We’re updating our Downtown Plan, which will feed into the development of a Downtown Revitalization Master Plan for #Cranbrook. What is a Master Plan? This long-term planning document is a conceptual layout that guides future growth and development of downtown. Analysis, recommendations and proposals for the economy, population, housing, transportation land use and community facilities […]
The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook: A partnership with Indigenous people and a community
The stone archway entrance to Cranbrook has a new entity. Flying alongside the flags of Canada, B.C., USA and the City of Cranbrook is a new one—the Ktunaxa Nation flag. The City of Cranbrook and the Ktunaxa Nation are working together to mutual benefit. The flying of the Ktunaxa Nation flag is one of the […]
City Awarded $75,000 in Grant Funding for Tourism Master Plan
Cranbrook, BC (September 7, 2021) – The City of Cranbrook is a recipient of $50,000 from the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) for the development of its Tourism Master Plan. One of 27 applicants to the ESTI-BC, the city was successfully awarded the grant funding. The City also secured $20,000 from Columbia Basin […]
Road tax continues to Pay Off
A Decade in And City of Cranbrook’s One Percent Dedicated Road Tax Continues to Pay Off Cranbrook, BC (June 14, 2021) – Major investments into our roads and infrastructure thanks to the 1% dedicated road tax continues to show a significant increase in the amount of road paving completed annually, greatly improving the overall quality […]
Discover Shippers in the Kootenay Region !
Kootenay businesses needing to ship their products now have a new way to compare available shipping options and connect with other businesses to share shipping costs, using the Kootenay Shipping website and Facebook Group. KootenayShipping.com aims to simplify the process of finding a suitable shipper in our region. From basic parcel shipping to freight […]
City Launches Public Data Portal on Choose Cranbrook
Cranbrook, BC (May 17, 2021) – Finding out how many people live in certain neighborhood in Cranbrook or how many people moved to this community last year is easy to find with just one click. Our residents, business owners, potential investors and developers regularly have questions like these and we have compiled many of those […]
Council to Update Outdoor Patio Program in Support of Restaurants During Circuit Breaker
Cranbrook, BC (March 30, 2021) — With Monday’s announcement from the Province around the three-week COVID-19 circuit breaker which in part reduces services that restaurants can provide to only allowing take-out or delivery unless an outdoor patio is in place, the City of Cranbrook will be rolling out a program over the next few days […]
#BuyBasin Festival
Basin businesses owners, creators, and experience operators, this is your chance to shine! The upcoming #BuyBasin Festival is looking to feature you in this unique Facebook event designed to bring you more shoppers, clients, and/or customers. This national award-winning experience has proven to generate business growth for those participating. The #BuyBasin Festival includes coaching to […]
Future of Peak Industries Newly Acquired Industrial Land in Cranbrook Looks Bright
Future of Peak Industries Newly Acquired Industrial Land in Cranbrook Looks Bright Cranbrook, BC (March 3, 2021) – Initial subdivision and development plans through Peak Industries are in the works for the industrial lands off Theatre Road in Cranbrook, which are already showing plenty of potential for investment and business growth opportunities. […]
2020 Record-Breaking Year for Cranbrook In Economic Development Growth
Cranbrook, BC (February 23, 2021) – The City of Cranbrook has seen strong numbers around investment, business and job growth and housing development in 2020 and is very optimistic of continued growth through 2021. The City set a record in building permits totaling $93 million dollars, following on the heels of five years of consistent […]