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Cranbrook hospice land donation debate

Overview

In late July 2026, the Cranbrook City Council considered a proposal from the Cranbrook and Kimberley Hospice Society to donate city‑owned land for a new 10‑bed hospice house. The council voted 4‑2 to seek public input on multiple land options rather than approve the donation outright.

A week later, Mayor Wayne Price urged council to reverse that decision and approve the donation immediately, warning that the public‑input process could extend beyond the October municipal election and delay the project into the next year. A special council meeting was set for August 10 to debate the mayor’s motion and potentially fast‑track the land transfer.

Entities

Wayne Price · Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society · Mount Baker RV Campground · Cranbrook and Kimberley Hospice Society · East Kootenay Regional Hospital

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Price pushes for hospice land donation reconsideration

    Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Price seeks council approval to skip public input and donate Mount Baker RV Campground land for a 10‑bed hospice house, warning election‑timed delays could push the decision into next year

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Cranbrook council votes to seek public input on hospice house land donation

    Cranbrook council voted 4‑2 to seek public input on donating land for a 10‑bed hospice house, with Mayor Wayne Price and Councillor Wes Graham favoring the grant.

Sources

cranbrooktownsman.com · crestonvalleyadvance.ca · kimberleybulletin.com · thefreepress.ca · todayinbc.com