Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (May 17, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies has recently completed its largest ever annual granting program, allocating a total of $53,300.19 to 41 community projects/initiatives. In addition, a total of $32,730.77 has been re-invested in the principals of seventeen endowment funds, to grow future granting. […]

$1.5 million in funding available in the BC-Southern region to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19 Kootenay-Boundary Region, BC (Feb. 9, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is honoured to help promote and deliver the Healthy Communities Initiative in the BC-Southern region, which stretches from Vancouver to the BC Rockies. […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 6, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has launched its annual granting process for its community funds in Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie, as well as its endowment funds for Cranbrook and area. CFKR welcomes applications from eligible non-profit organizations between January 1, 2021 and […]

Elk Valley and Cranbrook, BC (December 21, 2020) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). ECSF’s goal is to provide support to charities and non-profit organizations […]

Cranbrook, BC (December 9, 2020) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) recognizes the well-documented need for a homeless shelter in Cranbrook and is deeply honoured to hold $224,486.03, specifically for this purpose. CFKR’s role as the steward of these funds began several years ago, as CFKR assisted with fundraising and project planning […]

Salvador Ready Mix has generously donated over $60,000 towards the construction of KEYSA’s indoor sports facility. The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies was pleased to assist with this charitable donation. Left to right: CFKR: Sean Campbell, KEYSA: Chuck Downie, Salvador Ready Mix: Barb Falardeau and Regan Spence.

Cranbrook, BC (November 18, 2020) – Hot off the presses, the 2021 Community Calendar is now available for purchase, just in time for the holiday season! The 2021 Community Calendar showcases beautiful, local photographs generously donated by Botterill Photography. The calendar is available to purchase by donation, at whatever amount works best for each individual […]

Cranbrook, BC (November 6, 2020) – Colin J. Campbell was a dedicated and accomplished community volunteer, and his many contributions to Cranbrook have recently been commemorated through the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Ground Floor Coworking Space. The purchase and installation of this AED was made possible thanks to the generous support […]

Cranbrook, BC (November 5, 2020) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies is thrilled to announce that Liam Thompson is the recipient of the Pidoca Construction Group Memorial Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. This scholarship was established in memory of Brent McIver, who was born and raised in Cranbrook and graduated from MBSS […]

Cranbrook, BC (October 27, 2020) – Mike and Cora Feener, owners of Canadian Tire in Cranbrook, recently donated $5,000 to the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR).   $2,500 will go towards the new KEYSA Indoor Sports Facility, which will be opening soon in Balment Park, next to the Cranbrook Curling Centre.   The […]