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Cherry Creek Ranch goes up for auction CA R OLYN G R AN T Daily Bulletin
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Cranbrook mountain biker Jason de Rijk is pictured riding through Cranbrook Community Forest. De Rijk is now in training for the six-day enduro Trans Savoie race in the French Alps, August 18 to 23. See the full story on Page 4.
In what will likely be the most expensive single-family property ever sold in this area, a private equestrian estate — Cherry Creek Estate Ranch — is being offered through an exclusive online auction service with an opening bid of “only” $1
million. The property has previously been listed for $7.5 million. The five bedroom, six and a half bath home on 320 acres is being auctioned through Interluxe, a company innovating the luxury real estate auction segment.
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Fire damages historic Cranbrook building Sally MacDonald Townsman Staff
A fire has damaged the historic Elko train station in Cranbrook. The fire started on the porch area of the building and spread to the attic and rear of the building before it could be extinguished. “Damage to the Elko station is considered minimal with some fire and smoke damage,”
said Chris Zettel, City of Cranbrook corporate communications officer. The fire broke out at about 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the scene with two engines and four firefighters, quickly followed by another 12 responders. Crews managed to
extinguish the fire quickly. “Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services will be investigating the cause of the fire (Wednesday), in partnership with the CPR police and the RCMP,” said Zettel. The city said Wednesday afternoon that the cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious in nature
and RCMP are investigating. The Elko station is owned by the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and is located at the former site of the museum, opposite the top of Baker Street. Built in 1901, the historic station was located at Elko, but the museum and Cranbrook Archives bought the building in 1987 and restored it.
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Emergency personnel inspect damage to the Elko train station, July 17.