GoKimberley Magazine - Issue 38

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A Heart So Big

The Passionate Life of Arne Sahlen Kimberley Pipe Band | Slo-Pitch League | SkiJOYing | Sounds from the Underground ISSUE 38, SPRING 2017

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It’s going to get even better with this year's planned improvements to the City's recreation facilities.

The Civic Centre will be undergoing a major overhaul this summer. Not only are we excited for the highly anticipated replacement of the North Wall and the addition of an indoor walking track, the Civic Centre bathrooms will be undergoing a major facelift. The Canada 150 program provided the City with $113,000 to go towards the total cost of $226,000 to remove worn shower tiles and flooring. Only fitting for the home of the Dynamiters!

The Peak to Platzl trail will finally be completed with the addition of new timber frame bridge across Mark Creek and a separated pathway providing a connection for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between the resort area and downtown.

BikeBC and the Province of British Columbia contributed $72,500 towards the total project cost of $145,000.

With $31,500 from Columbia Basin Trust going towards the total cost of $63,000, Kimberley is going to be resurfacing the outdoor tennis courts to remove the birdbaths and cracks, and add new court lines for pickleball. The facility will cater to local and visiting enthusiasts, as well as the BC Seniors Games that Kimberley/Cranbrook is hosting in 2018.

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CONTENTS

8 | A Heart So Big: The Passionate Life of Arne Sahlen 14 | Elusive Butte 18 | The Koffee Kan Coffee House/Bistro & Drive Thru: Creative Coffee, Colourful Concrete, and More!

20 | Spring Cleaning 22 | Kimberley Pipe Band: 90 Years and Going Strong 26 | Why Did the Turkeys Cross the Road?

30 | The Kimberley Mixed Slo-Pitch League 32 | Light Brings Balance 36 | SkiJOYing

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Cover Photo: Jeff Pew

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W & P: Jeff Pew

Arne Sahlen bursts into our front door waving a pamphlet. He’s fundraising for a former Cambodian refugee who immigrated to Kimberley in 1989, his spine twisted from child labour during Pol Pot’s brutal regime. After years of initial success, he’s fallen on challenging times. Arne’s trying to help him out. Later that night, we make an online donation without fully understanding what we just donated to.

That’s Arne Sahlen: you trust no matter what he’s doing; he’s striving to make the world a better place.

As a child, Arne was mortified at the sight of all the worms, glistening and vulnerable, stranded on the road following rainstorms He would pick each one up gently, placing it carefully onto the safety of soft grass. “I often got in trouble at school for being late,” Arne remembers. “I couldn’t bear the thought of all those worms stepped on, dried up or driven on. I’d pick up as many as I could, then dash like mad for school. I missed the bell so often that my mother was called in.”

The next time I see Arne, we’re moving a piano into his friend Chris Green’s apartment. Chris has severe cerebral palsy, and has to be hoisted out of bed on a sling. Chris has always wanted to play piano. He and Arne believe it will be good therapy, that small motor movements may stimulate Chris’ brain and rebuild co-ordination lost to the devastating effects of the disability. “He has grip and can rest his fingers on the keys,” Arne says, “I’m sure he’ll be able to make some kind of music.” When a care aide complains that grease from the piano dolly has soiled the hallway carpet, Arne calls the manager and leaves a message: “We’ll take care of it. This is amazing what happened today! Chris got out of bed. He sat in his wheelchair at the piano!” Arne’s enthusiasm is contagious. “We’ll figure it out,” he says. Chris, smiling, looks on, his cockatoo, Mozart, perched on his shoulder.

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“THESE PEOPLE NEED SOMEONE TO STICK BY THEM NO MATTER WHAT,” HE SAYS. “I’M NOT AFRAID OF MINEFIELDS, PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL. IT’S MY HONOUR. IT’S MY DUTY TO HELP.” For those who don’t know Arne Sahlen, he’s Kimberley’s Beethoven-haired, warm-hearted minstrel, perpetually promoting recitals and fundraisers for benevolent causes. Flamboyant and forever smiling, one day he’s Elton (John) Arne playing keyboard at a summer market, the next, Brahms in a church hall. As a highly-trained piano instructor, Arne’s guided countless students, many who’ve won major awards and pursued careers in music. In 1979, he won the Royal Conservatory Gold Medal for the highest diploma mark in Canada in piano performance. In 2000, he received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for decades of humanitarian and artistic service.

Later that afternoon, Arne and I sit around our dining room piano. He tightens bolts on our wobbly bench.

Often, he claps at the excitement of talking about music and helping others, “This is just great,” he says smiling. “Just great.” Then, Arne plays one note on the piano.

Everything becomes still.

I T ’ S M Y D U T Y T O H E L P.

I ask Arne about his history supporting charitable causes. He explains that 33 years ago he joined the Kimberley Cambodian Support Group (now Cambodia Support Group or CSG) as the first refugee family arrived in 1984. Since then, CSG has resettled 204 Cambodians across Canada. Arne became fluent in Khmer, Cambodia’s official language, and travelled for CSG to Cambodia 20 times to channel donor support, advocate for Cambodians in a development milieu fraught with difficulty, and respectfully embrace the Cambodian culture. He has been on Cambodian television dozens of times singing Cambodian songs and promoting the work of the CSG. As well, Arne’s hosted dozens of refugees in his house, one so tormented he was afraid at first to pick up the phone. “Maybe Police coming if I mistake,” he told Arne.

Chanthavouth Hy (Vouth), a Cambodian tenor who CSG sponsored to study voice in Canada, emails from Cambodia: “Arne is known throughout Cambodia as a man of compassion and love. My Cambodian people and I owe him a great deal. He showed us what it meant to be respected and trusted after decades of civil wars had broken our spirit into pieces. As Arne’s ‘adopted son,’ I learned the value of myself and overcame my fear of what happened to me while still in Cambodia. He inspired and helped me transform my musical dreams into a reality.

Arne makes the world a more beautiful place.”

Arne describes how he remains so committed to helping others.

“It’s ‘Fishhook Syndrome,’” he says. “I see the whole story and it pulls me like a fishhook, especially in below-the-radar cases where one person can tip the balance and break negative cycles. And, I’m a stubborn Swede on my Dad’s side. I just don’t give up.” The fishhook syndrome can be a challenge for some. “I’m pretty hyper,” he says. “As a person living outside of the box, my passion can be hard for some people to deal with. At times, I can be perceived as an easy target, the one the wolves separate from the herd.”

“I’ve never gone looking for causes,” he says. “Often these things arrive on my doorstep. It tends to be the people whose needs aren’t being served by others. People start talking to me. I seem to project a bit of someone off the way, someone they can connect with.” Arne plays a few familiar notes on the piano and gets choked up. “These people need someone to stick by them no matter what,” he says. “I’m not afraid of minefields, physical or emotional. It’s my honour. It’s my duty to help.”

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In person or on Skype, Arne has served the wide-ranging piano passions of students from 3 to 94.

Three of his ‘mainstream’ students won seven awards at recent provincial festivals; others do ragtime, boogie, pop, and video-game music. He also offers theory, composing, and coaching for singers.

Contact: (cell) 250-540-4242; (email) arnesahlen@hotmail.com or www.arnesahlen.com

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Arne credits his family’s commitment to charitable work and volunteering: “In both my bloodlines there’s an incredible legacy of helping others. It’s what we do.” His late Uncle Rudy found lost families or arranged adoptions for children adrift after World War II and was active in developing the early United Nations. “There are fourteen linear feet of documents about him in a California archive. Google Rudolph L. Bialuski,” Arne says beaming.

The next day, I post a portrait of Arne on social media. I’ve never seen such an outpouring of respect. Van Redecopp writes, “One of Kimberley’s citizens of the century.” Piseth Soun, a Cambodian student sponsored by Arne and CSG (1997-98) to study piano in Canada, messages Arne, “My God Father, I miss you. It is a privilege, a bless to have you comes into my life!” A contributor to Arne’s fundraiser (GoFundMe. com/herosupport) writes, “If everybody had Arne for a friend, we’d all be fine.”

MUSIC IN THE GENES

Arne describes the origin of his interest in music: “Both my parents had music in their bloodline. Dad played cello, organ, bass, and conducted choirs, symphonies, and bands. Mom played piano, sang in choirs, and painted for 50 years. My parents bought the first-ever stereo record player in Prince Rupert. At their regular Musical Evenings, the guests arrived, chose snacks and drinks, then sat and listened to classical records: symphonies, concertos, and opera. If people chatted while the music played, they weren’t invited back. Music was to be respected.”

I ask Arne how many piano pieces he can play from memory.

“I have no idea,” he says. “Hundreds?”

“Really? You think that’s it?” I ask.

“Ok, thousands,” he says, “including performance and teaching pieces.”

“IF EVERYBODY HAD ARNE FOR A FRIEND, WE’D ALL BE FINE.”

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As a piano teacher, Arne Sahlen earns huge accolades from students across the Kootenays and BC. “Arne is so charismatic and nutty,” ex-student Franz Unterberger says. “He ingrained the style and grace of piano into my head. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized how great it is to be able to play a musical instrument. I owe it all to him.”

Home, Garden View, and Joseph Creek Village. Leanne Germaine, Pines’ activity worker describes Arne’s performances: “Seniors love when he comes to play the piano. He plays with such flair! Sometimes he plays upside down.”

“I travelled three and a half hours for my fabulous piano lessons with Arne Sahlen,” former student Meghan Schoonover says, “He’s a master.” Another student describes how Arne makes music meaningful and come alive, yet also adds, “If it hadn’t been for his patience and understanding, I may have seriously considered quitting piano.”

One day, many years from now, Arne Sahlen will be gone.

People will ask, “How’d he do that? How’d he care so intensely? How can a heart be so big without breaking?” They’ll talk about this little boy, knees bent, back hunched over, his big hands reaching towards the road, towards these worms, their tiny hearts pumping, his tender touch, the cool damp earth. Both safe again, at least for now, at least until the next rainfall.

Arne’s greatest musical passion and devotion is playing for seniors. “It’s one of my favourite things to do in life,” he says.

“They built our country and deserve all the love and care we can give them. They deserve to be fussed over.” Arne is a well-loved volunteer, playing piano at the Pines Special Care

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W: Jill Christie P: Lyle Grisdale While the First Butte feels eerily sacred to me, the Second emits an elusive vibe, as though it doesn’t want to be found.

These two knolls can be seen from many vantage points around the valley including, parts of the St Mary’s Valley, the ski hill, Wycliffe, Rails to Trails and Bootleg Gap. One small grassy hill sweeping into another with smatterings of rocks dotting the slopes. Each angle provides its own perspective yet the sense I’ve had, is that, both mounds are close together making for a short jaunt from the First Butte to the Second.

Well, I have been proven incorrect on this assumption three times now.

It all started with a plan devised by my friend Keri. We were looking for a mini-adventure and thought we should try the Second Butte. Both with young children in the house, we had three hours, which we thought would give us ample time for a totally chill and relaxed wander. We tightened our laces, hopped onto the trail and cut our way onto the backside of the First Butte. As per usual, we delved into conversation, the kind that mummas enter into when they have been ‘trapped’ in their house with tiny people for too long a stretch. All I remember is, starting the walk, constant commiserative chatter

and eventually looking up only to feel disorientated. After an hour or more of walking, we realized we were soaking in the same view that we would see from the top of the First Butte.

With some investigation we discovered that we merely circumnavigated the First Butte, completely skirting the Second.

That was weird!

The second plan, involving Keri again, unfolded a year later.

We headed out with verbal descriptions from friends and a full awareness of our initial missed intersection. We crossed that point, relaxed and started into our usual chat. We soon realized the first problem with this adventure; once you duck into the valley behind the First Butte you cannot see the First or the Second. The valley is much deeper than expected and the foliage is thicker than one would think. There is no longrange view. So Keri and I found ourselves bushwhacking and crossing over, under and through a small watershed, not knowing where we were. By the time we blasted out of the thick forest onto a random grassy slope, we did a time check and had to turn around. We were mystified. What the heck was up with the Second Butte?

Last summer, the third attempt unraveled. This time it was my kids who suggested the adventure. “Let’s go try and find the Second Butte. Hahaha.” By now my husband thinks I am useless, my kids (who have been privy to previous attempts) can’t understand how hard it could be and friends are wondering what the problem is. So we set off with plenty of food and water, with the determination that it would be the day to summit the elusive Butte. We headed up the First and dropped into the forest on the backside of the valley. To my delight someone had laid out orange flagging tape which led us down fence lines and around the watershed that I had previously swam through. We were met with a small bridge that made for a much drier crossing of the creek. We headed up onto the south-facing side of the Second Butte with still no vantage point of either knoll, let alone the Rockies or the highway.

We followed a double track, through grasslands, that moseyed its way around ground that was rising up to our left. It felt promising.

An hour and 15 minutes from the start, we began to gain elevation and get a sense of where we were planted. Ah ha! There was the First Butte! Hold on, no, is that another Butte? The second problem with this hike; the First Butte is totally masked by the dense ponderosa pine forest on its backside, so it is hard to recognize and therefore use as a reference point. Also, there is another Butte in the area weirdly looking like the First but not the Second.

Dodeedodo, dodeedodo, dodeedodo! We crept on, cooking in the heat of the day, through the very arid landscape until it looked as though we might be in luck. By now my oldest son was too hot and decided to wait on a boulder while Ennis and I trudged straight up the steep slope determined to get there. And we did (or so I thought)! From where we stood we could see the First Butte in disguise, the ski hill, St. Mary’s Valley and the SunMine.

With about a 300-degree view, we observed Concentrator Hill and scoured Meadowbrook in search of our house. After fully checking out the land below, we raced down to tell Roan and we headed home. We proudly told our tale to Andy who was still experiencing disbelief around the drawn-out saga.

Later that fall, while hiking Around the Mountain, I was stopped in my tracks with a great view of the First and Second Buttes in the distance. It was then that the third problem revealed itself to me; The Second Butte has a false summit which is why we didn’t have a 360-degree view. It was clear as a bell from this vantage point that we were nowhere near the top. By now I am in agreement with my husband. Unbelievable!

My only defense, on the misguided problem I am having, comes through conversations that I have had with people in the community. Apparently, it is not just me who has been thwarted by this endeavor. Others have had their fair share of lostness in search of the elusive Butte! It may not want to be found but I am planning on finding it, right to the top...one of these days!

“WITH SOME INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT WE MERELY CIRCUMNAVIGATED THE FIRST BUTTE, COMPLETELY SKIRTING THE SECOND. “

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W: Monica Karaba Huibers P: Kata Schaeffer Tired of the same old, same old? Looking for alternatives to spice up your life? For Kelly and John Adolphe, creating alternatives is a way of life. This couple knows how to find unique solutions to life’s curve balls and have joined forces in expressing their passion for alternatives and inviting others to experience them, too.

These on-the-go entrepreneurs and business owners have recently opened one of the most progressive combo coffee shops and bistros in the Kootenays, made entirely out of shipping containers. The airy, open building, whose design concept was based around the idea of “bringing the outdoors in” offers lots of options for taking in the sunlight and exquisite Rocky Mountain views of Marysville, including an outdoor upper deck and downstairs patio.

The Koffee Kan’s interior design also serves as a showcase for the Adolphe’s second business, JRK Custom Surfaces, which specializes in alternative concrete solutions for flooring, walls, countertops, sinks, and tables. Throughout the building, intriguing patterns and colours adorn almost every surface to entice the eyes, while the textures and materials used add a tactile dimension that invokes a lot of touching. Kelly laughs as she admits, “Customers will sometimes stand there feeling the counter long after they’ve placed an order.” Additionally, some of Kelly’s impressive, epoxy-based artwork, which has been shown at Centre 64, is on display, as well as a rotating collection of John’s mesmerizing decorative lava bowls which have become quite the hot item.

Kelly, a lifelong Kimberley resident, whose father proudly worked for 42 years in the Sullivan Mine, has always been committed to her community. For over 20 years, she worked as a rehabilitation assistant with Interior Health at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. It was there that she met John, a dietician and nutritionist. After a bad car accident left her unable to keep up with the physical rigors of her job, she knew she needed another outlet for all energy and something she could pour her heart and soul into. John left the hospital, too, and went on to become Assistant Fire Chief of Kimberley. It was actually while on the job conducting fire training drills, which were done in special burn buildings created out of shipping containers, that John first got the idea to use them in his own construction. At the same time, the Adolphe’s began envisioning a business where Kelly could combine her artistic and culinary creativity with her love of connecting with and serving the local community. The finishing touch would be to showcase all the ways that John had learned how to make concrete construction aesthetically pleasing. After some delays that came along with getting their innovative building and business idea permitted, the Adolphe’s prevailed, and Kimberley now has an exciting new establishment to enjoy thanks to their dedication and persistence.

FOOD FIRST Kelly and John’s first priority is to provide their customers with highquality, artisan coffee drinks and teas; and fresh, homemade comfort food in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. After a long search for a java alternative to bring to Kimberley, they selected Canadian-based Fratello Coffee Roasters. The Adolphe’s love of food shows in their menu which changes seasonally with plenty of delicious daily-made soups, sandwiches, and salads alongside fresh-baked pastries. The Koffee Kan also serves some of the best salsa and guacamole this side of the border. All of their meats are house-smoked on-site using real charcoal and special woods.

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W &P: Jill Christie

Whether something is clean or not seems to be a matter of perspective, or so I learned one lazy Sunday afternoon.

I first knew something was transpiring according to a series of unlikely sounds. The kind that tickle your intuition awake.

First, the silent opening and closing of the bathroom door, followed by tippy-toe footsteps, sleek and quiet across the living room floor to the art room. There was the opening and closing of drawers, the rustling of paper, and a repeat of unmistakably sneaky steps headed back to the bathroom.

Finally, an abrupt door open, a slap, a door slam, followed by complete silence. Ah, the all-knowing silence. As parents, we understand that such a situation is likely to be loaded with all the elements required for some kind of shake-down. It’s whether one chooses to act upon these gut feelings or not.

There are, of course, many reasons not to break up the party; no energy, having faith in your child, pretending it isn’t happening, wanting to get a job done, and even, not caring. For me, if I suspect that any creative and/or imaginative powers are being exercised, I generally allow the situation to unfold, knowing that I could pay for the saga in the aftermath.

Timed passed, my young son emerged and headed to the kitchen where he took all of my kitchen cloths, with a pointed smirk, and then ran back to his mission, taking a quick look over his shoulder to see my reaction.

Timed passed again, and I waited for my cue. “Mummmmmma! Come here and see what I did!” I stopped my work, casually dried off my hands, and prepped myself for what lay ahead. Approaching the bathroom, I couldn’t help but conjure up all the possibilities of how this situation was going to play out. I think I do this so it won’t be so unexpected, so bad.

I stood in front of the door which had a scribbled note taped to it stating in bold slanted letters “DO NOT ENTER,” with “enter” spelled incorrectly. The note represented the work of a

seven-year-old, with one itsy-bitsy corner of the five-inch long piece of tape holding the paper in its angular state. I reached my hand out to grab the doorknob and discovered it was slimy and hard to turn. With some effort, I opened the door slowly and realized I needed a lot more force than normal.

I looked to the floor to see Q-Tips jammed under the door in an attempt to keep it shut, and bottle caps, sharp points up, all around the entryway. A booby trap, to keep potential peepers out while the work was being done. Thank you, Home Alone.

My focus first landed on the string of wet, dripping kitchen cloths hanging off of a line of dental floss. The floss, emptied from its dispenser, was five-feet long and tied from one drawer handle to another. It sagged dreadfully in the middle under the weight of the soaking material. It was then that my sense of smell kicked in. Cough, gasp, cough. I could hardly breathe it was so strong. I then saw that my coveted essential oil collection had been manhandled mercilessly. At that point, I noticed the walls and discovered the dripping golden streams of oily geranium, rosemary, lavender, cedar, and other essences slowly creeping from the top of the wall, down. An exasperated “Wow!” escaped from my mouth at the same time I locked eyes with my son. Standing by the sink in a casual stance, eyes wide, grinning from ear to ear and clearly delighted with his work, he proclaimed, “I cleaned the bathroom for you mumma!”

Later that evening while sharing the story with my husband, he choked back a laugh and revealed that he had given our son a toonie for being such a great helper.

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W & P: Jim Webster

The history of the Kimberley Pipe Band began in 1927 with the arrival of two brothers. Angus Scott, his brother Hamish, and a small group of enthusiastic pipers and drummers established the Kimberley Pipe Band. At that time, Cominco actively recruited employees who were either good musicians or hockey or soccer players as they wanted to have the best teams representing their town.

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The band made its first public appearance in the Kimberley Day parade on July 1, 1927. This was followed by a performance for the young Prince of Wales (the future Edward VIII) and his younger brother George (George VI) who visited the Sullivan Mine that same year.

In the early years, the band performed mostly in Kimberley and the Kootenays, but in 1936 it played in one of the most important events in the history of sport-conscious Kimberley. In that year, the band accompanied the Kimberley Dynamiters to Calgary where the hometown hockey team won the Western Finals, en route to the prestigious Allen Cup. It was the first of many momentous occasions where the talents of the Kimberley Pipe Band would be displayed.

In 1939, with the outbreak of the Second World War, some band members enlisted to fight for their country but the band continued to flourish back home in Kimberley under Pipe Major Alan Graham. In 1943, Mrs. Nessie Oliphant, an accomplished dancer and piper, became Pipe Major. At that time, it was uncommon for a woman to have the role of Pipe Major, but the war was to result in women successfully taking on many roles that had been traditionally done by men.

An exciting honour came to the Kimberley Pipe Band in 1971 when the Royal family made a visit to the East Kootenays. Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Anne made a stop at Fort Steele Heritage Town. This would be the second time the band had played for royalty, but the first time for a reigning monarch.

In 1977, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kimberley Pipe Band, the first Highland Tattoo was hosted. The tattoo was a huge success and was to become the first of a series. Each subsequent tattoo was held to mark a 10-year anniversary.

In recent years, the Kimberley Pipe Band has continued to represent the city at many parades, festivals, and competitions in British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. On average, the band performs 25 to 30 engagements per year and has a membership of 15 pipers and 8 drummers.

2017 marks another 10-year milestone of the Kimberley Pipe Band, as well as Canada’s 150th year as a nation. To celebrate, on the weekend of July 15th, Kimberley will welcome over 200 performers: pipers, drummers, and dancers, who will perform at the 90th Anniversary Tattoo.

The weekend will feature a parade of the pipe and drum bands through Kimberley, Platzl performances, and finally, a two-hour show Saturday evening. Wrapping up the evening will be a dance, called a ceilidh, with the Johnny McCuaig Band.

Full details and tickets can be found at kimberleypipeband90.ca

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W: Dave Quinn P: Lyle Grisdale The population of downtown Marysville in Kimberley grew by five this past winter as a small flock of wild turkeys took up residence. These beautiful, iridescent birds with the red-skinned heads are often seen on or near the highway bridge over Mark Creek or roosting on the fence of a nearby house. Concerned neighbours have even posted two “Turkey Crossing” signs when it was clear they were here to stay. While turkeys are regulars at the nearby Kimberley Golf Course and occasionally pop in to residential areas, this co-habitation is a first.

Perhaps the exceptionally cold winter with its deeper low-elevation snowpack drew them to town, while some illegal feeding may have encouraged them to stay. The flock dwindled to three, with the missing birds moving on, or more likely, flattened by vehicles, killed by pets, or lured into someone’s freezer.

First introduced to BC’s West Coast from eastern North America in 1910 by the BC Game Commission, wild turkeys thrived in their new home. They migrated into BC’s interior in the ‘60’s and eventually found their way to the Kootenays in the ‘80’s through a series of legal and illegal transplants. A champion of the fickle ‘sportsman’ community, wild turkeys have a large following. This introduced species even has its own bourbon and a Wild Turkey Federation, which undoubtedly irks native species like sharp-tailed grouse, which were historically found in the same open forest and grassland habitats near Kimberley that the turkeys prefer, but which never merited a fan club or federation and have since been declared ‘extirpated’ (locally extinct).

Male turkeys are significantly larger than females and grow a bristly little ‘beard’ that looks like a miniature horse tail has been stapled to their chests. Between this weird-looking contraption and their scabby-looking mottled, featherless heads, the beauty of their iridescent feathers are often overlooked. The large, patterned tail feathers are prized by many First Nations’ cultures across the bird’s native range in North America.

The Wild Turkey Federation works to protect turkey hunting opportunities across their native and introduced range, for all six subspecies of wild turkey.

They even have clandestine help from destructive hunters who assume they are doing a good deed by ‘transplanting’ introduced species into areas that they are not supposed to be. The consensus seems to be that the introduced turkeys around Kimberley are Merriam’s turkey, the largest of the subspecies, with males weighing between 8 and 14 kilograms.

So be on the watch for the giant birds near the Marysville bridge. And, even if they beg, don’t let them into the pub.

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W: Monica Karaba Huibers P: Jason Toner A group of about 225 locals won’t mind trading in their skis and lazy nights at home for leather mitts and ball caps to kick off the 2017 season of the Kimberley Slo-Pitch League.

Steadily growing its roster over 23 years, this year’s league expects to field about 15 teams of good-natured folks, ages 18 to 80, who have pledged their allegiance (at least for the time being) to teams like the Nads, Dragons, Swingers, Idiotz, Dump Road Warriors and the Rusty Ol Pistols (formerly known as the Young Guns). Most teams are sponsored by local pubs or come about by word of mouth. Last May, I met with league president, Jeff Radersma, and his trusted vice president, Spencer Kerr, at the Rotary Park field for a chat about this popular Kimberley pastime.

Unlike the more competitive baseball or softball leagues, slopitch is about enabling anyone interested to show up, play, and have fun at any and every skill level. A mixed league like Kimberley’s will have at least four females and up to six males on the field at all times. I inquired if this co-ed camaraderie has ever led to pairing ups of a more permanent nature, and

sure enough, a big smile broke out from behind Jeff’s mirrored aviators as he admitted that yes, in fact, this is how he met his own wife, Kim. Games are played to seven innings with all pitches served underhand. There is a limit of three home runs per team per game and a six-run total limit per inning to ensure balanced play for both sides (i.e., no sore losers). And at least in Kimberley, every team plays every other team once and everyone makes it into play-offs.

There is an ongoing rivalry between the Dodgers and the Rusty Ol Pistols, however, in a major upset last year, some new blood rose quickly through the ranks to become the surprise season contenders. Separated by only a couple of runs, the Lightweights won the 2016 championship with TSR (The Shed Red) finishing second in just their first year in the league. Everyone stayed committed and enjoyed themselves thoroughly throughout the playoffs and end-of-summer tournaments with Jeff noting satisfactorily, “It’s great to see teams sticking together and progressing over the years.”

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LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN FORGED ON AND OFF THE FIELD, WITH THE PLAYERS PROVIDING EACH OTHER AN UNSPOKEN SUPPORT BASE. While this good-natured league is based on casual competition among those committing to show up, hit and catch balls, and run around some bases, there is an added benefit that comes in time - community. Lifelong friendships have been forged on and off the field, with the players providing each other an unspoken support base. Last year, one of the league’s members, Veronica Van Rookhuyzen, died in a tragic accident, and the entire league rallied together to create a memorial tournament with all money raised given to Veronica’s family. They hope to make this an annual event.

I asked about the playing conditions in Kimberley and learned that the League has started to raise funds to improve the fields which are free for anyone’s use. Conditions are a bit rough with dirt-laden infields that range from dusty to muddy, uneven outfields (due to weather and gophers), and no lighting which limits longer nighttime play. And it wouldn’t be a complete Kimberley adventure if there weren’t the occasional deer running through. The League is hoping to work with the City on enhancements such as crushed red brick for the infields and smoother terrain for the outfields in time for the 2018 BC Senior Games, which Kimberley will co-host with Cranbrook.

The Kimberley Slo-Pitch League plays primarily at Rotary Park and Marysville Central Park, but there are also some games played in Wasa. With all teams needing to get through the 10-week series before Julyfest, games are held Monday through Thursday. The League will also participate in the annual Marysville Daze tourney (June 2-4) and in two tournaments in Wasa (May 26-28 and July 14-16).

To learn more about slo-pitch in BC, visit http://bc.slo-pitch.com/. To connect with a team locally, find “Kimberley Slopitch League” on Facebook, or email Jeff Radersma at jrappz@hotmail.com.

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W: Alison Ko P: Pexels As our planet tilts to find the balance point where days are as long as nights, our life cycles change to make room for new growth. The days are longer and warmer, bodies relax, energy expands, and we see beyond surviving the elements.

In the East Kootenay we seek renewal when the snow begins to melt. We look to the ski hill to inform us of when to plant a garden. We explore outside: wild onions beneath Ponderosas, Cattails pulled, peeled, eaten raw or steamed until ten-

In Kimberley we’re blessed by four seasons. Transitions are often dramatic. The average temperature ranges from -20c to +30c. Daylight hours double as we roll toward summer.

der. Kale and arugula peek through last year’s garden beds.

One can forage in our wild backyard or find locally-sourced foods at Centex.

In the past, people throughout the northern hemisphere celebrated the celestial phenomena, Spring Equinox. The Goddess Eostre was summoned to renew, bring light, and ensure spring planting would be successful. We enacted rituals of opening windows and doors to energize the hearth while welcoming visitors home with platters of fresh food. Eggs and breads, symbolizing fertility and rebirth, were offered. Other foods came to the table on a less symbolic note. After a long winter, lamb was served as the first available fresh meat.

Skimming through food blogs, we witness the change of seasons: food, bright with colour and served on plates illuminated by sunlight. I want to have friends over to share a meal, cook outside and serve stacks of edible greens and lightly grilled meats.

In celebration of spring, renew your dinner plans. Find balance on the plate. Look to replace the winter root veggies with those bursting from the ground. Discover what is fresh.

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L A M B S O U V L A K I W I T H P I TA INGREDIENTS

2 lbs of diced leg of lamb Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Coarse sea salt, to taste 1 tbsp of oregano Âź cup of olive oil Splash of truffle-infused oil Blend together the salt, pepper, oregano and oils. Add to lamb. Leave to marinate; room temperature two hours, refrigerate up to 48 hours.

Cook meat to your liking on a hot grill, between 10-20 minutes.

TZ ATZ I K I S AU C E

500 ml of plain Greek yogurt 4 cloves of crushed garlic Tsp of dill 1 grated and drained cucumber Mix ingredients and season with salt. Serve in a bowl.

Lightly oil pita bread and grill until hot and golden.

Arrange meat, pita bread and tzatziki for guests to plate.

A S PA R A G U S W I T H G R E M O L ATA L E M O N & O L I V E O I L Asparagus Snapping off the wood ends removes toughness. Hold at the end of the stalks with both hands and gently bend. The asparagus will snap.

Drizzle olive oil on asparagus.

Roast for five minutes at 500 degrees.

Shake to recoat with oil and roast for five more minutes.

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2 garlic cloves, finely minced Âź cup of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons of finely chopped lemon zest Once you have finely chopped the garlic, parsley and lemon zest, mix them together on a cutting board until well combined. Place in a bowl.

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W: Monica Karaba Huibers P: Kata Schaffer Skijoring is a winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog (or multiple dogs), or a motorized vehicle. It is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring meaning ski driving. If you are ever lucky enough to get an invitation to skijor from Brenda Birrell, a longtime Wycliffe resident and winter sports and adventure junkie, take it! You may then find yourself spending one glorious day amongst a bunch of like-minded, animal-loving, high-octane ski bunnies, whereby the sport called “skijoring” by the rest of the mortals will have been completely transcended. You will enter into an entirely new realm, one of bliss and ecstasy known only to a select few (even mere spectators are transported there). You will know in the depths of your being, skiJOYing!

While some of us are only now learning about this dare-devilish winter sport, others have been skijoring, both for fun and competition, for decades. I had the good fortune of spending a couple of days with Brenda (informally known as the “Mayor of Pighin Road” by her adoring neighbours) and her extended family of two-leggeds and four-leggeds as they played around with various ways to enjoy animals, snow, skis, and speed.

Brenda said she heard about skijoring “some how and some way” over twenty years ago and immediately tried it with her own family dog, Tex, a Border Collie mutt. She put on her skis, tied herself to Tex, and had a girlfriend ride in front of them on a winter bike tempting Tex forward with dog treats.

Sure enough, it worked, and both Brenda and Tex, who later

went on to become a great sled dog, were hooked. After that, Brenda started borrowing the dogs of everyone she knew so that she could try skijoring with two, three, even four dogs at a time.

Brenda also became an avid dog sledder, attending events all over Western Canada and the U.S. where she gained experience in and won both dog sledding and skijoring contests.

(You can learn more about Brenda’s incredible mushing history and read about other local female mushers in the Spring 2017 issue of GO Cranbrook.) When I asked her why she enjoyed skijoring with her dogs so much, Brenda laughed, “It was a speed thing!” She explained how she would train on her property wearing the wider classic cross-country skis because it was safer and she had a bit more control. However, when it came time for the races where she knew the trails would be well groomed and kept clear of obstacles, she would use her faster, skinny skate skis and let it rip. In one of her winning races, she was pulled by two of her dogs for four miles in just 11 minutes!

Besides dogs, Brenda also owns and loves horses so the following year after watching the breathtaking horse joring competition in Whitefish, Montana, where high-caliber skiers, pulled by horses with and without riders, competed in both jumping and racing events, she knew it was time to introduce this other way to skijor to her East Kootenay community back home.

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YOU WILL ENTER INTO AN ENTIRELY NEW REALM, ONE OF BLISS AND ECSTASY KNOWN ONLY TO A SELECT FEW. SKIJOYING! Brenda began the introduction of horse joring to her neighbours this past winter, including to 17-year-old Madlen Gentile, who had recently moved to Pighin Road. Madlen, a gifted and well-trained young equestrienne, who proved herself a natural when she was able to train an abandoned yet beautiful horse named Slick, didn’t need any coaxing upon learning about horse joring. She got some friends to come over immediately and soon taught Slick how to pull them on skis up and down Madlen’s snowy driveway. Another neighbouring family, also frequent participants in Brenda’s various adventures of mirth and mayhem, was also willing and eager to try this new twist on skijoring with their own horses. They had already experienced dog sledding and dog joring thanks to Brenda, and their daughter, Grace Koshure, at the age of five, was already accustomed to being pulled around on skis by their family dog, Lukey. (Grace also appears with Brenda in the GO Cranbrook story mentioned earlier.)

Hilary Cooper, Grace’s mom, and her husband, Jamie Koshure, are both avid and experienced skiers. Hilary worked as a backcountry ski guide for over twenty years and Jamie had been a sponsored ski racer at an amateur level for many years. Hilary had also grown up on a ranch and was experienced with horses. A short time after the family moved from Kimberley to their property in Wycliffe, Hilary learned that one of their neighbours had three horses he had to give up.

Hilary couldn’t bear the thought of them being separated or worse, so she soon had Jamie in on the plan to acquire all three of them even though they didn’t even have a fence at the time. Jamie, formerly a West Vancouver city boy, had only one cat as a pet while growing up, so the responsibility and

care of horses was entirely new to him. He soon grew to love and bond with the horses, in particular, their 2,000-pound big boy named Dawson, who, uncharacteristic of most horses, will often grunt and moan to communicate with Jamie, especially when getting rubbed.

Fast forward to this winter and a new fire has been unleashed in the Cooper and Koshure household. After his first taste of horse joring with Madlen and Slick, Jamie has now begun working with Dawson, getting him used to a rope and then to pulling logs behind him. Hilary is amused by the transformation as the already-strong bond between her husband and Dawson has now intensified with their latest goal – getting Dawson ready so they can all compete in Whitefish next winter. Whereas Jamie was once astonished at the amount of hay required to keep their stable of four horses well fed, he has recently exclaimed joyfully, “Finally, a reason to buy hay!”

And I have to admit, I got so giddy and wound up myself watching this family of neighbours and especially Jamie, whooshing by me, holding onto his cowboy hat with one hand and the harness rope with the other like some crazy winter cowboy with no thought of tomorrow. I believe I even let out some “whoops” and “yee haws,” along with him. Human and horse sharing a moment of pure presence, as the late afternoon sunlight flickered through the trees, radiating each being and adding sparkles to the snowy trail kicked up behind them. SkiJOYing!

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W & P: Jason Toner Kimberley has been well known for its underground activities for most of its years in existence. Once the most prosperous mining operation in British Columbia when the Sullivan mine was booming. A live music and entertainment scene played a big part of life in Kimberley. Since the mine closed in 2001, the town has been making its transition to a tourism-based economy, and it is quickly becoming a choice destination for mountain travelers from all over the world. Recently, there is a new sound rising up from the underground – Kimberley’s local live music scene.

For those that dig live music, there are some venues in Kimberley that are committed to hiring local talent – BJ’s Creekside Pub, The Green Door in the Platzl, and The Stemwinder at Kimberley Alpine Resort all feature local bands and musicians as their primary entertainment. The Sullivan Pub also hosts live music on occasion, and Marysville Pub is home to the longest-running jam night in the area, which happens the second Friday of every month and features a rotating line up of the finest musicians in the area attending this drop-in, open-stage jam.

Kimberley is home to many talented musicians, some homegrown, and some who have recently moved here. New to town is 26-year-old singer and guitar player, Oliver McQuaid. “Ollie” as he is known to friends, comes from a musical family and has been playing guitar as long as he can remember. He started out playing bars and clubs in Whistler, BC before moving to Kimberley in search of a more affordable lifestyle. Oliver is quite happy in his new home. He says, “People in Kimberley have a real appreciation for live music; this encourages me to write more original material.”

Another recent addition to Kimberley’s music community is Lennan Delanay. The 35-year-old multi-instrumentalist is originally from Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia. Lennan’s musical roots run deep with Celtic tradition – he attended the same high school as Ashley McIssac and Natalie McMaster and frequented more than a few East Coast kitchen parties. In 2004, Lennan moved to Toronto and was involved in music full time. He was hired as session musician and fiddle player on many Celtic and rock tours throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Lennan moved to Kimberley to take over Sprout Health Market with his wife, Chantel, and to discover a more harmonious work/life balance.

Lennan’s multi-instrumental talents have been welcomed by the Kimberley music community, and you can find him playing most weekends at various venues around town.

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“PEOPLE IN KIMBERLEY HAVE A REAL APPRECIATION FOR LIVE MUSIC; THIS ENCOURAGES ME TO WRITE MORE ORIGINAL MATERIAL.” Kimberley is also a place where new music comes from – 16-year-old Garett Symes and his band, The Inferiors, are just getting started. Formed about two years ago, they already have about 35 shows under their belts. They have been wooing audiences with their upbeat classic rock/roots sound – “like AC/DC meets Weezer” as Garett informs me. When asked about his favourite thing about Kimberley’s music scene, Garret replies, “It’s pretty all-ages friendly. We really enjoy creating our own music, and audiences here have been really supportive of that.” The Inferiors must be on to something; with a fan base that keeps growing with each show and plans to tour high schools beyond the region, time will tell how far this band can go.

It has been said that music is the soundtrack to our lives.

Well, if you enjoy living local, or living like a local when you visit Kimberley, live music is a part of that local vibe. We love music here, all kinds of music. As everyone knows, live music is best with friends, so keep the beat going and get out there for a night out on the “One Light Town.”

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“Works of the North Star Quilters” Ongoing Gallery Exhibition May 23 – June 3, by donation Live@Studio64 - Spring Concert Series Concert #4: Jason Buie Band Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues May 13, 8 pm, $22-$26 Tickets available at Centre 64 or eastkootenay.snapd. com (check calendar)

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COMING EVENTS APRIL April 1 | Canadian Ski and Board Certification Courses | Kimberley Alpine Resort (KAR)| all day April 1 | Northstar Days – Party Old School Retro Vintage Days | Kimberley Alpine Resort | 9 am April 1 | Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am - 1 pm April 1 | Sultans of String - Spring Concert Series | Live @ Studio 64 | 8 pm April 5 | Pharis & Jason Romero w/Lonesome Ace Stringband & Redgirl | Royal Alexander Hall, Cranbrook | 7:30 pm April 6 | Completely Creedence: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival | Key City Theatre, Cranbrook | 7:30 pm April 7 | Jam Night | Marysville Pub | 8 pm April 8 | Spring Splash| Kimberley Alpine Resort | all day April 8 | Symphony of the Kootenays: A Vimy Ridge Memorial | Key City Theatre | 7:30 pm April 9 | Downhill Dummy | Kimberley Alpine Resort | 9 am April 12 | Brian Brons & His Band of Brothers w/Heather Gemmell | Key City Theatre Lobby Lounge| 7:30 pm April 15 | Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am -1 pm April 15 | Grease Dance and Sing-along Party | Studio 64 | 7 pm April 16 | Great Easter Egg Hunt | Fort Steele Heritage Town | 10 am – 2 pm April 21 | Poetry on the Rocks | Centre 64 | 7 pm April 22 | 1st Annual Kootenay Body Mind and Soul Expo | Kimberley Conference & Athletic Training Centre | 9 am April 22 | Key City Theatre 25th Anniversary Gala: All That Jazz, Spectacular! Spectacular! | Key City Theatre | 6 pm April 22 | Coffee House - Home Grown Music Society | Centre 64 | 8 pm April 22 | Have Camera Will Travel: “Arctic” by Karen Proudfoot | Centre 64 | 7:30 pm April 24 | Junior Dragons Den | Key City Theatre | 7 pm April 29| Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am - 1 pm April 29-30 | Two-day Watercolour Workshop with Rex Beanland| Centre 64 | 9 am - 4 pm, Sat & Sun

MAY May 2 | Frank Mills in Concert | Key City Theatre | 7 pm May 5 | Jam Night | Marysville Pub | 8 pm May 6 | The Louisiana Hayride Show | Key City Theatre | 7:30 pm

May 10 | Jenny Allen with Dave Prinn | Key City Theatre Lobby Lounge | 7:30 pm May 13 | Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am - 1 pm May 13 | Jason Buie Band - Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues| Studio 64 | 8 pm May 18 | Remi Bolduc - Tribute to Dave Bruebeck | Key City Theatre | 7:30 pm May 19-20 | 2nd Annual Kimberley Artists Gathering | C64 | Green Door| Platzl Stage| Music performances| Workshops | Musical Theatre| Check Kimberley Artist Gathering on FB for details May 23-June 3 | Works of the North Star Quilters | Centre 64 | ongoing May 27 | Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am - 1 pm

JUNE June 2 | Jam Night | Marysville Pub | 8 pm June 3 | Marysville Daze | Lions Park, Marysville | all day June 3 | The Lonely - Roy Orbison Tribute | Key City Theatre | 7:30 pm June 10 | Blue Lake Centre 40th Anniversary | Blue Lake is celebrating 40 years of helping kids connect with the outdoors. Bring your fishing rod! Bring your bike! This action-packed day will include a free BBQ, birthday cake, camp tours, games, activities, program demos, and more! | www.bluelakecentre.com | 10 am - 4 pm June 10 | Cranbrook Farmers Market | Ktunaxa Nation Gym | 10 am - 1 pm June 10 – 11 | Gerick Sports WASA Triathalon | Wasa Lake Park June 10 | ‘Deathtrap’ by Ira Levin | Centre 64 | 7 pm June 17 | Ron James - Pedal to the Medal | Key City Theatre | 7;30 pm June 22 | Kimberley Farmers Market | Howard Street | 5 pm – 7:30 pm June 23 | The Comic Strippers | Key City Theatre | 7 pm June 26 | Round the Mountain Festival | Kimberley Nordic Centre | all day June 29 | Kimberley Farmers Market | Howard Street | 5 pm – 7:30 pm

JULY July 1 | 8th Annual Duck Race | Kimberley Civic Centre | all day July 1 | First Saturday | Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary | Platzl July 8-9 | Kimberley City Bakery Medieval Festival | Centennial Centre Field | all weekend July 15 | Kimberley Pipeband 90th Anniversary Tattoo | Civic Centre | 7 pm July 21-23 | Julyfest | Kimberley | Various Locations | all day

KIMBERLEY ARTIST GATHERING 2017

M A Y 1 9 - 2 2 | K I M B E R L E Y, B C

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LOBSTERFEST ‘8’ ONE OF THE TOP KOOTENAY SOCIAL EVENTS

JUNE 3

KIMBERLEY CONFERENCE & ATHLETE TRAINING CENTRE

5 PM - 10 PM Tickets available on our website kimberleyrotary.org Print your own tickets and pick your table. or, contact Bev at 250-427-5068.

Tickets cost $75 each until April 30 and $80 each after April 30.

Prime Project for funds raised, Kimberley Memorial Park honouring military veterans.

Activities at LobsterFest ‘8’ will include: Our famous “Rotarian March of the Lobsters.

A full lobster dinner, Silent & live auctions with professional auctioneer.

50/50 Draw, “3 Box Draw”, Annual bike draw for a pair of His & Hers Cruisers.

Music provided by SHEVA & accordion favourite Clarence Uhil.

Rotarians selling bike tickets at Overwaitea & Mark Creek Market.

LOBSTERFEST TICKEST SELL FAST - BOOK NOW!

DIRECTORY EMERGENCY

Greenearth Recycling 250.432.5148

Ambulance Emergency

Kimberley Transfer Station

Ambulance Non-Emergency

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

9-1-1

250.427.3500

Fire Emergency 9-1-1

Fire Non-Emergency After Hours 250.427.4114

Fire Station 1

340 Spokane St. / 250.427.5311

Fire Station 2

304 St. / 250.427.0570

Gas Leaks and Odours 1.800.663.9911

Hydro Emergencies 1.888.769.3766

800 312 Ave. / 250.427.6211

Canadian Rockies Int. Airport www.flycanadianrockies.com 250.426.7913

Greyhound Kimberley 250.427.3722

Kimberley Transit and Paratransit 250.427.7400

*Simply Kimberley

www.kimberley.com / 1.844.474.6759

L & K Taxi

250.427.4442

RESOURCES

Police Emergency

Columbia Basin Trust

Police Non-Emergency

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society

Poison Control

Early Learning Community Center

9-1-1

250.427.4811

1.800.567.8911

MEDICAL BC Nurseline

1.866.215.4700 106 5 Ave S., Cbk / 250.426.8517

East Kootenay Regional Hospital 13 24 Ave N., Cbk / 250.426.5281

Health Info Line 1.800.465.4911

Kid’s Help Phone 1.800.668.6868

Kimberley Medical Clinic 260 4 Ave. / 250.427.4861

Kootenay Crisis Line (24 Hour) 250.426.8407 or 1.800.667.8407

North Star Veterinary Clinic 550 Mark St. / 778.481.5288

CITY RELATED SERVICES Revelstoke

Kimberley Bottle Depot

1685 Warren Ave. / 250.427.0009

Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital

2017/18

RECYCLING

BC Hydro

1.800.224.9376

Call Before You Dig 1.800.474.6886

Canada Post

cbt.org / 1.800.505.8998

www.ckhospice.com / 250.417.2019 1850 Warren Ave. / 250.427.5309

EK Employment

24 11 Ave S., Cranbrook / 250.489.5117

Helping Hands Food Bank

340 Leadenhall St. / 250.427.5522

Kimberley Chamber of Commerce 253 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.3666

Kimberley Conference Centre

290 North Star Blvd. / 250.427.6272

Kimberley Elks Lodge #90

240 Howard St. / 250.427.2343

Kimberley Family Resource Centre 395 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.2449

Kimberley Public Library

115 Spokane St. / 250.427.3112

Rotary Club of Kimberley Kimberleyrotary.org

SPARK Youth Centre

250 Howard St. / 250.427.7017

Summit Community Services Society 100 125 10th Ave. S. / 250.489.3114

Kimberley Visitor Centre

270 Kimberley Ave. / 778.481.1891

Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook 253 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.2535

275 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.2833

SCHOOLS

City of Kimberley

College of the Rockies - Kimberley

340 Spokane St. / 250.427.5311

Fortis BC

1.888.224.2710

cotr.bc.ca/Kimberley 250.427.7116 x3752

College of the Rockies - Cranbrook

SERVICES FOR SENIORS

2700 College Way / 250.489.8258

Golden Life - Garden View Village

l73 101 Ave. / 250.427.1779

280 4 Ave. / 250.427.4014

Kimberley Care Home - The Pines 386 2 Ave. / 250.427.4807

Neighborhood Nursing

neighborhoodnursing.ca / 250.427.2224

Seniors Helping Seniors 250.427.2449

Kimberley Independent School Lindsay Park Elementary School l602 Salmo St. / 250.427.2255

Marysville Elementary School 546 309 Ave. / 250.427.2241

McKim Middle School

689 Rotary Dr. / 250.427.2283

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RM International Student Program

Togs & Toys

Selkirk Secondary School

Wine Works in Cranbrook & Kimberley

555 McKenzie St. / 250.427.2245 405 Halpin St. / 250.427.4827

PROPERTY & FINANCIAL EK Hot Tubs & Maintenance ekhottubs.com / 250.432.5846

Janis Caldwell RBC Mortgage Specialist 250.417.1336

Kootenay Financial Solutions Inc. Karly Berry

249 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.0058

Lesley McCuaig

lesleymccuaig.com / 250.432.5180

Marilyn Jolie - Realtor EK Realty

380 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.2512

Kimberley Dynamiters Kimberleydynamiters.net 250.427.1931

Snowdrift Café

110 Spokane St. / 250.427.2001 Stonefire Pizzeria 195 Deer Park Ave. / 250.481.1800

395 St. Mary’s Ave. / 250.427.5155 109 3 St. S., Cranbrook / 250.489.2739

Kimberley Golf Club

CONTRUCTION & INSTALLATION

Kimberley Heritage Museum

521 Wallinger Ave.,/ 250.427.4944

JRK Custom Surfaces

105 Spokane St. / 250.427.7510

Sullivan Pub

Kimberley Indoor Tennis Courts

400 Ross St./ 250.427.5516

www.jrkcustomsurfaces.ca 952 - 313th Drive/ 250.417.9099

M & K Plumbing & Heating Co. 405 Slater Rd. NW, Cranbrook 250.426.7448

415 302 Ave. / 250.427.4161

Kimberleyindoortenniscourts.com

Kimberley Underground Mining Railway

115 Gerry Sorensen Way / 250.427.0022

MacRae Woodwork

Kootenay Raft Co.

New Dawn Developments

Spirit Rock Climbing Center

macraewoodwork.com / 250.432.9393 1524 Industrial Rd. #2, Cranbrook 250.489.1519 / 250.426.9709

220 Ross St. / 1.877.777.7238 110 Deer Park Ave. / 250.427.7200

Trickle Creek Golf Resort

Stoke Juice Bar

The Bootleg Grill

400 315 Ave / 250.427.7077

The Club Restaurant

500 Gerry Sorensen Way / 250.427.3389

The Old Bauernhaus Restaurant 280 Norton Ave. / 250.427.5133

The Shed

180 Deer Park Ave. / 250.427.0297

The Stemwinder Bar & Grill

HEALTH & BEAUTY

500 Gerry Sorensen Way 1.888.874.2553

REMAX Caldwell Agencies Ltd

A Balanced Practise

ACCOMMODATION

Timber Hitch Coffee Shop

RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society

Casa Solar

Trickle Creek Lodge

Creekside Physiotherapy

Chateau Kimberley Hotel & Art Gallery

Fruition Wellness

Fisher Peak Camping & Trailer Rentals

Mane Street Salon

Kimberley Riverside Campground

Meadowsweet Yoga & Wellness

The Solar Suite

Shawna L’Heureux -

Trickle Creek Lodge

385 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.8700 290 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.2221

38 Cranbrook St., N./ 250.489.1220

Rockies Law Corporation

290 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.0111

www.abalancedpractise.com / 403.763.8378 20 23rd Avenue S., Cranbrook, BC 250.417.2019

Royal Le Page - East Kootenay Realty

D-417 304 St. / 250.427.2202

Sun Life Financial - Rachelle Colthorp

A-435 304 St. / 250.427.0717

Toni Lepore, CGA, CFP, FDS

571 304 St. / 778.481.2009

385 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.0070 249 Wallinger Ave. / 778.481.5258

240 Spokane St. 27 10th Ave. S., Cranbrook / 250.489.3140

United Communities

forestcrowne.com / 403.265.6180

SHOPPING Arrow & Axe Home of Ginjer Jar Jewelry

Middle of the Platzl / arrowandaxe.ca

100 Deer Park Ave. / 250.427.0919

Holistic Skin Care Specialist

Burrito Grill

Swag Hair Studio

Creme Cheese Shop

Tamarack Dispensaries

de lights

Tanglefoot Training Centre

Green Door Catering

1-518 304 St., Unit #1 / 778.481.5297

Funhogz Gear Exchange

397 Archibald St. / 250.427.9339

Handz On Evolution

Blue Lake Centre

Healing Hollow

270 Spokane St. / 250.427.2272

Kassa

145 Deer Park Ave. / 250.432.9001

La Lune De Chocolat Candy Shoppe 221 Spokane St. / 250.427.2267

Meadowbrook Motors

8983 Hwy 95A / 250.427.7690

Purcell Outdoors

196 Spokane St. / 778.481.5300

Rustic Hutch Consignment Ltd 724 304 St. / 250.427.7227

Sprout Health Market

196 Spokane St. / 250.427.5523

Talaria Footware

196 Spokane St. / talaria.ca

The Grater Good

245 Spokane Street / 250.427.2333

500 Stemwinder Dr. / 1.877.282.1200

Sully’s Barber Shop

Dragon’s Rest Working Studios

255 Spokane St. / 250.427.8002

530-B Cummings Rd. / 250.581.1200

Bean Tree Café

3-448 304 St. / 250.427.3268

2-518 304 St. / 250.602.9247

917 Kootenay St. N, Cranbrook / 250.417.2828

500 St. Mary Lake Rd. / 1.877.999.2929

DINING

Centex/Kimberley Go Fresh Market

35 Ross St. / 250.427.3599

fisherpeakcamping.com / 250.581.2090

Sole to Soul Esthetics Studio

335 Wallinger Ave. / 250.432.9262

521 Wallinger Ave. / 250.427.4944

78 Howard St. / 250.427.1500

5-518 304 St. / 250.432.9978

Berley Skate

110 Howard Street / 778.481.5161

530 – B Cummings Road +44.800.085.3815

RECREATION 2279 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook 250.426.3676

Bootleg Gap Golf Course

40 0 315 Ave. / 1.877.427.7077

Boulder Hut

295 Spokane St. / 250.27.7889 160 Howard St. / 250.427.0502 349 Spokane St. / 250.432.5215 285 Wallinger Ave. / de-lights.ca greendoorkimberley.com 250.908.6423

Grow - Tea & Elixir Corner 255 Wallinger Ave. grow.kimberley@gmail.com

heartbeet bistro

B 160 Howard St. / 250.581.0366

Irene’s Fish & Chips

A 1685 Warren Ave. / 778.481.5215

boulderhutadventures.com 208.597.3407

Koffee Kan Coffee House/Bistro

Centre 64 - Kimberley Arts Council

Marysville Pub & Grill

64 Deer Park Ave. / 250.427.4919

Cominco Gardens

306 3 Ave. / 250.427.2293

Fort Steele Heritage Town FortSteele.ca / 250.417.6000

Key City Theatre

20 14 Ave. N., Cranbrook / 250.426.7006

Kimberley Alpine Resort

301 Northstar Blvd. / 250.427.4881

Kimberley Aquatic Centre

520 Archibald St. / 250.427.2983

711 304th St./ 778.481.5248 447 304 St. / 250.427.4261

Montana’s Cookhouse

101 500 Stemwinder Dr. / 250.427.1600

Nina’s Hillside Garden

440 Spokane St. / 250.427.4681

Pedal & Tap Restaurant Lounge 215 Spokane St. / 250.427.3325

Raven’s Roost Restaurant 415 302 Ave. / 250.427.5611

Slopeside Cafeteria

300 Northstar Blvd / 250.427.4881

300 Northstar Blvd. / 250.432.0304 724 304 St. / 250.427.7220

500 Stemwinder Dr. / 250.427.5175

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Creative Content

danette@creativecontentmarketing.ca

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Discover pure mountain living at Forest Crowne.

Just minutes from championship golf, downhill skiing, trail riding, fishing and artisan shops, the natural surroundings offer something for everyone. But with over 300 days of sunshine a year, some of the best days will be spent without ever leaving your yard.

Custom home by Tyee Homes

Cottage by Tyee Homes

OVER 75% SOLD! Located northwest of the Kimberley Golf Course on the Marysville map above.

Phase 3

CUSTOM HOMESITES

COTTAGES

Call 403-265-6180 for more information on pricing, lot choice and availability.

From the low

Starting from the low

Phase 5

$90s

$300s

www.forestcrowne.com

RCR

2017 SPRING SEASON PASS SALE Unlimited golf, power cart, range and practice facilities.

BUY Before May 30, 2017 & SAVE!"

Single Pass $1649 | Couple Pass $2699 (plus tax & subject to availability)

JOIN US ON THE 19TH HOLE TRICKLE CREEK CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT & PATIO

“Voted Best Patio in Town!”

Non-golfers welcome

Book Your Tee Time Today! www.tricklecreek.com | 250-427-3389

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Hot on the trail.

Chill on the deck.

Summertime... and the riding is steezy. Easy riders, you’re so welcome. Single-track gangsters, get here for the get down.

Lung bustin’ vert-wranglers, mmmmmhmmm, you too can hang here. And for those of us too hot for time in the saddle, we’re chill waitin’ up on the deck. Pedal up to the patty-yo! See ya soon!

Kimberley, BC, Canada |

TourismKimberley.com