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 […]

Cranbrook, BC (October 5, 2020) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has $50,000 available to grant to local charities, which are responding to COVID-19, in Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook, and the surrounding rural areas, including the Ktunaxa Nation communities of ʔaq̓am and Yaq̓it ʔaknuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band). This second round […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC: July 28, 2020 – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has awarded a total of $42,010.08 to 33 community projects through its 2020 annual granting program. In addition, a total of $29,680.79 been re-invested in the principals of fourteen endowment funds, to grow future granting. “Despite the […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (July 23, 2020) – Thanks to support from the Vancouver Foundation and the Cranbrook Stay At Home Gala, the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has provided $37,903.05 in COVID-19 grants to the local charities. Following a generous contribution of $28,500 from the Vancouver Foundation’s COVID-19 Responsive Grant, […]

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (July 15, 2020) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) has awarded $109,120 in grants to ten local charities/qualified donees, to support residents who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. These grants are part of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the Government […]