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For Thursday, August 28th, 2008
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 Located in the southeast corner of Beautiful British Columbia Canada, the City of Cranbrook is in the heart of the East Kootenay. Only 45 miles from the US/Canada border, the City has immediate access to western US, Alberta and British Columbia centres. Breathtaking scenery and beautiful, well-designed residential areas and parks abound in our fair city. Nestled between the Purcell Mountains to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the north and east Cranbrook enjoys mild winters and more sunshine hours than any other BC city.
A wide range of recreational pursuits, educational opportunities for young and old, and a growing arts and heritage sector, provide Cranbrook with a "balance" seldom found in cities of this size. These choices make just about anyone feel at home. Cranbrook also boast some excellent attractions within our city:
With all the surrounding lakes and campgrounds, our legendary scenery and views, five Provincial Parks within 30 minutes of the city and 3 fabulous ski resorts within one-and-one-half hours of the city, Cranbrook is a favourite spot for animal watching, water sports, hunting, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. We have a wide range of facilities for residents and visitors alike:
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The
history of Cranbrook ties back to the 1898 when Cranbrook was named a
division point for the 
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