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Development proceeding Kimberley Crossing seniors complex moving ahead C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
This past May it was announced that a new Age in Place complex was being planned for a piece of land between Marysville Falls and the Kimberley Golf Course. The development, Kimberley Crossing, will be a campus-of-care agingin-place facility that involves a mix of seniors and supportive housing units, two-family dwelling units and accessory health consulting and treatment services The CAROLYN GRANT PHOTO land is currently owned Parade Marshals for this year’s JulyFest parade were none other than Pat and Shirley Rossi, who have given so much of their time by developer Phil Salgado from Westcastle Land to make Kimberley a better place. See much more from JulyFest on Page 3, and later this week in the Bulletin. Developments and his partner Gordon Cory
A fun-filled Fest weekend Police report few problems C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
The weather cooperated for the most part, although it was cooler than many JulyFests in the past. But people smiled through the odd rain shower and kept on festing. There was a palpable energy in town that only
JulyFest brings — beginning on Friday afternoon and carrying right through until after the Longboard Race on Sunday. Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP is pleased to report that police had few problems this weekend, with the overwhelming majority of JulyFesters behaving J. ADANK PHOTO themselves. See JULYFEST, page 5 A great time was had in the bocce pits this year. Above, the Filthy Habits.
from Worthington Business Consultants. Last week at City Council, the development took a step on the road to reality with the first reading of a zoning amendment bylaw to clear the way for construction. The next step is a public hearing. “We want public input on the concept,” said Mayor Don McCormick. “It’s going to be huge, from an overall construction point of view, from an employment point of view, and for meeting a real need.” McCormick is pleased to see things moving forward. “This is more than just testing the waters,” he said. “It’s not the first facility of this type they’ve put up. They’ve done it before. It’s an excellent plan.
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Thefts from construction sites FOR THE BULLETIN
Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP have noticed an increase in construction site thefts over the past couple of weeks. These thefts appear to include building materials and supplies, equipment and high end tools. RCMP is strongly encouraging builders and businesses with active construction projects and sites to take every effort possible to ensure the security of their supplies and equipment. Residents nearby construction sites are also encouraged to call if suspicious activity is observed.
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