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A Wealth of Outdoor Activities!!
Date: Nov 1, 2009
Entry: The Cranbrook area has a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year! Whether it's hiking Mt Fisher, cross country skiing the South Star Trails, downhill skiing at Fernie or Kimberley Ski Resorts or camping at one of many beautiful provincial parks - you'll never be bored in the East Kootenay! We take part of each of these activities every season. Cranbrook really is "The best place on Earth!"
A Wealth of Outdoor Activities!!
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Date: Nov 1, 2009
Entry: The Cranbrook area has a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year! Whether it's hiking Mt Fisher, cross country skiing the South Star Trails, downhill skiing at Fernie or Kimberley Ski... more
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Walking
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: I walk everyday and twice a week I go swimming.
Walking
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: I walk everyday and twice a week I go swimming.
Hiking in the Cranbrook area
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Numerous visitors make the 45 minute hike to Lakit Lookout which overlooks the Cranbrook area. For many people this is their first experience hiking. We find tremendous pleasure in hiking with many of our friends and families. It combines pleasure with good wholesome exercise. A recent hike to Lakit Lookout treated us to both a sunset and a moonrise. The path down was brightly lit by the moon and our headlamps were not necessary!
Hiking in the Cranbrook area
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Numerous visitors make the 45 minute hike to Lakit Lookout which overlooks the Cranbrook area. For many people this is their first experience hiking. We find tremendous pleasure in hiking with many of... more
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Dragon Boating
Date: Oct 27, 2009
Entry: Abreast in the Rockies Dragon Boat Team has completed their fourth year of fitness, festivals, fun and oh yes, training. They are a team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters and range in age from women in their 30s to women in their 70s.
As well as working out in the gym, practicing at the pool, and at Wasa and Moyie Lakes the team is involved in fundraising to support local cancer projects. Of course fun is never far away as they meet and paddle together in practices and festivals constantly raising their skill levels with the help of the dedicated coaches.
Abreast in the Rockies is always looking for breast cancer survivors to join the team. If you're interested check us out at www.abreastintherockies.ca
Dragon Boating
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Date: Oct 27, 2009
Entry: Abreast in the Rockies Dragon Boat Team has completed their fourth year of fitness, festivals, fun and oh yes, training. They are a team made up of breast cancer survivors and supporters and range in age... more
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Pictures of Cranbrook
Date: Sep 26, 2009
Entry: Just some nice pictures of Cranbrook.
Pictures of Cranbrook
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Date: Sep 26, 2009
Entry: Just some nice pictures of Cranbrook.
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YVR Community Showcase for Olympics - Cranbrook
Date: Sep 26, 2009
Entry: The promotional video of Cranbrook that YVR Airport Services are putting into the Vancouver International Airport, as one of the 15 cities in BC that are getting this.
YVR Community Showcase for Olympics - Cranbrook
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Date: Sep 26, 2009
Entry: The promotional video of Cranbrook that YVR Airport Services are putting into the Vancouver International Airport, as one of the 15 cities in BC that are getting this.
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Central Registration
Date: Sep 8, 2009
Entry: This September 10th and 11th marks the second annual Fall Central Registration event at the Cranbrook Curling Club. Following on the success of the inaugural event, this is truly a community event with more than 60 different clubs and organizations registered to be on hand to provide information to the public on their programs or services and to take registrations or enlist volunteers. A wide variety of participating organizations clearly demonstrates the diverse opportunities for recreation and leisure acitivities in our community. With so much to chose from, everyone should be able to find something to spark their interest, encourage them to become involved and get active! Come down to the Curling Club and see for yourself!
Central Registration
Date: Sep 8, 2009
Entry: This September 10th and 11th marks the second annual Fall Central Registration event at the Cranbrook Curling Club. Following on the success of the inaugural event, this is truly a community event with... more
C3 Challenge - Cardio, Core, Cadence
Date: Jul 6, 2009
Entry: As an immigrant, now a citizen I am always fascinated by the helping hand of friendship that has been offered to me. I would like to offer a gift in return. The gift is the idea to assist in developing an annual event which will aid in sustaining the upkeep of the Idlewild outdoor fitness facility and motivate the populace inclusive of all generations.
Hopefully this will inspire the youth to take part in activities which will enhance their level of fitness and move then more towards training for life rather than aesthetics. Fitness first, a desirable physique will follow.
The regime will take part in a fitness challenge which will task a team to endure exercises designed to challenge balance, range of motion, endurance, quickness, strength and flexibility. Because these exercises are based on functionality a person will enhance their lifestyle globally, for those who take part in sport or just general everyday activities, the benefits will be seen and felt.
By optimising your use of time an individual can elevate and maintain a desired level of fitness with the minimum of equipment. The free manual which is available at the Rec Plex will inform you how.
Remember, fitness is the best mood enhancer and maintaining the body’s wellness will assist with keeping at bay myriad of ailments.
C3 Challenge - Cardio, Core, Cadence
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Date: Jul 6, 2009
Entry: As an immigrant, now a citizen I am always fascinated by the helping hand of friendship that has been offered to me. I would like to offer a gift in return. The gift is the idea to assist in developing... more
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Inagural Delta Air Lines flght to the Canadian Rockies Int'l Airport in Cranbrook
Date: Jun 8, 2009
Entry: This is the Inaugural Delta Airlines(Delta Connection) flight to the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook BC from Salt Lake City International Airport. The type of aircraft is a CRJ200 which seats 50 people, and CRJ900's rarely flies in also which seat 76 people. This event took place on December 17th 2008. Delta Airlines is the biggest airline in the world and fly's to over 400 destinations around the world and only fly's to the 7 most major cities in Canada including Cranbrook. To book a vacation to Cranbrook, like skiing in the winter or golfing in the summer, visit www.delta.com!
Inagural Delta Air Lines flght to the Canadian Rockies Int'l Airport in Cranbrook
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Date: Jun 8, 2009
Entry: This is the Inaugural Delta Airlines(Delta Connection) flight to the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook BC from Salt Lake City International Airport. The type of aircraft is a CRJ200 which... more
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Cranbrook Info and pictures!
Date: Jun 8, 2009
Entry: This is just some stuff to enjoy of Cranbrook! Cranbrook is the largest city in the Kootenay Region in south eastern British Columbia with a population nearing 30,000, and not 20,000, that was the population about 4 years ago, and they just expanded the boundary's last year. Delta Air Lines, the world's largest air carrier, started service to the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook from Salt Lake City in December of 2008 as one of the only 7 cities in Canada with Delta, and flies the CRJ200, and sometimes occasionally a CRJ900. The Cranbrook RecPlex has 4,700 seats, and can hold over 6,000 people for a concert. The Kootenay Ice, a major WHL/CHL hockey team uses the RecPlex, and they won the Memorial Cup in 2001. Cranbrook is located in the greatest place in the world! The Kootenays has awesome world class skiing, Kimberley Alpine Resort just 20 minutes away, and Fernie just an hour (Fernie Alpine Resort was rated North America’s 6th best ski resort) owned by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, and 4 golf courses inside Cranbrook city limits, one of them are PGA tour qualified. The East Kootenays along with Glacier National Park is called the Crown of the Continent as the most beautiful place in North America. Cranbrook is a busy, fun, beautiful, and an awesome place.
Cranbrook Info and pictures!
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Date: Jun 8, 2009
Entry: This is just some stuff to enjoy of Cranbrook! Cranbrook is the largest city in the Kootenay Region in south eastern British Columbia with a population nearing 30,000, and not 20,000, that was the population... more
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FW Green Home
Date: May 26, 2009
Entry: KP had a brillant idea that the Service Organizations of Cranbrook and our youth embassadors, Sam Steele Sweethearts, join together and create a new garden for the residents of the FW Green home. On may 23 we all got together and weeded, painted, dug up, planted and created a new welcoming garden for the residents.
FW Green Home
Date: May 26, 2009
Entry: KP had a brillant idea that the Service Organizations of Cranbrook and our youth embassadors, Sam Steele Sweethearts, join together and create a new garden for the residents of the FW Green home. On may... more
Earth Day Celebration
Date: May 25, 2009
Entry: A community celebration was held to recognize Earth Day in our newly built Spirit Square located in Rotary Park downtown, Cranbrook. The event featured five talented local musical performances. Elementary students also sang a beautiful nature song. There were many people who attended this open air event, and those who did were considered particularly hardy, since the cool north winds starting blowing mid way through (we woke to snow the next morning). Other highlights were the community groups which provided information on environmental activities (including environmental clubs and initiatives) and eco-friendly goods (like local foods and bikes). The children loved the hands on activity prepared by the Young Naturalist Club of making walking sticks, and using natural dyes like paprika to decorate them!
The community pulled together donating most of what was needed to hold this event. This was very much appreciated by Wildsight, the regional environmental organization, who hosted the event.
Earth Day Celebration
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Date: May 25, 2009
Entry: A community celebration was held to recognize Earth Day in our newly built Spirit Square located in Rotary Park downtown, Cranbrook. The event featured five talented local musical performances. Elementary... more
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Walking program a great success
Date: May 21, 2009
Entry: The Cranbrook Recplex offers the arena concourse for a daily walking program. The concourse provides a safe, climate controlled facility for this activity, all year long. On a cold winter day, it is not uncommon to see 40+ people at a time walking. The activity appeals to a wide age demographic, from babies being pushed in strollers to senior citizens. Over 850 people are currently registered for this free program.
Walking program a great success
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Date: May 21, 2009
Entry: The Cranbrook Recplex offers the arena concourse for a daily walking program. The concourse provides a safe, climate controlled facility for this activity, all year long. On a cold winter day, it is... more
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Spirit of BC Week 2009
Date: Apr 9, 2009
Entry: Cranbrook is an amazing, active community. During the week of February 6 to 14, 2009 the community participated in a Family Fun Activity Day at Idlewild Park organized by the Cranbrook Active Communities Committee and Rec Students from the College of the Rockies. What A BLAST!!!
Storytelling in the community room at the Cranbrook Public Library featured the reading of local elementary and high school students essays of What Spirit of BC Means to Me. The evening also featured local Storytellers & PT the Clown.
The Cranbrook Curling Club had a free intro to curling afternoon.
Historic Fort Steele Heritage Town opened their new lunch counter , free skating on the outdoor ice rink & free wagon rides.
The One Year Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games was celebrated at Spirit Square with performances by the Mount Baker High School Choir, Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band, Ktunaxa Nation Creation Story, Music and light show and Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate for all to enjoy.
BC Hydro's Free Family Skate was enjoyed by 100's as was the Spirit of BC Free Swim.
Spirit of BC Week 2009
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Date: Apr 9, 2009
Entry: Cranbrook is an amazing, active community. During the week of February 6 to 14, 2009 the community participated in a Family Fun Activity Day at Idlewild Park organized by the Cranbrook Active Communities... more
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