Join us for our upcoming workshop. Winter is coming! 🌨️ and it is important to be prepared for it! Join our FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop. đź“… Date: Thursday, October 21st ⏰ Time: 1:30-2:30 PM đź’» Location: Zoom In this workshop, you will learn: âś… How to winterize your house âś… How to winterize your […]
Were you born outside of Canada? Are you living in the Golden, Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, or Elk Valley area? Do you have ideas how to make our communities more welcoming? Are you interested in a helping role or a leadership role in the community? Join the East Kootenay Zonal Immigration Partnership (EKZIP) Newcomer Advisory Committee […]
Are you thinking about buying a vehicle? đźš— Join us for a free, informative session with Tre Schmid, Assistant Sales Manager at Toyota Cranbrook. Learn practical tips and useful information to help you through the vehicle-buying process. Date: Thursday, October 22 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Location: Cranbrook CBAL Office, 19A 9th Avenue South […]
Final Voting Day for the BC Provincial Election is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and a resident of B.C. since April 23, 2026. Learn more about your local candidates and where to vote at: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at the CBAL office in Golden to refresh your winter wardrobe for FREE, connect with community members, and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring clean, gently used clothes, coats, boots, hats and gloves to swap with others. Children and adult clothing accepted. To register and confirm your attendance please contact […]
Halloween is a name that comes from All Hallows’ Eve. It was the evening before the Christian Holiday of All Saints’ Day or All Hallows’ Day on November 1st. It also takes place at the same time as the Celtic festival of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end”.  It is commonly celebrated in Canada with trick-or-treating, […]
Lha Bab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th Tibetan lunar month and celebrates Buddha's return to the human realm after teaching his mother for three months in the God's realm.
The Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as DĂa de los Muertos, is a holiday that celebrates life and honors the dead. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It involves time to gather to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. It is often a time of celebration […]
Join the BC – Yukon LIP/RIF Network for a day of engaging presentations and discussions focused on key issues for smaller communities, including: 🟣 Challenges faced by youth, such as barriers to employment, racism, and isolation, and how to support them. 🔵 How employers can address newcomers' employment barriers and effective solutions used. 🟢 The […]
Join CBAL and Kootenay Savings this Friday, November 6th, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Mountain Time for a FREE virtual workshop. Learn about different types of scams, how to spot red flags, and how to protect yourself and your money. This workshop is open to all community members. To learn more or register, contact Tamara 250-427-6027 […]
