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Platzl fire
Cause of fire still under investigation Fire could have been much worse, Asst. Chief says
C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
When the City of Kimberley purchased the ladder truck for the Fire Department a couple of years ago, it was argued that one day it might prove very valuable on a major fire. That
day came last Friday, December 28, 2012, as the Kootenay Cycle Works building in the Platzl went up in flames. With the ability to get at the fire and spray water from above, firefighters were able to save the building immediately adjacent — the Gilded Goat — and prevent the fire from spreading through the entire block. The buildings in the Platzl are older and very
close together. Had the fire taken off, it could have been catastrophic, says Kimberley Assistant Fire Chief Rick Prasad. “We’d still be fighting it,” Prasad said Monday morning. “The ladder truck was extremely useful in protecting the remaining structures. We were able to get water on the nearby buildings and prevent the fire from spreading.” See FIRE, page 3
Chamber to elect new board of directors Chamber AGM Tuesday, January 29, 2013 C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce has words to live by in 2013 — “Focused on business”. The Chamber will be passing on duties at the Info Centre to Tourism Kimberley early in the new year and seeking a new office space. Chamber President Darren Close said in December that aiding Kimberley businesses will be the main focus for the Chamber going forward. The first order of business in the new year is the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Conference Centre. A new board of directors will be elected, and a brief business meeting will take
place as well. But in keeping with the new business-focused theme, the evening is all about Kimberley businesses. Bring your business cards and network in an informal setting. You also might want to feature your business and what it’s about by taking a table at the Mini Trade Show. There are a limited number of tables available ($20 for members, $30 for non-members) and a 10 per cent discount available if you book by January 8, 2013. The AGM starts at 6:30 p.m. and non-members, prospective members or any interested parties are invited to attend. Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar. Call Bev Campbell at 778-481-4883 or 250-4273666 for more information on the Trade Show or the AGM.
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Happy Hans, covered in ice, rises from the ashes of the downed Kootenay Cycle Works building.
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