Ed Talk

“40 years in the Kootenay” Things have changed and things stayed the same.    The presentation is about Janice's experiences living in Cranbrook and working in Kimberley. The show features her photographs of diverse Kootenay outdoor locations, local history, social, people, and lively tales of things that happened while exploring the grand mountains around here. The one-hour […]

Join us at the Cranbrook History Centre on Friday, July 19th from 7:00-8:30pm for a reading from Sally Thompson's new book, Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Books will be available for purchase. REGISTER HERE.   HELENA, MONTANA – May 21, 2024 – Renowned anthropologist and […]

Join us in the Royal Alexandra Hall on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm to be educated, entertained and inspired by artist Marcel Dou Roig, the man behind the "iconic elephant mascot Ed" showcased during Ed Fest 2023! Marcel will be sharing his process and passion for art through a presentation and improv performance, including dancing, […]

On Wednesday, September 11th, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting the 2nd annual local food celebration in partnership with Live for Local and other local farms and businesses. Let's celebrate and support local agriculture with live music (by Heather Gemmell from 5:30-6pm), beer samples (provided by Encore), local bites made from local ingredients, in […]

Wednesday, February 26 (7:00-8:30pm) Join us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall with our Health in Space travelling exhibit where Jamie Levine and Janice Strong will be presenting on everything from Comets to the Kootenay skies. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tea and coffee will be served. Registration is free. Register here.        

Wednesday, April 23 (7:00-8:30 pm) Join us in the beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall for an evening with Jamie Levine and Janice Strong as they reveal the secrets of plants in our next Ed Talk, Plants Unveiled: Secrets of a Hidden World. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and tea and coffee will be served. Registration is […]

Wednesday, May 28 | 7:00–8:30 PMEd Talk: Intergenerational Healing Across HistoriesWith Lori Clarke & Smokii Sumac Join us for an evening of dialogue and reflection with Lori Clarke and Smokii Sumac in our upcoming Ed Talk: Intergenerational Healing Across Histories. Together, they will share stories of trauma, connection, and healing across generations—drawing on lived experience, […]

Wednesday, June 25 | 7:00–8:30 PM Ed Talk: FireSmart & the Science of Wildfire With Carla Hayday Are you ready to rethink wildfire? Join Carla Hayday for an eye-opening ED Talk exploring how FireSmart principles are grounded in the real science of wildfire ecology – and why they matter more than ever for the Regional District of […]