Cranbrook has three times the average number of 0-4 year olds compared to places with a similar population and above average numbers for ages 5-14 and double the average for 25-34 year olds.

There is little funding available for all these age groups, particularly teenagers. Residents are doing their best to provide appropriate activities with little financial or other help, though there seem to be many ” partnership” meetings which, as yet, have had little impact.

Source: current e-edition, Cranbrook Herald, page 16