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Annual duck race in support of Kimberley Food Bank By CAROLYN GRANT
The Kimberley Diamond Backs Major Team went undefeated in the Cranbrook Major Mid Season Tournament last weekend, winning in the finals against Cranbrook Dodge 11-9. Coaches Mike Sommer, Todd White, Stephan Veilleux. Kate Veilleux, Luke Vanzyl, Ryan White, Kalle Ericsson, Joey Koran, Jane Veilleux, Kyle Scott, Garen Lemay, Isaac Sommer, Brady Fraser, Jasper D’etcheverrey, Lucas Carlson, Quinn Cooper. (Submitted file)
City of Kimberley says no to more dispensaries By CAROLYN GRANT
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but Council denied that request in a five to two vote. (Coun. Oakley and Kitto against). Council then voted six to one (Oakley against) to follow the recommendation in the staff report, which is, “That Council cease issuing business licenses to cannabis dispensaries until the federal Cannabis Act is enacted in July of 2018.” Continued on A12
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The City of Kimberley won ‘t grant any more medical marijuana business licenses until federal legislation in tabled next year.
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This year, the Food Bank is missing Stan Salikin, who passed away last summer and was such a big part of the Duck Race. “Stan is being missed big time,” said Dexter McArthur, who along with Barrie Cummins, is trying to fill Salikin’s shoes. “He did so much of the work.” Volunteers are carrying on as best they can. You can help by purchasing duck tickets. Continued on A2
Canada Day in Kimberley By CAROLYN GRANT
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Kimberley City Council will not be granting any more business licenses for medical marijuana licenses, at least not any time soon. That was the decision Council came to this past Monday evening at their regular meeting, after a staff report was received. Prior to that, the proponent, who had recently had her re-application denied, requested an opportunity to have her legal counsel speak again,
As most are aware, the Royal LePage East Kootenay Reality Duck Race goes July 1. Dedicated Food Bank volunteers are out selling tickets and are about at the half way point in terms of sales. There will be 3500 ducks released into Mark Creek, and the goal is to have sold every ticket. If you don’t have yours yet, see one of the volunteers at various locations around town.
$49 pp + tax - Starting at 1pm For tickets, tee times or reservations call 250-427-3389 or visit tricklecreek.com
The lineup for Canada 150 celebrations in Kimberley is being finalized as you read this, and because the Chamber of Commerce and Kimberley Arts Council both received funding assistance, from Canadian Heritage (Chamber) and Community Foundations of Canada (Arts Council) much is planned for the afternoon and evening of July 1. Continued on A2
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