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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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Empowering youth in the Kootenays through social enterprise
Community Futures East Kootenay is launching the next phase of Innovate for Impact, a program designed to support youth and community organizations exploring social enterprise across the Kootenays.
JCI Kootenay bringing back Cranbrook’s Santa Claus Parade Nov. 29
The Santa Claus Parade is coming back to downtown Cranbrook on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5:30 p.m., marking the 54th year of the holiday tradition.
College of the Rockies to host UBC info session on science transfer pathways
College of the Rockies will host representatives from the University of British Columbia for an information session on transfer opportunities to UBC’s faculties of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine.
Kimberley approves agreement for RDEK Indigenous liaison position
Kimberley city council has authorized an Indigenous engagement position agreement with the Regional District of East Kootenay for a grant funded emergency liaison position. 
College of the Rockies opens 2026-27 application window Nov. 1
College of the Rockies will start accepting applications for the 2026–27 academic year on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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