Non-medical home supports for seniors aged 65 and over, including free volunteer transportation.
For seniors aged 65 and over who are in general good health but need help with non-medical daily tasks to remain independent at home. Supports include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly visits, snow shovelling, minor home repairs, light yard work, and transportation to appointments and social or recreational activities. Some services have sliding-scale fees based on income. Also provides free volunteer transportation for medical and non-medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands; service is subject to volunteer and vehicle availability, advance booking is required, and seven days notice is preferred. Walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, a personal attendant, and a service animal may be accommodated depending on the available vehicle. 211 lists program hours as Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–4:00pm.
Short-term emergency assistance for eligible residents forced from home by an emergency in the East Kootenay.
When local emergency officials activate Emergency Support Services (ESS), Canadian Red Cross volunteer teams may help evacuees with immediate basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Larger responses may include family reunification, emotional support and transportation. The RDEK guide says basic support is generally available for up to 72 hours and may be extended depending on the emergency. Evacuees can pre-register through the provincial ERA website and should follow current instructions from local emergency officials.
Service Areas: Baynes Lake, Brisco, Bull River, Canal Flats, Cokato, Columere, Corbin, Cranbrook, Dorr, Edgewater, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fort Steele, Galloway, Grasmere, Hosmer, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Moyie, Newgate, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Rosen Lake, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Spillimacheen, Ta Ta Creek, Tie Lake, Wardner, Wasa, West Fernie, Wilmer, Windermere
Grocery support for individuals and families in need.
The food bank provides groceries to individuals and families needing food support. A bill or picture ID showing a name and address is required. The listed hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 3 pm; contact the food bank to confirm current access arrangements.
Service Areas: Kimberley, Marysville, Meadowbrook, Saint Marys Lake, Ta Ta Creek
Location: 255 Knighton Road, Kimberley, British Columbia
Personal care, nursing and homemaking supports delivered in clients’ homes and other settings.
Services include personal care and attendant support with daily activities, nursing care such as medication support and wound care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanied appointments, respite and community inclusion supports. Services are individualized; contact the Cranbrook branch for assessment, availability and fees.
Service Areas: Brisco, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fort Steele, Golden, Grasmere, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Marysville, Moyie, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Ta Ta Creek, Wasa, Wilmer, Windermere
Location: 14 - 13th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia
Accessible, on-request transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, including pickup at St. Eugene Mission.
BC Transit Health Connections provides accessible transport to non-emergency medical appointments. The Kimberley / Cranbrook route offers curb-to-curb pickup anywhere in Kimberley, with defined stops in St. Eugene Mission and Cranbrook; it can also serve Cranbrook Regional Hospital, College of the Rockies, Walmart and Tamarack Mall by request. Book at least 24 hours ahead at 1-855-417-4636. Trip times are approximate; call for pickup time and schedule. Special service for riders with mobility issues can be arranged. The listed one-way fare is $3.50.
Service Areas: Cranbrook, Kimberley, St. Eugene Mission
Independent school offering Kindergarten to Grade 5, following the B.C. curriculum with daily French instruction, outdoor education, arts and extracurricular activities. The school day runs 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Independent school offering Kindergarten to Grade 5, following the B.C. curriculum with daily French instruction, outdoor education, arts and extracurricular activities. The school day runs 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Year-round, full-time blended preschool and group childcare, daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Children must turn three before starting; limited spaces are available for children aged 30 months. Children must be fully toilet trained by their start date. Registration uses a tiered priority system and spaces are limited.
Year-round, full-time blended preschool and group childcare, daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Children must turn three before starting; limited spaces are available for children aged 30 months. Children must be fully toilet trained by their start date. Registration uses a tiered priority system and spaces are limited.