Rotary Club of Cranbrook BC

06/20/2026

🚨 LATE BREAKING NEWS!!! 🚨

OUR ROTARY CLUB COULD NOT BE PROUDER OF OUR GIRL, KENZIE!!! 💙💛

Kenzie has officially been crowned the **2026–2027 Cranbrook Youth Ambassador!** 👑✨

What an incredible achievement! Your confidence, dedication, leadership, and hard work have shone brightly throughout this journey, and we are absolutely thrilled to celebrate your success. You have represented yourself, your family, and our Rotary family with grace, poise, and enthusiasm every step of the way.
Kenzie, we are so proud of you and we can't wait to watch all the amazing things you'll accomplish as the 2026–2027 Ambassador.
A huge congratulations as well to Stu and Lindsay, aka Mom and Dad. We know how proud you must be, and we are honored to share in this special moment with your family. Thank you Stu and Lindsay...we are so incredibly happy to share this achievement with OUR girl....
And it looks like Dad picked the right club to join after all! 😉💙

Congratulations, Kenzie! Your Rotary family is cheering loud and proud and celebrating right alongside you! 🎊👏

06/19/2026

Rotarian Nancy Rogers popped down to Safeway to support the Special Olympics BC - Kimberley/Cranbrook BBQ Fundraiser, and our Rotary Club was thrilled to present a cheque for $2,000 to the program!

A huge shoutout to Cranbrook Safeway Canada for partnering with these incredible athletes and helping make this event such a success. Community partnerships like these make a real difference and help create opportunities for athletes to thrive both on and off the field. From June 11 to 21, visit your local Safeway to make your donation to the Special Olympics.

Proudly accepting the donation were Dave McLean and athlete Kole. Thank you to everyone who continues to support Special Olympics and the inspiring individuals who show us what determination, courage, and teamwork are all about!

06/19/2026

Spirit of the Rockies Festival is on! Get out and enjoy the sunshine, the parade, all the events, food, fun and come say hello to us at the Fairgrounds after the parade! Cheers to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24 celebrating 100 YEARS! Have an excellent week!

06/19/2026

What an uplifting and inspiring presentation today from Tristen Chernove: How Vision Unlocks Success

Tristen shared the remarkable story of his Paralympic cycling journey, his recent Western Canadian Road Racing Championship victory, and many other lifetime achievements—all made possible through a clear vision, unwavering focus, and determination.

He also gave us an exciting update on the future of our Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), highlighting upcoming expansions and improvements that will benefit our entire region.

Thank you, Tristen, for reminding us that with vision, perseverance, and purpose, incredible things are possible. We appreciate you sharing your story and inspiring our Rotary family today!

06/18/2026

We have a winner! Congratulations to Steve Dion from Sidney, BC who was yesterday's lucky winner of $855.00! Thank you Steve, and every person who purchased a ticket to support our local Rotary projects. A huge shoutout to SALVADOR READY MIX for supporting the Rotary Club of Cranbrook and hosting our draw!

06/16/2026

WE ARE EXCITED!

Our club is incredibly proud of Rotary Scott Villa, a project built with plenty of love, sweat, and tears. For years, it has provided safe, comfortable homes for seniors in our community, and the impact has been immeasurable.
Why do we do it? Because we know we're making a difference. Our residents are more than tenants—they are family.
And because we have seen firsthand how much this project means to the people who call it home, we've decided to do it again!
We are thrilled to announce the development of Rotary Creekside Village, a new housing project that will continue our commitment to supporting seniors and strengthening our community.
But we can't do it alone.
We need your help to turn this dream into reality. Every donation, large or small, brings us one step closer to opening the doors of Rotary Creekside Village and providing more seniors with a place to call home.
Thank you for helping us continue to care for the people who make our community so special. Together, we are building more than homes—we are building community, connection, and a brighter future.

Please donate today and help us make Rotary Creekside Village a reality. ❤️🏡

06/16/2026

Kenzie, we are so proud of you! Watching you learn, grow, and develop your incredible confidence and public speaking skills has been truly inspiring. You have accomplished so much, and we know you have a bright future ahead.
We wish you all the very best this Friday night—we'll be cheering you on every step of the way! Thank you for becoming part of our Rotary family. We are delighted to have you with us and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll achieve. 💙💛
Good luck, Kenzie—you've got this! 🎉👏🌟

Over the next few days, we will be profiling our seven 2026 Cranbrook Youth Ambassador Candidates. In this post, we feature Kenzie Hert.

Kenzie is the eldest daughter of Stuart and Lindsay Hert. She has two younger sisters, Micky and Alexa.

Growing up, Kenzie lived on Vancouver Island and a west coast theme can be seen across her artwork. She is fond of acrylic paints, focusing on realism. When she’s not in front of a canvas, you can find Kenzie planning out a sewing project, a hobby inherited from her grandmothers.

Kenzie has always loved music, and she has been playing flute since Grade 6. Some of her favourite memories include band trips and music camp. Two of her proudest moments were accompanying piano in her first ever solo; and playing in an orchestra where there were only two flutes. Kenzie is currently teaching herself to play the penny whistle and hopes to someday play the piccolo as well.

Kenzie is in Grade 10 at Mount Baker. She has been on two leadership teams and was previously student council treasurer. She has volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Impact and helped create Buttons & Beyond, a non-profit button making business that supports neurodiverse youth. There, she was the Creative Designs Manager.

Kenzie was honoured to be presented a Citizenship Award for her contributions to her school, as well as the Keystone Certificate in Leadership.

Following graduation, Kenzie would like to get a Bachelor of Education Degree and become a teacher.

Kenzie is proud to be sponsored by Cranbrook Rotary.

Please join us on Friday, June 19 at 7:30pm at Key City Theatre to support Kenzie and the other six 2026 candidates in the 2026 Youth Ambassador Showcase. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at the Key City Theatre Box Office and online at www.keycitytheatre.com

06/15/2026

🕒 The Clock is Ticking! The current jackpot is sitting at $965. Every single ticket purchased helps support vital Rotary projects right here in our community.

Don't wait until it's too late - get yours before the clock runs out!

🛒 Get your tickets online: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/rotary

🎟️ Ticket Packages: 1 for $5 | 3 for $10 | 8 for $20 | 25 for $50

⚠️ Ticket Sales Close: June 17 at 2:00 PM

📅 Draw Details
The winning ticket will be drawn on June 17 at 2:00 PM at Salvador Ready Mix during their Customer Appreciation BBQ.

A massive thank you to Salvador Ready Mix for supporting the Rotary Club of Cranbrook and hosting our draw!

📢 You do not need to be present to win. Must be a BC resident and 19+ to purchase.

Good luck, and thank you for supporting Cranbrook Rotary!

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06/13/2026

Rotarians, JCI members with kids and pets were on the move this morning at beautiful Idlewild Park helping to push Cranbrook into the number one spot in the Participaction Community Challenge!
JCI Kootenay
Active Cranbrook Physical Literacy Society,

06/12/2026

Rotarian Danielle Eaton had the pleasure of thanking our guest speaker today, Sonja Patron from the Cranbrook Farmer's Market.

Now celebrating it's 18th season, the market is thriving and bringing together the very best of our region — farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, honey, spirits, baked goods, and an incredible variety of artisan creations.

Every Saturday, beautiful Rotary Park comes alive with the energy of vendors, volunteers, musicians, tourists, and local shoppers. It’s more than just a market — it’s a community gathering place where you can support local businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy the very best the Kootenays have to offer.

If you haven’t stopped by yet this season, make it part of your Saturday routine. Come for the fresh food, stay for the atmosphere, and discover why the Cranbrook Farmers’ Market continues to be one of our community’s favorite summer traditions! 🌞🥕🎶🛍️
For volunteer opportunities to be a volunteer RockStar like Dylan, reach out to: [email protected] for more info!