Sunday Night Concerts
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2015
Back and forth across the border
Great Lake Swimmers and others the Key City Theatre
Bandits weekend update See Sports page 7
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A triumphant run of Selkirk’s Beauty and the Beast ended this past Saturday night at McKim Theatre. Students should be proud of a job well done. See more page 3.
Woman runs across scam while trying to rent home C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
A Kimberley resident, looking for a place to rent, stumbled across a scam and luckily was wise enough to take a good look at what was going on before she was out $500. Kayla Pendry is sharing what happened to her in order to remind people to take a second look any time a transfer of funds out of town is requested. Pendry had posted an ad on the classified site Kijiji looking for a home to rent in Kimberley. “I received a reply that a Dr. L. Simmons had a home for rent in Kimberley and started to converse with me in regards to renting this home,” Pendry said. “The email from this so called Dr. Simmons was really convincing. He stated that his house was on the market but was taking it off to rent on the financial advise of his lawyer. He informed me that he was going to be away long term in the United States on a work mission with UNICEF. He also stated that he was looking for reliable renters with good references. He made the texts be so believable.
“After a short conversation, I informed him that indeed I was interested as we only have a short time period to find a new rental and they are few and far between here in the Kootenays. We are desperate for a good affordable house rental unit. “He gave me the address, told me to drive by and check it out and if I liked the home he would set up a date to view the interior. He had all the right answers about the property. Great I thought. So I did view the exterior and was quite excited. He informed me that the rent was $1400 per month and included all utilities. Perfect! “After a few more texts and conversing I was ready to set a viewing date and informed him that I required the information to proceed with the Rental Agreement. At this time informed me that his wife would fly out to Kimberley to meet with me and sign all the documents. He then informed me that she had done this a couple weeks ago and the other family backed out of the deal, so he would require some kind of deposit prior to us completing the arrangement. See page 4
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Slashed tires at Lussier Hot Springs
Police believe suspect is targeting Albertans CPL. CHRIS NE WEL
Over the past 2 years Kimberley RCMP has received a number of complaints about vandalism to vehicles while parked at Lussier Hot Springs in White Swan Provincial Park. The random acts of vandalism involve the slashing of tires. Given the remote location and the randomness of the incidents it’s been very difficult for police to investigate. There could be several tires slashed on a particular day and then nothing for weeks or even months. The damage in addition to cost is a major inconvenience as there is no cell coverage, no services nearby and
minimal traffic to assist. It would appear the suspect(s) is targeting vehicles from Alberta which is very disturbing. Police are working with BC Parks, Conservation Officer Services, Natural Resource Officers and the park contractor, Kootenay Park Services in an effort to increase awareness and subsequently identify a suspect. Police have also been working on a number of strategies with other agencies to further the investigation. Police believe the suspect likely resides in the area and has a strong unrealistic perception as to who should be allowed to use the park. The investigation into the incidents is continuing, police have some leads but are looking for further information. If you utilize White Swan Provincial Park, specifically the Lussier
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The hot springs are popular for their undeveloped nature and are in a fairly remote location. Vehicles must be left on the White Swan Forest Road well above the hot springs. Hot Springs area please be vigilant and report
any suspicious activity to Kimberley RCMP.