Cranbrook Daily Townsman – Cranbrook News

Economic activity picking up on Peak Industrial lands

Pictured, left to right: Darren Brewer (City of Cranbrook), Bill Bennett (Bill Bennett Consulting), Councillor Ron Popoff, Mayor Lee Pratt, Councillor John Hudak, Josh Power, Peak Industries.

Finger joint mill has begun production, while multiple companies are initiating or expanding operations.

by Trevor Crawley
updated 1h ago

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