COURTESY OF THE KIMBERLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM ARCHIVES
DAILY BULLETIN Newspaper October 4 – 8, 1965
“Sullivan Blast To Trigger CP – Cominco Pavilion At Montreal”
An underground blast in the Sullivan mine at Kimberley, B.C. is planned for Tuesday to trigger construction of a multi-million dollar Canadian Pacific – Cominco pavilion for the 1967 World Exhibition at Montreal.
Simultaneously with the blast, construction machinery is to be set in motion in a ground-breaking ceremony at Montreal, on the site of the pavilion sponsored jointly by Canadian Pacific and The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company.
The simultaneous operation of the project is based on an “open line” microwave communications network.
The West-Meets-East extravaganza was announced here by H.M. Lewis, assistant general manager of the pavilion, who will attend the Kimberley ceremony and announce details of the joint pavilion.
Mr. Lewis said the demonstration was organized to “kick off the pavilion with a bang” and to emphasize the role of the Sullivan mine at Expo 67. Many construction materials for the CP-Cominco pavilion as well as items of display there will come from the Sullivan, said Mr. Lewis.
The Sullivan mine is the world’s largest lead-zinc producer and also produces silver, iron, cadmium, indium, bismuth, antimony, Sulphur and tin.
At the Kimberley ceremony, the blast of about one ton of high explosives will be detonated at the 3,200 foot level of the mine to break the ore from which metal for the pavilion will be extracted.
Officials scheduled to attend the event include R.F. Shaw, deputy commissioner general of Expo ’67; J.H. Salter, vice-president, western region, Cominco; C.A. Colpitts, vice-president, Pacific region, Canadian Pacific; representatives of federal and provincial governments and civic dignitaries.
At Montreal, the ceremony is to be attended by the presidents of both companies – N.R. Crump of Canadian Pacific and W.S. Kirkpatrick of Cominco – with Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau, Expo ’67 officials and others.
DAILY BULLETIN Newspaper October 12 – 15, 1965
“Kimberley To Qualify For Postal Carrier Service”
The Prime Minister today announced an increase in Post Office letter carrier delivery service that will bring mail deliveries to approximately 62,000 families now required to pick up their mail at local post offices.
The extension will effect up to 28 communities across the country. It results from the Government’s decision to reduce the minimum number of calls on which letter carrier service can be based – from the present requirement of 2,500 points of call, to 2,000.
This reduction was recommended by Postmaster General Rene Tremblay.
The Prime Minister said that it has become increasingly difficult for the Post Office Department to provide an efficient service through general delivery and postal “lock boxes” in communities with more than 2,000 points of call. Generally, when a community has developed to that stage, congestion develops in the lobby and at the general delivery wickets, and difficulties in mail handling operations arise.
Timing for introduction of the new service in the various communities depends on the local situation. Considerable preparatory work is required: the town must be divided into letter carrier walks; staff must be trained to sort mail to these walks; accommodation must be provided and new equipment obtained; the public must provide mail receptacles; houses must be numbered and streets named.
Depending upon the amount of work already done, some of the communities affected will be ready for mail delivery before others. It is expected that the service will start first in Paris, Petawawa and Camp Petawawa Ontario; Camrose Alta.; Abbottsford and Duncan, B.C.
Posta officials will undertake detailed surveys in five communities to determine if they qualify for the service. These communities are Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; Buckingham and Dolbeau, Quebec; Castlegar and Kimberley, British Columbia.
DAILY BULLETIN Newspaper October 18-22, 1965
“Kimberley Youth Shot”
A Kimberley teenager, Terry Hopkins, age 19, of 425 Spokane Street, is in Kimberley & District Hospital today suffering from a gun shot wound in his foot.
The accident occurred Sunday around 2 p.m. when Terry and his younger brother Glen were grouse hunting four miles up Lois Creek.
The two boys were walking along the trail with Glen in front. Glen spotted a grouse and opened fire. Terry, in an effort to open fire on the bird, accidently pulled the trigger early and the bullet entered his foot. The complete details of the accident are not available.
DAILY BULLETIN Newspaper October 25 – 29, 1965
“Recreation In Town”
Thursday and Friday evenings at 6:30 sees a Minor Hockey Coaches Clinic underway at McDougall Hall. Sponsored jointly by Kimberley Parks Recreation Commission and Kimberley Minor Hockey Association, the clinic is designed for men who are interested in doing a good job of coaching boys or girls. The different aspects of coaching will be handled by Bill Jones, Earl Betker and Struan Robertson. It is hoped that all men who are going to be in charge of a team this year will attend. We are sure that each one can pick up some valuable information whether it be on stick handling, goal tending or handling the boys. We extend an open invitation.
Square Dancing is well under way with three groups going strong. These people really seem to enjoy themselves. Glen Cunnings looks after the Saturday night group and a Monday night beginners group. If there are any more young people in town who wish to take it up, why not call him and Glen will explain the set up for you. Marysville have their own group which meets on Mondays in the school.
By the way, the Parks and Recreation Commission have planned a Callers Clinic for Kimberley on the weekend of 13th and 14th November. This clinic will be held in McDougall Hall and will be open to callers from throughout the East Kootenay. If you square dance but would like to try calling, keep this date in mind.
The Fencing Club wish to let it be known that they still meet in Watkins School on Tuesday nights and invite anyone to join them. They have 12 members meantime and through a grant from the Parks and Recreation Commission they are going to buy 3 sets of equipment to have on hand, so that beginners can try out the sport without buying foils and masks. Hap Van Wyk, Lorna Goetz, Hugh Town and Dr. Neve are all involved here and can be contacted for information.
An organization which has a lot to offer to boys and does not seem to get much publicity is the Air Cadets. Bill Scheer is now C.O. and tells us that on November 1st, an Open House will be held. The Public will be able to walk through their premises and see exactly what is available. Between rifle shooting, navigation training and photography, there is a lot to offer but we feel the greatest advantage a boy can gain is the leadership training. Pay a visit on November 1st.
Girl’s Hockey, operating meantime under a committee of Fern Chatterson, Val Evans and Sandra Adams, would appreciate the services to an adult to supervise their play. Twenty girls have signed up so far and there is room for more providing they can skate well and are over 12 years.
