R McCormack

Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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Cranbrook residents asked to participate in fire survey

Wildfires R McCormack - July 3, 2025

The University of Alberta is inviting Cranbrook residents to participate in a survey about wildfire and prescribed burns to gauge public opinion.

Vancouver Canucks partners with Rocky Mountain Metis Association for youth floor hockey program

Hockey R McCormack - July 3, 2025

Youth in the Cranbrook area can get a chance to meet Fin, the Vancouver Canucks mascot and team alumni Kirk McLean through the Indigenous Floor Hockey Jamboree later this month.

Update: power restored to most East Kootenay BC Hydro customers

Weather R McCormack - July 2, 2025

A storm sweeping across the East Kootenay on Wednesday afternoon has knocked out power to over 2,600 BC Hydro customers in the region, mostly in areas surrounding Cranbrook.

Work begins on Fernie’s Canyon Trail and Cedar Avenue

City of Fernie R McCormack - July 2, 2025

A major overhaul of Fernie's Canyon Trail and Cedar Avenue is underway, which will disrupt traffic until late next month.

Elk River raft race raises over $2,500 for youth Discovery Camps

Non-Profit R McCormack - July 2, 2025

The 29th annual Elk River raft race brought in $2,680 for the Elk River Alliance's (ERA) youth camps.

Fernie supports plan to use city-owned land as child play space

City of Fernie R McCormack - July 2, 2025

The City of Fernie will back a proposal from Wild Wapiti Playschool to devote a section of courthouse grounds as an outdoor play space.

PGA Scramble to hit the links at St. Eugene resort

Sports R McCormack - July 2, 2025

Get your clubs shined as the RBC PGA Scramble is hitting the links at St. Eugene Golf Resort on July 13.

Entire East Kootenay under drought level 4

Weather R McCormack - July 2, 2025

The entire East Kootenay region is under drought level four, bringing increased risks of wildfires and water scarcity.

BC Hydro helps Cranbrook re-green urban spaces

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - June 29, 2025

Cranbrook's Public Works Parks team has planted 28 new trees around the community, thanks to an $8,000 Re-Greening Grant from BC Hydro.

East Kootenay communities gearing up for Canada Day celebrations

Community R McCormack - June 27, 2025

Check out this article for your definitive guide of East Kootenay communities gearing up to celebrate the 158th Canada Day on Tuesday.

Upgrades coming to Kimberley’s Rotary Park playground

City of Kimberley R McCormack - June 27, 2025

The City of Kimberley and the Rotary Club of Kimberley have partnered for a major revitalization of the Rotary Park Playground.

Wasa Lake swimming advisory ended

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

A swimming advisory in place for Wasa Lake was lifted just in time for Canada Day weekend, as Interior Health and BC Parks say levels of E. coli bacteria have dropped.

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary donation fuels purchase of medical equipment

Health Care R McCormack - June 27, 2025

A donation of over $85,000 from the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society is going to support the Invermere and District Hospital and Columbia House.