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Onward and upward for KDCF
Kimberley City Council Report
By Nowell Berg
On March 9, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting.
Councillors Sue Cairns, Kevin Dunnebacke, Diana Fox, Woody Maguire, Jason McBain and Sandra Roberts were present along with Mayor Don McCormick.
An archive of the meeting can be viewed on the City of Kimberley YouTube channel. Watch it here.
Kimberley & District Community Foundation (KDCF)
Evelyn Storm, KDCF’s Vice-President, presented to council a cheque for the interest earned on the endowment fund. Storm also provided a review of the fund’s status.
As of December 31, 2025, Storm told council the KDCF fund total is at $172,056. She also noted that to-date the Foundation has dispersed $111,700 to local amateur sports groups.
Since the city now vets grant applicants, the KDCF has received approval from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to issue “charitable receipts” for any donations made to KDCF. Storm said, “This is great news.”
She added that anyone wishing to make a donation to the Foundation can email [email protected], or donate on their website at www.kimberleyfoundation.ca.
The KDCF is celebrating its 25th year in operation and will be holding an event in November. Councilors invitations are not currently in the mail, but will be as the date draws closer.
Responding to the presentation, Coun. McBain said, “This is really good news. I see it as an opportunity to build on what’s been started.”
Waste Water Treatment Plant Update
Nik Morissette, Senior Manager Operations, provided council with an update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP).
He noted two major milestones for the project. First, the city received “the amending agreement from the province to accept the changes on the process design, the site location and schedule.”
The second milestone was receiving the “municipal waste regulation registration from the province,” said Morissette. This allows the city “to proceed with construction and recognizes the current design meets the requirements of the regulation.”
He reported that site mobilization begins March 17 when construction trailers will arrive to prepare for major work in early April.
Regarding the project’s cost, Morissette said, “We are still tracking on budget.” He added, “costs are trending down, so we are recognizing some savings” at around $2 million.
The city is planning a groundbreaking ceremony for April 8 at the site “to officially kick-off this big project.”
Interpretive Heritage Panels
Council unanimously approved the location and installation of seven heritage interpretive panels as proposed by the Kimberley and District Heritage Society (KDHS).
The locations for the panels will be:
- Platzl – Planter at Wallinger Avenue entrance;
- Platzl – Near downtown water feature;
- Cuckoo Clock;
- North Star Mine Panel – McGinty Trail cairn;
- Old Marysville School (in consultation with School District No. 6);
- Cominco Garden;
- Veterans Memorial Park.
According to the staff report, these panels will highlight “significant locations, buildings, and historical themes throughout Kimberley.” As well, the project will “connect residents and visitors with Kimberley’s cultural history, enhance public spaces, and build awareness and pride in the community’s heritage.”
Installation of the panels will happen this spring.
Kimberley City Council assembles twice monthly starting at 7 p.m.
The next regular council meeting: March 23.
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