Kimberley Daily Bulletin, November 25, 2013

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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Joint council session held Councils discuss areas of mutual concern C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

Last week, Kimberley and Cranbrook City Councils held a joint session to discuss areas of mutual interest. Kimberley Mayor Ron McRae reports a good session with a lot of information shared. First under discussion was the Rails to Trails and how both councils could assist the Society in its work as steward of the trails. There was also discussion on dealing with the continuing issue of invasive weeds along the trail. Both councils have received updates on issues around nurse practitioner and doctor recruiting. “We wanted to be sure that both councils are informed on the role of nurse practitioners, and the need for more walk-in clinics for those not formally attached to a doctors. This could be a way to reduce pressure on the emergency room,” McRae said. One issue both Kimberley and Cranbrook continue to deal with is urban deer and there was considerable discussion around it. There was general discussion around what both communities are doing going forward. “Both deer committees will be continuing their work,” McRae said. “ Cranbrook is looking at another count to inform their future direction. We talked again about who is responsible for the deer, There is an interest on the part of the province to engage communities on a more coordinated approach. We’ve had conversations with the Minister of Lands, Forests and Natural Resources around a task force. Also on the agenda was possible opportunities for the two cities to share certain equipment such as paving equipment, how things are going at the airport and the upcoming BC Mayors Caucus, which will be hosted by Kimberley and Cranbrook next spring.

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Mia Gardiner from the Canadian Cancer Society congratulates Ted Funston from the Kimberley Alpine Resort for the exceptional support for the Cancer Society. Joining them are Liana and Dona from the Slopes for Hope event.

KAR: Regional Community Champs C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

Last Thursday, Mia Gardiner, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement for the Canadian Society visited the Kimberley Alpine Resort to express the Cancer Society’s appreciation for supporting their efforts. KAR received the Regional Community Champion Award

recognizing excellence in corporate and community partners, in community fundraising and program delivery at the regional level. Kimberley Alpine Resort was a long time sponsor for the Relay for Life event, as well as founding partner, host and driving force behind the Slopes for Hope. Slopes for Hope was born in Kimberley as a replacement

for the Relay for Life, and involves a day of skiing the vertical length of Mount Everest and raising funds for cancer research. There will be a Slopes for hope event again in 2014. See more in a future edition of the Bulletin. “The Resort embraces prevention, and promotes the benefits of an active, healthy life-

style, as well as family values — hosting many activities throughout the year that embrace these values,” Gardiner said. “The Kimberley Alpine Resort is a true community champion, embracing the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society in generous ways over the past several years. The Society is grateful and appreciative of this ongoing commitment.”

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