Two people have come out on top to fill positions on the ʔakisq̓nuk Nation Council. Faro Burgoyne and Janice Alpine will be welcomed to the roles following the election result announcement on Tuesday. Burgoyne received the largest share of the ballot with 116 votes, followed by Alpine with 76 votes. Meanwhile, Anna...

Cranbrook's annual food drive was touted as a massive success, bringing in over 20,000 pounds of food donations in a single day. Julie Rose, Cranbrook Food Bank executive director, is grateful for the community's generosity. "This is a new record and more than double the amount we saw last year," said...

Police in Cranbrook are urging residents to adopt a 9 p.m. routine to help prevent theft. The local detachment recommends setting an alarm at 9 p.m. as a reminder to remove valuables from your vehicle, lock vehicle doors and make sure all garage, shed and home locks are secure. “Cranbrook RCMP...

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison said he's advocating for Cranbrook to get funds for the Gold Creek dam. "I've asked for the federal budget to help us with that dam," he said. "I sent in an application saying how much money we're putting in locally, here's how much the province will put...

The Cranbrook Bucks have signed defenceman Tanner Fennell for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Fennell is from Ontario and spent last season with the Kemptville 73’s of the CCHL, where he put up 29 points through 52 games. “Tanner is a player that we were able to track over the course of...

Elk Valley RCMP said you should be cautious about pushy door-to-door salespeople prowling the community. This comes as several reports of people going door-to-door in Fernie using aggressive sales tactics on Wednesday, with some residents believing the sales to be fraudulent. Police officials said you should not open your door for...