Cranbrook's Memorial Arena is open to the public once again after it was closed last September due to structural concerns. Council moved quickly to divert funds to the project to ensure the arena would be open by the next hockey season. Council had previously approved up to $3 million out of...

The City of Kimberley is under Stage 2 water restrictions as a proactive measure due to low snowpack and an expected dry summer. Under Stage 2, even-numbered home addresses can water on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while odd-numbered ones can water on Thursdays and Sundays. Watering hours are between 4-10 a.m. and...

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released its findings into a plane crash that occurred nearly two years ago south of Cranbrook. On Aug. 2, 2022, a firefighting aircraft lost power while conducting aerial operations in the Connell Ridge area. The pilot was unable to regain power and completed an...

The B.C. government announced a ban on drug use in public spaces, but local advocates feel it is a step backward. "Decriminalization was a three-year project that allowed people to possess 2.5 grams of illicit substances," said Jessica Lamb, project coordinator for the East Kootenay Network of People Who Use...

Two people have come out on top to fill positions on the ʔakisq̓nuk Nation Council. Faro Burgoyne and Janice Alpine will be welcomed to the roles following the election result announcement on Tuesday. Burgoyne received the largest share of the ballot with 116 votes, followed by Alpine with 76 votes. Meanwhile, Anna...

Cranbrook's annual food drive was touted as a massive success, bringing in over 20,000 pounds of food donations in a single day. Julie Rose, Cranbrook Food Bank executive director, is grateful for the community's generosity. "This is a new record and more than double the amount we saw last year," said...