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Keith Powell (left) and Chris Johns present a $4,500 cheque to the Institute courtesy of 'Forgotten Cranbrook' - story by Erin Knutson Wild Horse Creek Press Publisher Keith Powell presented the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) Board Chair Chris Johns with a cheque for $4,500 Tuesday as part of the proceeds...

Talking Kootenay Books

December 21st, 2022

Talking Kootenay Books' Keith Powell hosted co-authors Erin Knutson and Derryll White on Shaw to promote 'Forgotten Cranbrook' A Photo History of Early Cranbrook and District at the Cranbrook Public Library.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEGqtW-ALms The trio co-authored the historical treasure that's available for...

The Basin Record

December 8th, 2022

The official newsletter of the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History. Please enjoy our December 2022 edition. Wishing everyone a safe holiday season!! CBIRH-Newsletter-1Download...

By Erin KnutsonExecutive Director CBIRH Derryll White (left) and Keith Powell at the CBIRH office in downtown Cranbrook B.C. (as seen at e-know.ca) Wildhorse Creek Press Publisher and Board Member at the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) Keith Powell suggested a book project to be co-authored by CBIRH...

Image courtesy of Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History and Cranbrook Daily Townsman By Erin Knutson Following the recent passing of Anne Edwards on Oct. 15 in Calgary, Alberta, the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) was pleased to learn that the generous and community-minded spirit of Edwards was...