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Cranbrook Transfer Station depot named top collector

The Cranbrook Transfer Station has been named one of Interchange Recycling’s Top Collectors for 2024.

Jun 9, 2025 11:56 AM Read more >

Three arrested following Fernie bike thefts

Elk Valley RCMP arrest three individuals from Cranbrook allegedly involved in Fernie-area bike thefts.

Jun 9, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

RDEK gets emergency operations funding

The RDEK is receiving $320,000 from the provincial government in support of its emergency operations centre, which manages emergencies such as wildfires and floods that threaten communities across the East Kootenay region.

Jun 8, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest man with handgun near Elko

Elk Valley RCMP arrested a man along Highway 3 near the Caithness Rest Area by Elko after receiving a report of a bare-chested man welding a handgun on the afternoon of June 6th.

Jun 8, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

Drugs seized, charges pending after search warrant executed in Sparwood

Elk Valley RCMP arrest two individuals, seize vehicle after executing search warrant

Jun 8, 2025 1:26 PM Read more >

Locals show their colours at Cranbrook Pride

Locals kicked off Pride Month on June 6 and 7 with a weekend of celebration

Jun 7, 2025 8:01 PM Read more >

Rustad reflects on spring session as legislature breaks for the summer

Conservative leader John Rustad is in Cranbrook for the BC Cattlemen's Association AGM

Jun 7, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Youth on bike hit by car in Cranbrook

RCMP investigation shows cyclist ran a stop sign at Victoria Ave and 7th Street South

Jun 6, 2025 10:55 PM Read more >

Supreme Court orders acquittal in Cranbrook toddler drowning death

B.C. Appeals Court quashed the conviction in 2023, but ruled to enter a stay of proceedings instead of an acquittal

Jun 6, 2025 3:12 PM Read more >

Edgewater students win national Indigenous contest with local plants

Ethan Oaks and Nova Smith of Edgewater Elementary School among five winners of FORED BC Society's knowledge and medicine contest

Jun 6, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >