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Newly released data shows six deaths in Cranbrook have been attributed to the toxic drug supply in the first six months of 2026, underscoring that the overdose crisis remains a serious public health emergency in the city even as broader B.C. numbers have shown signs of improvement elsewhere. It's a sobering reminder for residents that local harm-reduction and emergency response resources continue to be tested.
The City of Cranbrook has posted its formal Notice of Nomination ahead of the next general local election on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, meaning residents interested in running for mayor or council will soon need to file their paperwork as the nomination window approaches. Anyone wanting a say in who sits on the next council should start paying attention now, since voter registration and candidate eligibility deadlines will follow quickly once nominations open.
Cullen Diesel Power adds Bobcat of Cranbrook to family, a move that broadens the local firm's equipment lineup and gives East Kootenay contractors, ranchers and small businesses another go-to source for heavy machinery sales and service right in town rather than having to travel further afield.
one hundred years after his escape, Ed the Elephant is returning to Cranbrook, with Ed Fest set for September 18 and 19, giving residents a milestone community celebration to circle on the calendar as the city honours a beloved piece of local lore with a full weekend of festivities.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government confirmed it will slap 15, 25 and 50 per cent counter-tariffs on American goods, worth $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S., taking effect just after midnight on September 8. The move followed the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade talks, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling Trump a 'loser,' the king of bankruptcies, and inviting him to 'kiss my ass,' while Trump fired back by calling Ford a 'flunky' as relations deteriorated further. Carney has been working the phones with provincial and party leaders to keep the country aligned, stressing the importance of a "united Team Canada approach" in calls with other party leaders about the state of trade.
Saskatchewan is adding its own punch to the trade fight, with Premier Scott Moe announcing a 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid the trade war. The move echoes similar "Buy Canadian" pushes seen elsewhere, including grocery chains bringing back country-of-origin labelling and airlines rethinking what American products stay on their shelves.
Canadians are mourning the loss of a familiar nightly voice after news broke that Canadian broadcasting legend Lloyd Robertson has died at 92. Robertson spent decades anchoring the national newscast that many Canadians grew up watching, cementing his place as one of the country's most trusted broadcast journalists.
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