Kimberley Bulletin

The annual “Artrageous” open art exhibition at Centre 64

Have you stopped in at Centre 64 lately? The gallery has been open to the public, with only a few short interruptions, throughout the pandemic and is currently showcasing the annual "Artrageous" open art exhibition, this year titled "Artrageous Celebrating Pride". In this vein, artists were asked to keep in mind when selecting their submissions: the celebration of LGBTQ2SAI+ communities, social acceptance, self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride.

COVID-19 case identified at Selkirk Secondary in Kimberley

Interior Health is conducting contact tracing

It’s hard out there for a billionaire

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that while many, many people have had a very difficult time during this past pandemic year, the world's billionaires fared much better.

Kimberley Aquatic Centre set to re-open July 6

New safety infrastructure, limited guests and programming allow facility to open again

  • Jun 15, 2021

Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group active once more

KRRG working to find a refugee a safe place to live in Kimberley

  • Jun 15, 2021

Information released for Gerick Sports Wasa Triathlon scheduled for August

In 2020 the COVID pandemic forced the Gerick Sports Wasa Triathlon to first postpone and then altogether cancel the event, but this year organizers are back at it and planning for a two day triathlon scheduled for August 14 and 15.

  • Jun 14, 2021

KIJHL announces start dates for 2021-22 season

Season set to begin Oct. 1 with league still following all health guidelines

  • Jun 14, 2021

Kimberley City Council hears details on Electrify the Mountain project

At the meeting of City Council on Tuesday, June 8 Ryan McKenzie of the Kimberley Trails Society (KTS) gave an in-depth presentation to update everyone on the status of the massive Electrify the Mountains Ebike trails project.

  • Jun 11, 2021

Kimberley and Cranbrook residents can now drop in at local clinic for their first vaccine dose

The drop in is only for those who haven't had a first dose

Plenty of high elevation snow still to melt in the Kootenays

BC River Forecast Centre issues monthly snowpack report

Townhome development proposed for Fernie St. in Townsite, Kimberley

A 20 unit townhouse development is being proposed for Fernie Street in Townsite, Kimberley. This will require a zoning change for the Fernie Street property from R2 to R12. That change will go through City Council.

Kimberley Dynamiters sign on three new players

The Kimberley Dynamiters have signed on three new players to the roster as a new, and hopefully normal, season draws closer and closer.

  • Jun 9, 2021

Kimberley Water Quality Advisory rescinded

The on again, off again water quality advisory for all Kimberley users is off again. The advisories are a common occurrence in June as the high elevation freshet increases turdibity in rivers and streams.

Kimberley woman in hospital after deer attack while out for dog walk

Attack occurred while walking dog during first week of fawning season

  • Jun 9, 2021

Company seeking crowd fund investors for Kimbrook apartment building in Kimberley

For a limited time the offer is open to Kimberley and area residents only

Kootenay real estate sales slightly lower, but still ahead of last year

More inventory is entering the market says Kootenay Associaton of Realtors

WildSafeBC: How to be cougar and bear safe while using the area’s trails

Outdoor enthusiasts of Cranbrook and Kimberley and their surrounding areas are fortunate to have access to countless trails for hiking, biking and exploring the natural beauty of the Kootenays.

  • Jun 7, 2021

Selkirk’s Class of 2021 will have another virtual grad

School is bound by Ministry of Education guidelines in terms of what type of ceremony can be held

Two Recovery Advisors hired for Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake and Cranbrook-Kimberley areas

Kootenay Employment Services has hired Amy Hotchkiss and Kris Dickeson to serve as Recovery Advisors for the Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake region, Cranbrook and Kimberley and their surrounding areas.

  • Jun 4, 2021