Kimberley’s annual Bob McWhinnie Day wwas held on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Kimberley residents young and old were at the skatepark with their skateboards, bikes and scooters to remember Bob McWhinnie, a former Kimberley City Councillor who passed away in 2010. McWhinnie was the driving force behind the construction of the skatepark on Rotary Drive.
WATCH: Bob McWhinnie Day 2018
This year’s event was again a success, thanks to hard working volunteers and the participation of the community. There was live music and a barbecue, which every year raises funds to go directly back into the park. This year, event organizer Alex Buterman says that proceeds from the barbecue will go towards building a concrete perimeter around the park. In past years, proceeds have gone towards building washrooms, the gazebo and various other park improvements.
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