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East Kootenay Soccer League
The East Kootenay Soccer League is in it's second week of competition, as four teams from Cranbrook and Kimberley battle each other for 20 games to vie for the championship in July. All photos taken by Trevor Crawley.
Cranbrook Girl Guides Advancement
The Cranbrook Girl Guides held their advancement ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, at the College of the Rockies. Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Rangers celebrated the year of hard work and fellowship at the disco-themed event. The Rangers prepared and hosted the ceremony, assisted by Area Commissioner Brande Samson. The Pathfinders were absent, as t ...
Rival Revival
Cranbrook’s Mountain Town Maulers had a rough start to the East Kootenay Roller Derby League season on Saturday, May 12. At the Memorial Arena, they dropped the first game to the Invermere Killer Rollbots, but still enjoyed the action. Annalee Grant photos.
ABRA Jackpot
An ABRA Jackpot barrel race was held at Idlewild Park on May 13. The event was one of many qualifiers for the ABRA finals in August. Annalee Grant photos
Project Heavy Duty
Project Heavy Duty was held for 24 high school students thanks to a combined effort between the College of the Rockies, School District 5, WorkSafeBC the City of Cranbrook and local businesses that donated the use of equipment, plus professional tradesmen to instruct the students. It ran from May 9 to 11. Annalee Grant photos.
KDA Year End
The Kimberley Dance Academy held its annual end of year performance at the Key City Theatre on May 5. The dance students performed a selection of scenes from the Little Shop of Horrors before launching into group and individual dances. Annalee Grant photos
Freestyle McWhinnie Jam
Kimberley Skate Park users kicked off the season in style with a jam in memory of City Councillor Bob McWhinnie on April 29. Annalee Grant photos.
Flyin' Bob
Flyin' Bob (Palmer) roared into Cranbrook Wednesday, May 2, on a whirlwind tour of southeastern B.C. One of his stops along the way was T.M. Roberts School, where he amazed all and sundry with his juggling, unicycle riding, highwire walking, and other one-man circus acts.
Spring Field Farming Days
Fort Steele hosted an inaugural event this weekend past that drew participants from as far away as Prince George, Grande Prairie and Calgary as well as the Cranbrook-Kimberley area, to get instruction in team driving from Alberta Carriage Supply. Lessons were held for beginners (Friday, Day 1) and intermediates (Saturday, Day 2). On Sunday, all ...
Fire ravages downtown block April 24
A fire broke out in the 800 block of Baker Street in downtown Cranbrook in the early hours of April 24. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night and into the morning. No one was injured, but 4 businesses were destroyed. Some of the buildings were more than 100 years old.
