Kimberley & district frigid temperatures have climbed following 48 hours of temperatures ranging from 14 to 38 below zero in closely related areas.

Roads are slippery now with new snow on the ice, drive carefully and watch for children at school and pedestrian crossings!

1960 You are invited .. .

The public are invited to join with members of the Cranbrook-Kimberley District Historical Society on their trek to the Trilobite fields at Fort Steele.

Sunday, June 5th, (this Sunday), members of the Society, their families and friends, and the general public will meet at the site at 3 p.m.

Bring your own basket lunch, coffee and soft drinks will be available.

Mr. Walter Johnston of Fort Steele, who has made a study of the prehistoric creature, the Trilobite, will be present and will speak on this interesting topic.

If you do not know the location . . . follow the Fernie road to the Fort Steele cut-off, turn left and follow the Fort Steele road for about 200 yards where you will find the entrance marked by blue flags, turn left again and follow this road for about 3/4 mile. The road is good and there is ample parking space for all cars.

Remember, this is an open invitation for all to attend, Sunday, June 5th, 3 to 5 p.m. "See you there."

The man we seek is presently employed but disturbed about his future. He is aggressive and about 30. He needs to earn more money to better his living standards to achieve his goal. He will accept our sales training and profit by it. This man cannot fail in any business but he can go further faster in ours. Apply Box 1565, Cranbrook, B.C.

Miss Lynnette Nimsick a former pupil, now attending school in Victoria, that she has been chosen, one of eight girls, to dance in the Brigadoon production, at the Theatre under the Stars this summer. Lynnette will also take her elementary ballet exams in May.

Why should the Columbia River Project be of interest to Kimberley?

The International Controversy which has been waged, and is being waged, over the Columbia River Hydro seems at first glance far removed from Kimberley. It's only application, it seems, could be in electrical energy.

However, this entire Valley is an integral part of the Columbia River Basin. The waters of Mark Creek, and the Kootenay River are all involved. The damming of the Columbia is vitally important to the run-off of all these streams. It will also affect the water level and run off on these streams. Those who own foreshore rights on these watercourses, even on St. Mary's Lake and at Wasa Lake should be particularly interested.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce have asked their member groups to submit briefs on the reaction of their respective districts on the proposals. At last weeks Associated Board's meeting in Nelson it was found that all districts, including Kimberley, had not complied. In view of the controversy which was sparked by the tentative brief submitted by the Committee among West Kootenay representatives, it has been arranged to hold a public general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the K.P. Hall, Cranbrook on Wednesday, February 3rd at which all aspects of the subject will be covered. The decision of this meeting will be deemed to be the opinion of the interested persons in this area.

Maybe everyone cannot attend but, a representative or representatives of an organization could; one or more residents in a neighborhood or area could.

This meeting is important because on the decisions reached may depend the future contours of this valley; what is now fertile farmland and summer homes, may become part of an immense lake. What are flowing streams may become raging torrents at one season and trickling threads at another. What of our lakes and streams which are now a sportsman's paradise? May we suggest that Kimberley have a good representation at next Wednesday's meeting.

The Honorable Eric Martin officially opens new hospital

The Honorable Eric Martin, minister of health services and hospital insurance, will officially open the new Kimberley and District Hospital and Health Center, Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Norman G. Randall, a former member of the hospital board for 13 years, will act as master of ceremonies.

The program will commence with the singing of "0 Canada" and a dedication hymn of "Bless This House" will be rendered.

Building key transfer ceremony will follow the remarks of Mr. Randall, P.B. Ford of P.B. Ford Construction company will give the key to P.D. Smith of Smith and McCulloch, architects, who will then pass it to H.A. Howard, chairman of the hospital board of trustees and he will pass it finally to H. Erskine, chairman of the Union Board of Health. The formal opening of the building will then be performed by Mr. Martin.

Before the crowd enters the edifice for an inspection tour, "God Save The Queen" will be sung by the assembly.

There will be a tour the same evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and during these hours, the hospital elevator will be put into service for those who have difficulty in climbing stairs.

In the health unit, there will be a preview showing of the exhibits placed there by them, Friday evening. For added convenience, the inspection will also continue in the health unit Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings.

1961 Kimberley mourns beloved pioneer - Philip John McKim

With the passing of P.J. (Jack) McKim on Saturday, April 15th, Kimberley has lost a beloved pioneer, one who for thirty-seven years devoted many hours to the welfare of the community and one who will be missed by a wide circle of friends and business associates as well as his loving wife and family.

Born Philip John McKim in Warrington, Lankashire, England, March 5th, 1882 he returned with his parents to their family home at Sligo, County Sligo in Ireland, where he received his education, returning to England where he apprenticed in his trade. He married Agnes Knowles Avery on July 12th, 1904 at Anfield, Liverpool, England. In 1909 Mr. McKim came to Canada and was employed as a carpenter at Cobalt, Ontario, moving to Tessier, Sask. the following year where he was joined by Mrs. McKim. In 1912 they moved to Sibbald, Alberta, where Mr. McKim homesteaded, also continuing his trade in carpentry. In 1924 the family came to Kimberley where Mr. McKim commenced work with Cominco as a carpenter at Cominco's Sullivan Mine, on March 5th, 1925. In 1930 he transferred to the Concentrator where he attained the position of carpenter foreman, remaining in that capacity until his retirement to pension in August, 1948.

Active in community work from his first weeks of arrival in the city, he was a member of the C.M.&S. Co. Employees Welfare Board and Chairman of their Benevolent Society for many years. Mr. McKim was active in the development of the Kimberley Cemetery and was chairman of the Cemetery Committee until the cemetery was taken over by the city.

From 1932 to 1948 Mr. McKim served faithfully and conscientiously as chairman of the Kimberley School Board. In recognition of this service, the McKim Junior-Senior High School was named in his honor.

Always interested in the welfare of those less fortunate than himself, Mr. McKim took an active interest in the Senior Citizens Association and was its Treasurer from the time of its incorporation until his death.

He was one of the most active members of North Star Lodge #56, Knights of Pythias since he joined the Lodge in 1924, acting as Treasurer for many, many years. He was Grand Chancellor of the Domain of British Columbia during the 1946-47 term and was the representative from the Grand Lodge to the Supreme Lodge in 1955 and 1957.

One cannot record in words the good works of such a man, but his memory will linger with many who have enjoyed close association with this fine old pioneer who devoted his life to his family and for the betterment of the community.

He is survived by his wife Agnes at their home at 825 Wolfinger Ave., two sons, Philip A., Marysville and Fred J., Nelson, one daughter Mrs. Elma Bennett, Pitt Meadows, B.C. Two daughters predeceased him, Eva, Mrs. Eric Stone, Kimberley and Miss Lillian Ann, in childhood. Eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive, as well as two sisters in England.

Many friends joined the family today at 4 p.m. to pay their last respects, as Rev. F.A. McPhee conducted the funeral service in the Kimberley United Church.

Interment was in Kimberley Cemetery.

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Front Cover  -   Inside Front Cover

Page One 1896 - 1910, -  Page Two 1900 - 1911, -  Page Three 1912 - 1920, -  Page Four 1921 - 1924, -  Page Five 1925
Page Six 1926, -  Page Seven 1927, -  Page Eight 1928, -  Page Nine 1929, -  Page Ten 1930, - 
Page Eleven 1930, -  Page Twelve 1931/32, -  Page Thirteen 1933 - 1936, -  Page Fourteen 1937 - 1939, -  Page Fifteen 1940, - 
Page Sixteen 1941/42, -  Page Seventeen 1943, -  Page Eighteen 1944/45, -  Page Nineteen 1945/46, -  Page Twenty 1946/47, - 
Page Twentyone 1948, -  Page Twentytwo 1948, -  Page Twentythree 1949, -  Page Twentyfour 1950/51, -  Page Twentyfive 1951, - 
Page Twentysix 1952, -  Page Twentyseven 1953, -  Page Twentyeight 1954/55, -  Page Twentynine 1955, -  Page Thirty 1956/57, - 
Page Thirtyone 1957/58, -  Page Thirtytwo 1958/59, -  Page Thirtythree 1959 - 1961, -  Page Thirtyfour 1961/62, -  Page Thirtyfive 1962/63, - 
Page Thirtysix 1963/64, -  Page Thirtyseven 1964 - 1966, -  Page Thirtyeight 1967, -  Page Thirtynine 1968 - 1970, -  Page Forty 1970, - 
Page Fortyone 1971, -  Page Fortytwo 1972, -  Page Fortythree 1973, -  Page Fortyfour 1974/75, -  Page Fortyfive 1975, - 
Page Fortysix 1976, -  Page Fortyseven 1976, -  Page Fortyeight 1977/78, -  Page Fortynine 1978, -  Page Fifty 1979/80, - 
Page Fiftyone 1981/82, -  Page Fiftytwo 1982/83, -  Page Fiftythree 1983/84, -  Page Fiftyfour 1985, -  Page Fiftyfive 1986/87, - 
Page Fiftysix 1987/88, -  Page Fiftyseven 1988/89, -  Page Fiftyeight 1989 - 1991, -  Page Fiftynine 1991/92, -  Page Sixty 1993/94, - 
Page Sixtyone 1995, -  Page Sixtytwo 1996/97, -  Page Sixtythree 1997/98, -  Page Sixtyfour 1998/99, -  Back Cover

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