The Highway contractor Mainroad has put out a reminder list of to dos, reminding people to prepare for the unpredictability of fall and winter weather.
We've only got a little over a week to go until Canada votes. This will no doubt be a great relief to many. But there's a concern hanging over this election.
Many people may not be aware of it, but there is an historic two-lane bowling alley in the basement of the Kimberley Elks Club on Howard Street.
Submitted by the Kootenay Conservation Program
Kimberley voters who rely on BC Transit to get around will be pleased to learn that the Kimberley Local (24) will be offering free rides to the polls on Election day, Monday October 21, 2019 between 8 a.m and 4 p.m
Nitros beat Golden Rockets 4 - 1 on Tuesday night
Rick Stewart's interview seemed to me to reveal a forgetfulness of history and and a refusal to face the future. All of us, except the indigenous peoples whom our ancestors displaced and to whom we still owe reparations, are descended from immigrants or are ourselves immigrants. This is a multicultural country. Our population includes Ukrainians who fled persecution in the early 1900s, Europeans from many countries who looked for a better life after WW II, Ugandan Asians expelled by Idi Amin, Vietnamese boat people, Syrian and other refugees from recent conflicts and many, many others, often under the aegis of the United Nations. All these groups have made their contribution to Canada.
In the gallery at Centre 64
Kimberley was somewhat smoky last Friday as some burn piles from summer fuels management work were dealt with. Fire Chief Rick Prasad said that work would likely continue this week as conditions allow.
John Hamilton will lead Kimberley's Destination Management Organization
Area of concern are vaping, mental health issues
Kimberley's population is on the rise, with the latest estimate putting it at just over 8,000, so it's no surprise that enrolment in Kimberley Zone schools is also rising.
Dynamiters' game had to be cancelled Saturday because of arena closure
Selkirk girls volleyball at both the senior and junior level is off to a great start this year. The junior girls team has already won two tournaments and last weekend the Senior Girls team joined them in the winner's circle, taking the tournament in Creston. Congratulations girls.
More burns to come next week depending on conditions
Food security is on the menu at this forum
Please add my name to the list of voters who are disgusted with the signs erected by the political wanna be'/candidates that litter our country and city streets. Obviously these signs cost money, wouldn't it be better spent on ads in the newspaper or on radio explaining candidates issues and promises?
A new member has been added to the primary care team in Kimberley - a social worker dedicated to Kimberley patients.
I know it's federal election time, but we musn't forget our provincial brethren as well.
