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The Cranbrook Blackwolves lacrosse team is gearing up for the upcoming season which starts on Monday, March 27.

Cranbrook lacrosse season about to begin

For the Townsman Cranbrook Lacrosse is gearing up for our upcoming season…

The Cranbrook Blackwolves lacrosse team is gearing up for the upcoming season which starts on Monday, March 27.
Several box elder trees are to be removed in Rotary Park over the next couple of weeks. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook

Several box elder trees to be removed in Rotary Park

Several trees in Rotary Park are expected to be removed by the…

Several box elder trees are to be removed in Rotary Park over the next couple of weeks. Photo courtesy City of Cranbrook
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RDEK issues boil water notice for Moyie system

A boil water notice has been issued for the Moyie Water System…

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1916

It happened this week in 1916

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

  • Mar 6, 2023
1916
The Cranbrook Bucks earned a pair of wins in weekend road BCHL action. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks.

Bucks earn a pair of wins in weekend road action

The Cranbrook Bucks went the extra distance on the road, earning a…

The Cranbrook Bucks earned a pair of wins in weekend road BCHL action. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Bucks.
The City of Cranbrook is receving $5.6 million from the provicne’s Growing Communities Fund, a $1 billion handout to municipalities and regional districts. Trevor Crawley photo.

Cranbrook gets $5.6M from provincial infrastructure funding

Millions of dollars are coming to the East Kootenays as part of…

The City of Cranbrook is receving $5.6 million from the provicne’s Growing Communities Fund, a $1 billion handout to municipalities and regional districts. Trevor Crawley photo.
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the RCMP?

Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Backcountry skiers are dwarfed by the mountains as they make their way along a mountain ridge near McGillivray Pass Lodge located in the southern Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Three victims of Wednesday’s deadly avalanche in southeastern B.C. have been identified as German citizens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Three men killed in southeast B.C. avalanche were from Germany: news agency

Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur says 1 from Munich, the others from nearby Eging

Backcountry skiers are dwarfed by the mountains as they make their way along a mountain ridge near McGillivray Pass Lodge located in the southern Chilcotin Mountains of British Columbia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Three victims of Wednesday’s deadly avalanche in southeastern B.C. have been identified as German citizens. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice is pleased to announce the winner of our recent Fundraising raffle. Mayor Wayne Price drew the winner of two e-bikes from Blackdog Cycle and Ski. Our happy winner was Greg Champness from Cranbrook. CK Hospice would like to thank Blackdog Cycle, local businesses, hospice volunteers and friends and all of those who purchased tickets on the draw. We are pleased to continue to provide free services to hospice clients and their families. Call us at 250-417-2019 or email info@ckhospice.com Pictured from left to right Mayor Wayne Price, Greg Champness, Hospice President Sandy Zeznik.

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice e-bike raffle has a winner

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice is pleased to announce the winner of our recent…

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice is pleased to announce the winner of our recent Fundraising raffle. Mayor Wayne Price drew the winner of two e-bikes from Blackdog Cycle and Ski. Our happy winner was Greg Champness from Cranbrook. CK Hospice would like to thank Blackdog Cycle, local businesses, hospice volunteers and friends and all of those who purchased tickets on the draw. We are pleased to continue to provide free services to hospice clients and their families. Call us at 250-417-2019 or email info@ckhospice.com Pictured from left to right Mayor Wayne Price, Greg Champness, Hospice President Sandy Zeznik.
The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (circa 1559).

Christianity is a Way of Life

Rev. Yme Woensdregt I mentioned last week that we have entered the…

  • Mar 3, 2023
The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (circa 1559).
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Avalanche danger remains considerable as February snow further complicates snowpack

Persistent deep, weak layer responsible for recent fatal avalanches

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Columbia Valley reeling after avalanche kills 3 and injures 4 backcountry skiers

Skiers were foreign, identities and nationalities aren’t being released until next-of-kin notified

RCMP in southeastern British Columbia confirm three skiers have been killed in an avalanche Wednesday near Invermere, B.C. An avalanche hazard warning of “considerable” is shown near Mount Renshaw outside of McBride, B.C., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary supports Female Bucks U13 hockey provincials

Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary supports Female Bucks U13 hockey provincials

On March 1, Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary had the pleasure of presenting a…

Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary supports Female Bucks U13 hockey provincials
Douglas Francis Mitchell, performing at Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society’s Summer Sounds in Cranbrook. (Murray Hayward photo)

Exploring the Kootenays in song and story

Douglas Francis Mitchell’s new album, Kickin’ Round the Kootenays, to be showcased a release concert March 3

Douglas Francis Mitchell, performing at Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society’s Summer Sounds in Cranbrook. (Murray Hayward photo)
Hugs and Slugs

Hugs & Slugs: March – In like a lemon, out like a lime

Hugs: To those who organized Winter Blitzville, I understand that it was…

  • Mar 1, 2023
Hugs and Slugs
A crowd of warm-hearted locals braved cold temperatures on Saturday (Feb. 25) for Cranbrook’s Coldest Night Of The Year walk, a fundraiser organized by Community Connections Society to help hungry and homeless populations on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Barry Coulter photo)

Coldest Night Of The Year walk freezes hands, warms hearts in Cranbrook

Fundraiser raises more than $40,000 for the “hurting, hungry and homeless”

A crowd of warm-hearted locals braved cold temperatures on Saturday (Feb. 25) for Cranbrook’s Coldest Night Of The Year walk, a fundraiser organized by Community Connections Society to help hungry and homeless populations on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Barry Coulter photo)
Cranbrook city council has given pre-approval for 2023 capital works projects. Trevor Crawley photo.

City council approves Capital Works program for 2023

City council gave pre-approval for roughly $7.8 million earmarked for the 2023…

Cranbrook city council has given pre-approval for 2023 capital works projects. Trevor Crawley photo.
Rose Howard, Outside Hitter for the COTR Avalanche, goes up for the spike against the Douglas College Royals in the Avs-Royals Bronze Medal match Saturday, Feb. 25, at the PACWEST championships at COTR. Barry Coulter photo

COTR Avalanche PACWEST tourney a success

Sold-out attendance and a medal cap off the Avs hosting duties

Rose Howard, Outside Hitter for the COTR Avalanche, goes up for the spike against the Douglas College Royals in the Avs-Royals Bronze Medal match Saturday, Feb. 25, at the PACWEST championships at COTR. Barry Coulter photo
Garold Gipman, Shaun Penner and Alex Shaw will coaching at the Evolve Basketball camp over the school spring break at Laurie Middle School. Photo submitted.

Spots still available for upcoming youth basketball camp

Spots are still available at an upcoming youth skills basketball camp being…

Garold Gipman, Shaun Penner and Alex Shaw will coaching at the Evolve Basketball camp over the school spring break at Laurie Middle School. Photo submitted.
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