Kimberley Bulletin

Whiskey Jack’s in Kimberley to present live music

Roots singer Tenise Marie performs Sept. 25

First week of classes at Kimberley’s new French school

Kimberley's new French school had its first day of classes this past week, a long time coming and a much welcomed occasion for the area's French population.

  • Sep 10, 2021

Kimberley Arts presents more events to liven up the fall

Art exhibits, virtual garden tour and a drive in movie

Columbia Basin Trust releases its annual report; asks you to register for online AGM

Over 2,400 projects received Trust support in 2020/21

Kimberley RCMP investigating vandalism at Lions Park in Marysville

In a Facebook post, Sgt. Steve Woodcox of the Kimberley RCMP is asking residents who have seen any suspicious behaviour around Lions Park in Marysville recently, to contact the detachment.

Warmest summer on record for Cranbrook

Summer temperatures 2.6 degrees above average

  • Sep 9, 2021

Bill Nye firefighting made easier through previous mitigation efforts

Tying in the south boundary of the fire to a previous prescribed burn area aided in efforts, experts say

  • Sep 8, 2021

Kootenay real estate market still healthy

Kootenay Association of Realtors expect supply bounce back this fall

Letters: All of us have a responsibility to keep ourselves as healthy as possible

When I retired, I considered emigrating from Canada to seek an environment where the cost of living was less expensive. Aside from my pride in being Canadian, a primary deterrent which convinced me to stay was the wonderful health care available to us all. Indeed, I have come to view our health care system as one of the fundamental characteristics which defines us as Canadians. All of us pay a little more in taxes, because we care about our neighbours and want good health care to be available for everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

Billet families needed for Dynamiter players

The Kimberley Dynamiters are gearing up for what will hopefully be their first full season in two years. The last two were shortened due to COVID. Training camp starts this weekend and the KIJHL. regular season begins October 1. All players are required to be fully vaccinated by that date.

Dynamiters camp set for Sept. 10, team signs on two more players

Coach Stuart looking forward to high-tempo main camp

  • Sep 7, 2021

Prices are soaring, on all kinds of things

Great news, fans of eating. Groceries are set to get even more expensive!

RDEK board supports St. Mary Lake rock climbing referral

Final decision on trail access, parking lot issues are made by the provincial government ministry

Kimberley’s new French school set for first day of class on Sept. 7

Kimberley's new French school has its first week of class on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

  • Sep 3, 2021

Kimberley COVID-19 numbers creeping up

There are four more cases this week than last

Kimberley Kaleidoscope Festival triumphant despite tricky circumstances

A slightly modified Kimberley Kaleidoscope Festival was held last month, and from all accounts from those involved in putting this long-standing local event on, it went very well.

  • Sep 2, 2021

Agree or not, we must comply with the law: Kimberley Mayor

Mayor Don McCormick shares his thoughts on the latest health orders.

Gray Creek Regatta this weekend

The race has run since 1923

WildSafeBC: Reports of grizzly and black bears on the rise in Kimberley, Cranbrook

WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook says that after a slow August, bear activity is up, and it's important to be aware and educate yourself rather than risking a conflict with one later.

  • Aug 31, 2021

Joe Keithley on four decades of D.O.A. and making political punk in 2021

It's been 40 years since his band D.O.A. put out their album "Hardcore '81" and more than that since the band was formed, but the lyrical content of founder, punk icon and Burnaby, B.C. City Counsellor Joe Keithley has remained much the same: challenging racism, sexism, war mongering and vying for human rights.

  • Aug 30, 2021