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CHAMBER EVENT
Be a Kimberley Ambassador June 11; 9:30 to 3; Chateau Kimberley C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
In this age of social media, a positive or negative reaction to an experience can be sent out to the world in a moment’s notice. A tourist having a great experience in Kimberley can Tweet it or post it to FaceBook, or just tell all his or her friends about it. But the same goes for a bad experience. Kimberley Chamber Mike Guarnery says one of the ways to provide a better guest experience is for those employees on the front lines — the till operators, front desk clerks, waiters and more — to be able to provide good information to visitors along with friendly service. “By making each visitor experience extraordinary — you have the opportunity to profoundly impact a visitor’s travel experience and our community’s bottom line. Knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly interaction can positively affect a visitor’s decision to stay longer, leave singing the praises of their terrific experience, make return visits, and share their good experiences with others — each a critical ingredient for increased and enhanced tourism,” Guarnery said. To that end the Chamber is hosting a Kimberley Ambassador Program next Wednesday, June 11 “We are offering the opportunity to learn more about Kimberley, including know where to find events, knowledge of Kimberley’s history, geography, wildlife, trails, and other summer activities,” he said. “We want to give them more awareness of what’s going on in Kimberley and where to get the right information.” Guarnery says he understands how hard it is for a small business owner to send a lot of staff but he’s hoping a business could send one or two people. The day will feature: Welcome and Virtual Kimberley Tour See CHAMBER, page 3
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Selkirk’s golf team consisting of Mr. Thygesen, Russ DuToit, Julia Dereniwsky, Kole Toth, Evan Gresty, and International student Diego Oaxaca Paulsen brought home the “A” Provincial Champions banner. The team had a great second round to come from behind to win the championship with their top four players all scoring in the 70’s. Congratulations to the team on such a great accomplishment. The banner and Golden Egg provincial trophy can be seen on display in the front display case at Selkirk.
RCMP bike rodeo at Marysville Daze
Bike Rodeo/Family Bike Ride CPL. CHRIS NE WEL
Kimberley RCMP in conjunction with the Mark Creek Lions and First Saturday committee are holding a bike rodeo, Saturday June 7th as part of Marysville Daze. The rodeo will take place from 9-11:00 am in the Marysville Fire Hall parking lot. Although the event is primarily for riders 4-10 years old, everybody is welcome. Police will be checking and assisting with helmet fit, there will be a bike safety check and then the riders will test their skills as they move through a series of stations. A simulated intersection
will reinforce rules of the road including lane positioning and hand signals. Participants will receive a goody bag and bike safety information from ICBC will be available. Kootenay Mountain Works is offering a 15% discount on helmet purchases for young riders upon completion. You are also invited to take part a family bike ride that leaves the Civic Centre (arena) at 8:30 am that will travel to Marysville via the Northstar Rails to Trails. Once there you can enjoy a pancake breakfast before partaking in the Marysville Daze attractions and C. NEWEL PHOTO events being held throughout Henry compares his “red and blue” lights to that on the new police intercepthe weekend.
tor, during the Lindsay Park Bike Rodeo this past Tuesday.