FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2014
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While social media can be very helpful in spreading information, it can also be a problem in spreading incorrect information. Kimberley RCMP are confirming that they are investigating a suspicious occurrence involving a van but, contrary to stories circulating on social media locally, no one has reported that children have been targeted. Cpl. Chris Newel says that on October 25, 2014 at 5:03 am, the Kimberley RCMP received a report of a suspicious occurrence on the 200 block of Spokane Street. A 23-year-old Kimberley man had been approached by two other men who yelled at him to get in
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the van. The Kimberley man fled on foot and the two men in a grey panel van drove away. “No further description is available of the two suspects or the van,” Newel said. “Local social media posts have indicated that children have been the target of this suspicious van but police have yet to receive any other reports. Anyone with any information suggesting that children have been targeted should report it immediately to their local police.” Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects is asked to call the Kimberley RCMP or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Schnapps anyone? New liquor regulations will allow liqueurs at hockey games C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
The province of British Columbia made some changes to liquor laws this past year, easing up on certain restrictions that governed the sale of liquor at events. This includes regulations in stadiums and arenas. As a result the Dynamiters Hockey Club has come to City Council requesting that their Arena Liquor License Agreement be
changed. Up to this week, a small selection of beer, cider and coolers were offered for sale at games. The Dynamiter Club would now like to include liqueurs to mix with coffee and hot chocolate. This is already allowed under the club’s permit from the province, but the agreement with the City is written in very specific language and an amendment has to come through Council. Council had no problem okaying the change, noting it was only liqueurs to put in hot drinks being requested, not any other hard liquor.
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Kimberley Air Cadet Coren Green receives his Four Year Long Service Medal in a special ceremony at the Cadet’s Hall.
Rails to Trails maintenance
City of Kimberley has $15,000 in reserve for trail, waiting for City of Cranbrook to do same C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
There can be no arguing that the Rails to Trails is an important and very wellused asset for the City of Kimberley. The trail connecting Kimberley and Cran-
brook along the former CPR line sees a constant parade of walkers, runners and bikers taking advantage of the paved surface and great scenery. Like any other asset it requires maintenance. Kimberley City Council received a NorthStar Rails to Trails 2014 Monitoring and Inspection Report this week, which details areas where erosion may be a problem and preventative maintenance is required. While there is nothing immediately urgent, Coun. Darryl Oakley pointed out that there are some areas of risk that
might impact the budget in the coming year. The City does have $15,000 set aside in reserve for trail maintenance, said Coun. Kent Goodwin, but they are waiting on the City of Cranbrook. “We put $15,000 in reserve for but are waiting for when Cranbrook is willing to come to the table with their $15,000 for maintenance issues,” Goodwin said. “As far as I know, the money is just sitting there, waiting.”