Before it’s torn down, a Cranbrook apartment building is helping train firefighters
A vacant apartment building in Cranbrook, B.C., is being used for firefighter training ahead of its demolition, giving crews a chance to prepare for real emergencies.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vacant-cranbrook-apartment-building-training-ground-for-firefighters-9.7159846?cmp=rss
From clothing to comfort: Memory bears help Cranbrook families grieve
Families bring in clothing, from everyday shirts to wedding dresses, to be transformed into keepsake bears. The volunteer-led effort also raises funds for hospice services in a region without a dedicated hospice house.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/memory-bears-clothing-sewn-9.7152742?cmp=rss
Cranbrook gets funding for prescribed burns

The City of Cranbrook has received $190,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust for a pair of prescribed burns designed to protect local infrastructure while also providing ecological benefits.

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Cranbrook council approves fare increases to transit system

Cranbrook city council voted to adjust conventional transit fares in phases over the next few years, which will include fee increases as well as a simplified fee structure.

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Cranbrook approves funding for Knight’s Hall environmental study

The City of Cranbrook continues to prepare the former Knight’s Hall/Tudor House for sale after city council approved funding towards an environmental study of the property, which was allocated from unspent funds earmarked from the recent demolition and clean up efforts.

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Cranbrook clarifies bylaws on unsightly premises, public spaces

Cranbrook city council adopted changes to a pair of bylaws that will help clarify expectations for what can and can’t be left on private property and city land.

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Environmental work approved for former Knight’s Hall land | Cranbrook

Environmental work approved for former Knight’s Hall land

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Budget consultation coming to Cranbrook | Cranbrook, East Kootenay

Budget consultation coming to Cranbrook

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City hosts ConvergX tech conference

The City of Cranbrook recently played host to a full-day ConvergX event that explored cross-sector industrial collaboration with a focus on aerospace, defence, and critical supply chains.

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City of Cranbrook hosts ConvergX | Cranbrook, East Kootenay

City of Cranbrook hosts ConvergX

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