‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy
A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.
Increase in visible homelessness expected, city urging compassion
The City of Cranbrook is expecting homelessness to be more visible this winter following a reduction in provincial funding.
Fire department sees stable increase over summer months
Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services received 633 calls for service in the third quarter of 2025, an 11 per cent increase compared to the spring.
City-wide water quality advisory planned for mid-November
A city-wide water advisory will be issued on Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 for planned inspections and cleaning at the Phillips Reservoir in Cranbrook.
Public hearing set in Invermere
Invermere residents will have the chance to voice their opinions on amendments to the official community plan.
Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day
Ferries and public transit in parts of British Columbia will be free for veterans as the province marks Remembrance Day next Tuesday.
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Cranbrook RCMP on the lookout for wanted person
RCMP in Cranbrook are asking for the public’s help to locate a 57-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant for theft under $5,000.
B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September
The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday that preliminary data shows 158 people died in September of suspected drug toxicity.
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Hearing postponed for Cranbrook 114 17A Avenue South amendment
A public hearing for an amendment for 114 17A Avenue South in Cranbrook will be moved to Nov. 24.
Fernie town hall planned for Nov. 26
The City of Fernie will be hosting a town hall later this month to go over past and future community projects.
Cranbrook RCMP urges residents to report all crimes
The Cranbrook RCMP is urging residents to report all crimes so the detachment can better coordinate its resources.
Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector
A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber.
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Cranbrook RCMP promote safe driving with high-school traffic initiative
Police in Cranbrook conducted a 30-minute traffic initiative at Mount Baker Secondary School to educate new drivers and promote safe driving.
Forests summit planned in Vancouver amid mounting U.S. tariffs on wood
Federal and provincial ministers are set to meet in Vancouver Monday for a forestry summit, as the sector braces for a major hit from new U.S. tariffs.
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