investment This person told police they were contacted by telephone by an unknown male who told them they had a large amount of unclaimed cryptocurrency and offered to help the resident followed all of the instructions provided by the man who guided them in sending various amounts of money through different online banking institutions The resident’s banks recognized they were being scammed and locked their accounts and this is when the resident reported the fraud to police.  "If anyone ever receives an unsolicited phone call or email offering an investment opportunity immediately hang up or delete the email. It is a scam," Worth said.  RCMP warn residents to not engage with the caller or the person sending the email and do not click on any link received in an email that originates from an unknown sender "These links are often sent under a ruse that there is an issue with your computer and clicking on the link can provide the scammer remote access "These scams and frauds are very complex to investigate and it is next to impossible to recover any of the victims’ lost money ask friends and family for advice or recommendations and always use a reputable financial advisor About the Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff Home » Deputy Fire Chief Dan MacKinnon retires That’s the remarkable legacy of Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services’ Deputy Fire Chief Dan MacKinnon who last week hung up his helmet for the final time after a storied career that spanned over three decades answering the call to serve and protect his community with courage and compassion earning the respect and admiration of his peers and the public alike leading his team with wisdom and expertise he achieved the esteemed position of Deputy Fire Chief guiding the department with strategic vision and leadership always putting the safety of others before his own and commitment to excellence inspired a generation of firefighters we celebrate his achievements and honour his service His legacy will continue to inspire and motivate those who follow in his footsteps Home » Cranbrook Water Quality Advisory rescinded which has been in place for City of Cranbrook water customers since April 9 Turbidity levels have been sitting at about 1 NTU since April 9 but testing over the past 48 hours confirms that the turbidity levels in Phillips Reservoir have dropped below 1 NTU allowing the Water Quality Advisory to be lifted Turbidity is a measure of water clarity or how much matter is suspended in the water Increased turbidity can make it harder for the chlorination to do its job which occurs when there is run-off from snow melt and rain events is common when you are dealing with a surface water system like the city is with the Phillips Reservoir This increase in turbidity is likely because of the transition to spring weather encouraging a fast lake turnover which has stirred up sediment Both the City of Cranbrook and Interior Health Authority appreciate the patience and understanding of those impacted by this Water Quality Advisory Find more information about water quality and the city’s overall water system There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for families and children to enjoy at the annual Kootenay Children's Festival in Cranbrook The free event runs May 9 and 10 in Rotary Park with a jam-packed schedule of events for people of all interests The festival marks its 39th year as the largest free event for children and families in southeast B.C May 9 at 3 p.m., with a toddler paint event hosted by the Arts Council followed by a drumming workshop run by Rhythm By Nature, and a few performances from edgy grungy local high school bands including Charity Standing Orders Caught In The Landslide and Lined With Velvet. The bands recently participated in the Next Play Youth Music Performance Competition on May 4 which only featured professional adult bands "It happened that there's a lot of activity going on with the high schools The timing worked out really nicely and I think the hope is then we get to continue with it for a while," said Key City Theatre's executive director Galen Olstead Friday's schedule serves as a light lead in to the festival with the bulk of activity happening on Saturday.  Olstead said organizers have had auspicious luck with weather each year as it has been sunny and warm for all but one festival in the past decade The forecast indicates that it's shaping up to be another beautiful spring day this year calling for sunny 21 degree weather on Saturday The Merry Marching Band from Quebec takes to the stage performing a lighthearted and chaotic mix of eclectic music and slapstick comedy "The musicians are part of a band and they keep falling asleep and the band is trying to bring everything together There will be a few stations set up for youth to explore including the College of the Rockies science station a poetry party where children can write their own rhymes Mountain Song Children's Choir will perform The City of Cranbrook is bringing back its Touch a Vehicle display for another year Green Fools Circus troupe magicians and puppeteers will be doing rounds at the festival Keep an eye out for local clown Jerrod Bondy There are a few Indigenous programs on the agenda as well There will be a tipi that children can visit for interactive activities and ʔaq’am educator Bonnie Harvey will tell a traditional story. Olstead said he's hoping the Indigenous hoop dancers and drummers will come perform Events run 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday May 10. To see a full schedule of events with dates and times, visit www.keycitytheatre.com  Home » Canadian election result not the most pleasing  It’s an election that pleased no one The Liberals aren’t pleased because they didn’t get a majority The Conservatives aren’t pleased either even though they got more than 40% of the popular vote they collapsed along with their leader who quickly ruled himself out of running again And the other parties in the race experienced equally dismal results But not necessarily a bad place either if our political parties are willing to accept some of the challenges that became evident in the election aftermath which hung over this election like a proverbial dark cloud It was no accident when Trump brought up annexing Canada again the final week of the campaign Trump knows that his “fifty-first state” rhetoric drives most Canadians bonkers and when chaos occurs it’s usually to his advantage And it worked like clockwork with most of the candidates replying in kind which told Trump he could manipulate Canadian politicians anytime he wanted to the election showed that Canadian politics are becoming more polarized every day similar to the American zeitgeist there’s really only two parties – rural and urban Also disquieting in both countries is the homeless issue homelessness is strongly tied to racism and prejudice against migrants which is not nearly the case in Canada But tent-encampments are still a fact of life in the Great White North and not nearly enough new housing is being built to deal with it But one positive aspect of this election was the 68% turnout rate which is the best turnout in years and shows that Canadians still care deeply about democracy No doubt living next door to the world’s most bellicose superpower has something to do with our strong support for democracy speaks volumes about the Canadian political character Probably the biggest surprise of the election was the defeat of Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre Ironically it was former Liberal Party Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland who kiboshed Poilievre’s fate when she dramatically resigned from cabinet inspiring other Liberal MPs to publicly criticize the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who was no longer talking about “sunny ways.” That sent the dominoes falling with Trudeau dropping his plans to run again and clearing a path for Mark Carney to run Will Freeland be rewarded for her forthright action when Carney names his first cabinet The other major surprise was the almost total collapse of the NDP led by Jagmeet Singh who ran a highly emotional and strategic campaign for the NDP Clearly the socialists have some political soul searching to do before the next election especially after losing 13 seats in their former stronghold of B.C In Poilievre’s case he’s made it crystal clear he intends to bump one of his Conservative colleagues and run again a questionable move in a party riddled with in-fighting during the campaign they will go nowhere until the first-past-the-post system is scrapped and that doesn’t seem likely in the near future the only banker in history to have chaired the central banks of both Canada and the UK there can be no doubt of his prowess as a banker But can he do politics as well as he does banking That’s what Canadians are going to discover over the next four years – Gerry Warner is a retired journalist who has never seen a Canadian election as surrealistic as this one April 27 – May 3: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives Liquor restored to owner in Buchanan case … Application was made before Police Magistrate John Leask on Monday for the return of the liquor seized by the police on the night of the 30th March last at premises on Van Horne St James Buchanan claimed to be the owner of the liquor paid for by him for his own private use; he had been in the habit of consuming liquor practically all his life and now that prohibition was in effect he had laid in a stock of liquor to last for some time Chief of Police Hersey described the premises from which the liquor was seized and suggested to His Worship that according to the Act the question arose as to whether the premises was or was not a private dwelling house Magistrate Leask remarked that he thought the quantity of liquor was perhaps somewhat excessive for private consumption but that the premises was a private dwelling house within the meaning of the Act therefore he made an order that the liquor was to be returned forthwith to the owner Wardner news … About eight or ten car loads of Cranbrook people motored to Wardner last Friday night to attend the dance there was seriously wounded in the withdrawal from Albert on March 25th: he was with the 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade which played a gallant part in this withdrawal Adams is suffering from seven gunshot wounds in the thigh and a fractured hip bone and is in a hospital at Sonthmead WI tea … A delightful tea was served by the Women’s Institute on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 o’clock in the refreshment room of Little & Atchison’s store The tables looked very inviting with their dainty linen who has been demonstrating for the past ten days in the store furnished a number of different kinds of bread which were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all who attended which will be used by the Institute towards buying wool Wardner news …  The big dance given for the benefit of the Wardner Baseball Team last Friday evening April 26th The music was furnished by the Parker’s Orchestra from Cranbrook and believe me boys and we wish to thank the players for their kindness in introducing such good music in Wardner A luncheon was served to all during midnight hour At an early hour in the morning “Home Sweet Home” was played and the many people departed each for their respective homes This is a snap; Apply to Beale & Elwell says the town is so dry that young bull-frogs don’t get a chance to learn to swim will apply for a licence to take and use one second foot of water out of New Lake and Dickson Creek in lot 8914 The water will be diverted from the stream at a point at lake in Lot 8916 or at spring in Lot 8914 and will be used for domestic and irrigation purpose upon the land described as western half of Lot 6248 This notice was posted on the ground on the 24th day of April A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the “Water Act. 1914,” will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Cranbrook Objections to the application may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a local newspaper The date of the first publication of this notice is April 25 At the Rex Friday & Sat … “A Daughter of the gods,” appearing at the Rex comes to Cranbrook as a mammoth theatrical road attraction rather than a motion picture production This is positively a rare and daring work of art in the history of the screen and would be impossible to reproduce such a spectacle in its entirety on any stage The motion picture has made it possible for an entire family to witness such a performance for the price of a single theatre ticket to a road attraction The contract on seven of the largest (territorial rights) features will shortly be announced for the Rex Theatre She is the most daring and graceful water nymph the world has ever seen and her aquatic feats have entranced thousands “A Daughter of the gods” appeals with great force to all classes There never has been a display of its kind that is so laden with human interest as this million dollar production of the William Fox Film Corporation Fall fair dates … A meeting of the Directors of the Cranbrook Agricultural Association was held in the Secretary’s office at the City Hall on Thursday last at 8 p.m The object of the meeting was to discuss various matters in connection with the Fall Fair The Directors had decided some time ago to apply to the Department of Agriculture for the privilege of holding this year’s Fair at a later date than usual and the Secretary instructed to request that Wednesday and Thursday October 2nd and 3rd be set aside for the East Kootenay Fall Fair The Secretary informed the Directors that he had received the sanction of the Department to hold the Fall Fair on these dates East Kootenay’s Fall Fair will therefore be held this year on Wednesday and Thursday It is the intention of the Directors to make this year’s Fair bigger and better than ever and if the same assistance given them by the business men of the town last year is forthcoming In order to stimulate production the prizes this year will be increased in every department particularly in the Live Stock and Field Products Departments The Secretary is in communication with several Amusement companies with the object of booking some side show attractions for the two days of the Fair The Prize List Committee for Cranbrook’s East Kootenay Fall Fair held a meeting in the Secretary’s office in the City Hall on Wednesday evening and made considerable progress classifying and arranging the prizes in the Live Stock Departments There will be a great many more prizes than usual offered in these departments It is the intention of the Committee to have the Prize List ready about the 1st of June Invermere news …  It is not long since the annual meeting of the Windermere District Association of Stock Breeders was held and the affairs of the Association for the past year gone over showed that a decrease had been made in the number of the members owing in part to the exigencies of the war The receipts were shown to be about on a level with the expenditures The chief matter which had been handled by the directors during the past year were the condition of finances along he right-of-way of the Canadian Pacific Railway Kootenay Central branch Owing to floods and for various other reasons these had been allowed to remain down in parts and no special efforts were made to put them in a state of repair An order by the Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada was issued last year and it is hoped that this may result in the matter receiving more attention the vexed question of compensation for cattle killed by trains on the railway many of the cases being due to the fault of the fences being in a poor state of repair The report of the doings showed also that the directors had been urgent in asking that the Indians be forced to have their brands registered and that they make regular use of them upon the cattle which they own but the spirit of the man was immeasurable It differed from others of its kind only in that it had a canvas sign Other dugouts too had their sobriquets inscribed but this was not “Maggie Murphy’s Home” nor “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” nor “Lyddite Shelter” nor “The Mudlark’s Nest” On one side of it was a battery of Canadian howitzers on the other side a battery of 18-pounders The ground all round was torn up by high explosives Even the sandbags were ripped and torn by shrapnel and the canvas sign was splashed by shell splinters the storm centre of the war’s wildest passions — Ypres where the first poisonous gas clouds floated over the Allied trenches — Ypres with scarce one stone standing on another — Ypres The Non-Combatant in charge of the dugout had been a minister in peace time a native of the breezy western plains of Canada He had joined the ranks as a stretcher bearer and was later transferred from the banner of the Red Cross to that of the “Red Triangle” He was serving as indefatigably in this branch to help men as he had in the other and the sergeant’s stripes indicated that his work was being appreciated Once again the Ypres salient was resounding with intense artillery fire The British regulars had blown up six craters in the enemy’s lines at St and the Canadians were holding the captured territory In those days both the man and the dugout were needed Early and late he toiled over a troublesome gasoline stove to prepare hot cocoa for the wayfarers A constant stream of heroes came down the road The Non-Combatant always had a hot drink ready when they passed by and by his cheery presence and kindly word comforting the passing men He stayed there through a furnace of shells whizzing around him There was an unearthly stillness on the front that spelled mischief About midnight the explosion of a mine sent the gun pits quivering was going from “Whizz-bangs” to “Jack-Johnsons” and the Canadians gained superiority of fire dodged the shrapnel to gulp down a hot drink and the ground was pock-marked until each shell hole dipped into the other the next went crashing through the steel sheeting A party left the battery to search for the Non-Combatant they saw the fruit cans gashed as if by a hundred chisels; the stock scattered and destroyed; the mugs broken; the cocoa urn overthrown; and when they had thrown the debris aside they found the Non-Combatant with a dark red stream coming from his head He came as the first streaks of dawn were tinting the sky Wrapped in a blanket the Non Combatant was placed in his last dugout Death faces them so frequently that they have no fear of it reiterating their thoughts: “Death has severed us from our comrade but out here face to face with the great realities we have learned that death is but the portal to a larger life Ay it would take more than death to stop Harry; he will “carry on.” Home » Water Quality Advisory for Cranbrook Due to a slightly elevated water turbidity level coming out of the Phillips Reservoir the City of Cranbrook and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) have placed a Water Quality Advisory in effect for customers on the city’s potable water system starting Wednesday This advisory will remain in effect until further notice is a measure of water clarity or how much matter is suspended in the water Turbidity is common when you are dealing with a surface water system like the city is with the Phillips Reservoir (pictured) Both IHA and the City of Cranbrook recommend that children those with weakened immune systems or anyone who wants additional protection to use boiled water or a safe alternative for drinking making beverages or ice or when brushing teeth until further notice Bring water up to a rolling boil for at least one minute Find more information about water quality and the city’s overall water system Home » Water advisory continues as turbidity levels slowly improve The Phillips Reservoir is still recording slightly elevated water turbidity levels as of Wednesday Both the City of Cranbrook and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) are reminding residents that a Water Quality Advisory remains in effect for customers on the city’s potable water system until further notice which is currently holding at about 1 NTU since the Water Quality Advisory came into effect on April 9 Both the City of Cranbrook and IHA recommend that children Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute Home » Cranbrook vehicle dealerships being targeted Cranbrook RCMP officers responded to a report of an audible alarm at North Star Motors Investigation revealed that unknown culprit(s) gained access to the business and took several sets of keys from inside The keys were used to steal a Grey 2021 GMC Sierra bearing B.C The stolen truck is a grey crew cab with teal and grey decals in the rear passenger window and the letters “TL” in a diamond shape on the driver side windows (see photo above) Please note the truck does not have the pilot traffic sign installed as shown in the photo Cranbrook RCMP is seeking the assistance of the public in locating the stolen vehicle Anyone who observes the vehicle is asked to call 911 and do not approach the vehicle or any persons associated to the vehicle This is the latest in a string of dealership targeted offences of recent including: Cranbrook RCMP also reminds the public to be vigilant in checking their front and rear license plates of their own vehicles prior to driving to ensure the plates are not missing or have been swapped out with another license plate Thieves sometimes steal a plethora of license plates so they can keep swapping the plates out keeping fresh plates that are not yet reported as stolen in order to drive the stolen vehicle undetected for a longer period of time Anyone having information related to these crimes is asked to call the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471 Home »  Rob Morrison returning to Parliament Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to lead Canada as next Prime Minister The Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding will be represented by Conservative Party of Canada member Rob Morrison for a second straight term following the federal election April 28 with almost 50% voter support With 92.58% of polls in the riding reporting (at midnight) Rob Morrison (Conservative Party) has won re-election with 49.9% He will serve in the Opposition Party to victorious Liberal Party Prime Minister Mark Carney Liberal Party candidate Reggie Goldsbury provided the most competition to the incumbent MLA bringing in about 27.8% votes thus far (as of midnight) Full results will be published as soon as available Home » Council approves permits for downtown development City of Cranbrook council April 7 approved a Development Variance Permit and Development Permit Application for a proposed commercial / multi-residential development downtown The approvals come with a reduction in the number of required off-street parking stalls along with a reduction in length of parallel parking stalls for the proposed mixed use commercial and multi-unit residential development located at 32 -11th Avenue South The property provides easy access to nearby parks noted Santana Patten of Engineering and Development Services in a report to council “The subject property has sat vacant and unoccupiable due to structural damages and risks to human safety for a few years The applicant is proposing to convert the building from its current state to a mixed-use commercial and residential building The project proposes four commercial/ retail spaces on the main floor fronting 11th Avenue and 14 residential units behind and above the commercial “The residential units will be a mix of studio All units are provided with individual outside space and the project proposes additional amenity items like a communal outdoor amenity area and 16 bike parking stalls A zoning amendment to increase the permissible density in the downtown C-1 zone to facilitate this project was adopted by council in July 2024.” The proposed project aligns with the requirements of the Multi-Unit Development Permit Area and the Downtown Commercial Development Permit Area The design incorporates characteristics of Cranbrook’s character and provides an inviting frontage to 11th Avenue Learn more Home » RCMP investigating sudden death Cranbrook RCMP was alerted to the discovery of a body in a parked vehicle in the downtown area of Cranbrook Police had blocked access to 10th Avenue between Baker Street and 1St Street South but have since re-opened the road to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic Cranbrook RCMP continue to investigate the cause of death and have become aware of a number of rumours circulating that are not consistent with the circumstances Cranbrook RCMP request anyone with CCTV or dash cam video of the area over the weekend to call 250-489-3471 Home » Movement that transforms lives When you step into Louise Wight’s cozy home studio in Kimberley you’re stepping into more than just a Pilates class — you’re stepping into a space built on resilience and the belief that every body deserves the chance to move with ease and confidence Her journey began with her own struggle: debilitating back pain in her twenties that left her sidelined from the activities she loved A physiotherapist’s suggestion led her to a Pilates class — and just three months later “That experience changed everything,” she shares I knew I wanted to help others feel that same empowerment.” Louise and her family made the move to Kimberley With the transition came the perfect opportunity to launch her long-held dream: her own Pilates business Louise Wight Pilates opened its doors in November personalized classes for up to four people in a welcoming home studio — with her sweet dog Tito often stealing the show inviting setting — Louise’s sessions are grounded in strength and science “Every class includes resistance work — squats “Because it’s not just about movement — it’s about getting stronger to live longer Her small studio format allows for tailored instruction whether through group classes or one-on-one rehabilitation sessions And with her recent Diploma in Clinical Pilates Louise brings the latest research-based techniques to every client “It’s a lot — but I wouldn’t trade it,” she laughed “It’s amazing watching people get stronger Her clients’ transformations are what keep her going “I hear stories every week — someone’s back pain is gone someone else has more energy or is sleeping better her vision is already looking forward: a dedicated commercial space in Kimberley that offers Reformer and mat classes — a full Pilates hub that serves the growing demand for personalized Running a business as a woman comes with its fair share of challenges “There’s this perception that it’s just a little side hustle,” she said “But I want women to believe they can create successful businesses doing what they love.” mentors like Raphael Bender and Adam McAtee of Evidence Based Pilates have played a key role in her journey Their science-backed approach helped her develop a teaching style that blends deep knowledge with intuitive care “I want every client to feel seen and safe but they know their bodies best — I trust them to choose what feels right.” When she’s not teaching or growing the business Louise is investing in herself — through daily gratitude journaling She also finds joy in singing with the Kimberley Community Choir “It’s such a stress reliever — a completely different outlet that feeds my spirit.” — but I’ll admit I’m still working on that one!” “I didn’t plan to open a home studio — but it works And remember — your work matters to your community.” She also emphasizes the power of relationships — with clients Whether you’re looking to ease chronic pain Louise is ready to guide you — with warmth Home » Cranbrook RCMP delivers quarterly update to council two hundred and sixty two reports to police and 1,905 calls for service highlight first quarter figures for the Cranbrook RCMP Detachment presented to City of Cranbrook council by S/Sgt The presentation also showed an increase in some offences fraud under $5,000 and motor vehicle accidents which is common during the winter driving season Cranbrook members responded to 173 mental health files (up from 149 in the previous quarter) submitted 85 Reports to Crown Counsel recommending charges and conducted 39 curfew checks of persons on conditions Despite operating at a member roadable rate (the number of fully operational RCMP members) of only 71% Cranbrook detachment increased traffic enforcement resulting in: The Cranbrook RCMP detachment carried out a series of proactive policing and crime reduction initiatives to enhance community safety and engagement These included 49 joint patrols with City Bylaw Officers routine foot patrols in key areas like Moir Park and the delivery of two crime prevention presentations The detachment is also onboarding two Auxiliary officers to support future prevention efforts and Cranbrook RCMP volunteers contributed through three community patrols highlighting a strong commitment to visibility and collaboration within the community Cranbrook RCMP highlighted several significant cases including the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the General Investigation Section (GIS) which led to the seizure of suspected controlled substances and stolen property with the support of the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services RCMP safely apprehended a dangerous offender from Alberta Cranbrook RCMP located a high-risk offender from Creston driving a stolen vehicle in the area Following a dynamic takedown that resulted in two officers being injured “It has been another busy quarter for our team both in volume and intensity of calls We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding when our response to non-emergency calls is delayed due to time sensitive or violent incidents in progress,” said detachment commander S/Sgt increased administrative demands coupled with the exponential growth in data management make it difficult to regularly engage in proactive patrols “We are grateful for the support of the Community Engagement Coordinator and Cranbrook RCMP volunteers for their assistance in supporting many of our crime prevention initiatives in the community.” “The city will continue to work closely with the RCMP to reduce nuisance level crime,” said Mayor Wayne Price “Our bylaw team will begin a bike patrol program to increase their presence in problem areas and a remote camera surveillance project is expected to be introduced in the near future.” You can review the complete presentation made to Council online here Rob Morrison showed the party's support remains unimpeachable in Columbia-Kootenays-Southern Rockies Morrison won his third straight election Monday night in the federal election He finished with 35,478 votes from 304-of-310 polls reporting in or 50.6 per cent of total ballots cast as of Tuesday morning “We could tell when we went to the doors that people really wanted change and they were really supportive of what Conservatives were going to do," Morrison said at his election night party in Cranbrook "It was a team effort here and we knocked on thousands and thousands of doors to find out what was important … I’m really proud to be the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies Member of Parliament and I will work really hard for everyone here." The Conservatives, who were once vying for control of the government as former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support sagged, were forced to settle for second place after Mark Carney and the Liberal Party stormed back to win the election. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre also appeared to lose his own seat in Parliament he wanted a better national result for his party especially with some things we’ve talked about with the gun legislation and things that I’m worried if we don’t win But I also worry about the economy and we need to get people to work; we don’t need to spend money We need to get people working to get the tax base and I worry about that." Liberals' Reggie Goldsbury (19,623 votes) finished second ahead of the NDP's Kallee Lins (12,581) followed by Steven Maffioli of the Green Party (1,044), independent candidate Jim Wiedrick (842) and Laurie Baird of the People's Party of Canada (501) The riding changed to include Trail and drop Revelstoke and Golden ahead of Monday's federal election But the result stayed the same as Morrison won his third consecutive election to maintain the riding as a Conservative stronghold The riding followed a nationwide trend of NDP voters turning to the Liberals Goldsbury's second-place result would be the first time in 25 years a Liberal has finished better than third in the riding formerly known as Kootenay Columbia Goldsbury conceded it was a difficult challenge to upend the Conservative vote but said the Liberals deserved credit for convincing NDP voters to change their colours "Liberals came second in the riding because at the local level and first at the federal level we had the right candidate at the right time with myself having such strong connections in all of our riding we showed that the progressive vote does not have to stay with the NDP." But Morrison also likely benefited by the collapse of the People's Party (PPC) which was forced to run Baird after Andrew Skinner pulled out of the campaign early on took part in no debates and did not campaign in the riding PPC candidate Sarah Bennett finished with 4,467 votes Those voters probably turned to Morrison who has tentatively increased his margin of victory by nearly 10 per cent from four years ago “It was a short election period," said Morrison. "We went as hard as we could the whole time and I’m really proud of the team that I’ve been working with and really proud of the people who were listening and we listened as well and I think the results show it." A pickup truck was stolen from a local dealership on Friday (April 11) as Cranbrook RCMP is asking people to e on the lookout Police responded to an alarm at the local Dodge dealership at 6:40 a.m. as investigation revealed the theft of a Silver 2025 Dodge Ram 3500.  The stolen vehicle did not have license plates at the time of the theft It has running boards and black vent visors which may help distinguish it from other similar vehicles Cranbrook RCMP is requesting the public to exercise discretion when calling 9-1-1 due to the number of Silver Dodge 3500s on local roadways If anyone believes they have located the suspect vehicle the public may contact 9-1-1 or the Cranbrook RCMP non-emergency line at 250-489-3471 Home » Boil Water Notice for all City of Cranbrook Due to a recent repair to the City of Cranbrook’s water infrastructure overnight the city has issued a Boil Water Notice for all residents and strongly recommends that you use boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice washing and brushing teeth must come to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute The city’s chlorination system had a breakdown during repairs being made overnight and some water entered the water system that may be over-chlorinated followed by some water that wasn’t treated properly If there is a strong chlorine taste or odour in your water do not consume and flush your cold water until there is no chlorine smell noticed Public Works is flushing the system and is in contact with the Interior Health Authority We will be taking water samples for testing and have them sent away for analysis We will provide regular updates as more information becomes available WATCH LISTEN General Manager & Head Coach: Fred Harbinson  Penticton leads the best-of-seven series 2-0 after back-to-back 3-1 wins over the Cranbrook Bucks on the Easter long weekend The Vees won Game Two in last-minute fashion as Caton Ryan scored with two minutes in regulation to break a 1-1 tie Brock Reinhart sealed the game with an empty net goal Ryan’s game-winner came off a great give-and-go between him and Max Heise with Ryan finishing it off with a one-timer from the slot Ben Merrill opened the scoring in the second period Penticton got solid goaltending once again as Ethan Buenaventura turned aside 18 of 19 shots to improve his record to 3-0 His best save came inside the final minute as he stopped Cranbrook’s Shane Baker at point-blank range The special teams for Penticton has been a mix The power play is 1-6 so far in this series but Saturday the Vees went 0-3 and couldn’t convert on a five-minute power play in the second The power play has been dangerous in the postseason and they look to bounce back in Game Three Penticton has yet to surrender a power play goal in six playoff games More of that is needed as the scene shifts to Cranbrook Max Heise and Caton Ryan have been on a tear The line mates both have point streaks entering Game Three Heise has nine points in his last four games Ryan has scored in four-straight games and has six points in his last four Those two are getting hot at the right time Penticton’s only change to their lineup tonight is in goal as Will Ingemann puts perfect record on the line Ingemann is 3-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average and .933 save percentage The Vees will dress 13 forwards and six defencemen tonight The Vees are 2-0 on the road in the BCHL Playoffs and had the league’s best road record in the regular season Penticton won their two regular season games in Cranbrook by 4-3 and 5-2 scores General Manager & Head Coach: Ryan Donald  Scoring Leader: Rasmus Svartström (5-1-6)  Cranbrook may embrace the old adage of “You’re not in trouble in a series until you lose on home ice.” The Bucks return home looking to get back in this series with a Game Three win The Bucks are 2-1 at Western Financial Place in the BCHL Playoffs Their two home wins were crucial in their six-game series win over the Trail Smoke Eaters they won the deciding Game Six 1-0 at home Cranbrook should be a confident team on home ice tonight Forward Rasmus Svartström won’t face any supplementary discipline after his major penalty for an illegal check to the head on Anselmo Rego was given a five and a game misconduct in the second period of Game Two That’s a big break for the Bucks ahead of Game Three Cranbrook should be happy how they’ve played through the first two games The Bucks have only surrendered four even strength goals through two games The one thing the Bucks will look to do is play with the lead Cranbrook has never led through six periods in this series Major construction is set to start at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at the end of the peak summer travel season and at that time BC Ferries will make reservations mandatory on sailings to Departure Bay announced some of its plans related to upcoming terminal upgrades work in West Vancouver The most significant change is that starting in the fall pre-booking will be required for all vehicle traffic from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay with standby no longer an option except for emergency vehicles and travellers with medical assured loading status "This change applies to one direction only and is designed to prevent traffic from backing up onto the highway and supporting better traffic flow through the terminal during construction," noted a press release from BC Ferries Reservations will not be required in the other direction Project plans at Horseshoe Bay terminal include deconstruction of the elevated concrete holding area and relocation of the control tower and the phase of work is expected to reduce the terminal's vehicle capacity by approximately 25 per cent “Every element of this project is being thoughtfully planned to safeguard the customer experience and ensure the safety of both our customers and crew as we renew our infrastructure at this critical terminal,” said Melanie Lucia vice-president of customer experience with BC Ferries “We recognize that construction brings challenges which is why we’re acting early and taking proactive steps to minimize disruption and maintain reliable service throughout the transition.” Other plans include licensing for the Queen of Capilano vessel servicing Bowen Island to carry approximately 33 per cent more passengers and crew, and the previously announced once-a-day sailings from Tsawwassen to Departure Bay starting at the end of spring BC Ferries said it is also developing "advanced modelling" technology to try to simulate how traffic will move through Horseshoe Bay terminal during each phase of construction to help with planning and decision-making Future phases of the work at the terminal include upgrading or replacing three berths and enhancing seismic resiliency and "operational efficiency." BC Ferries says the total cost of the renewal program at Horseshoe Bay terminal is expected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars The ferry corporation noted that the terminal is one of its busiest and most operationally complex but is challenged by its relatively small footprint with limited space for vehicles and its lack of flexibility to accommodate growing demand "The need for change is clear," noted BC Ferries in the release the limitations of the Horseshoe Bay terminal were evident with high traffic volumes and congestion putting pressure on local communities contributing to a negative customer experience for passengers trying to travel through this terminal to their final destination." About the Author: Nanaimo Bulletin News Staff forced some evacuations Thursday evening (May 1) which is 56 hectares and burning out of control was discovered on Thursday and is believed to be human caused Wildfire Service says 12 firefighters are responding alongside the Fort St along with two helicopters and an air tanker.  John posted on its Facebook page that the wildfire not currently threatening any structures as it moves beyond the Community Forest into the Peace River Regional District Evacuees were directed to the Pomeroy Sport Centre for emergency support services.  RCMP say a wildfire near Dawson Creek has impacted communication services in the area A cluster of wildfires are burning around Dawson Creek including G70192 along Highway 52 toward Tumbler Ridge It's listed as out of control at 35 hectares RCMP's North Division says the fire destroyed the Tumbler Ridge fibre optic radio and internet connections unavailable will have to go to the local detachment to report any issues.  RCMP added it's not known when repairs will be made.  The cluster of wildfires have also partially shut down Highway 52 between Brassey Road and Bearhole Lake Road It is currently single-lane alternating traffic.  Home » Police respond to shots fired report Cranbrook RCMP was involved an incident where shots were fired in Southview area of Cranbrook No one was injured and a male subject was quickly arrested and taken into custody More information will be provided as the investigation unfolds Cranbrook RCMP would also like to ask anyone with information on this incident to call the non-emergency line at 250-489-3471 Home » Proposed Food Hub public hearing March 24 The City of Cranbrook is holding a public hearing Monday March 24 for an application to amend the C-2 Highway Commercial Zone to construct a ‘food hub’ at 703 Cranbrook Street North If ‘City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 2025 (C-2 Highway Commercial Amendment)’ is approved it would allow a multi-purpose facility for the primary purpose of food processing as well as training and education for food and agricultural businesses a city Engineering and Development Services department report outlined City staff have reviewed the proposal against the new Official Community Plan’s (OCP) policies Engineering and Development Services’ Santana Patten noted the proposed location for the food hub is not consistent with the OCP or city zoning “While it is clear that this project will provide significant benefit to the community based on City of Cranbrook community vision (OCP 2042) and policies and comparable communities’ best practices it can be considered that this is not the best location as it’s inconsistent with OCP and zoning “When reviewing other communities with successful ‘Food Hubs,’ of the 10 different examples staff found that none were located in their respective community’s version of highway commercial The zoning is typically a core commercial or a light industrial zone Food Hubs were typically permitted under the terms “Assembly Use,” or variations of “food manufacturing or processing.” Patten summarized: “It’s very evident that a Food Hub would provide significant value to our community The city has been supportive of the work being done to improve food security and strengthen the local food system and staff understand the benefits from both an access level but also the economic development perspective.” the application will be referred to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit Learn more Voters in the Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies riding who want to see Conservative candidate Rob Morrison defeated in the April 28 election are faced with a difficult choice should they choose the NDP or the Liberals Debates on social media about this often point to projections by 388Canada and Smart Voting which put the Liberals in second place in the riding professor emeritus of political science at the University of British Columbia says the projections are not polls and voters should be skeptical of them "They are using no current political information from the riding and have done no polling there," he told the Nelson Star Smart Voting and 388Canada offer identical projections (as of April 14) of 52 per cent for the Conservatives in the riding These projections show significant gains for the Liberals in a riding where the party has run a distant third in the last several elections In 2021 the NDP received 37 per cent of the vote as compared with the Liberals' nine per cent The riding has historically been a Conservative stronghold with the exception of the 2015 election with NDP candidate Wayne Stetski earned a surprising victory Conservative MP Rob Morrison has represented the riding The projections by 338Canada and Smart Voting appear to reflect a national upward trend for the Liberals and downward for the NDP in the current election But do national trends necessarily apply locally Johnson said 338Canada and Smart Voting are taking polling data from the federal and provincial levels and extrapolating it to a local race He said they may have also have applied an algorithm to take into account the shift in boundaries since the last election "Then you throw in a few more things about census information and then you come up with an estimated share I would think anyone in the riding that wants to make decision based on this projection The 338Canada website clearly states that it is not a poll "This projection is calculated using a mostly proportional swing model adjusted with provincial and regional polls conducted by professional pollsters," the site states if a party goes from 30 per cent to 33 per cent (provincially) an increase of 10 per cent  (three points over 30) then this party's score goes up by 10 per cent in every district." The site goes on to further explain its methodology in terms understandable only to a statistician is to help people vote strategically to defeat the Conservatives "We're here to help voters make informed choices and prevent right-wing governments from winning without majority support," the website states "Our advanced political modelling analyzes polling and historical patterns to recommend the smartest strategic vote in each riding." Justin Burrows of Smart Voting told the Nelson Star that his organization takes national polling data from the most reputable polls and uses postal code data and demographic information from Statistics Canada to project for individual ridings He said the group's projections were 98 per cent accurate in the recent provincial election Presented with the historically low numbers for the Liberal Party in Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies This election is like no election like we've ever seen And in these types of very polarized election cycles "But that doesn't change the fact that the Conservatives are probably going to win this riding that you're in," he said campaign manager for NDP candidate Kallee Lins told the Nelson Star that her campaign pays little attention to polls or projections and instead relies on personal experience and we have our on-the-ground teams that are going door knocking and are making phone calls That's really the bread and butter of of our data because it's live information that's coming to us each and every day." said the same thing: conversations with people on the phone and on the streets are the indicator in their campaign for candidate Reggie Goldsbury The campaign manager for the Conservative Party in Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies did not respond to the Nelson Star's request for comment on polling Smuga thinks the high projection for the Liberals locally is overblown because it appears to ignore the history of the riding and she worries this will mislead people into voting Liberal as a strategic vote against the Conservatives thinks the strong Liberal projection is an under-representation of how well the Liberals will do in the riding Political scientist Johnson is not optimistic that these projections make strategic voting possible because the projected numbers have little grounding in local reality But if the local projections for Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies are accurate they show that "the chances that anyone can beat the Conservatives This week we will look at the upcoming development boom slated for Cranbrook.  All of these developments are in the permitting stage • West Urban (Kootenay Street) Rental Suites:  The apartment complex will be five storeys with 75 units which includes five studio units • West Urban Rental Suites: This is also a West Urban development located at 1716 4th Street North (directly behind Save-On-Foods and the BC Liquor Store).  It is a six-storey building with 71 units with 36 one-bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom units • "The Suites": Located across from Hot Shots Cafe at 2000 8th Street North This development is a high-density residential unit or a small-scale multi-unit housing complex The 49-unit apartment complex will include a mix of one and two-bedroom units electric vehicle chargers and a fenced dog area and amenity patio Castle Subdivision: This is a Westcor Lands development Sunset Ridge is 150 units including townhouses low-income housing and fourplexes.  The Mt Castle portion of the development is 220 lots planned in sizes ranging from 6,000 sq ft to 12,000 sq ft.  Westcor Lands is a major Vancouver-based ownership group • Kulkon Development:  Cranbrook's Kulkon Construction has broken ground on a new development near St Mary's School.  The project lies between 4th St South and 18th Avenue South.  MacKay Constructing is doing the civil instrature work on the project.  We will update the project when more details are available.  • Cranbrook Street Development: Bluebox Developments is the owner of the property at 800 and 810 Cranbrook Street This is the land where the former Canadian Legion and May May Restaurant were located Owner Chris Hirn has been busy securing all permits so they can start building a new state-of-the-art shop for his Affordable Auto Glass facility. The development plans also call for the building of a 36-unit apartment building • 30th Avenue Connector:  Cranbrook's new 30th Avenue Connector is nearing completion.  Paving curbing and street light installation is substantially complete.  The new street will connect the College of the Rockies with the existing portion of 30th Avenue and connect directly to Cranbrook Street North/Highway #3/95 • "Cabin in the Woods" East Shadow Mountain Development: This  12 high-end residential lot development is situated on the north side of Shadow Mountain with spectacular views of the St Mary River.  The executive subdivision is currently under construction with contractor Copcan Civil doing the infrastructure development • Daycare Space Development: Steeples Elementary School (SES) in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club is creating 30 daycare spaces.  The project is well underway and is at lockup stage.  Nelson-based North Mountain Construction is the general contractor on the project • Cranbrook History Centre Train Roof Expansion:  The $1.2 million Phase 2 of the train roof expansion project is slated to begin this summer with Berry Architecture overseeing the design and construction work.  North Mountain Construction of Nelson has been selected as the general contractor • New $59 Million two-storey Building at East Kootenay Regional Hospital: The oncology and renal departments will relocate from EKRH and expand into a new $59 million two-storey building The first storey will allow the location of all renal modalities The second storey will provide spaces that support an increase in oncology services • New Green Home $156 Million Replacement and Expansion Preliminary renderings of Cranbrook's F.W Green Home replacement and expansion have been released Architects and contractors are preparing to get the project underway by late summer. The $156.5 million project was approved by the province in September 2023 and will include construction of a new five-storey building on a vacant piece of land adjacent to the current facility • Ktunaxa Regional Health Centre Opens: The Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre has officially opened its doors as of April 23 marking a major step forward in the delivery of culturally safe health care in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa Located in downtown Cranbrook at 32 9th Avenue South the new centre will be a hub for health and wellness services for Ktunaxa citizens A public Grand Opening Open House will be held May 8 2025. Cranbrook's New Dawn Developments was the general contractor on the project Note: A special thank you to Mortgage Broker Kambi Heywood for helping prepare this report Home » 17 tasty options this Burger Month Cranbrook Burger Month returns this March with 17 mind-blowing options for dinners to purchase while supporting the Cranbrook Food Bank in the process The burger menu will go live this Friday (Feb Click here to learn more but the Cranbrook Bucks have fought their way back into their first round best-of-seven series versus the Trail Smoke Eaters after winning game four Wednesday 7-6 in a triple overtime finish After battling to a stalemate for most of the first period Blake Cotton got his big night started with a goal at 16:41 to put Cranbrook up 1-0 the lead would not last long as Trail’s Christian Kim was able to tie the game just thirty-five seconds later Second period action saw the two clubs trade quick goals again Trail got goals from Judah Makway and Gryphon Bucci while Cranbrook added one from Shane Baker The Smokies bumped their lead to 4-2 by way of Kim’s second tally of the evening and that was followed by another Cranbrook goal from Sam Lyne to cut Trail’s lead to 4-3 at the forty minute mark Trail appeared to be running away with the game after adding back to back power play goals from Jack Kennedy and Jason Stefanek to go up 6-3 This appeared to put the game out of reach for the Bucks but the Cranbrook club still had some fight left in them Cranbrook began to mount a comeback with Sam Ranallo converting a 2-on-1 to cut Trail’s lead to 6-4 just before the halfway mark of the third period The Bucks earned a power play in the waning minutes and Bryce Sookro tallied at 15:23 to put his club within one goal of securing the tie They forced a sequence near the Trail net with less than two minutes remaining in regulation and Blake Cotton hit paydirt off a scramble deep in the zone to tie the game 6-6 with 1:45 remaining in regulation The 6-6 deadlock held intact through the third period buzzer sending the two teams to overtime for the second time in the series The Bucks had a decisive edge in play through overtime but could not solve Trail’s Teagan Kendrick through two twenty-minute overtime sessions despite firing 26 shots Matthew Gilmore began a drive to the Trail net and fed a pass to Cotton who tapped the disc past Kendrick for an improbable comeback 7-6 overtime win Wednesday’s game four victory puts the series at a 2-2 tie the Bucks went 1/4 on the power play and 3/5 on the penalty kill one team will have a chance to claim the series in game six Sunday in Cranbrook The Cranbrook Bucks are playing catchup in their first round playoff series versus the Trail Smoke Eaters after taking a 3-1 loss in game three giving the Smokies a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven Both teams had plenty of chances through the first period with the shots count at 12-12 Trail managed the lone goal of the opening frame when Dylan Lariviere tallied on a 2-on-1 rush at 16:40 Cranbrook mounted some early second period chances A Smoke Eaters goal from Zach Coutu appeared to briefly deflate the home team with Trail taking a 2-0 lead at 3:32 a Bucks power play gave them a chance to get back in the game and they were able to capitaliz1e on the opportunity by way of a Bryce Sookro one-timer blast at 8:59 to cut Trail’s lead to 2-1 The Bucks remained down 2-1 after forty minutes The Bucks had designs of another comeback win A trap heavy defense kept Cranbrook’s shooters at bay throughout the third period Cranbrook pulled the goalie late with hopes of forcing a tie with the extra attacker but Trail’s Josh Evaschesen converted on the empty net with fourteen seconds remaining in regulation to secure a 3-1 win for the Smoke Eaters Tuesday’s loss leaves the Bucks at a 2-1 series deficit Cranbrook finished 1/2 on the power play and 2/2 on the penalty kill Game four is set for Wednesday night in Cranbrook Penticton opened their second round series with a 3-1 Game One victory over the Cranbrook Bucks It was the Vees’ fifth-straight win to open the 2025 Rogers BCHL Playoffs as they look for a 2-0 series lead tonight in Game Two 2-0 early in the second and regained their two-goal lead early in the third period The Vees have only given up six goals in five playoff games and only three on home ice the Bucks were held to just one goal and 20 shots as he turned aside 19 shots for his third win of the postseason robbing Matthew Gilmore with a glove save on a Cranbrook two-on-oh rush Special teams continues to be a source of strength The Vees power play went 1-3 last night and now sits second in the BCHL at 29.4 percent as Penticton went 2-2 on the kill last night and they have yet to surrender a power play goal against in the playoffs the likely only lineup change for the Vees will be in goal 20-year-old Ethan Buenaventura is the projected starter Buenaventura is 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .935 save percentage the Vees have won 22 of 29 home games and five of those losses came in overtime They have lost just twice at the SOEC in regulation this season Caton Ryan has scored in three straight games for the Vees has picked up seven points in his last three Simon Meier has scored three goals in his last four Cranbrook had their three-game win streak ended last night with their Game One setback Six against Trail to close out their first round series looking for their first win in Penticton this season having lost twice in the regular season before last night’s series opener Rasmus Svartström scored his team-leading fifth goal of the playoffs last night and Blake Cotton have scored 11 of the Bucks’ 19 goals so far in the playoffs Svartström himself has accounted for 26 percent of his team’s offence Goaltender Jaden Cholette has been a workhorse for Ryan Donald has played all seven playoff games for the Bucks Cholette is still looking for his first win against the Vees this season having lost in his four starts in the regular season as he was named to the BCHL All-Rookie team this week The Bucks do get forward Samuel Lyne back in the lineup as he is done serving his two-game suspension as he is listed at 6’2 and 209 pounds The Cranbrook Bucks are facing a two-game deficit against the Penticton Vees as the BCHL second-round playoff series shifts back to the East Kootenay The Herd faced off against the league's top team over the weekend battling the Vees to a close 3-1 result in both contests the Vees scored just under the halfway mark of the first period on a goal from Simon Meier to take the lead Caton Ryan doubled up for Penticton in the second period on the powerplay before Rasmus Svartström got his fifth goal of the playoffs to make it a one goal game.  Louie Wehmann tallied the insurance goal in the third period to give the Vees the victory in Game One Bucks goaltender Jaden Cholette made 26 saves in the crease while Will Ingemann stopped 20 shots for the Vees both teams battled each other to a 1-1 draw until late in the third period Ben Merrill put the Vees on the board first while Jacob Fletcher responded for The Herd a few minutes later to tie up the affair With just over two minutes left in the game, Caton Ryan broke the deadlock to put the Vees ahead while Brock Reinhart found the back of the empty net to make it a 3-1 score Cholette made 35 saves in goal for the Bucks while Ingemann turned aside 18 shots The Bucks will host Game Three on Wednesday Home » Foreigner to rock Cranbrook Nov ‘The Juke Box Hero Tour’ – A Special Canadian event featuring Foreigner will be in Cranbrook on Thursday Tickets start at $79 with additional ticket packages up to $125 plus fees and charges British-American rockers Foreigner are embarking on a 2025 Canadian Tour as a prelude to the launch of ‘Juke Box Hero The Musical,’ set to go into production in 2026 The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have legendary hits such as “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded “Juke Box Hero,” the number one worldwide hit “I Want To Know What Love Is” and more The tour will feature Canada’s own Geordie Brown as guest vocalist Audiences will be familiar with Geordie as the male lead of the workshop production of ‘Juke Box Hero The Musical’ in Calgary and Edmonton as well as the sold-out run in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre “I was most impressed by Geordie’s performances of ‘Juke Box Hero but a verified Broadway actor to boot,” said Mick Jones “We look forward to welcoming him at our shows on Foreigner’s 2025 Canadian tour.” Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” and the worldwide number one hit and member of Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foreigner still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard “Top 200” album success Foreigner’s hits garner over 15-million streams per week Please remember when you are purchasing concert tickets online to any of our shows at Western Financial Place both now and in the future you are strongly encouraged to purchase directly from the City of Cranbrook If any tickets are not purchased directly from the city we are not able to help you with the legitimacy of the purchase Doors at Western Financial Place will open at 6:30 p.m Home » Police arrest assault and stolen vehicle suspect Barry Graham reports: At approximately 3:30 p.m Cranbrook RCMP members located the suspect in a rural area and arrested him without incident We would like to extend our appreciation to the many people who called in tips on his location Cranbrook RCMP responded to a report of a violent assault at the car dealership in the 900 block of Victoria Ave North A male suspect fled on foot prior to police arrival and was described as: The suspect proceeded to steal a nearby white Toyota Highlander with Oregon plates that vehicle was subsequently abandoned near the intersection of 3rd Street South and 6th Avenue South Cranbrook RCMP request residents in the area of the abandoned stolen vehicle to check on their respective properties RCMP further request residents review personal security video for the period between 8:20 a.m and contact police should the suspect be observed on a recording Anyone with information on this is urged to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or the Cranbrook RCMP 250-489-3471