Open house held for new military armoury in Cranbrook The Canadian Army and the City of Cranbrook celebrated the start of a greater presence in the community with the official opening of a new armoury for 44 Engineer Squadron. 44 Engineer Squadron, a reserve regiment of the Canadian Forces, is part of 39 Combat Engineer […]
Open house held for new military armoury in Cranbrook
New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook
New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook As the population ages, it is vital for communities to ensure that they have adequate affordable housing and assisted living options. And it’s not just because of the economics. When mom and dad need to simplify and/or require assistance, do we really want them living hours away, in a […]
Cranbrook: What you can’t see from the highway
Cranbrook: What you can’t see from the highway Sam Steele Days is one of many community events that celebrates Cranbrook’s hidden charm At first glance, Cranbrook is all business. But looks are deceiving. As the largest urban centre in southeastern B.C., Cranbrook is a service hub for approximately 100,000 people. This would explain the big-box […]
New business in Cranbrook: Fibrenew East Kootenays
New business in Cranbrook: Fibrenew East Kootenays Larry and Anita Iler are the proud owners of Fibrenew East Kootenays, a new business in Cranbrook that makes damaged upholstery look brand new. Fibrenew specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastics, vinyl, fabric and upholstery servicing six major markets: automotive, aviation, commercial, medical, marine […]
What BC Business reveals about Cranbrook
What BC Business reveals about Cranbrook BC Business magazine recently featured Cranbrook in its BC City Guide 2018. Here’s an excerpt: “As for opportunity, Cranbrook is constantly hunting to bring in new talent. Its sales pitch, like that from other smaller B.C. communities with an abundance of natural charm, focuses on showcasing its affinity for […]
Success story: Kootenay Granite
Success story: Kootenay Granite Longtime business owner Rick Klassen values Cranbrook’s affordability, central location and lifestyle Kootenay Granite has a commanding presence on Cranbrook’s main commercial strip. The 15,000-square-foot building houses a showroom, fabrication shop and warehouse, features that also make it stand out in its particular industry. “To have this space in a bigger […]
Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. wins gold award
Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. wins gold award Cranbrook’s Fisher Peak Brewing Co. received a gold award for its Scottish Ale beer at the 16th annual Canadian Brewing Awards & Conference—which took place May 24 to 26, 2018, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Awards are Canada’s national competition for judging the quality of Canadian manufactured […]
Highly anticipated gastro pub opens in Cranbrook
Highly anticipated gastro pub opens in Cranbrook City’s old Fire Hall enjoys a new lease on life as a family-friendly gastro pub known as the Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap The Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap attempted a soft opening on June 13, 2018, but Cranbrook quickly took notice, eating and drinking the new family-friendly […]
Cranbrook offers homebuyers a welcome relief in affordability
Cranbrook offers homebuyers a welcome relief in affordability If soaring house prices have got you down, then maybe it’s time to check out Cranbrook’s real estate market Expensive real estate is a common theme that continues to affect British Columbians. As prices soar in many of the province’s large cities, one must wonder if the […]
Cranbrook business expands market reach to Southern Alberta
Cranbrook business expands market reach to Southern Alberta Major acquisition a testament to region’s connectivity Southern Alberta’s trucking and transportation industry has been top-of-mind for Cranbrook, B.C., business owner Chris Thom, especially in the last couple of months as his company, Rocky Mountain Diesel Ltd. (RMD), neared completion of a major merger. On May 1, […]