Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Cranbrook

06/01/2026

Update: Family Meals Made Easy has been postponed by one week!

Good news—there are still spaces available in this FREE cooking program for adults with children.

Join us to learn healthy meal preparation, baking, kitchen safety, and budgeting tips while cooking alongside other families. Ingredients are provided, and childminding is available for children ages 3–10.

05/29/2026

The Art of Migration is a unique project pairing local artists with newcomers to create a piece of art in their chosen medium to depict the challenges, triumphs and realities of the migration process.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the positive impact of welcoming newcomers to our communities.

Available to view at the Creston Public Library (meeting room) during regular hours:
Tuesday - Thursday * 10am - 6pm
Saturday * 10am - 6pm
Please leave us a note in our guestbook (inside the entrance of the meeting room) to share with our artists and storytellers.

Contact [email protected] to learn more about Settlement Services with Columbia Basin Alliance for literacy (CBAL)

05/26/2026

📢 Our latest e-newsletter for newcomers to Canada is now available!

Check it out and learn about Fernie Griz Days and how a CBAL Settlement Worker helped ease the transition for students attending a Canadian school for the first time.

https://cbal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Here-Now-Spring-2026.pdf

05/26/2026

Did you know that CBAL offers settlement support and activities for your school-aged children?

We are hoping to offer an online homework club with some support over the summer and a full program in the fall if there is enough interest.

If you think your student(s) would like to get some help with their homework, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with you. https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/r/HomeworkClub

05/25/2026

The craft workshop with Karin Weishaupt was full of creativity, as we made beautiful paper birdhouses, to brighten up our homes and workplaces this season. A fun afternoon of crafting, connection, and a little sprinkle of springtime colour 🌸 Stay tuned for more free community workshops!

05/22/2026

We hope to see you and your children (birth to five-years-old) on Wednesday, May 27th at Rotary Park!



School District 5 Southeast Kootenay

05/21/2026

🏠 Renting a Home in BC – Free Online Workshop

New to renting in British Columbia?

Join this free Zoom session to learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant ✅

📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 6:30–8:00 pm PST | 7:30–9:00 pm MST
💻 Online (Zoom)

👩‍🏫 Featuring a guest speaker from TRAC (Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre), topics include:

✔️ Understanding rental agreements
✔️ Tenant rights & responsibilities
✔️ Security deposits
✔️ Illegal entry
✔️ Repairs, evictions & more

❓ Q&A at the end!

📩 Register or learn more:

Email: [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: 250‑505‑6047

05/21/2026

Job searching in the Kootenays? You don’t have to do it alone! Our team is here to help you find work, build your resume, and connect with local employers — for free.

Visit kes.bc.ca to get started. Let's get to work!

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

Join Foundry East Kootenay for Seeds of Connection—a welcoming space to connect with other young parents or caregivers under the age of 24, share experiences, build community, and access support in a judgment-free environment.

May 19th – June 23rd
Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM
Foundry East Kootenay (100 12th Ave South Cranbrook)
Snacks and activities provided
Children are welcome—Foundry knows childcare can be hard to find, and there will be activities available for little ones too

Come as you are—no registration needed, just show up.

For more information email Amanda [email protected]