FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2014
JUNIOR GOLF
MOUNTAIN CLASSIC
SISTER ACT
Kimberley’s junior golfers continue to impress. See LOCAL NEWS page 3
LOOKING FOR LOCALS
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5-Peaks Adventure Series
They were off and running in the Lois Creek Trails last Saturday as the 5-Peaks Adventure Series held its first ever Kimberley event. See more page 3.
School’s out for summer Teachers’ job action escalates to full strike C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
In all likelihood, Kimberley students begin their summer holiday today. The BC Teachers Federation announced Thursday morning that they had served 72-hour strike notice and their job action was escalating to a full strike on Tuesday. Monday would be designated a study session with teachers meeting with union reps and the full strike begins on Tuesday, the union said. However, it all could be averted if a deal can be reached as negotiations between the BCTF and the British Columbia Public Schools Employers Association are set to continue through the weekend.
BCTF president Jim Iker said Thursday that the BCTF was prepared to bring a new wage proposal and bargaining package to the table. Of primary concern to many parents are senior students and writing of final exams. School District No. 6 Superintendent Paul Carriere says that provincial exams for all Grade 12 students will be prepared and administered by teachers. Last Friday BCPSEA filed an application with the Labour Relations Board to designate services required to enable secondary students to complete their school year and receive final courses as essential. The LRB has ordered teachers to have final grades for Grade 12 students ready no later than June 20, 2014. Carriere also says that graduation ceremonies in the district will go ahead without change.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Oakley: “I’m running again” Councillor becomes first to officially say he’s going for re-election C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Kimberley City Councillor Darryl Oakley says that his first term as a city councillor has been frustrating at times, but he intends to seek another because there
is work to be done and he wants to see it through. There are a few things in particular Oakley is anxious to see some action on; including the motion from Council to explore a visit from the Auditor General. “I really support that,” Oakley said. “And the Auditor General should focus on the flume. The reality is, it’s over budget. We were fortunate to get the grant. “It’s a beautiful
Coun. Darryl Oakley
project. It will be a legacy. It will be wonderful. But we need to understand how to man-
age a big project.” Oakley also has concerns about the Sun Mine project. At Council on Monday evening this week, Oakley inquired about a previous resolution by Council to release all information that could be released on the project. “The Sun Mine resolution was 336 hours ago,” Oakley said Monday. “I don’t understand why it hasn’t happened.” See OAKLEY, p. 3