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City appoints new CAO

The City of Kimberley announced today (May 15) the appointment of Scott Sommerville to the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Scott has been a familiar face in the Kootenay region for the last five years as the CAO for … > Read More

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RDEK Board Highlights

New Fees for Boat Launch There will be a new fee this year for commuter vehicles parking at the Yaqakxaqlamki Boat Launch (Lake Koocanusa). The RDEK has amended the bylaw to include a $5/day parking fee for commuter vehicles. This … > Read More

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Turbidity triggers water quality advisory

The City of Kimberley issued a water quality advisory this morning (May 7) for customers in Kimberley, Marysville and Forest Crowne. Recent testing shows that current water quality in Mark Creek and Matthew Creek is ‘fair’ due to increased turbidity … > Read More

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RCMP recognizes local SAR team as part of Volunteer Week

April 21 to 27 is National Volunteer Week in Canada and the Kimberley RCMP would like to recognize the commitment of our Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSAR) say there are approximately 2,500 SAR … > Read More

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BCDPC slams government for denying city hazing permit

Members of the BC Deer Protection Coalition (BCDPC) are disappointed that the Liberal government has denied the City of Kimberley a permit to allow the hazing of deer out of town. “This is very disappointing news,” said Sherry Shrieves-Adams, a … > Read More

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Green Building Conference features energy efficient renos

Planning some renovations this year? Want to learn tips and techniques from leading experts in the field? Look no further than the fourth Annual Green Building Conference to be held in Kimberley on May 10 and 11 at the Kimberley … > Read More

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Downtown Business Association need identified

On April 2, over 100 people representing downtown businesses and building owners, City of Kimberley representatives, Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Kimberley and local stakeholders attended a special meeting and presentation regarding economic and retail issues and strategies. … > Read More

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Get your hands dirty and join the home energy savings party

Do you have a leaky old house? Do you want to save on energy costs?  Wildsight wants to help you upgrade your home for energy efficiency. This spring, two lucky homeowners, one in Kimberley and one in Cranbrook, will be … > Read More

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Street sweeping beginning soon

Please be advised that the City of Kimberley will commence street sweeping activities in April and the program will continue throughout the months of April and May. To ensure that sand and gravel are adequately removed from city streets residents, … > Read More

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City asking public to report potholes

What should you do if you notice an unsafe pothole on your street? Simply email [email protected] or call the hotline at 250-427-9660. Provide the nearest address, as well as the names of cross-streets for the problem area. If emailing, do not include … > Read More

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