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College talk to discuss unique local geological history

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Prehistoric sea beds, volcanic activity, unusual plate tectonics and other geological events played a role in the East Kootenay's...

Forgotten Cranbrook book sales raise $4,500 for Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History

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An overwhelmingly successful launch of the book Forgotten Cranbrook has raised $4,500 for the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional...

Forgotten Cranbrook highlights local history through photos

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Three local authors have released Forgotten Cranbrook, a collection of 120 pages of historical photos of the city. Columbia Basin...

Elk Valley history: Morrissey’s time as a prison for European immigrants

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A digital project named OnThisSpot has been launched, aimed at recounting the history of Canada’s First World War internment...

Lost Kootenays book highlights local history in photos

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Lost Kootenays, a book compiling historical photos from around the region, has hit the shelves for history buffs to...

Cranbrook history: Iconic theatre stands the test of time

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The iconic Armond Theatre sits on a piece of property with a long legacy in entertainment, as the lot...

Local mountain not named after the Bill Nye you’re thinking about

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Mount Bill Nye east of Cranbrook was not named after the famous Science Guy, unless, of course, he is...

Honouring 50 years since tearing down of iconic building

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On July 6, 1971, Cranbrook's old Post Office, otherwise known as the Dominion Building, was torn down with many...

Exploring the past of the Ktunaxa for Indigenous History Month

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In honour of Indigenous History Month, MyEastKooteanyNow.com spoke with a Ktunaxa Elder about the Indigenous community's past. According to Elder...

Exploring the past of Cranbrook’s Asian community

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In honour of Asian Heritage Month, MyEastKootenayNow.com explored the history of Cranbrook's Asian community, from the gold rush to...

Cranbrook History: Marking 110 years since City Hall’s construction

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In mid-April of 1911, the first bricks were laid in the construction of Cranbrook's City Hall, with 2021 marking...

Cranbrook History: Fire Brigade faced adversity before official incorporation

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Cranbrook's Fire Brigade had a tough start, battling fires and public apathy before they were officially established upon Cranbrook's...

Black History Month: Barbados man becomes successful dentist, community member and business man in Cranbrook

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In honour of Black History Month, MyEastKootenayNow.com looked into the life of Dr. Oswald Bedford Franklin, a man from...

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