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Fire help arriving from Ontario, Australia

Reinforcements arrive in Abbotsford and Cranbrook, aircraft deployed to Kamloops with more wildfire help on the way

Jul 7, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Cranbrook wins best municipal float at Stampede

With the 50 Years of Heart as the theme, Cranbrook came first, with Kimberley coming in third.

Jul 7, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Fire alerts remain in place

As of Monday evening, fire is 50 per cent contained out at Baynes Lake.

Jul 7, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Wardner cemetery gets more land

RDEK gets crown land grant from the province for expansion of heritage property.

Jul 7, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Cranbrook bans backyard campfires

Campfires banned within municipal boundaries until further notice: City.

Jul 6, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Fires heating up East Kootenay

Evacuation order in place for the small village of Kragmont as blaze reaches 200 hecatres in size.

Jul 5, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Fires heating up East Kootenay

Evacuation order lifted for Kragmont community, alert still in place as crews battle wildfire.

Jul 5, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

RCMP respond to 196 calls for service last week

Cranbrook RCMP responded to 196 calls for service from June 22 - 26. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details.

Jul 3, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Local fire danger high

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services is asking the public to report any smoke and fire.

Jul 3, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Campfire ban issued

An indefinite campfire ban effective Friday, July 2nd, has been issued by the Southeast Fire Centre.

Jun 30, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >