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Volunteers are pictured at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, where they were picking up gifts for the 50+ Angel Tree Program. Amy Oakley (far left) and Shauna Beaulac (far right) are the organizers of the Angel Tree program. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)

Angel Tree program gets gifts to 161 Cranbrook residents

The program continues to grow every year

Volunteers are pictured at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, where they were picking up gifts for the 50+ Angel Tree Program. Amy Oakley (far left) and Shauna Beaulac (far right) are the organizers of the Angel Tree program. (Corey Bullock/Cranbrook Townsman)
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It happened this week in 1914

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

  • Dec 23, 2021
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(L-R) Les Folles Jambettes’ Vanessa Reyes-Golding, Sarah Leslie and Melanie Shenstone pose for a photo next to a family of snow people displayed at a home on 17th Avenue, near the intersection of 77th Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 18. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

Grand Forks’ Can Can dancers trot out Christmas flash mobs

City residents with amazing Christmas displays were treated to the surprise dances

(L-R) Les Folles Jambettes’ Vanessa Reyes-Golding, Sarah Leslie and Melanie Shenstone pose for a photo next to a family of snow people displayed at a home on 17th Avenue, near the intersection of 77th Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 18. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
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It happened this week in 1914

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

  • Dec 16, 2021
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library

At the Cranbrook Library

By Mike Selby Our hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on…

  • Dec 15, 2021
library
Rob and Scott Niedermayer, upon winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Mark Avery photo

Cranbrook’s Brothers of the Blades

Scott and Rob Niedermayer represented a Cranbrook family’s mark on an era in the NHL

  • Dec 14, 2021
Rob and Scott Niedermayer, upon winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Mark Avery photo
Photo by Bobby Dailey

Make the bird feeder the centre of your avian world this winter

Dianne Cooper Many of us enjoy the avian activity around bird feeders…

  • Dec 13, 2021
Photo by Bobby Dailey
library

At the Cranbrook Public Library

By Mike Selby Great news! The Library has extended its hours once…

  • Dec 8, 2021
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Left to right: Canfor Representative Geordie Driscoll, Harvesting Supervisor & KEYSA coach (u11 girls team); Lola Driscoll (plays for U14 Girls team); Gabrielle Driscoll (plays for U11 Girls team); KEYSA Representative Dayten Carlson; KEYSA Representative Lisa Carlson, KEYSA President; Canfor Representative Patrick McDonald, Safety Training Coordinator; Smyth McDonald (plays for U11 boys team). Photo courtesy KEYSA.

Canfor helps wrap up final construction costs for New Dawn Place

While construction is complete for the new indoor facility, New Dawn Place,…

  • Dec 4, 2021
Left to right: Canfor Representative Geordie Driscoll, Harvesting Supervisor & KEYSA coach (u11 girls team); Lola Driscoll (plays for U14 Girls team); Gabrielle Driscoll (plays for U11 Girls team); KEYSA Representative Dayten Carlson; KEYSA Representative Lisa Carlson, KEYSA President; Canfor Representative Patrick McDonald, Safety Training Coordinator; Smyth McDonald (plays for U11 boys team). Photo courtesy KEYSA.
Greta on the day she was brought 'home' at four months old, only to run away that very night. (Submitted photo)

Born to be wild: Goat finds family with herd of deer

Greta the Goat sought freedom from the start

Greta on the day she was brought 'home' at four months old, only to run away that very night. (Submitted photo)
Pictured is Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary President Melanie Dodgson, First Vice President Odette Rouse and Membership Director Anne Little. Photo courtesy Kate Fox

Odette Rouse’s 40 years with Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary

Mary Naso marks 50 years with CHCA, Dianne Greaves has 40 years of active service

Pictured is Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary President Melanie Dodgson, First Vice President Odette Rouse and Membership Director Anne Little. Photo courtesy Kate Fox
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It happened this week in 1914

Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives

  • Dec 1, 2021
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At the library

At the Cranbrook Public Library

Mike Selby Our new hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on…

  • Nov 30, 2021
At the library
More than 50 people attended Saturday night's candlelight vigil in honor of Nolan Wiebe, the voice heard every morning on the Tim Hortons drive-thru speaker. Friends, family, and those who were touched by Nolan gathered in a circle to remember him. Chad St. Pierre photos

Candlelight vigil held for the late Nolan Wiebe

“Voice of the Tim Hortons drive-thru speaker” remembered as a positive light in the community

  • Nov 29, 2021
More than 50 people attended Saturday night's candlelight vigil in honor of Nolan Wiebe, the voice heard every morning on the Tim Hortons drive-thru speaker. Friends, family, and those who were touched by Nolan gathered in a circle to remember him. Chad St. Pierre photos
Dr. Rebecca Deyell, pediatric oncologist at BC Children’s Hospital, with Ellie, treated for a rare childhood cancer at BC Children’s Hospital. Thanks to vital donor support, researchers can explore uncharted paths and treatment options for children like Ellie.

Ellie’s journey: Rare condition points to critical research need

BC Children’s Hospital shares need for increased research for childhood cancers

  • Nov 29, 2021
Dr. Rebecca Deyell, pediatric oncologist at BC Children’s Hospital, with Ellie, treated for a rare childhood cancer at BC Children’s Hospital. Thanks to vital donor support, researchers can explore uncharted paths and treatment options for children like Ellie.
An in-person BC Craft Brewers Conference, BC Beer Con, will take place in New Westminster come February, says BC Craft Brewers Guild. (Pixabay photo)

Something brewing for craft beer aficionados in new year with BC Beer Con

In-person craft beer conference takes place in February in New Westminster, B.C.

An in-person BC Craft Brewers Conference, BC Beer Con, will take place in New Westminster come February, says BC Craft Brewers Guild. (Pixabay photo)
Superintendent Bury’s CPR House in Cranbrook. George Bury is on porch holding umbrella. Photo courtesy Cranbrook History Centre and Archives.

It Happened This Week in Cranbrook: 1914

For the week of Nov. 21-27 1914 KILLED IN CRANBROOK YARDS ……

Superintendent Bury’s CPR House in Cranbrook. George Bury is on porch holding umbrella. Photo courtesy Cranbrook History Centre and Archives.
Jillian Harris and Team Jilly have joined with Do Some Good to engage the community, support local causes and amplify the many amazing stories that non-profit organizations share. Join her for the 12 Days of Christmas campaign, Dec. 1 to 12.

Jillian Harris joins Do Some Good to drive more community impact

Team Jilly’s 12 Days of Giving campaign runs Dec. 1 to 12

  • Nov 22, 2021
Jillian Harris and Team Jilly have joined with Do Some Good to engage the community, support local causes and amplify the many amazing stories that non-profit organizations share. Join her for the 12 Days of Christmas campaign, Dec. 1 to 12.
“That money has to last 365 days a year, because that’s how many days we’re on the street helping vulnerable individuals.” (Breanna Himmelright/Black Press Media)

Salvation Army kicks off red kettle campaign with extra flood donation goal

Divisional secretary Mike Leland says this year’s need is ‘through the roof’

  • Nov 22, 2021
“That money has to last 365 days a year, because that’s how many days we’re on the street helping vulnerable individuals.” (Breanna Himmelright/Black Press Media)
Hope the golden retriever puppy is surrounded by volunteers at Hope Secondary School. The adorable guest was renamed as a way of saying thank you to the many volunteers who helped hundreds of people during the floods in Hope. (Photo/Hope Secondary School)

‘It’s a mascot!’: Rescued puppy renamed as salute to flood aid volunteers in Hope

“Hope” sheltered at HSS for three days with their family

Hope the golden retriever puppy is surrounded by volunteers at Hope Secondary School. The adorable guest was renamed as a way of saying thank you to the many volunteers who helped hundreds of people during the floods in Hope. (Photo/Hope Secondary School)