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Date/Time Date(s) - 15/08/2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Category(ies) No Categories Join us for the BC Wakesurf Provincials presented by SWS Marine Group: DATE: Saturday, August 15 LOCATION: Koocanusa Village DETAILS: It is open to wakesurfers of all ages and abilities. Registration is $75 and the registration deadline is Noon August 11. People can come down to the event site throughout the day to watch the activities or cheer on some of Canada’s top riders in their respective divisions.

After a six-year hiatus, Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) is thrilled to announce the return of The Abbott Awards, a fun and free community celebration giving performers, volunteers, patrons and supporters the opportunity to come together and celebrate another successful season of community theatre.

Work set to begin on Monday Four community partners, the District of Invermere, the Columbia Valley Cycling Society (CVCS), Rocky Mountain School District No. 6, and the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, are preparing to begin construction on the Mt. Nelson Pump Track Revitalization Project. The project will turn the current dirt pump track at Mt. Nelson Athletic Park (MNAP) into a modern asphalt track built for riders of all ages and skill levels.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board today approved the re-opening of the Reuse Centre at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. “The Reuse Centre was closed in early 2024 due to ongoing issues we were experiencing at the site including continuous break-ins and vandalism which caused costly damage to our fences, the buildings and property that potentially put staff and the public at risk,” explained RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay.

The Southeast Kootenay School District (District) is pleased to announce a partnership with ʔaq ̓ am and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) to create a new child care facility at the Amy Woodland Elementary School site in Cranbrook. The project, located at 911 6th Street South, will expand access to quality, inclusive child care for families in the community.

It’s about time. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors today voted to cease semi-annual time changes and for the region to remain permanently on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). The vote followed a recent regional survey that showed nearly twice as many respondents preferred Daylight Time in favour of Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Would you know what to do if an emergency happened in Elkford, or any other community in the region? District of Elkford Mayor Steve Fairbairn is encouraging residents to make an emergency and evacuation plan in the event a serious incident occurs in or near the district, with the ongoing evacuation and crisis in the Summerland area creating a daily reminder for British Columbians of such a now necessary fact of life in the province. Being prepared starts with having a plan.

Phillip Martin Walls of Kamloops, B.C. passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 at the age of 69 following a courageous multiyear battle with health complications including MS. Phil was born in North Vancouver in 1957. He lived a short time in Seton Portage before moving to Cranbrook in 1962. Phil grew up in Cranbrook where he excelled at hockey. Phil worked as a grocery clerk for 37 years in various places around the province including Kimberley, Kitimat, Burns Lake, Maple Ridge, and Kamloops.

Tormented by thieves repeatedly rampaging through its heritage train car and engine collection, the Cranbrook History Centre is asking the public for help in identifying them. “We are still being affected by break-ins, but the good news is that our security cameras have captured the individuals responsible,” the History Centre reported on social media August 12. “For the past six months, these men have been breaking into our engines, taking things apart and vandalizing our property.

Help protect your home and community from wildfire risk with the East Kootenay FireSmart Program. Residents can access practical tips, resources, and support to reduce wildfire hazards around their properties and build a more resilient region. Upcoming events include: Tie Lake Community Chipping Event – August 17 & 18; Rosen Lake Community Chipping Event – Aug. 18 & 19. Find more details on these events and the East Kootenay FireSmart Program.