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 […]

Significant changes are on the horizon for municipalities in British Columbia when it comes to housing construction and the City of Cranbrook is well positioned to meet the needs these changes may bring. On November 21, 2022, Premier David Eby announced the creation of the proposed Housing Supply Act, designed to prioritize housing construction in […]

ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit / Cranbrook, BC (October 26, 2022) – The City of Cranbrook recently accepted a national award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) for Best Advertising Campaign. The award recognized the exceptional work produced in the Ktunaxa Homelands campaign, which launched in the spring of 2022. The campaign, which depicted the Ktunaxa Creation Story […]

We’re updating Cranbrook’s Official Community Plan! An OCP is about listening and co-creating goals to build a great city – together. With your help, we can create a future that helps all of Cranbrook’s residents succeed. Join us at one of the pop-up engagement activities this week to provide your input:• Friday, August 5 from […]