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South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)

B.C. Grade 3 student ‘one of world’s brightest’

Zhiji Dong was among highest scorers in Center for Talented Youth assessment

South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)
Joe Walkley as painted by Adolphus Burton

It happened this week in 1916

February 26 – March 4: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Feb 27, 2023
Joe Walkley as painted by Adolphus Burton
Sheriffs, members of the Cranbrook RCMP, Cranbrook Professional Fire Fighters Local 1253, CVSE and a local nurse took the plunge in support of Special Olympics, to raise funds and awareness, Saturday, Feb. 25. (Barry Coulter photo)

Cranbrook takes the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

There’s nothing like an outdoors dip in the heart of Canadian winter,…

Sheriffs, members of the Cranbrook RCMP, Cranbrook Professional Fire Fighters Local 1253, CVSE and a local nurse took the plunge in support of Special Olympics, to raise funds and awareness, Saturday, Feb. 25. (Barry Coulter photo)
Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)

QUIZ: How much do you know about money and savings?

In January and February, Canadians make their final savings contributions for the tax year.

Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)
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It happened this week in 1916

Feb. 19 - 25: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Feb 23, 2023
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What’s new at the Cranbrook Public Library

By Mike Selby We are now fine free! Your library membership is…

  • Feb 22, 2023
Rusty Cox (left) and Jordon Aasland at work on an ice carving of a Star Wars TIE fighter at the HeidOut Restaurant and Brewhouse, Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Barry Coulter photo)

Meanwhile, down at the HeidOut …

Most of us may be alarmed at the sudden reversion to cold…

Rusty Cox (left) and Jordon Aasland at work on an ice carving of a Star Wars TIE fighter at the HeidOut Restaurant and Brewhouse, Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Barry Coulter photo)
April Huggett stands in front of a destroyed apartment building in the Saltovka area of Kharkiv. Photo: Submitted

‘I couldn’t get over it’: Castlegar mother heads to the front lines of Ukraine

April Huggett is delivering supplies to soldiers and civilians

April Huggett stands in front of a destroyed apartment building in the Saltovka area of Kharkiv. Photo: Submitted
The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
Left to right: Wayne Stetski (SFUS director), Halyna Ischook, Iuliia Zacharias, Chris Zacharias, Bonnie Spence-Vinge (SFUS president) Father Andrew Applegate (SFUS director) and Gerry Kent (SFUS director).

Manitoulin Transport support Ukraine support group

Chris and Iuliia Zacharias donate $10,000 to the Shelter for Ukrainians Society (SFUS)

Left to right: Wayne Stetski (SFUS director), Halyna Ischook, Iuliia Zacharias, Chris Zacharias, Bonnie Spence-Vinge (SFUS president) Father Andrew Applegate (SFUS director) and Gerry Kent (SFUS director).
Hugs and Slugs

Hugs and Slugs, as spring approaches

Slugs: Huge slugs to the two work trucks that use Industrial Road…

  • Feb 15, 2023
Hugs and Slugs
What's new at the Cranbrook Library

What’s new at the Cranbrook Public Library

By Mike Selby We are now fine free! Your library membership is…

  • Feb 14, 2023
What's new at the Cranbrook Library
Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Kid Cupid: Young Abbotsford boy delivers love to the streets with Valentine’s Day bags

Suhaandeep Gill, 7, created thoughtful bags of much-needed items to give to three city shelters

Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
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It happened this week in 1916

February 12 - 18: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

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The volunteers who maintain Penticton’s outdoor rink on 107 Martin Street. Front row from left to right: Frank Gair, Mark Hammerquist, Cathy Terris, Chris Terris, John Buckley, Lance Zablotney, Patrick Meyer, Chris Araki. Back row from left to right: Gord Barnes, Dave Burgoyne. Missing from picture: Ralph Consolo, Kent Fiske, Lloyd Lindsay, and crew chief Cam Gunning. (Contributed)

Meet the volunteers who make the Okanagan’s newest outdoor rink a reality 7 days a week

‘All of them just want to do something that makes our community better to live in,’ said Gord Barnes

The volunteers who maintain Penticton’s outdoor rink on 107 Martin Street. Front row from left to right: Frank Gair, Mark Hammerquist, Cathy Terris, Chris Terris, John Buckley, Lance Zablotney, Patrick Meyer, Chris Araki. Back row from left to right: Gord Barnes, Dave Burgoyne. Missing from picture: Ralph Consolo, Kent Fiske, Lloyd Lindsay, and crew chief Cam Gunning. (Contributed)
Project Mama Duck is a new pedestrian safety program run by the Ridge Meadows RCMP Road Safety Target Team, which is seen here crouching next to a goose. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

RCMP launches new Project Mama Duck pedestrian safety program in B.C. city

The RSTT educational program focuses on the Maple Ridge area of Lougheed Highway

Project Mama Duck is a new pedestrian safety program run by the Ridge Meadows RCMP Road Safety Target Team, which is seen here crouching next to a goose. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)
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It happened this week in 1916

Feb. 5 - 11: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Feb 9, 2023
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Joel Robison

Faces of Pride

Key City Theatre launches new project celebrating local LGBTQ2IA+ community

Joel Robison
Jake, a service dog in Grand Forks, B.C. (Photo courtesy Rae-Lynne Dicks)

The world of working dogs: It’s important to show respect

Service Dogs, Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs and Pet Dogs – What is the difference and how should we behave around them and their handlers in public spaces?

  • Feb 8, 2023
Jake, a service dog in Grand Forks, B.C. (Photo courtesy Rae-Lynne Dicks)
A view of what will become Cranbrook’s downtown, taken from Baker Hill in 1900. The large expanse of water is where Rotary Park is now. (Cranbrook History Centre and Archives)

Cranbrook: 120 years of draining the swamp

Cranbrook built itself with drains and dams: But the geography has fought back for more than a century

  • Feb 7, 2023
A view of what will become Cranbrook’s downtown, taken from Baker Hill in 1900. The large expanse of water is where Rotary Park is now. (Cranbrook History Centre and Archives)