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The Selkirk Class of 2016 in their prom finery. After an afternoon of rain, the weather cleared and grads gathered at Trickle Creek Golf Course for photos Friday. Congratulations to the Class of 2016! See page 3 for all the scholarship recipients.
JulyFest preps on schedule City labour situation has no effect on JulyFest, Chamber manager says C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
JulyFest will be just fine, regardless of the labour situation with the City of Kimberley, says Kimberley Chamber Manager Mike Guarnery. With the City and Steelworkers Union scheduled to head to mediation on July 13 and July
15 the start date for JulyFest, there is of course concern, but Guarnery says the Chamber has a contingency plan in place. “Events for the 44th Annual Kimberley Julyfest are on schedule,” Guarnery said in press release Friday. “The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce are expecting over 200 bocce teams to participate in the Canadian Bocce Championships, as well as a well-attended concert at Reggae Fest in the Civic Centre on July 16th. The Julyfest Homecoming Parade, and Kids Fest are sure to be fun for the whole family during this year’s Best of the
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Fests. “The Chamber is aware of current labour negotiations between all parties with the City of Kimberley. The Chamber appreciates the support received from Kimberley’s council, management and staff in past Julyfests; as well as the involvement received from other community groups. The Chamber and Julyfest organizers ensure that all events will occur in a safe and fun manner. “Julyfest is a community event that is planned and operated solely by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Board and staff, along with tre-
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mendous support from volunteers and our sponsors, will again ensure that this Julyfest will be a success.” Guarnery says volunteer recruitment for the festival has been going very well and there are a couple of new community groups involved as well. “We are doing very well but you can never have too many volunteers,” he said. If you’d like to volunteer or have any comments and questions regarding Julyfest contact the Chamber office at: (250) 427-3666, or e-mailed to info@ Kimberleychamber.com.
ATV accident claims life of local woman CPL. CHRIS NE WEL For the Bulletin
A 35 year old female died a result of an ATV crash on Sunday, June 26. The crash took place on a de-activated Forest Service Road, near Lost Dog FSR, North East of Kimberley BC. The female was operating the machine when it flipped over, she was wearing a helmet. BC Ambulance attended by helicopter but were unable to revive her. Kimberley RCMP will be assisting the BC Coroner’s Service with the investigation and have confirmed that the victim was a local woman.
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