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Job creation, First Nations reconciliation and tourism gems abound in Cranbrook
February 26, 2024
(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 …
Strong Second & Third Quarters For Development And Construction Values In Cranbrook In 2023
January 29, 2024
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 …
Increased Air Service & Restaurant Service Coming to Canadian Rockies International Airport
December 14, 2023
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 Applies for CMHC Grant To Help Contribute to Development of Affordable Housing
September 13, 2023
Cranbrook, BC (September 11, 2023) – A grant application by the City of Cranbrook to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) through the Canadian Mortgage and …
Step into the Future of Mobility, We are embarking on an Active Transportation Plan, and your voice matters!
July 11, 2023
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 …
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 -(ʔAKISQAKⱠIʔIT) CRANBROOK
June 21, 2023
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 Selected for BC Hydro’s Load Attraction Program
May 12, 2023
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 …
Two Major Capital Projects in Cranbrook to Begin Over Next Couple of Weeks
April 25, 2023
Cranbrook, BC (April 25, 2023) – Two key projects in the City’s 2023 capital works program – 4th Street North Phase 2 reconstruction and Shadow …
New Outdoor Patio Guide to Help Businesses Create Great Outdoor Spaces This Summer
April 4, 2023
Cranbrook, BC (April 4th , 2023) – With spring in the air, many of us are ready to leave the last of winter behind us …
Why choose Cranbrook? Don’t take a chance, it’s a choice to help businesses grow and succeed
January 4, 2023
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 …
City Well Positioned To Meet Housing Construction Changes Under Proposed Housing Supply Act
December 8, 2022
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 …
#Ktunaxa Homelands earn National Award
October 27, 2022
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 …
Our path to Cranbrook 2042
August 4, 2022
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 …
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 – (ʔakisqakⱡiʔit) Cranbrook
June 21, 2022
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 …
City, Local Tourism Partners Launch Public Survey As Part of Tourism Master Plan Creation
June 6, 2022
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 …
KAST is hosting the Kootenay Investment Challenge
May 26, 2022
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 …
Choose Cranbook wins prestigious award – “The Best of the Best”
March 7, 2022
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 to Operate Visitor Information Centre
February 7, 2022
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 …
CONVERGX® The Basecamp of the Kootenays 2021 Videos
January 13, 2022
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 joins the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot
November 17, 2021
Cranbrook, BC (November 10, 2021) – More than fifty communities across BC including the City of Cranbrook have signed up to take part in the …
City launches Downtown Revitalization portal
September 21, 2021
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 Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook: A partnership with Indigenous people and a community
September 14, 2021
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 …
City Awarded $75,000 in Grant Funding for Tourism Master Plan
September 7, 2021
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 …
Road tax continues to Pay Off
June 15, 2021
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 …
Discover Shippers in the Kootenay Region !
June 9, 2021
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 …
City Launches Public Data Portal on Choose Cranbrook
May 17, 2021
Cranbrook, BC (May 17, 2021) – Finding out how many people live in certain neighborhood in Cranbrook or how many people moved to this community …
Council to Update Outdoor Patio Program in Support of Restaurants During Circuit Breaker
March 30, 2021
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 …
#BuyBasin Festival
March 17, 2021
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 Bright
March 8, 2021
Future of Peak Industries Newly Acquired Industrial Land in Cranbrook Looks BrightCranbrook, BC (March 3, 2021) – Initial subdivision and development plans …
2020 Record-Breaking Year for Cranbrook In Economic Development Growth
February 24, 2021
Cranbrook, BC (February 23, 2021) – The City of Cranbrook has seen strong numbers around investment, business and job growth and housing development in 2020 …
City Sells Former Tembec Property to Peak Renewables
November 19, 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 …
Creative Redevelopment Planned for Former Canadian Tire Property
November 13, 2020
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. …
Small Business Week – Get Your Taste of the #EatLocalYXC Festival
October 22, 2020
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 …
Innovation at Work: Announcing the #LiveLocal #EatLocalYXC Festival
October 5, 2020
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 …
Regional Economic Summit in Cranbrook Focuses on Strategies to Strengthen Regional Economy
August 4, 2020
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 …
City Launches New Development Guide to Help Navigate Municipal Applications & Processes
May 22, 2020
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 …
Council Reviews Extension Of 2020 Property Tax Penalty Deadline for Business to October 1st
April 30, 2020
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 …
Council Endorses Plan to Defer More Than $7.3 Million In Projects In 2020
April 29, 2020
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 …
Council Approves Waiving of Some Monthly Downtown Parking Fees Until End of June
April 28, 2020
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 …
Working Hard to Support Our Community During This Pandemic: Statement from Mayor Pratt
April 7, 2020
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 …
Local Business Support & Stimulus Behind Creation of Joint Economic Resiliency Task Force
March 19, 2020
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 …
Cranbrook Launches ePay Payment Portal for Variety of City-Related Bills and Fees
December 10, 2019
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 …
Shallow, Deep Services Installation, Investor Attraction Focus for Former Tembec Land in 2020
December 9, 2019
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 …
Work on Former Tembec Land Development to Begin as Engineering Study Tenders Awarded
June 18, 2019
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 …
Benefits of Sound Asset Management Principles & Innovative Thinking Are Paying Off
October 19, 2018
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 …
City Buys Former Tembec Lands; Opens Doors to Attracting Industrial Development, Business
August 29, 2018
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 …
Known as the base camp of the Kootenays, Cranbrook is the largest urban centre and regional focal point in southeastern B.C. We are a business friendly community offering low taxes, competitive costs, a stable, growing business environment, and access to an educated workforce. We are the hub and economic engine for the Kootenays.
We provide support to help your business establish and grow in Cranbrook. We have access to important market research and business intelligence while working actively to facilitate local connections to help support the establishment of your business in the most dynamic and innovative city in the Kootenays.
In addition, local partners and stakeholders in the region recognize the need to remain competitive against other rural cities in B.C. in order to attract business. Your business can benefit from a number of incentives offered by the regional, provincial and federal organizations to help lower your costs and move your business to Cranbrook.
