Subject: Council
Cranbrook's First City Council 1905
Cranbrook's First City Council - Standing Left to Right: Ald. D. Murphy, Ald. J. Jackson, Ald. J. Fink, Ald. G. Tisdale; Sitting Left to Right: Ald. J. Greer, Mayor G.T. Rogers, Ald. H. Hickenbotham.
| Internal ID: | 0008.0017 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Cranbrook Tourist Park Bungalows
An article on the 1955 closing date of the Cranbrook Tourist Park. Also a description of the bungalows available for winter rent from the City.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0005 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 29th 1955 |
Cranbrook City council meeting
Cranbrook City Council meeting
| Internal ID: | 0042.0040 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 23rd 1926 |
City Council adoption of election reports
City Council adoption of election reports
| Internal ID: | 0042.0128 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 28th 1926 |
Council Takes Up Routine Work
The highlights and stats of a meeting of the Cranbrook City Council.
| Internal ID: | 0042.0155 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 17th 1926 |
First Election Results
Newspaper article looking back 60 years to the first Cranbrook election for Mayor and Aldermen.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0003 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 29th 1965 |
Moir Park & Horsemen
Newspaper article delegation from Kootenay Light Horse Show Association and Maverick Riding Club requested permission from Cranbrook City Council to develop Moir park for their use as well as for others to use.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0011 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 2nd 1969 |
Project Society
Newspaper article Z-shaped heated outdoor pool design approved with a second phase that will be a smaller indoor pool.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0013 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 22nd 1969 |
Lively Session Of Council
Last council session before elections of new year of councillors. Proves to be a lively session, with one councilman resigning.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0113 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 15th 1931 |
Joe Jackson Argument
Minority alderman resigns after council meeting infuriates him over $250.00 bill.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0116 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 15th 1931 |
Annual Fire Department Report
Annual report for 1930 detailing fire department responding to 40 calls.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0118 |
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| Medium: | Manuscript |
| Date: | January 22nd 1931 |
Change To Provincial Police
Cranbrook City Council meeting over the matter of changing from city to provincial police.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0122 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 5th 1931 |
Change to Provincial Police
Mayor and five Aldermen resign in what they consider is a vote of nonconfidence in their contemplating changing to provincial policing. Telegrams from many cities received favoring provincial policing, but petition of local citizens against it; mostly hotel owners and bootleggers.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0138 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 12th 1931 |
Change To Provincial Police
Returning to their seats after resigning, Mayor and Aldermen vote 5 to 2 in favor of turning Cranbrook over to Provincial Policing.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0139 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 19th 1931 |
Change Poem
Newspaper article in form of poem relating to fight among Cranbrook City Councellors over going to provincial policing, causing Mayor and three Aldermen to temporarily resign.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0140 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 19th 1931 |
Fernie Policing
After Fernie City Council decided to keep city police, much squabbling followed causing them to reconsider their decision and are now going to Provincial Policing.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0142 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 26th 1931 |
Cranbrook Policing
Since Cranbrook became a city in 1905 it was policed by City Police but since March 1 Provincial Policing successfully took over.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0143 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 5th 1931 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council meeting considering a public auction for property that was reverted to City due to non payment of taxes.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0317 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 23rd 1917 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council meeting with City Engineers' reports on utility and services, ongoing upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0329 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 27th 1917 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council meeting, among other things brought up was approaching C.P.R. in respect to building a swimming pool in connection with the Railway Y.M.C.A., and closing down a street during sleighing season.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0336 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 4th 1917 |
City Council
Cranbrook City Council monthly meeting, paying of accounts due, repairs and maintenance on city services and utilities.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0365 |
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| Medium: | Manuscript |
| Date: | October 18th 1917 |
Halifax Explosion
Cranbrook Mayor Clapp telegraphed Mayor of Halifax asking what they needed to assist them after the explosion.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0414 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 20th 1917 |
Council Meeting Report
Cranbrook City Council meeting burns midnight oil with large volume on agenda, including proposal of street lights in Slaterville, new concrete sidewalks, and closing of tourist park, playground and cemetery water facilities for the winter.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0612 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 20th 1930 |
Council Report
Cranbrook Brewing company asks for a reduction in rates, citing Nelson and Trail breweries pay half the amount.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0613 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 20th 1930 |
Council Report
City Council meeting had Cranbrook Fire Chief stating that when at fires people are driving over the hoses with cars and trucks.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0614 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 20th 1930 |
Relief Financial Statement 1930
Financial statement for relief work donations and expenditures for 1930.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0637 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 20th 1930 |
Water Line Construction Rebate
Special meeting of Cranbrook City Council to listen to arguments in connection with water rate cases.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0701 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 9th 1930 |
Cranbrook - Relief
Cranbrook City Council making preparations to apply for a share of the federal government's $20,000,000 relief fund.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0720 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 23rd 1930 |
Cranbrook Brewing Co. Water
City Council agrees to refund Cranbrook Brewing Co. water bill through rebates on monthly water accounts.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0729 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 23rd 1930 |
Council's Work Plan
Cranbrook City Council outlines work to be done by the unemployed in relief fund projects.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0741 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 30th 1930 |
Purchase By-Law
Ratepayers of Cranbrook to be given the opportunity to vote on the purchase of Baker estate property by the City to establish a tourist park and playground.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0771 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 8th 1925 |
G.W.V.A. Sells Building
Cranbrook branch G.W.V.A. successful smoker held to thank everyone who helped with Empire Day celebrations.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0795 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 10th 1926 |
Baker House Debate
Ongoing debate over tearing down old Colonel Baker residence or turning it into a historical site.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0885 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 26th 1975 |
Council Saves Baker House
Cranbrook City Council took steps to ensure the preservation of Colonel Baker residence in Baker Park.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0886 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 3rd 1975 |
Pool Fundraiser
Cranbrook Kinsmen Club pledge 90% of proceeds from the raffle of a new 1969 Pontiac to go to the Cranbrook swimming pool.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0977 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 24th 1969 |
Sod Turning For Pool
Oldest and youngest walkers to complete 25 mile Lions Walkathon, which raised funds for Cranbrooks new pool and library, will have the honor of turning the first sod in sod turning ceremony to mark official start of work on the new pool.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0994 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | May 11th 1970 |
Cranbrook City Council
Reporting on Council Session dealing with ongoing repair work on city streets.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0129 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 23rd 1926 |
Council Reports
Minutes of council meeting, mostly dealing with idea of airport field being handed over to the city.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0208 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 20th 1929 |
New Fire Hall Plans
Reporting the acceptance by Council for new three-stall firehall.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0210 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 20th 1929 |
Bungalow Rental
Reporting closing date for tourist park. Effective after closing, tourist bungalows placed for rentals.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0266 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 29th 1955 |
Annual Report
Detailing annual report for the fire department, listing causes of fires and comparing to calls from last two years.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0269 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 21st 1960 |
Fire Department Banquet
Reporting on Fire Department banquet held in honor of 53th anniversary.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0272 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 11th 1960 |
V. Hyde Baker Dies
Reporting on the death of Hyde Baker in England. Baker arrived in Cranbrook over 50 years ago with his father and was one of the first pioneers of the area.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0681 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 6th 1932 |
Tourist Park
Tourist Park and Gyro swimming pool such a success, accomodations during July and August were scarce.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0692 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | August 20th 1934 |
City Expenditures
Listing estimated expenditures and grants approved by city council for the year 1939.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0708 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 16th 1939 |
Cranbrook Cemetery Inspection
Cranbrook city council meeting with council members arranging to jointly visit the cemetery to survey possible improvements to the place.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0780 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | June 9th 1938 |
Cranbrook Civil Election
Newspaper letter to the editor - asking for elections to the upcoming civic election, not having the offices filled again by acclamation or appointment.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0791 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | November 3rd 1938 |
Gyro Pool Turnover
Newspaper article Gyro Club officially offers City of Cranbrook swimming pool at Council Meeting.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0798 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 15th 1938 |
Perry Creek Relief Camp
Mayor and other officials visit relief camp on Perry Creek road to inspect men engaged in cutting firewood to be sold.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0823 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 11th 1930 |
Fill Pool for Winter
Swimming pool filled with water to counteract ground pressure against the walls during heavy frost.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0829 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 18th 1930 |
Joe Jackson Letter re Wall
Newspaper letter from an Alderman to the Mayor and Aldermen - stating he received money from the office of the city clerk unauthorized by him and wants it returned.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0831 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 18th 1930 |
Percy Adams New Chief
Ex chief of the city police named as new fire chief for city fire department.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0911 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 20th 1923 |
Rod & Gun Report On Hatchery
Special meeting of Rod and Gun Club hears report on local fish hatchery, which was deemed a success for their first efforts.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0913 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | July 22nd 1923 |
Owner Uren At Council
Newspaper article after being prevailed upon to advance a sum of money for a first mortgage on old fair grounds property, Mr. Uren says he was treated shabbily by residents and wants to sell the property to the City of Cranbrook at a discount.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0941 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 14th 1923 |
Inventory Received
Inventory of Royal Hotel received by Cranbrook City Council, decision made to dispose of it.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0978 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 14th 1918 |
Furnishing Rooms
Cranbrook Great War Veterans Association has furniture donated by Mayor and City Council to furnish rooms at Royal Hotel which G.W.V.A. have taken over.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0981 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 21st 1918 |
City Auto Camp
City Council angered over city motel at Baker Park operated at a loss for four years, although city auditors show a profit.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0993 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 4th 1962 |
Chlorine Threatens Hatchery
Rod & Gun Club officials warn Council chlorination of Cranbrook water mains will adversely effect local fish hatchery.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0994 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | January 15th 1948 |
City Council Resigns
Cranbrook to hold new election to elect new councilmen after City Council resigns in body, leaving the Mayor to run the city by himself.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0078 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | March 4th 1915 |
Council Elections
Cranbrook city election results in a major victory for new mayor Bowness and his aldermen.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0104 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 1st 1915 |
Wentworth Hotel
Wentworth hotel and Herald office in danger when a fire broke out in the laundry at the rear of Wentworth hall, fire brigades prompt response saved the block.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0230 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | December 26th 1907 |
Cenotaph
Cranbrook City Council held regular meeting and discussed the War Memorial committees decision to hand over funds to the city to get memorial built.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0275 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | February 17th 1921 |
Fire Brigade
Cranbrook council talking of reducing fire department staff due to fewer fire calls, then two calls came in for the fire department that week.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0291 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 21st 1921 |
Council and Fire Department
Cranbrook City Council meeting discusses civic grants, which led to some arguments among the aldermen.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0292 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | April 21st 1921 |
Cenotaph
Cranbrook City Council and G.W.V.A have a special meeting and finally decide to have monument built on G.W.V.A. grounds as it was taking the city so long to decide on a monument by themselves.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0314 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 8th 1921 |
Cenotaph Order
Cranbrook City Council and G.W.V.A. meet and finally agree on design choices of stone monument for veterans, and order has been placed.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0318 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 15th 1921 |
City Council
Detailing regular monthly meeting of Cranbrook's City Council dealing with things from war memorial plot to utilities.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0319 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 15th 1921 |
Soldiers' Housing
A special meeting of city council committee to supply houses for returning soldiers; have now okayed 5 houses to be built on government grants.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0328 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 13th 1921 |
2nd Fire Hall
Cranbrook voters to decide in upcoming referendum on public works expenditure for new roads program, storm sewer program and building of a second fire hall.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0373 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 4th 1974 |
Reservation of Plots
Cranbrook council discouraging reservations of plots in Cranbrooks' cemetery, and are discouraging segregation of people for religious and other reasons.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0374 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 5th 1974 |
2nd Fire Hall
Cranbrook City Council urges residents to vote for a satellite fire hall in the November referendum.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0375 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 11th 1974 |
City Hall Expansion
Cranbook Council meet to approve addition for City Hall and lights for Slaterville.
| Internal ID: | 0052.0376 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | October 15th 1974 |
