In the heart of the Kootenays, Cranbrook is rapidly becoming a beacon for entrepreneurs and innovators seeking a vibrant community to launch and grow their …

Cranbrook, BC, a gem nestled in the heart of the Rockies, offers more than just breathtaking landscapes—it presents a lifestyle that’s both enriching and surprisingly …

In Cranbrook, the sun doesn’t just visit; it practically lives here. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Cranbrook proudly holds the title of …

This summer, Cranbrook introduces an exciting new way to navigate its vibrant streets and scenic paths: the Bird e-scooter pilot program. Launched in partnership with …

The City of Cranbrook is excited to announce the redevelopment of Choose Cranbrook and the release of four new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction videos …

(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 …

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 …

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 …

Cranbrook, BC (September 11, 2023) – A grant application by the City of Cranbrook to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) through the Canadian Mortgage and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cranbrook, BC (April 25, 2023) – Two key projects in the City’s 2023 capital works program – 4th Street North Phase 2 reconstruction and Shadow …

Cranbrook, BC (April 4th , 2023) – With spring in the air, many of us are ready to leave the last of winter behind us …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Ktunaxa people have been in this area since Naⱡmuqȼin fulfilled his prophecy and placed the Ktunaxa people in this area to be the keepers …

Tourism Survey The City of Cranbrook and local tourism leaders have launched a process to develop a Tourism Master Plan. Designed to complement the City’s …

Entrepreneur Info Session – May 31st The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology’s Kootenay Investment Challenge will work with Kootenays-based investors interested in stepping into …

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is Canada’s national associationof economic development professionals, representing every province and territory acrossCanada with nearly 1,000 members. The …

Cranbrook Tourism will be operating the Visitor Information Centre and offering visitor services to the public in 2022.At their regular meeting on Monday night, Council …

The purpose of CONVERGX® Presents The Basecamp of The Kootenays is to layer the CONVERGX® model of bringing various x-sector industries together to create cross-sector collaborations, onto …

Cranbrook, BC (November 10, 2021) – More than fifty communities across BC including the City of Cranbrook have signed up to take part in the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A Decade in And City of Cranbrook’s One Percent Dedicated Road Tax Continues to Pay OffCranbrook, BC (June 14, 2021) – Major investments into our …

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 …

Cranbrook, BC (May 17, 2021) – Finding out how many people live in certain neighborhood in Cranbrook or how many people moved to this community …

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 …

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 …

                                                                                                            Future of Peak Industries Newly Acquired Industrial Land in Cranbrook Looks BrightCranbrook, BC (March 3, 2021) – Initial subdivision and development plans …

Cranbrook, BC (February 23, 2021) – The City of Cranbrook has seen strong numbers around investment, business and job growth and housing development in 2020 …

The sale of the former Tembec industrial lands on Theatre Road in Cranbrook is now official, with Peak Renewables the new owners. The sale of …

Kanas Corporation, a company known for innovative solutions and a triple bottom line approach, has purchased the building and land at 1100 Victoria Avenue North. …

Celebrate and help support local food entrepreneurs during Small Business Week with the first-ever #EatLocalYXC Festival in a series of fun and engaging Facebook Live …

The City of Cranbrook, along with its partners, are excited to announce the first annual #LiveLocal #EatLocalYXC Festival kicking off Oct. 22, 2020. “There is …

Understanding the economic climate post COVID-19, and the creation of regional economic development strategies is behind a collaborative strategic planning session held in Cranbrook last …

The City of Cranbrook has launched its new development guide – a document that provides a one-stop location for information related to development applications and …

Commercial properties (light industrial, business, and recreation/non-profit) in Cranbrook will have an extra three months to pay their 2020 property tax to the City without …

In an effort to help reduce costs in the municipality during the COVID-19 pandemic, Council endorsed a plan Monday night which defers more than $7.3 …

Customers who lease parking spaces downtown Cranbrook will have their monthly fees suspended retroactive from April 1 until June 30, 2020, after a decision of …

his COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all into unprecedented and uncharted situations. I want to assure you that our City staff are doing everything they …

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt by all businesses in the Cranbrook and Kimberley region and it is important that steps …

As part of the City of Cranbrook’s continued commitment to deliver a high standard of customer service, we will now be offering customers with a …

Looking ahead to build for the future, is one of the biggest reasons the City of Cranbrook purchased the previous Tembec property in 2018. This …

Three contracts have been awarded and work under way for the engineering of the Tembec Lands Development in Cranbrook. “It is good to see we …

Several City projects are expected to save taxpayers millions of dollars, thanks to innovative thinking, collaborative efforts, due diligence and applying sound asset management principles …

The purchase of the former Tembec lands by the City of Cranbrook will bring strategic opportunities to the City’s sustainability. One of the biggest hurdles …