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THE BULLETIN PROUDLY SERVING KIMBERLEY AND AREA SINCE 1932 | Vol. 83, Issue 48 | www.dailybulletin.ca
Kimberley considers 55 plus Games bid
Joint bid with Cranbrook under discussion C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
The City of Kimberley is exploring the feasibility of putting in a joint bid with the City of Cranbrook for an upcoming 55+ BC Games in 2017, 2018 or 2019. Kimberley City Council discussed the possibility at their regular meeting this past Monday evening (March 9). The City of Kimberley had submitted a joint bid with the City of Cranbrook for the 2004/2006 BC Senior Games (now renamed the 55+ BC Games) but were unsuccessful. The City of Cranbrook also
bid on the 2015 and 2016 BC Senior Games but were also unsuccessful. Manager of Parks and Recreation for the City of Kimberley, Dave Clarke, indicated in a report to Council that the BC Senior Games Society has made changes to their bid process that would make it more accessible to smaller cities. But Clarke still felt that a joint bid, such as the successful 2008 BC Winter Games hosted by Cranbrook/Kimberley, was the way to go. The 55+ Games also have the advantage of requiring fewer volunteers and athletes and coaches provide their own accommodation. See GAMES, page 3
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On March 7, the Kimberley Nordic Club held ski demo day that featured Salomon Skis. The event organized by Chris BlochHansen in cooperation with Gerick Sports, the Nordic Club and Phil Villeneuve of Salomon allowed skiers of various levels to tryout skate or classic skis. The event was very well received with well over 50 skiers trying out equipment. Chris and Phil were kept busy all day providing tips and information about Salomon skis. With relatively new snow and some expert grooming, the trails are in great shape.
East Kootenay snow packs at 76 per cent of normal C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
There is an increased likelihood of low stream flows this summer as snow pack levels have diminished since last month. Snow basin indices are at historic minimum
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values (30 years of record) in the Lower Fraser, South Coast and Skagit basins, and near minimum values on Vancouver Island, reports the B.C. River Forecast Centre in their March Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin. In the East Kootenay snow
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packs are at 76 per cent of normal, which is considered moderately low. Temperatures in March were three to five degrees above normal across the province, meaning that much of the precipitation fell as rain rather than snow. Precipita-
tion was below normal in Vancouver Island, South Coast, and the Kootenays. Typically by the end of February, 80 per cent of the season’s snow pack has accumulated. The River Forecast Centre does not hold out much hope
for more snow to fall as the long range forecast indicates weather conditions will remain warmer than normal through May. In those ares with extremely low snow packs, low flows are expected to occur earlier than normal this year,
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Lauren & Darnell Rousson of Cranbrook, a girl Megan Perry & Gordon Frew of Cranbrook, a boy Tasha & Darren Thorburn of Kimberley, a girl Leah & Ian Bolzenius of Cranbrook, a girl Kimberly Weatherston & Timothy Bierhals of Kimberley, a boy Courtney Clark & Trevor Chanski of Cranbrook, a boy
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Nicole & Bradley Scriver of Cranbrook, a boy Amanda & Nathan Astrope of Invermere, a boy Julie & Robert Mogentale of Cranbrook, a girl Keira & Jason Meldrum of Elkford, a boy Danielle Lavigne & Patrick Murphy of Cranbrook, a boy
very low flows can be expected in the summer unless significant rainfall occurs through the spring and summer. That will be lessened somewhat in our area as snow packs are not as low, but low flows can still be expected this summer.
Jason Wheeldon
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-426-8211
East Kootenay Realty