Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 7, 2025) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies is pleased to invite applications to its 2025 granting process. This includes CFKR’s community funds in Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie, as well as its endowment funds for Cranbrook and area, including the South Country. CFKR welcomes applications from […]

Cranbrook, BC (December 3, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to celebrate Giving Tuesday by announcing that Laura Kennedy is the recipient of the 2024 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award. “Giving Tuesday, which follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a special day to encourage and recognize generosity and […]

Cranbrook, BC (November 27, 2024): Representatives from the Cranbrook District Teachers’ Association and the Cranbrook Retired Teachers’ Association recently gathered to celebrate the first two years of granting from CFKR’s Cranbrook Past and Present Teachers’ Legacy Fund. The inaugural 2023 grant supported the purchase of instruments for the Cranbrook elementary school band program. The 2024 […]

Cranbrook, BC (November 5, 2024) – As we approach the season of giving, the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is delighted to invite nominations for the 2024 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award. This award recognizes an unsung hero who volunteers their time and energy in a quiet, dedicated, and selfless manner, making a […]

Cranbrook, BC (October 9, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is wrapping up its agency agreement with the Shelter for Ukrainians Society (SFUS), with November 2, 2024 as the final date of the agreement. Because the Government of Canada’s Ukraine-specific refugee program has ended, CFKR and SFUS are winding up this […]

Fernie, BC (September 25, 2024): The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies gratefully acknowledges the generous donation of $2,894.92 from Ryan Frazer, Re/Max Elk Valley Realty, to CFKR’s Fernie Community Fund. A local resident has generously designated a future estate gift to CFKR’s Fernie Community Fund, and, in recognition of that, Ryan joined in the […]

Cranbrook, BC (August 30, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is very pleased to announce $265,000 in funding to support four projects benefitting the Elk Valley, Cranbrook, and the surrounding area through the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund. The Community Prosperity Fund is a $25 million investment from the Government […]

Cranbrook, BC (August 12, 2024) – Denham Ford’s 9th annual Hometown for Hunger event was a huge success, raising over $8,500 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food programs and showcasing Cranbrook’s amazing community spirit! The proceeds from the August 7th event will be permanently invested in the StellerVista Credit Union Endowment Fund, which is […]

May 23, 2024 (Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook): We’re thrilled to share that CFKR is one of over 50 local community foundations participating in the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF), in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, and the Government of British Columbia. Thanks to a $25 million investment from the Government of […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (April 10, 2024) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of granting by announcing its 2024 community grant recipients. In 2024, CFKR had a record-breaking $137,529.44 available to grant, contributing a total of $100,923.59 to 58 community initiatives, including five scholarships […]