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Kimberley doesn’t get a passing grade in invasive weed control
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More money required says report C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Kimberley has a reputation within the Regional District of East Kootenay that it may not want — that of being the worst community for invasive plants. And with a budget of $18,000 yearly Spotted Knapweed along Jim for invasive plant control, only ten per Ogilvie Way. cent of these plants are treated. The two companies hired to treat invasive plants in Kimberley in 2015, Maple Leaf Forestry and Mountain View Resources, have submitted a report to Council, which says that there are currently 12 species of invasive plants within city limits. The report says that the City needs to up its invasive plant budget to $60,000 ($30,000 for all streets and back alleys within the urban areas and $30,000 for the outer fringes). Dalmation toadflax at the skatepark. See INVASIVE, page 3
New community orchestra looking for musicians TRE VOR CR AWLEY
Ever wanted to play in an orchestra but never had the chance? A pair of local musicians are in the process of creating the Cranbrook Community Orchestra and are putting out the call to anyone who wishes to join—and they mean anyone. Local violinist Shelagh Redecopp, along with David Pasivirta‚ the music teacher at Laurie Middle School, are hosting an inaugural meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. at the school, to gauge interest a n d t h e
cross-section of instruments and musicians. Redecopp recalled her experience of performing in a community orchestra when she used to live in Vancouver and hopes to create the same kind of inclusive atmosphere. “So this is for people, who from beginner to advanced, to have an opportunity to dust off those instruments they used to play way back when or still do but are looking for people to play with in an organized manner,” Redecopp said.
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