Home

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, second from right, and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, at Rideau Cottage, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

UPDATE: Biden, Trudeau pledge deal by summer on Kootenays cross-border mining toxins

Indigenous groups wary of Canada-U.S. promise to ‘reduce, mitigate’ pollution

Cranbrook city councillor Lynnette Wray dropped the puck for Bucks team member Charlie Morrison, left, and Ravens team member Quinn Cyr (Gillian Francis photo)

PHOTOS: Bucks and Ravens kick off provincial championship in Cranbrook

Female U13 Bucks carved up the ice at Memorial Arena on March 23 for first provincial game

BC Housing is searching for a location for a permanent year-round shelter in Cranbrook.

Crime prevention report looks at potential neighbourhood impact of homeless shelter

As the provincial efforts progress on plans for a homeless shelter in…

A hovercraft was deployed when it was originally thought two kids had gone through the ice on Lake Windermere. RDEK photo

East Kootenay residents warned of thinning ice on local lakes

The Windermere Fire Department is issuing a warning regarding spring ice conditions…

A hovercraft was deployed when it was originally thought two kids had gone through the ice on Lake Windermere. RDEK photo
(Photo: Anna Burns)

Suspects arrested after truck stolen from Elkview Mine site

Elk Valley RCMP wee contacted on March 23 at 6:15 a.m. about…

(Photo: Anna Burns)
The U13 Cranbrook Bucks are Adrian Taggart, Colin Sinclair, Carson Loftsgard (coaches), missing from picture Coach Mike Johnson. Jacob Rogers, Zach Auger, Preston Oler, Ben Logstard, Dryden Hanson, Easton Armstrong, Kane Corkle, Kye Taggart, Max Parker, Liam Roberts, Lane Johnson, Mateo Sinclair, Carson Davis, Memphis Martin, Nixon McDonald, Bechem Goetz and Ryder Magro.

U13 Cranbrook Bucks win Tier 2 Provincial Championships

The team is made up of players from across the East Kootenay

The U13 Cranbrook Bucks are Adrian Taggart, Colin Sinclair, Carson Loftsgard (coaches), missing from picture Coach Mike Johnson. Jacob Rogers, Zach Auger, Preston Oler, Ben Logstard, Dryden Hanson, Easton Armstrong, Kane Corkle, Kye Taggart, Max Parker, Liam Roberts, Lane Johnson, Mateo Sinclair, Carson Davis, Memphis Martin, Nixon McDonald, Bechem Goetz and Ryder Magro.
A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)

COTR seeks relocation of Cranbrook campus cat colony: Group launches petition to keep it

A clowder of cats on the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus…

A colony of feral cats has been living on the COTR campus for 10 years. (Photo via EKCARES)
Cranbrook does not have a mosque, so local Muslims worship in the houses of their friends and family (Photo courtesy of Google images)

Cranbrook’s close-knit Muslim community observes Ramadan through kinship and prayer

Muslims consider Ramadan to be a month of personal reflection and spiritual growth

Cranbrook does not have a mosque, so local Muslims worship in the houses of their friends and family (Photo courtesy of Google images)
The City of Cranbrook has released an Outdoor Patio how-to manual for business and restaurant owners interested in setting up an outdoor patio this spring and summer. Corey Bullock photo

City releases outdoor patio guide to help business owners navigate regulations

As winter melts into spring with warmer weather, the City of Cranbrook…

The City of Cranbrook has released an Outdoor Patio how-to manual for business and restaurant owners interested in setting up an outdoor patio this spring and summer. Corey Bullock photo
RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.

RDEK board adopts budget as tax implications vary across the region

The Regional District of East Kootenay adopted the 2023-2027 financial plan during…

RDEK is calling for nominations for their Volunteer of the Year award in all six electoral districts. Phil McLachlan photo.
Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Arrest made, majority of stolen items recovered in Encore Brewing theft

A 39-year-old Cranbrook man has been arrested and the majority of stolen…

Encore Brewing Co. reports $30,000 in stolen tools and equipment that was taken early Tuesday (March 21) morning. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
A cyclist stops for a break overlooking the hoodoos near St. Mary River (photo courtesy of Town of Cranbrook)

Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan, newly-completed, presents framework for economic growth

The plan outlines improvements to make the city more sightseer friendly

A cyclist stops for a break overlooking the hoodoos near St. Mary River (photo courtesy of Town of Cranbrook)
A street sweeper grinds its brushes against the pavement. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Spring cleaning in the works on Cranbrook streets

The City of Cranbrook will commence annual street cleanup operations in the coming days

A street sweeper grinds its brushes against the pavement. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Students in Ingrid deKlerk’s grade 4 French Immersion class at T.M. Roberts inspect one of four tables containing artifacts from the 1973 Time Capsule that was opened recently as part of T.M. Roberts Elementary School 60th Anniversary, which opened back in October, 1962.

Students gearing up for EK Heritage Fair

The East Kootenay Heritage Fair will take place at the Cranbrook History Centre in the Royal Alexandra Hall on May 12.

Students in Ingrid deKlerk’s grade 4 French Immersion class at T.M. Roberts inspect one of four tables containing artifacts from the 1973 Time Capsule that was opened recently as part of T.M. Roberts Elementary School 60th Anniversary, which opened back in October, 1962.
The Cranbrook Bucks picked up three of four points this weekend in BCHL action against the West Kelowna Warriors and the Wenatchee Wild. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks.

Bucks pick up three of four points this weekend

Playoff opponent yet to take focus with Interior Conference bottom-four logjam

The Cranbrook Bucks picked up three of four points this weekend in BCHL action against the West Kelowna Warriors and the Wenatchee Wild. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks.
A scene from "Fine Feathers," at the Cranbrook Auditorium, Saturday night, March 25, 1916.

It happened this week in 1916

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

  • Mar 20, 2023
A scene from "Fine Feathers," at the Cranbrook Auditorium, Saturday night, March 25, 1916.
Creston Museum displays historical photos for the public during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (Courtesy of West Kootenay Arts Council).

Columbia Basin Culture Tour showing local art in Kootenay region

Participants can drive around the Kootenays and view art and historic sites

Creston Museum displays historical photos for the public during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (Courtesy of West Kootenay Arts Council).
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.

RDEK commits funding to Cranbrook homelessness initiative

City of Cranbrook looking to add new position to liaise with government, non-profit services

Cranbrook city hall. Trevor Crawley photo.
Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

Second Burton Cummings show added at Key City Theatre

The interest in Canada’s rock troubadour’s upcoming show is show strong that…

Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.
Pop-up banner image