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Two more Rails-to-Trails projects completed
By Chris Newel
The Northstar Rails-to-Trails Society has just completed two more projects to enhance the already very popular attraction.
Both projects were initiated last year but directors held off until spring to finish them.
The society wanted to offer an educational component to the experience and produced eight interpretive signs at various locations along the 28 km trail. Each sign has information and history of the area.
The signs are located at the Kimberley trail head kiosk, Chapman Camp/Knighton Road crossing, Wycliffe Flats, Wycliffe close to St Mary’s River Crossing, Six Mile Lane over looking Shadow Mountain Golf Course and the Cranbrook trailhead kiosk.
The second project was the installation of bike racks at the three washroom locations; Cranbrook Trailhead, Six Mile Crossing and Highway 95A Crossing in Marysville. Telus employees assisted with the installation of the racks. The society would like to thank the Telus employees that volunteered their time to partner and assist in this community project.
You are also invited to the Annual General Meeting being held June 14, 7 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Kimberley. The two cities will be taking a larger role in the maintenance and upkeep of the trail. The society will continue to promote, raise awareness and coordinate enhancement projects. Here is your chance to hear what’s new and provide feedback on the future of the Northstar Rails-to-Trails.
Lead image: Society directors Doug, Karen, Nina and Chris. Photos submitted
– Chris Newel is a Northstar Rails-to-Trails Society Director
