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JCI is a membership-based nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world.

JCI Kootenay is affiliated with Junior Chamber International (JCI), a young leader based nonprofit org helping tomorrows leaders build their roots through fundraisers, trainings, socials, proper meetings, conferences, networking, and member recognition. Through various local, national and international projects and events, JCI members meet, learn and grow. JCI also has millions of alumni, many of whom provide support to active members. Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. To contribute to the advancement of the global community, JCI provides young people the opportunity to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change.

10/20/2026

Get ready to vote! Meet your 2026 Kootenay Rockies MLA Candidates....

10/15/2026

Thanks Jay!!

JCI Kootenay is already at work planning the 2026 Santa Claus Parade. Part of that work is making sure Santa can ride in style and safety each and every year.

We'd like to thank Jay Pratt, owner and manager of , for sponsoring brand new tires for Santa's float and becoming the official tire sponsor of the Santa Claus Parade!

We are proud to partner with this locally owned business for an event which directly benefits the Cranbrook Food Bank and our entire community each year.

More info on the parade to follow shortly! 🎅

10/14/2026

Hello Kootenay Rockies!

Provincial elections are soon and JCI Kootenay, with support from Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce, will be holding a digital all candidate forum. This event would not be possible without our headline sponsor

Also, a very special thanks to Ground Floor Coworking Space for the use of space.

We will be taking questions at [email protected], or send us a message through Facebook messenger. You can post your questions through the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce question portal as well.

Please note that this election's forum will be a digital format. We will record the forum and post it on our social media. As well as on Artistic Media Productions's Youtube channel.

This election's candidates are:

Norma Blissett - BC NDP - Kootenay Rockies NDP
Pete Davis - Conservative Party - Pete Davis
Keenan Dennehy - BC Green Party - Elect Keenan Dennehy for BC Greens for Kootenay Rockies MLA
Paul Heywood - CentreBC - Paul Heywood- Kootenay Rockies- Centre Bc
AJ Wolfe - OneBC - AJ Wolfe ONEBC Kootenay-Rockies

Please note that your question needs to relate to the provincial election for it to qualify.

10/08/2026

Join us tonight for our October Chapter meeting and Last Call for Nominations!

We’ll be conducting the election for our 2027 Board members. Every vote counts and helps shape the future of JCI Kootenay for the upcoming year! We’d love to see as many members there as possible and hear your voices.

Looking to grow your personal or professional skills through a new leadership role? Or do you have big ideas on how we can make a stronger impact in our community? We’d love to hear them tonight.

See you all there!

09/30/2026

Okay here is the link to the forum for anyone that missed it or just wants to re-watch the event.

Thank you Artistic Media Productions for continuing to support this important event year after year!

Get ready to vote! Meet your 2026 Cranbrook Municipal Candidates....

09/28/2026

Thank you, Artistic Media Productions, for filming the 2026 JCI Kootenay Cranbrook Municipal All Candidates Forum.

They will make the footage available on their YouTube page. As well, we will post it here on our page.

This way anybody who is not able to attend in person can still see the event before the election.

09/25/2026

Hello Cranbrook!
Join JCI Kootenay for the 2026 Cranbrook All Candidates Forum at the Key City Theatre.

Monday, September 28, 2026
Doors Open & Meet and Greet: 6:00 PM
Forum Begins: 7:00 PM
Location: Key City Theatre, 20 14 Ave N, Cranbrook
Expected Finish: Approximately 9:25 PM

From 6:00–6:50 PM, residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and have one-on-one conversations before the forum begins.

The Mayoral Candidates portion will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a short intermission and the Councillor Candidates portion at approximately 7:55 PM.

Have a question you would like asked during the forum? Questions can be submitted ahead of time to [email protected], sent through Facebook, or submitted in writing during the meet and greet.

Come meet the candidates, hear their responses to local questions, and learn more before casting your ballot.

Free and open to the public.

09/22/2026

🎙️ JCI Canada Podcast | Check-In with Local Presidents 🇨🇦

Hear directly from our Local Presidents as they share the progress, achievements and exciting developments happening across JCI Canada’s Local Organizations. 💙✨

Local progress. Shared experiences. National impact. 🇨🇦

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kLoAyFCaoBdxQRTa2zDkv?si=NYfY1c21TcKtJMvwa5dDuQ

Join. Converse. Inspire. - The JCI Canada Podcast! · Episode

09/18/2026

Thank you, HUSH Home Furnishings for helping us set up our tent for the ED FEST b**r garden once more.

We are getting ready for Ed Fest, are you?

The festival times are: Friday 4pm - 10pm and Saturday 10am - 10pm.

Check out https://www.edfest.ca/ for more information.

09/16/2026

Looking to connect with young professionals that strive to make positive change in the community?

Come out to Western Financial Place to see if JCI Kootenay is the right fit for you!

We will be here from 6 - 8pm for the Fall Registration Event.

Address

2279 Cranbrook Street North
Cranbrook, BC
V1C4H6

Website

http://jcikootenay.com/

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