Kootenay Association of Realtors expect supply bounce back this fall
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.
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.
Great news, fans of eating. Groceries are set to get even more expensive!
There are four more cases this week than last
Mayor Don McCormick shares his thoughts on the latest health orders.
The race has run since 1923
We could all use a few laughs these days, and the Kimberley Elks Club is set to provide them for you.
With the Southeast Fire Centre lifting the campfire ban in our area, the City of Kimberley has followed suit and will once again allow the use of backyard recreational fire pits.
Organizers of the TransRockies Single Track 6 mountain bike race have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's events, which were scheduled for the Kootenays.
Kimberley's vaccination clinic has moved into the Kimberley Health Centre at 260 4th Ave. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:50 p.m., closed from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
81 per cent of Kimberley residents have received one dose of vaccine, and 73 per cent have received two
Most out of region buyers from Lower Mainland and Alberta
Most out of region buyers from Lower Mainland and Alberta
Clovechok says some people will need support to access passport, and there must be some assistance for front line workers
After announcing with great excitement that First Saturdays would go ahead for September and October, the Kimberley Arts Council has made the difficult decision to cancel the events.
Kimberley City Council held two zoning hearings at their regular meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021. The first zoning change was the Fernie Street development, which passed.
Last fall, the City of Kimberley received $2,087,000 from the province in a COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant. The funds were meant to support communities facing increased costs and reduced revenues due to the pandemic. The city has used some of these funds to navigate itself through the pandemic but there is anticipation that some funds will remain left over at year end.
Last winter, Kimberley City Council decided it was time to look into a policy around short-term vacation rentals in Kimberley.
