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Who was Sam Steele?

A legendary figure in the history of the Canadian West, Superintendent Sam Steele was head of “D” Division, North-West Mounted Police when they marched to Kootenay Post in 1887. Choosing a site for the post near Galbraith’s Ferry, Steele dispensed justice and defused the tensions that had initiated a NWMP presence in the area.
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Sam Steele Days June 13 – 16, 2013
» Spirit Square, Downtown

Something for the whole family Sam Steele Days is Cranbrook’s annual festival featuring fun and excitement for everyone in the family. Enjoy a kid’s fun zone, strongman competition, parade, ball tournament and much more!
Taste of Cranbrook will showcase a variety of local restaurants, artists and entertainers. Enjoy a sampling of Cranbrook’s finest restaurants—sampling tickets start at $1. Bring your appetite because your taste buds are in for a real treat! Enjoy your treats while listening to the community stage entertainment and then browse the arts and crafts displays. It all takes place at Spirit Square, Saturday, June 16th, downtown Cranbrook in the Kootenay Rockies.

For information, call the Sam Steele Society at 250-426-4161 or 1-800-222-6174.