Carolyn Grant

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Coming up at Art Gallery Kimberley

Sep 6, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

The next exhibit at Art Gallery Kimberley features the photography of Tracey Halladay. Intimate Details in Nature runs September 9 through 29, 2024. Rather than focusing on the vast and beautiful scenery of Southeast B.C., Halladay takes a more subtle approach, looking for the smaller details, such as the pattern on leaves, textures of fur and feathers, and insect wings. "I take the time to slow down and appreciate the little things around me.
Hunters can help prevent spread of invasive species

Sep 5, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council has some advice for huntress the season begins. There are simple things a hunter can do to prevent the spread of invasive species, by following the ‘Hunt Clean Go’ ethos. The presence of invasive species can have negative impacts on hunting and recreation, the Council says. Invasive species can altar habitats, reducing the availability of food and shelter for wildlife. They can disrupt food chains, affecting the health and behaviour of game species.
Kimberley Indoor Tennis launches sponsorship program

Sep 5, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

The Kimberley Indoor Tennis Courts, located at Selkirk Secondary School, have launched a community sponsorship program. Funds are being raised for upgrades to the heating system, court resurfacing and roof repairs. The first sponsor to step forward was Bootleg Gap Golf Course with a $750 donate. The indoor tennis courts were originally located at the Kimberley Ski Resort and in 2001 was sold. The KITC was relocated in 2005 to its present site on Selkirk Secondary School property.
Hunters can help prevent spread of invasive species

Sep 5, 2024 | cranbrooktownsman.com | Carolyn Grant

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council has some advice for huntress the season begins. There are simple things a hunter can do to prevent the spread of invasive species, by following the ‘Hunt Clean Go’ ethos. The presence of invasive species can have negative impacts on hunting and recreation, the Council says. Invasive species can altar habitats, reducing the availability of food and shelter for wildlife. They can disrupt food chains, affecting the health and behaviour of game species.
Kimberley Council proceeds with Ritchie St. rezoning

Sep 3, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

Last March, a rezoning request for 331 Ritchie Street in Kimberley was brought forward to council. It requested a change from Commercial zone C-1 to Downtown-Mixed Use Zone DMU-2 to allow construction of up to three detached dwelling units that would be interchangeably used between residential and tourist accommodation use. At the time, council had some reservations and directed planning staff to work with the proponents to modify their project.
McInnis accepts invitation to run as Conservative in CRR

Sep 3, 2024 | cranbrooktownsman.com | Carolyn Grant

Former BC United candidate for Columbia River Revelstoke, Scott McInnis, has announced he will run as a Conservative. McInnis made the announcement over the Labour Day weekend in a FaceBook Live post. He said the past five days since the announcement have been interesting, and he is encouraged by the continuing support. He’s done some soul searching, he says, about why he was in this in the first place. “Three things are non-negotiable,” he said.
CRR BC United candidate Scott McInnis says it's full steam ahead

Aug 29, 2024 | revelstokereview.com | Carolyn Grant

BC United candidate for Columbia River Revelstoke, Scott McInnis, says it has been quite a whirlwind since the announcement that BC United’s leader Kevin Falcon was dropping their campaign, while encouraging supporters to unite behind the Conservative Party of B.C. “It’s hard to describe,” McInnis told the Bulletin. “Something along the lines of — I used to attend weekend music festivals when I was younger.
A happy week for Angel Flight East Kootenay

Aug 29, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

Angel Flight East Kootenay had a very good news flight last week as they brought Baby Ridger Angel Flight East Kootenay had a very good news flight last week as they brought Baby Ridger, five weeks old, and his mom Braedyn home at last. Ridger has been in Kelowna since he was born. In a social media post Angel Flight said, ‘Seeing their smiles and hearing their relief was priceless. A big thank you to everyone who supports these flights—your generosity truly makes a difference!”
Rory Greggain takes over Project Manager position at the City of Kimberley

Aug 28, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

The City of Kimberley is adding a second project manager to their staff. Current Project Manager Shane Castle will be managing the wastewater treatment plant build and new Project Manager Rory Greggain will be managing other capital projects. Greggain has lived in Kimberley most of his life and joined the city engineering department in 2021. He has an engineering diploma from BCIT and is a registered Applied Science Technologist.
City of Kimberley receives additional funding for fuel mitigation work

Aug 28, 2024 | kimberleybulletin.com | Carolyn Grant

The City of Kimberley has received additional funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. for thinning trees in the Nature Park, north of the campground in the Williamson’s Sapsucker Wildlife Habitat area. This will allow for completion of a fire fuel management project begun in 2023. In a report to council, Fire Chief Will Booth noted that the project focuses on the important western flank of the city.