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City of festivals
New festival ‘Revolver’ proposed for August 2014
A celebration of being on wheels C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
Kimberley’s new festival and events consultant Kevin Shepit has been busy since he began his new position, talking to locals, brainstorming, coming up with new ideas. And it appears he has something — a new festival, or rather a brand for a festival that will incorporate a number of events. That brand is Revolver.
The Revolver series ‘revolves’ around anything that is on wheels, or even spins. “The idea was presented to myself from a client who wanted to see a bike festival happen in town,” Shepit said. “Being a part of numerous fat tire festivals across North America over the years, this concept was of great interest to see move forward, knowing the positive benefits these festivals have on communities. “We took the idea one step further to involve all demographics on wheels, and include
music and art, hence Revolver. “We have the roller derby girls, long boarding was virtually born right here. This is where Revolver comes up — anything that revolves,
you could even a DJ contest — spinning records. It’s all about the thrill of the ride.” It is not Shepit’s role to create the festival himself. His role is to bring together groups
that would be interested in guiding an event that would be part of the Revolver series. Revolver series is seeking entrepreneurial minded individuals, organizations and groups
who would like the opportunity to help Revolver happen for August 2014. Shepit would like to see it start with a bang next summer and he is looking for more ideas. “If you have an event idea you would like to bring to the table for Revolver, please do. We are keen to see your idea turn into an opportunity. “Several opportunities are already well into the draft planning stages and are seeking coordinators and leaders to execute these events. Financial benefits do exist
when producing events. Some of these concepts include, Deuce-Deuce a twenty two hour mountain bike race, a concert series, a Criterium race, Skate Jams, Dirt Jams, Longboarding Series, and much more.” Prototype events for 2013 are in the works, so make sure to log onto www.revolverseries. com and like our facebook page as well to keep in the loop. “If you can see yourself being part of Revolver, please contact us at info@revolverseries. com”
Long walk
Hikers Rick Long and Don Ramage are taking the TransCanada Trail to go across BC and will be ending up in Cranbrook By Kait y Brown
Photo contributed
The goal of the Welcoming Communities project is to make immigrants and new residents feel comfortable in their community. And what is an almost essential skill in Kimberley? Bocce! JulyFest bocce coordinator Michelle Nex and Fest coordinator Dave Clarke joined a group of new residents for an introduction to bocce this week. See more page 3.
Two hikers in their early 60s, Rick Long and his friend Don Ramage both from Saskatchewan, are trekking across B.C. and they will be passing right through the Platzl in Kimberley and ending in Cranbrook after walking the Rails to Trails. To put in perspective, Rick Long and his family have been doing hiking expeditions since 2008 starting with a trek that took them across BC, from Victoria, through to Alberta. “This year we started at Kootenay Lake, the east side. So far we’ve hiked over the Grey Creek pass which is the toughest stretch on the Trans Canada Trail because you’re climbing a lot.” Grey Creek is the highest point in the whole Trans Canada Trail across Canada. At the highest point hikers are climbing straight up for six km, Long said. The hikes are family expeditions. Rick Long has been going since 2008 and this summer Don Ramage, has joined him. From the very beginning, Long’s family has been there by his side. “Each year we hike 200 to 300 km,” said Long. “My wife always comes along to help us, she’s hiked 100 km herself and our sons have hiked more.” Please see HIKER, page 4