It happened this week in Cranbrook: 1912

Aug. 11 - 17: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the newspapers at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

    Canadians killed in Afghanistan honoured during emotional dedication ceremony

    It’s snow joke: Up to 30 cm of snow expected to fall in northeastern B.C.

    ‘I’m just absolutely disgusted’: Husband furious after B.C. Mountie’s killer gets day parole

    Sea-to-Sky Gondola in B.C. likely out of commission until 2020

    Helicopter-riding dog Mr. Bentley now featured on cans of new B.C.-made beer

    PHOTOS: Weapons seized at Portland right-wing rally, counterprotests

    Discussion on grief and loss between Stephen Colbert, Anderson Cooper goes viral

    Discover your Legacy: Active living community takes shape at Wildstone
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      Trudeau repeats non-apology for 'standing up for jobs' in SNC-Lavalin affair

      Trudeau violated ethics in SNC Lavalin case, watchdog says

      Four advantages to being left-handed

      Canadian trade show showcases the latest in police tools
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      News

      Toronto activist calling on federal parties to nominate more black candidates

      Fewer than 20 black Canadians have been nominated so far, including some Liberal MPs seeking re-election

      Portland, Oregon, awaits right-wing rally, counter protests

      Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson surrendered Friday on an arrest warrant for felony rioting

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      Sports

      Canada’s Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan: More anti-abuse work to be done

      Preventing coaches, officials from moving to another province after allegations of abuse on list

      Bob Lenarduzzi out as Vancouver Whitecaps president

      MLS team is at the bottom of the Western Conference standings

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      Trending Now

      Canadian archeological teams to excavate, map wrecks of Franklin expedition

      Two ships are the remains of an expedition launched by British explorer John Franklin in 1845

      Jimmy Kimmel vows to visit after being named honourary mayor of Dildo, N.L.

      ‘I’m proud to be your mayor and I will come to visit my fellow Dildodians very soon’

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      Community

      Photographer captures Perseid meteor shower over Shuswap

      Six hours spent capturing hundreds of meteors streaking across night sky

      Military Ames fundraiser coming up

      Veterans’ Group annual garage sale August 16, 17 and 18

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      Obituaries

      Penny Holmberg

      Aug 14th, 2019

      Ron Rushworth

      Aug 10th, 2019

      Thomas Domin

      Aug 6th, 2019

      Gary Reid

      Aug 2nd, 2019

      Zachary Chase Oswald

      Aug 2nd, 2019

      Randy William Juhasz

      Jul 29th, 2019

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      Entertainment

      ‘Easy Rider’ star Peter Fonda dies at 79

      Actor and writer was nominated for an Oscar for co-writing the 1969 psychedelic road trip movie

      Humboldt survivors featured in documentary want to make their ‘angels’ proud

      ‘Humboldt: The New Season’ to air Thursday, Aug. 15, on CBC

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      Opinion

      Liberal ducks not in row yet

      Hugs and Slugs

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        Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Aug 16

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        Life

        Explore the West Shore Farmers’ Markets

        Fresh produce, unique crafts, live music and more for visitors

          Artist Kathryn Fudge’s garden sculptures created from t-shirts

          Coast Collective executive director’s dream is to have West Shore arts centre

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