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Young elite players in the East Kootenay region now get the opportunity to play close to home

Jared du Toit tees it up at RBC Canadian Open Thursday

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Julyfest is fast approaching, with the highly anticipated Julyfest Classic Soccer Tournament kicking off at 8a.m. on Saturday.

The Pars & Guitars music series has officially kicked off at Trickle Creek. Last Thursday, June 28 was the first of three shows, featuring Guitarist and Vocalist Mike Stenhouse, who has been performing in Western Canada for over 25 years.

Kimberley’s Jared du Toit, who recently graduated from the University of Arizona and has now embarked on a pro career, has been named a Second Team All American by the Golf Coaches of American.

Kimberley native and gold-medal paralympian, Josh Dueck arrived in Kimberley this week to speak to Selkirk and McKim students about his experience being seriously injured as a worker, the importance of safety on the job and how he realized his dreams despite his injury.

The local team plays their championship game in Fernie this coming weekend

Over 700 participants competed in the Wasa Triathlon this past weekend

The Kimberley Phillies win the Cranbrook House Mid Season Tournament with a tight fought battle and extra inning with Sandor in the finals for an 8-7 win. Kimberley went undefeated on the weekend.