(Left to right) Becky Pelkonen (ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises board chair), Marty Williams (Natanik Lead, ʔaq̓am elder), Craig Campbell (General Manager, ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises), Darren Brewer (Economic Development Officer with the City of Cranbrook).Photo via: Mike Mcphee

Cranbrook, BC (January 25, 2024) – Just over $38.4 million dollars in total construction value was reported to have occurred in the City of Cranbrook over the course of 2023, with a total of 198 building permits issued during that time. Administration provided Council an overview of both construction values and development permit figures for […]

Thanks to the communities’ continued devotion to flying local from the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), an increase in air service is set to start January 2, 2024, thanks to Air Canada. Because demand numbers have demonstrated the need for more air service, Air Canada has responded, adding a second daily Vancouver flight using a […]

Cranbrook, BC (September 11, 2023) – A grant application by the City of Cranbrook to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) through the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), if successful could amount to potentially millions of dollars to help with initiatives to contribute to the development of affordable housing. On Monday night, staff updated Council […]

Project BackgroundThe community has identified a desire to improve and further develop the Active Transportation (AT) network within Cranbrook. The City is undertaking an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to guide the implementation of the AT infrastructure. The plan will identify gaps, provide a clear vision, goals, objectives, and recommendation for the AT network, infrastructure, and […]

Today, on National Indigenous People’s Day, we celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the progress made in response to the calls to action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report. Cranbrook has been actively involved in several meaningful projects over […]

Cranbrook, BC (May 16, 2023) — The City of Cranbrook is thrilled to announce that it has partnered with BC Hydro to attract energy-intensive, industrial customers to the province. By working with BC Hydro, available industrial and aerospace properties will be promoted to businesses looking to establish sustainable operations in British Columbia. “The City of […]

Cranbrook, BC (April 25, 2023) – Two key projects in the City’s 2023 capital works program – 4th Street North Phase 2 reconstruction and Shadow Mountain Sanitary Sewer Servicing get underway over the next couple of weeks. The 4th Street North Phase 2 reconstruction continues the work started on 4th Street North in 2022 and […]

Cranbrook, BC (April 4th , 2023) – With spring in the air, many of us are ready to leave the last of winter behind us and savour the sunshine, while sipping on cool drinks and dining on delicious fare with friends on outdoor patios. The City has released a brand-new Patio Guide, a how-to manual […]

The City of Cranbrook has made tremendous strides in creating a fertile environment for entrepreneurs Cranbrook has evolved to become a thriving Kootenay hub—and that didn’t happen by accident. The city’s prosperity is a direct result of the teamwork achieved by the mayor, council and administration. The city council members approached their roles with an […]