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Developer proposes subdivision on 6th Street NW A R NE PE TRYS HEN
Cranbrook may soon have a new subdivision on the Northwest part of town. Council approved the first two readings of a zoning amendment bylaw that
would permit rezoning for development on 6th Street NW. The property in question is located just above Farbrook Auto Wrecking. The owner of the 7.8
hectare property, Bain Developments, sent an application for rezoning to the city, asking for consideration of a subdivision and low-density residential development of the property.
“It’s going to be a mobile home park and low income housing,” Mayor Lee Pratt explained. “It’s northwest, in the Slaterville area.” The proposed rezoning will enable the consider-
ation of the development. The preliminary subdivision plan indicates approximately 93 lots for mobile home or single family dwellings. Coun. Ron Popoff noted that the application talks
about designated land for a park, as well as a required park dedication to provide a local park area for young families. Roy Hales, director of corporate services, said that the city wouldn’t require all the land that it could have by way of dedication. “So rather than taking all of that land, the applicant has agreed to provide a portion of monies that could be devoted to facilitating a smaller park,” Hales said. “That all will be negotiated as part of an understanding.” The park would be part of the second phase.
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Attempted robbery with a knife in Kimberley FOR THE TOWNSMAN
DAN HICKS PHOTO
Frosty whiskers, straps, clips, and high silver hame balls distinguish these mellow Clydesdales as professional sleigh-pullers at Fort Steele Heritage Town. They are enjoying a well-deserved rest after taking visitors around the historic townsite.
Star of the southern slopes TREVOR CRAWLEY
The opportunity for backcountry recreation is one of the main attractions to living in Cranbrook, and there are many different things to do in all four seasons. With winter upon us,
breaking out the skis is a common pastime, especially with the Kimberley Alpine Resort just up the highway. But for backcountry enthusiasts, there is something a little closer to home. Heading up Gold Creek
Rd. and hooking a right turn onto 38th Ave. will take you right to the South Star Trail head, as the street dead-ends at the trail entrance. “The thing for our community is it’s really close by, it’s only eight kilometres up
there and there’s a multitude of activities you can do— walk, take your dog, cross-country ski, snowshoe,” said Dave Basaraba, the project director for the South Star Recreation Society. Whether well-known or
not, the South Star Trails has proven to be a popular place for cross-country skiers to get outside and enjoy the wintery landscape, according to Basaraba.
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On Friday Jan 9, at approximately 8:30 pm a lone male attempted to rob the Jim Bob’s Mini Mart on Warren Ave in Kimberley. The male entered the business produced a knife and demanded cash. The clerk hit the panic alarm and told the subject the police were on their way. The male fled on foot without any cash. A Police Dog followed a track to the Kimbrook Apartments parking lot located behind Jim Bob’s. Fresh tire tracks in the snow indicate it’s likely the subject left the area in a vehicle. The subject was wearing a red winter coat with a hood and had covered his face with a red scarf. He had jeans and black skater type shoes. If anybody has information concerning this incident they are asked to call Kimberley RCMP at 250 427-4811 or Crimestoppers.