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Remembering Neil Cook

July 26, 2022 – The Board and Staff of the Community Foundation were very sad to learn of the recent passing of Neil Cook, and we …

Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Supports Local Non-Profits with its 2022 Community Grants

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC: May 12, 2022 – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies is delighted to announce the recipients of its …

CFKR and the Cranbrook Community Forest Society Launch New Fund

Cranbrook, BC (May 9, 2022) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to launch the new Cranbrook Community Forest Society Legacy …

Local Non-Profits Join Forces to Support People Fleeing from Ukraine

Cranbrook, BC (April 11, 2022) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) and the newly-established Shelter for Ukrainians Society are joining forces to …

Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Establishes the Addressing Homelessness Fund

Cranbrook, BC (April 4, 2022) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is very pleased to announce the establishment of its newest endowment …

Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Now Accepting Grant Applications

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and Cranbrook, BC (Jan. 11, 2022) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is now accepting applications for its 2022 …

Jim Nicol Receives 2021 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award from CFKR

Cranbrook, BC (October 26, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to present Jim Nicol with the 2021 Knights of Pythias …

Denham Ford’s 6th Annual Hometown for Hunger Event Raises over $10,000 for EKC Endowment Fund, Benefiting Local Salvation Army Food Programs

Cranbrook, BC (August 11, 2021) – Denham Ford’s 6th annual Hometown for Hunger event raised a record-breaking $10,000 to support the Cranbrook Salvation Army’s local food …

Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies Announces Agency Agreement with the Elk Valley Regional Land Trust

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, & Cranbrook, BC (June 14, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is very pleased to announce that it …

CFKR Announces Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Round 1 Funding

Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, & Cranbrook, BC (June 7, 2021) – The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR), along with six of its fellow Community …