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Kimberley Underground Mining Railway offers Community Appreciation Day C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
It is often the case that locals don’t take advantage of some of the tourist amenities offered in their own town. One of Kimberley’s most popular attractions is the Underground Mining Railway. The Railway is having a good season according to President Mick Henningson, with 7,700 riders to mid-August. That’s a little ahead of last year, he says, although the smoke in the last couple of weeks has seen attendance drop.
But skies appear clear again, and the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway hopes to entice some locals to come out and check out the train ride this First Saturday, September 5. The Railway will be running a special Community Appreciation day with special rides and special rates. Trains will be run every hour from the Downtown Station starting at 10 a.m. to and including 4 p.m. See Page 3 NICOLE KORAN PHOTO
Ella Markan of the new specialty shop, Creme Cheese Shop, grins over a selection of fine cheeses. Creme is just one of many new businesses in Kimberley.
Campfires allowed in SE New businesses abound in Kimberley A flurry of new Fire Centre business activity Smoky Skies Advisory lifted BULLETIN STAFF
Sure signs that local wildfire are coming control, and that wildfire season itself is winding down. Area restrictions for the Cherry Lake fire have been rescinded, the campfire ban has been rescinded, and the smoke advisory has been rescinded. Effective at noon on Monday, Aug. 31, campfires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The South-
east Fire Centre rescinded its campfire prohibition due to cooler and wetter conditions in the forecast and a decreased wildfire risk in the region. The following activities are now allowed: • Campfires no larger than a half-metre wide by a half-metre high. • An open fire in an outdoor stove. Small backyard burning piles (Category 2 open fires) remain prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre. These prohibitions include: See Page 3
all over town in past year C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Kimberley has always offered a unique shopping experience, focused mainly on small business. But the look and feel of that shopping experience is changing. This past year has seen a multitude of new business — in the Platzl and down to Marysville — and these new businesses and ventures are tak-
ing Kimberley business in a new direction. From a skateboard manufacturer to a custom electronics business to a distillery, Kimberley’s business scene is thriving and changing. “It really has expanded way beyond the downtown core,” said Kimberley Chamber Manager Mike Guarnery. “And businesses are reporting good numbers this summer.” The City’s Economic Development Director, Kevin Wilson says that, more and more, Kimberley is being seen as a place that can offer a place to go
for a quality day out. “You can plan a day, get a haircut, go for a meal, take a bike ride,” he said. “The trend with the American dollar means more U.S. visitors and we are seeing lots of regional visitors. People from Alberta are staying closer to home too.” “The products our businesses are providing are really aimed at gathering and fun, especially the food and beverage businesses” Guarnery said. “But it’s not just retail. We have a new veterinary clinic among other services, though retail is certainly driving it,” Wilson said.
Here are just some of Kimberley’s new businesses.
NORTH STAR VETERINARIAN CLINIC
Scheduled for an early September opening, Dr. Kathryn Arbic will operate the veterinary service from the former Steeples Vet location on 550 Mark Street. Full-time veterinary services.
HEALING HOLLOW
Offering alternative and holistic health, aromatherapy and personal coaching, the Healing Hollow is back in Kimberley, opening their Platzl storefront last week.
TIMBER HITCH COFFEE
A new coffee shop in Marysville, located in the Rustic Hutch building. A great location for the morning commute.
BOHEMIAN SPIRITS
Bohemian Spirits is a new craft distillery recently started near Kimberley. The distillery is producing vodka and will soon release a gin. All products are small batch and hand-crafted with regionally sourced ingredients. The distillery is owned and operated by Kimberley locals Wade Jarvis and Erryn Turcon. See Page 3