Cranbrook: MNP Buys BDO Office
At the end of last year, MNP, a Calgary-headquartered accounting and consulting firm, acquired 21 offices from BDO Canada, including the Cranbrook office. The acquisition, which was finalized on December 31, 2024, includes more than 40 partners and 420 team members across locations in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and PEI.
“MNP is a homegrown Canadian firm that was established in 1958. With the addition of the new offices we will have nearly 150 offices coast-to-coast, including in the largest urban centres, mid-sized cities, and the smaller rural cities and towns that we find across all provinces,” said Jason Tuffs, chairman and CEO of MNP.
Personnel at the Cranbrook office includes Mike Calder (pictured) and Janna Collins, both who are CPA/CAs.
Cranbrook: Boston Pizza Franchise Sold
In February, Trevor and Angela Gordon, owners of the Boston Pizza franchise in Cranbrook announced that they had sold the business after 15 years.
"With a heart full of gratitude, we (Angela and Trevor) want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey over the past 15 years," the Gordons said.
" It has been an incredible privilege to serve you, to share in your special moments, and to be a part of this wonderful community. Your support, kindness, and loyalty have meant the world to us, and we will forever cherish the memories we've made together...we are deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to give back to the community through donations and support for local charities and organizations.”
Cranbrook: Perry's Pizza Sold To New Owners
After 37 years in the business, owners Perry and Sylvia Levoe have sold their popular pizza and pub, appropriately called Perry's Pizza and Grill, to the husband and wife team of Vijay & Shailza.
We're passing the torch tomorrow to the new owners, and wish them all the success going forward," Perry stated in a FB post. "Please continue to support this great local family — same pizza, burgers, wing nights, and the frostiest brews in town. Thank you all, once again, for everything,”
The business was known for its pithy message board signs that read, "Eat here or we'll both starve," or "Best pizza in BC as voted by a guy who likes pizza."
Perry's Pizza started out in Kimberley in 1998 and relocated to Cranbrook in 2004.
Cranbrook: Development Slated for Cranbrook Street
Bluebox Developments is the new owner of the property at 800 and 810 Cranbrook Street. This is the land where the former Canadian Legion and May May Restaurant were located.
Bluebox Developments owner Chris Hirn has been busy securing all permits so he can start building a new, state-of-the-art shop for his Affordable Auto Glass facility.
Chris Hirn posted on FB:, “Since the cost of securing these two lots ($1.3 million) and building a new shop is a really an expensive endeavor, we appreciate every one of our customers who supports our business so we can make this a reality.”
The development plans also call for the building of a 36-unit apartment building.
