Kimberley Daily Bulletin, July 10, 2014

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Bocce teams must be signed up by Friday C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

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A Kimberley Fire Department member puts water on the smoldering remains of a campfire, left burning by unknown persons Tuesday.

Campfire left abandoned near falls No fire ban in the near future C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

The Kimberley Fire Department was called to a site near Marysville Falls Tuesday to deal with a campfire left burning. Asst. Chief Rick Prasad says that it’s not the first time the Fire Department has had to deal with campfires in this area, but given weather conditions right now, it is particularly dangerous.

“For one thing, a campfire is prohibited by a bylaw,” Prasad said. “And secondly, it was left burning.” Jordan Turner from the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar says that while hot weather is forecast to continue and will definitely dry things out, there is no anticipation of a campfire ban at this time, although municipalities can put on local bans. “In the Southeast region right now the fire rating is moderate, with pockets of low or high. In the Kimberley Cran-

brook area it is sitting at moderate. “There is no campfire prohibition in place right now and we are not planning one. We do monitor it very closely. We watch weather, drying patterns and precipitation levels.” Turner says that a campfire prohibition decision is made by the Fire Centre, but municipalities can put on their own bans for campfires within city limits. “I can see bans being put on locally, but it hasn’t been dry enough, long enough region wide. It’s still a bit early in the

fire season. We got lots of rain in June so most forest fuels are not completely dry.” The other big issue is that Southeast Forest Centre resources are not stretched right now as there hasn’t been much fire activity yet. “However we ask the public to be vigilant with campfires. Have at least eight litres of water on hand as well as tools. If you see an unattended campfire or a forest fire, please call 1-800663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone.”

Kimberley is a last minute sort of town, as anyone who has ever sold tickets for an event here can tell you. And seasoned JulyFesters know BULLETIN FILE PHOTO exactly when to Pit Princess and bocce ref go for tickets or Jackie Stenhouse has promised sign up before an a new dress for JulyFest 2014. event sells out. K i m b e r l e y More volunteer refs are needChamber Manag- ed. Contact the Chamber at er Mike Guarnery 250-427-3666. would like to say that for bocce players, sign up time is Sugar. Guarnery is very exnow. “We are taking regis- cited about the concert. “It’s going to be such trations until Friday at noon (July 11) and then a great show,” he said. we have to cut it off so we “It’s two iconic Canadian can get the draw ready,” rock and blues bands.” Guarnery said. Once you have signed There are still spaces up your bocce team or available. You can sign purchased your concert up online at http://www. tickets online, you can kimberleyjulyfest.com. pick up wristbands and While at the JulyFest tickets at the Chamber website, you can also office at 253 Wallinger. purchase tickets for the Picking them up at the Saturday night dance/ office will avoid congesconcert at the Civic Cen- tion at the gates. tre featuring Wide Mouth Mason and Big See JULYFEST, page 3

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