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Several arrests made in Kimberley C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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As of February 19, flower baskets will be available for purchase from the Selkirk grad class. If you haven’t been contacted by a student, the order sheet is available at Selkirk. The baskets are $18 each and an be ordered up to March 4. The proceeds will help offset costs for the upcoming 2015 grad. Help support your local grads by buying a beautiful flower basket. The baskets will be available for pick up on May 7 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Selkirk. Just in time for Mother’s Day! Above, clockwise from left Josh Singbell, Lilly McLaren, Katey Sigurdson and Celina Dovell.
The combined Cranbrook/Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit was busy in Kimberley last week following up information that led to five arrests. Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP says that police had received information relating to a January 8 break and enter at a Marysville business. “Video surveillance showed the suspect on the property and subsequent checks by the owner found storage units had been entered and items stolen,” he said. “The Cranbrook/ Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit received information related to the incident and identified a suspect. He was arrested on February 4 at which time police gathered further evidence to support a charge of Break, Enter and Theft and Disguise with In-
tent.” The subject was released on a number of conditions and will attend court in April. In the second case, four people were arrested for drug trafficking. “Late on February 11 a male from Kimberley was arrested and then on February 12, around 4:30 am, three more persons were arrested,” Newel said. “The combined Cranbrook/Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit had received information on the two separate investigations and were able to make the arrests. Police seized quantities of cocaine, marihuana and a white powder yet to be analyzed.” One person was released without charges, three others, two females (28 and 44) and male (29) all from Kimberley were released for court in April. Police are recommending charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
A banner year on the rails for Mining Railway 9,880 people and 75 dogs rode on the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway in 2014 C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
The Kimberley Underground Mining Railway had what Society President Mick Henningson called a banner year in 2104. Henningson was reporting at the Annual General Meeting of the Society, held last week. “During the 2014 season starting in May
and ending in September a record 9,880 people and 75 dogs rode on Society’s Trains to one or more of three destinations along the 7.5 km of track. I mention the 75 dogs, as this was the determining factor for some people to visit our train accessible attractions. This was a 9 per cent increase from ridership in 2013. Our increase in ridership was partially due to generally excellent weather throughout most of the operating season. Also, special events like the combined train/chairlift ride and “Opera Underground” increased our numbers. “The Society received many excellent comments verbally, in our guest book, and
on mediums like “Trip Advisor” about the value and quality of our unique experience highlighting the history of the Sullivan Mine. We also received Tourism Excellence Recognition from the Trip Advisor organization. “Furthermore, Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway won the 2014 Tourism Excellence Award sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kimberley. Our operation comes under the watchful eye of both Teck Resources and in particular, The B.C. Safety Authority. This year, we had no reportable incidents thanks to the diligence of our many shop volunteers maintaining our rolling stock; our detailed track inspec-
tions, maintenance standards and continuing track upgrades. The final factor in our Safety Record was the training and attentiveness of our engineers and conductor/commentators. “Besides the Underground Interpretive Centre and Powerhouse Attractions accessed by Train, at least another 500 people took in the free attractions located in the Downtown Station Area, bringing our total visitor number to over 10,000 people. These attractions include the 1922 C.P. Caboose, the 1902 School House and the Orpheum Theatre. See RAILWAY, page 3