Canada and the United States are two very different countries, but we share many similarities as well. Canada, on the whole, probably leans a little more left than the U.S., and also is less obviously religious, at least in terms of politics.
Despite some rain on Sunday overnight and into Monday, the drought like conditions are forecast to continue, and the City of Kimberley is going ahead with upping water restrictions to Stage 2. This will go into effect on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
The Canadian Mountain Bike Downhill Championships were held at Kicking Horse Resort in Golden this past weekend, and a Kimberley resident earned a gold medal.
Compliance in Kimberley is good; further up the valley there have been issues
After a year of presenting most arts events via Zoom, Kimberley Arts Council is once more able to welcome spectators to enjoy live events at Centre 64. On the immediate horizon is the Kimberley Kaleidoscope 2021 arts festival, the first event of which, the Kimberley Kaleidoscope regional adjudicated art exhibition, "Celebrating the Fine Arts", opens on Tuesday afternoon, August 3, at 1 p.m. in the Centre 64 gallery and runs until August 28.
Bill Nye Mountain fire still listed as active
Planned ignition halted due to increased fire behaviour Sunday
The Kimberley Arts Council will present the Kaleidoscope Festival from August 18 to 23, 2021.
One further property under evacuation order
Projects will create jobs while completing wildfire mitigation work
The Bill Nye Mountain Fire near Wasa received a small amount of rain yesterday, enough to temporarily cool fire behaviours, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Fire not expected to grow further
There remains only one wildfire of note in the Cranbrook Zone of the Southeast Fire Centre, that being the Bill Nye Mountain fire, but continued hot and dry conditions are challenging fire suppression efforts.
Currently only an inch an half overflowing city dam
Given the current fire conditions, anticipated wind event, and recommendations of the BC Wildfire Service, the RDEK has issued an Evacuation Order for two properties east of Saugum Lake.
Extreme caution in backcountry is required
It's not just municipalities such as Kimberley and Cranbrook that are trying to get a handle on the short term rental market.
Public hearing scheduled for August 16, 2021
According to the Southeast Fire Centre, the Bootleg Mountain Fire, which broke out Friday afternoon (July 2) is being held.
