You can reduce water evaporation by watering in the early morning hours when temperatures are cooler and the winds lighter. Remember, we are currently in Stage 2. On your day, you can water 5am to 10am OR 8pm to 11pm – not both! ow.ly/m7zR50RCguQ #Cranbrook

Members with Fire & Emergency Services are playing host to a number of other firefighters & departments from across the Kootenays today (May 11) for important Engine Boss training ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. ow.ly/JrL650RzyZ0 #Cranbrook cranbrookfire

Carts for our new curbside garbage collection service are starting to be delivered ahead of the June 3, 2024 service launch. Don't use your cart just yet. Leave your garbage out in your usual bins in their normal locations until June 3. ow.ly/LoQv50RCbgu #Cranbrook

It's Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5 - 11, 2024). There are some basic supplies that you will need in order to be self-sufficient through 72 hours. Keep the kit in a location near one of your home’s exits. Learn more by visiting preparedbc.ca. #Cranbrook @RDEK

During the spring freshet & heavy rainfall events, water levels in local creeks and water bodies can rise and be dangerous. Contact us if you see flooded roadways, ditches or blocked culverts. ow.ly/7Q9T50RtCXK #Cranbrook

The most reported stolen items in vehicle burglaries are key fobs, spare keys, money, wallets, electronics, and tools. Don’t let someone take what you have worked hard for. Secure your belongings. Lock it or lose it – follow the #9PMRoutine . #Cranbrook #cranbrookrcmp @bcrcmp

We will officially start residential curbside automated garbage collection services on Monday, June 3, 2024. Garbage will continue to be collected weekly. If you have not received a cart by Monday, May 27, 2024, please notify the City via 311. ow.ly/4ecP50RgmE7 #Cranbrook

Today, the Province through the BC Wildfire Service Southeast Fire Centre announced that effective @ 1pm MT, on Friday, May 17, 2024, Category 3 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes #Cranbrook . ow.ly/JJcA50RAS60 cranbrookfire

We hosted Project Heavy Duty (May 6-8, 2024), an event for students to learn safe equipment ops, WHMIS certification & WorkSafeBC and First Aid Level 1 training. Big thanks to all our partners & local business for their support since 2009! #Cranbrook College of Rockies School District 5

It's Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5 - 11, 2024). In an emergency, having the correct numbers close is always important. Put these numbers in your phone; they will be there if you ever need them. preparedbc.ca. #Cranbrook RDEK cranbrookfire Prepared BC

On the heels of the Provincial/National test of the Alert Ready system earlier today, the @RDEK will be testing its Regional Evacuation Notification System Friday, May 10 @ 2pm MT. Learn more @ ow.ly/lHIk50RzPHP. Sign up for free here - ow.ly/mcfs50RzPHR #Cranbrook

Our annual spring line painting work on City streets will fire up and is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete, beginning late Thursday, May 9 or Friday, May 10 through the evenings and overnight. Please obey any signage in place. #Cranbrook

Members with Fire & Emergency Services are playing host to a number of other firefighters & departments from across the Kootenays on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for important Engine Boss training ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. ow.ly/agrP50RzyfZ #Cranbrook cranbrookfire

Check your sprinkler system often and adjust so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or your neighbour’s car. Remember, we are currently in Stage 2. On your day, you can water 5am to 10am OR 8pm to 11pm – not both! ow.ly/j8L150RySpy #Cranbrook

Public Works will have 13th Avenue South, from 7th Street to 10th Street South closed to traffic for most of the day (May 8, 2024) for a water valve replacement. Water will be off for nearby residents from about 9am to 4pm, so the work can be completed. #Cranbrook

You can watch Monday night's regular meeting of your City Council on demand here - vimeo.com/943506816. The next meeting of Council is set for Monday, May 27, 2024 @ 6pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. #Cranbrook

Sign up for the free regional Emergency Notification System (ENS). Powered by Voyent Alert! the system will keep you informed on evacuation orders/alerts during critical events such as wildfires, floods, hazardous materials incidents. rdek.bc.ca. #Cranbrook @RDEK

Public Works is replacing a water service on Ind. Rd#2 between Ind. Rd “A” and Ind. Rd. “C” today (Tuesday, May 7, 2024). The road will be closed to traffic starting at 8am until work is completed. There is a detour in place. #Cranbrook

Rising costs around homelessness in the City to municipal taxpayers & the need for better supports to local service providers & programs by the Province, are behind Council’s decision to send a letter to the Ministers responsible. Learn more – ow.ly/Xhzw50Ry6uZ #Cranbrook

Firefighters with cranbrookfire responded to an increased number of calls for service in Q1 of 2024 highlighting a consistent, upward trend reflecting evolving community needs. So, you're hearing sirens around #Cranbrook more often than you're used to. ow.ly/Aj7K50Ry6sf