Community Services Community Services is guided by the values of providing parks and recreation opportunities to everyone in our City, consistent with responsible use of financial resources, the lifestyle, and the natural setting of the community. The department oversees the operations and maintenance of Western Financial Place, the Memorial and Kinsmen Arenas, Aquatic Centre and numerous sports fields and parks. The department works closely with Public Works on outdoor facility maintenance and parks/ trail development. The department partners with other groups to support facility operations, including the Cranbrook Curling Centre and the NorthStar Rails to Trails.
Mission Statement: The Community Services Department promotes healthy lifestyles through the development of quality parks, facilities, recreation, and cultural opportunities. We are leaders in the community facilitating services to residents and visitors, that enhance their quality of life. We provide a challenging work environment, which stresses personal responsibility and development, an opportunity to participate, and the recognition of being an important part of a successful team.
A variety of community programming is offered to all ages such as Choose to Move for seniors, Dog Obedience for adults, sport programs for youth and PLAY summer programs for children. As well as many levels of swimming lessons. The department coordinates a variety of world class concerts, community celebrations and sporting events and works closely with many user groups who produce exciting local events. The department contributes to community vibrancy by identifying and delivering unique community projects, celebrations and activities and collaborates to develop partnerships toward this initiative.
2019 OBJECTIVE
STRATEGY
OUTCOME
Replace or repair the Western Financial Place (WFP) roof.
• Contracted Project Manager and issued tender.
• Completed approximately 40% of the roof in first phase.
Attract a new hockey team tenant.
• Issued Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite potential hockey tenants.
• Secured Cranbrook Bucks from the BC Hockey League.
Photo: Nick Nault
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