Town Crier Project
Chairs: Glenn Dobie & Al Dyck
The electronic kiosk (Town Crier) will serve as an information & communication platform:
- To inform Cranbrook citizens and tourists of community events, tournaments & festivals
- To recognize and celebrate Cranbrook Citizens and organizations significant accomplishments
- To keep citizens informed of important City Council announcements.
- To provide a free platform for non-profit community organizations and Cranbrook Tourism to promote events, tournaments and festivals
Location: Downtown Cranbrook at the corner of 10th A and 1st S, directly across the street from Rotary Park
Important Component: No commercial, political or religious messaging will be permitted
The Rotary of Club will purchase the Electronic Crier from Selkirk Signs
Community Partnerships:
City of Cranbrook: Installation of the kiosk will be provided as a result of a presentation to City Council.
Cranbrook Tourism: Cranbrook Tourism will serve as the host to input the community messages. Cranbrook Tourism will collaborate with The Cranbrook City Council to include significant council announcements.
Projected Budget:
Budget: $21,025.88
RDEK Grant Application $4,500 (pending)
Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club $16,025.88 (to be confirmed by club members at March 19 presentation to the club)
Total: $21,025.88
Cranbrook residents will become better informed of the many events, tournament and festivals. Increased awareness and community pride in the many significant citizen accomplishments. The kiosk will become a well-known place to check out for what’s happening in Cranbrook.
