Kimberley Community Profile and Business Guide Stake Your Claim in Kimberley
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 4 Small Town Living 6 Affordability 7 Transportation 7 Retail 8 Table of Business to Business 9 Light Industry 10 Contents Skilled Trades 11 COMMUNITY PROFILE 12 Demographics 14 Labour Force 17 Income 21 Taxes 23 Real Estate 25 Business Profile 26 Education 27 Transportation 28 Utilities 31 Quality of Life 32
BUSINESS GUIDE 38 Zoning 40 Rezoning and OCP Amendment 40 Zoning Amendments 41 Subdivision 41 Subdivision Application Process 41 Building Permits 42 Development Permits 43 Development Variance Permits 44 Board of Variance 44 Sign Permits 45 Business Licenses 45 British Columbia and Canada Information 46
CONTACT INFORMATION 48
CREDITS 48
3 Investment Opportunities Small Town Charm + Big City Amenities 01{ = Opportunity
Kimberley is a mountain community bursting with possibilities. Explore the business opportunities that exist in Kimberley and take advantage of the Founded in 1891 with the establishment of area’s growth, highly skilled resident labour the famous North Star and Sullivan Mines, force, excellent travel connections, and cost- the town has a century-long storied history effectiveness of living and working locally. of building community while adapting to Opportunities exist in retail and service changing economic conditions. Growth in industries, light industry and skilled trades. Kimberley is driven by a spectacular natural The Kimberley economy is restructuring setting, charming small-town character, with a diversified mix of tourism, construction, and the relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by both forestry and entrepreneur-driven business – locals and tourists. Year-round recreational wouldn’t you like to be part of it? activities abound in this safe, affordable community that is only now being discovered Stake Your Claim in Kimberley! by the world. Small Town Living
A Population on the Rise
Kimberley offers a spectacular lifestyle for Kimberley is experiencing growth once again, increasing the demand families, active retirees, and lovers of the for locally-sourced consumer goods and services. Population grew by outdoors. Recreational pursuits include 1% per year from 2001 to 2004 following several years of population loss anticipating the closure of the Sullivan Mine. Housing starts are world-class skiing at Kimberley Alpine rapidly increasing from a low of 31 in 2001 to 162 in 2005. The number Resort, fishing in the many mountain of part-time residents has also increased significantly as Kimberley attracts purchasers of recreational properties from neighbouring lakes, streams, and rivers, hiking the Purcell Alberta and around the world. The share of Kimberley’s housing stock or Rocky Mountains, or golfing one of owned by non-residents increased from 20% in 2000 to 32% in 2005. Kimberley’s three championship golf courses. The community is developing Tourist Traffic a new aquatic centre and has a full Kimberley’s thriving tourist industry draws visitors to the town with complement of sports, recreational and year-round recreational opportunities that include Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, golfing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, river cultural programs for all ages. rafting, and horseback riding. A typical year now sees more than 120,000 skier visits to Kimberley in winter and 70,000 rounds of golf Kimberley has maintained a friendly, small in summer. These activities are complemented by the cultural town atmosphere. Kimberley citizens attractions that Kimberley offers, including the Bavarian City Mining Railway and the famous Kimberley International Old-Time Accordion demonstrate great community spirit with Championships. As well, natural attractions such as Marysville Falls their active volunteerism and participation and the dazzling Cominco Gardens entice a wide variety of tourists in community festivals and events. This to the area. creates a caring and safe community that Business Amenities provides the ideal place to live. At the same Kimberley has all modern telecommunications requirements, including time, Kimberley provides a supportive high-speed internet service throughout the community and full infrastructure and all of the necessary digital cellular coverage. City water and sewer infrastructure is sound connections to successfully operate a wide and has capacity for growth. Kimberley also has a supportive business community through the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce. variety of businesses.
6 Single Family Home Affordability Average Sale Price 2005 Kimberley housing costs have increased Average Price % change from 2004 in recent years, but remain much less expensive than other communities in Vancouver* $566,000 19% the Kootenays or the closest major Seattle** $472,000 13% cities of Vancouver, Calgary, Spokane Invermere $318,000 1% and Seattle. Industrial and commercial Fernie $293,000 32% Spokane** $291,000 15% land costs and lease rates are similarly Calgary $278,000 14% less expensive in Kimberley. Golden $234,000 7% For those interested in getting away from Nelson $232,000 22% Kalispell** $195,000 0% it all, Kimberley also has close proximity Rossland $192,000 28% to lakefront, rural and forested acreages. Kootenays $182,000 19% Cranbrook $164,000 21% Kimberley $146,000 25% Creston $135,000 24% *Vancouver price is a 3-month moving average for Oct-Dec for a “bench- mark” property, which is a typical single family home in the market. **American city prices based on Coldwell Banker Home Price Comparison Index for 2005, converted to Canadian dollars at $1.22 to $1 US. Sources: Kootenay Real Estate Board, Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board, Calgary Real Estate Board, Coldwell Banker
Transportation Kimberley has excellent transportation connections. The Canadian Rockies International Airport, located a mere 15-minute drive from Kimberley, offers numerous flights daily to Vancouver International Airport and to Calgary. The airport is extending its runway to 8,000 feet to allow larger planes to land. This will facilitate direct flights from more distant locales in North America and even Europe, including charter aircraft bringing tourists to the amazing ski resorts, golf courses and other area attractions. By road, Kimberley is only 1 hour from the U.S. border, about 3.5 hours from Spokane (332 km – 206 miles) and approximately 4 hours from Calgary (392 km – 244 miles) to the east.
7 Retail 1.1.
Retail Prospects Kimberley’s thriving four season tourist trade and increasing population are currently under-serviced by the retail sector. There are three main commercial areas in Kimberley, each offering something different to consumers. The pedestrian-only Alpine-style Platzl in the heart of Kimberley is the community’s central gathering place and an active destination for festival and tourist traffic. Marysville Village is the “downtown” of the formerly separate community of Marysville in Kimberley’s south end, featuring a charming Main Street with restaurants, offices, retail and personal services mingling along several blocks. The Kimberley Alpine Resort Village is the emerging commercial focus of the newly developed areas on Kimberley’s resort mountain. There are also pockets of secondary and neighbourhood commercial development in various areas of the city. The underdeveloped retail sector in Kimberley is due in part to the economic flux caused by the 2001 closure of the Sullivan Mine. The commercial real estate market offers prime space available at reasonable lease rates, a situation that may not last long as growth continues! This creates an exciting opportunity for the savvy investor to enter the local market and participate in the next wave of growth. Potential retail opportunities in Kimberley*: 1. Computers and electronics [
INVESTMENT 2. Appliances 3. Home centres, including building materials and hardware 4. Men’s & Women’s clothing 5. Gardening supplies
OPPORTUNITIES 6. Shoe Store 7. Fish and seafood market
*According to preliminary market analysis of Kimberley in relation to similar British Columbia communities. Investors should conduct further due diligence before pursuing any of these opportunities. ]
8 Business to Business 2.2.
Kimberley also has significant potential for growth in professional and business services. Lawyers, accountants, Canadian Rockies International Airport to Vancouver and Calgary and their international airports, or by driving to Spokane for direct air access to the and other professional services are needed to serve the American market. Kimberley’s telecommunications infrastructure supports “e-businesses” and professionals operating from a Kimberley location. growing residential and business markets in Kimberley Professional and business service firms are typically small and owner- and could potentially work from a community base to operated. Once again, the lifestyle and amenities available to town residents at an affordable price make Kimberley a very attractive place serve the broader East Kootenay region and national to live. The recreational opportunities, affordable housing and small and international markets. town atmosphere combine to create a very enticing package for both families and those at or nearing retirement age. Kimberley is also located near a major regional hospital in Cranbrook and has developed its own comprehensive health centre, bringing together doctors, a pharmacy and various related therapists and health practitioners in one centrally located facility. B2B opportunities in Kimberley*: 1. Accounting 2. Landscaping 3. Insurance 4. Bookkeeping 5. Graphic Design Regional Growth 6. Document preparation services The economy of the entire East Kootenay region and British 7. Temporary help services ] Columbia overall is very strong. East Kootenay growth is driven by regional tourism, aided by the expansion of the Canadian Rockies 8. Interior Decoration International Airport, the resurgence of coal mining in the nearby 9. Drafting/Architecture Elk Valley, and a vigorous forest industry. The Kimberley economy is keeping pace with increased growth and diversification. 10. Website development and support
Kimberley is an excellent location for servicing businesses in *According to preliminary market analysis of Kimberley in relation to similar British Columbia OPPORTUNITIES
the Kootenays by virtue of its central location and proximity to communities. Investors should conduct further due diligence before pursuing any of these Cranbrook, the largest community in the region. For servicing more opportunities. distant clients, convenient air connections are available through INVESTMENT [ 9 Light Industry 3.3.
Kimberley is a strategic location for a wide range of light industrial and service commercial businesses. Geograph- Labour ically central, it has government support for development, Largely as a result of its mining past, Kimberley’s labour market has an above-average level of training in skilled trades. Nearly half of the excellent transportation connections, low costs, and Kimberley labour force has a post-secondary certificate or diploma as of the 2001 Census, significantly higher than the BC rate of 38%. a skilled local labour pool. The greatest advantage Occupations that are more than twice as common in the Kimberley area include mechanics, heavy equipment and crane operators, Kimberley offers to business owners and employees is stationary engineers, power station operators and electrical trades the lifestyle and quality of small-town mountain life. and telecommunications occupations. Former workers in the Sullivan Mine, many of whom stayed in the community because of its affordability and housing costs, are a group of workers with unique skills that could be applied to other manufacturing or fabrication tasks. Government Support The City of Kimberley is committed to the establishment of more Light industry opportunities in Kimberley: light industrial land. There are several new light industrial areas 1. Manufactured wood products designated in the recently completed Official Community Plan and the City now has a light industrial park in Marysville (south 2. Auto repair Kimberley). This land is suitable for light manufacturing, service 3. Custom fabrication, including metalwork commercial, wood products manufacturing, wholesaling, and other workshop, laboratory, office or “flex” space uses. 4. Environmental products Of particular relevance to wood products companies, the City of 5. Food processing Kimberley is investigating the viability of a Community Forest that 6. Small-scale manufacturing or service will give small companies access to a steady supply of high-quality commercial industries in support of [ timber from the local area. Companies in the forest products sector INVESTMENT are further supported by timber framing courses offered through regional resource industries (mining, the local campus of the College of the Rockies forestry) or tourism (skiing, fishing, golfing)
Location While Kimberley itself is transitioning away from its mining past,
OPPORTUNITIES there remains significant mining and forestry operations in the East Kootenays that can be serviced from a central location in Kimberley. This revival is helping to drive commerical service business to Kimberley-based companies. The mining sector is undergoing a revival in British Columbia due to higher commodity prices (coal mining is particularly prominent in the Elk Valley, just to the east of Kimberley in the Rocky Mountains). Kimberley’s location just off Highway 3, which is one of the major east-west trucking routes between British Columbia ] and Alberta, also enhances the viability of a Kimberley location. 10 Skilled Trades 4.4.
Kimberley offers tremendous opportunity to skilled Consider the following: individuals in the building trades, either as business Kimberley is an excellent choice as a home base due to its owners, independent contractors, or skilled employees. affordable housing, outstanding recreational amenities and small-town character. Average sale prices for single family New housing development continues at a rapid pace homes in Kimberley were $146,419 in 2005, compared to in Kimberley and throughout the East Kootenay more than $300,000 in both Fernie and Invermere and an average of $181,000 throughout the Kootenays region. region. Most of the growth is fueled by the purchase of In 2005, Kimberley recorded 162 housing starts, a huge increase of recreational properties by non-locals from the from the 94 starts in all of 2003 and the 60 starts in 2004. neighbouring province of Alberta, from the United States, The value of new construction has been increasing throughout the East Kootenays. Even though the number of housing starts and increasingly from overseas markets like the United varies somewhat from year to year, the average construction value per unit continues to increase (from $144,000 per unit in Kingdom. The market is therefore less sensitive to factors 2001 to $192,000 per unit in 2004). This partly reflects the increased like interest rate and construction cost increases than cost of construction materials, but also shows how buyers of recreational properties are investing in high-quality homes.
the domestic housing market. Kimberley’s central location in the East Kootenays is ideal for serving construction projects as well as forestry and mining The remaining housing growth potential in Kimberley operations throughout the region. is massive – only about 40% of the “approved in principle” Skilled trades opportunities in Kimberley: residential and tourist accommodation units have been 1. High-end interior finishing work
developed, leaving a potential 4,000 housing units still 2. Timber framing ] to be constructed in Kimberley alone. Other resort 3. Electrical 4. Plumbing destinations like Invermere and Fernie and rural areas 5. Roofing surrounding Kimberley area also continue to grow 6. Interior design
through the influx of recreational home purchases OPPORTUNITIES 7. Various skilled construction trades from around the world. Come grow with us. INVESTMENT [ 11 Community Pro02file Welcome to Kimberley! Our beautiful mountain community is nestled in the Purcell Mountain Range with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the scenic Kootenay River Valley. Kimberley attracts people from all walks of life - from young families to retirees, artists and entrepreneurs - who want to combine lifestyle with livelihood. The world-class Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort, as well as the golf courses at Trickle Creek, Kimberley Golf Club and Bootleg Gap, are only a few of the recreational opportunities available. Outdoor enthusiasts love to explore Kimberley’s beautiful forested river valley using the extensive trail network and nature park bordering the city. Kimberley has a vibrant arts and culture scene, including the famous Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships. Shopaholics head directly for the Alpine-style Platzl, Kimberley’s pedestrian-only retail area. Our social network includes an integrated health centre; primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools; retirement communities; and a very proactive volunteer base. Come for a visit and stay for a lifetime! 02 [COMMUNITY PROFILE]
Demographics
Population The East Kootenay region has grown steadily in the last few years, driven by growth in tourism and a resurgence in coal mining. Kimberley is also growing as its economy recovers from the closure of the Sullivan Mine, which was once the foundation of the community. Both Kimberley and the surrounding rural area lost population through the late 1990s leading up to the mine’s closure in 2001, but have since started growing again.
Population Estimates KIMBERLEY KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION Population Change Population Change Population Change 1996 6,983 9,002 58,490 1997 6,918 - 65 8,957 - 45 58,427 - 63 1998 6,816 - 102 8,822 - 135 58,085 - 342 1999 6,768 - 48 8,793 - 29 58,291 206 2000 6,767 - 1 8,750 - 43 58,367 76 2001 6,767 0 8,669 - 81 58,747 380 2002 6,775 8 8,696 27 59,396 649 2003 6,802 27 8,778 82 60,060 664 2004 6,946 144 8,895 117 60,795 735 2005 7,049 103 9,049 154 61,862 1,067
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: BC Stats
14 Estimated Population, 1996-2005
Language Knowledge Language Knowledge, 2001 There is diverse language capability in the KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC Kimberley labour market. In addition to English, English 8,220 100.0% 99.9% 97.3% there are several hundred French and German French 305 3.7% 5.1% 7.0% speakers. Other languages represented in German 285 3.5% 3.3% 3.1% Kimberley include a variety of eastern and western Spanish 85 1.0% 0.8% 2.0% Italian 65 0.8% 1.2% 1.1% European languages as well as Japanese. Dutch 50 0.6% 0.5% 0.8%
Japanese 30 0.4% 0.2% 0.8% Portuguese 25 0.3% 0.1% 0.5% Ukrainian 25 0.3% 0.4% 0.4% Russian 25 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Age Groups As of the 2001 Census, Kimberley’s population profile was older than the rest of the East Kootenay region and British Columbia. Kimberley’s median age of 44.3 years was nearly six years older than the provincial median of 38.4. This age profile is a reflection of several things. First, the traditional mining labour force was older than in many other industries, so as the Kimberley economy diversifies into other industries the age of its labour force should move toward the provincial average. Also, the community’s high quality of life, inviting community spirit, and pleasant climate make it a popular retirement location. Unlike many other resource-based communities, most residents do not leave the community to retire elsewhere. Kimberley is a popular and growing retirement destination for newcomers, including many from the United Kingdom.
Population by Age, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC Under 18 years 1,625 20% 23 % 22 % 18 - 34 years 1,375 17% 20 % 22% 35 - 54 years 2,705 33% 33 % 32% 55 - 74 years 1,835 22% 18 % 1 7% 75 years & up 765 9% 5% 6% Median Age 44.3 39.7 38.4
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
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Household Size Kimberley’s average household has 2.2 residents, slightly smaller than the East Kootenay regional average of 2.4 and the BC provincial average of 2.5. This is a reflection of the slightly older age profile previously discussed.
Household Size, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC 1 person 915 32% 25% 27% 2 persons 1,125 39% 38% 34% 3 persons 370 13% 15% 15% 4-5 persons 470 16% 20% 21% 6 or more persons 20 1% 2% 4% Average number of persons in private households 2.2 2.4 2.5 Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
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Labour Force
Labour Force Education Kimberley has a highly educated workforce in comparison to the rest of the East Kootenay region, with more graduates at both the university and college level. Nearly half of Kimberley residents in the prime working age years of 25 to 64 have a post secondary certificate or diploma, which includes training in skilled trades. This is a significantly higher share than the provincial average of 38%.
Labour Force Education, Age 25-64, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC Less than High School Diploma 675 19% 20% 16% High School Diploma Only 400 11% 13% 12% Some Post Secondary 310 9% 11% 12% Post Secondary Certificate/Diploma 1, 680 47% 44% 38% University Bachelor Degree 375 11% 9% 15% University Graduate Degree/Certificate 105 3% 3% 7% *Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Labour Force Education
17 Jobs by Sector The Kimberley Area, including the immediately surrounding rural area, had just over 3,000 jobs as of the 2001 Census. The composition of these jobs has changed somewhat since that time with the closure of the Sullivan Mine, but the distribution of jobs across other sectors of the local economy is expected to have remained roughly the same. Accommodation and food services was the leading employer by sector, heralding Kimberley’s continuing emergence as a popular tourism destination. Also of note is the lower share of retail employment in Kimberley compared to the East Kootenay region. This indicates significant potential for expansion to keep pace with growth in tourism and population.
Jobs in Kimberley Area* by NAICS Sector, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC
Accommodation and food services 475 15% 14% 9% Mining and oil and gas extraction 465 15% 12% 1% Manufacturing 390 12% 8% 10% Retail trade 305 10% 13% 13% Health care and social assistance 290 9% 9% 11% Other services (except public administration) 205 7% 5% 5% Educational services 190 6% 6% 7% Arts, entertainment and recreation 150 5% 4% 2% Construction 130 4% 4% 3% Public administration 115 4% 5% 6% Transportation and warehousing 95 3% 3% 5% Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 85 3% 4% 3% Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 65 2% 2% 3% Finance and insurance 65 2% 3% 4% Professional, scientific and technical services 50 2% 3% 7% Real estate and rental and leasing 35 1% 2% 2% Wholesale trade 25 1% 3% 4% Utilities 10 0% 0% 1% Management of companies and enterprises 0 0% 0% 0% Information and cultural industries 0 0% 1% 3%
TOTAL 3, 145 100% 100% 100%
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Labour Force by Occupation The Kimberley labour market (including the surrounding rural area) consisted of about 4,300 people in 2001. The most common occupational category, as it is throughout British Columbia, is sales and service occupations. In general, Kimberley has more people working in resource-related occupations than the provincial average, but fewer than in the rest of the East Kootenay region. It is important to note that while the resident labour force in the Kimberley area is about 4,300 people, the number of jobs that are actu- ally located in this area (shown in the previous table) was about 3,100. The discrepancy is explained by the number of people who travel to neighbouring areas to work (including more than 500 people commuting to nearby Cranbrook) and people whose jobs have no regular place of work, such as construction workers, sales and repair agents, and some transportation workers.
18 Labour Force by Occupation, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC Sales and service occupations 1,195 28% 25% 25% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 840 19% 22% 14% Business, finance and administration occupations 505 12% 13% 17% Occupations unique to primary industry 440 10% 8% 4% Management occupations 350 8% 10% 11% Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 325 8% 6% 8% Health occupations 220 5% 4% 5% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 195 5% 4% 6% Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 130 3% 4% 5% Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 90 2% 2% 3% Other (inexperienced labour) 30 1% 2% 2% Total Labour Force Age 15+ 4,310 100% 100% 100% *Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
The next table shows more specific occupations that are especially concentrated in the Kimberley area relative to the rest of British Columbia. The column on the right shows how much more common these occupations are in the Kimberley area – mechanics, for example, are nearly 2.5 times as common in Kimberley as the rest of BC. This table indicates the type of skills that are most plentiful in Kimberley for potential new businesses.
Concentrated Occupations in Kimberley Area*, 2001 Workers Ratio: Kimberley Area to BC Occupations unique to forestry operations, mining, oil and gas extraction and fishing, excluding labourers 185 4.24 Primary production labourers 160 2.95 Heavy equipment and crane operators, including drillers 80 2.56 Mechanics 225 2.48 Occupations in travel and accommodation, including attendants in recreation and sport 120 2.21 Stationary engineers, power station operators, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations 90 2.11 Contractors and supervisors in trades and transportation 50 1.71 Supervisors in manufacturing 25 1.59 Chefs and cooks 110 1.56 Occupations in food and beverage service 135 1.53 Technical and related occupations in health 80 1.43 Construction trades 160 1.42 Finance and insurance administration occupations 85 1.36 Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations 55 1.36 Sales and service supervisors 40 1.34 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 160 1.29 Occupations unique to agriculture, excluding labourers 100 1.27 Sales and service occupations, n.e.c. 420 1.22 Child care and home support workers 105 1.22 Nurse supervisors and registered nurses 70 1.20
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census and Vann Struth Consulting Group
19 Educational Specialization Post-secondary educational specialization provides another view of the skills of the Kimberley labour market. As of the 2001 Census, nearly 1,000 local residents (29%) had training in applied science technologies and trades, a substantially higher share than the 21% of BC residents with that training. The only other area where Kimberley shows a significantly greater concentration is in educational, recreational and counselling services.
Post-Secondary Specialization, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC
Applied science technologies and trades 955 29% 32% 21% Commerce, management and business administration 635 19% 19% 21% Educational, recreational and counselling services 485 15% 13% 11% Health professions and related technologies 395 12% 12% 12% Fine and applied arts 205 6% 5% 6% Agricultural, biological, nutritional, and food sciences 185 6% 5% 5% Social sciences and related fields 160 5% 6% 9% Humanities and related fields 130 4% 3% 6% Engineering and applied sciences 95 3% 3% 5% Mathematics, computer and physical sciences 70 2% 2% 4% No specialization 10 0% 0% 0% TOTAL 3,320 100% 100% 100% *Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Labour Force Indicators As of the 2001 Census, there were just over 400 unemployed workers in the Kimberley area. The unemployment rate of 9.6% matched the regional level, while the labour force participation rate was marginally lower due to the larger number of retirees in the community. Annual labour force indicators are only available at the “Development Region” level, which includes the East Kootenays as well as the Kootenay-Boundary and Central Kootenay regional districts to the west. Kimberley’s economy is similar to the broader Kootenays area, which has seen the partici- pation and unemployment rates both edge down in recent years.
Labour Force Indicators Year Total Labour Force Unemployed Participation Rate Unemployment Rate
Kimberley Area* 2001 (Census) 4,315 410 62.0% 9.6% East Kootenay Region 2001 (Census) 30,165 2,890 66.4% 9.6% Kootenay Development Region 1998 79,200 9,500 65.0% 12.0% (Annual Averages) 1999 76,400 7,100 62.4% 9.3% 2000 78,800 8,000 64.3% 10.2% 2001 78,100 7,600 63.7% 9.7% 2002 74,000 7,500 60.5% 10.1% 2003 76,300 8,800 62.6% 11.5% 2004 74,000 6,800 60.7% 9.2% 2005 73,700 4,500 60.3% 6.1%
*Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Statistics Canada, 2001 Census, and Labour Force Survey (annual averages)
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Income
Household Income Distribution Compared to the region and the province, Kimberley has a greater number of households earning less than $35,000 and fewer households earning more than $75,000 in income. This is consistent with an older population with smaller households. The higher prevalence of high-paid mining and forestry jobs throughout the East Kootenays contributes to the region’s household income being higher than the provincial average.
Household Income, 2001 KIMBERLEY AREA* EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC Less than $35,000 CDN 1,440 39% 37% 37% $35,000 to $49,999 CDN 700 19% 16% 16%
$50,000 to $74,999 CDN 740 20% 24% 21% $75,000 CDN and over 795 22% 24% 26% Median Household Income $41,945 $47,401 $46,802 Total Households (Occupied, Private) 3,675 22,955 1,534,340 *Kimberley Area includes the surrounding rural area E. Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census, compiled by Invest
Taxfiler Income Based on individual tax returns for 2003, the median income for Kimberley residents was about $22,800, slightly less than the regional median. Median income strictly from employment sources was $19,400 in Kimberley, considerably less than the regional and provincial medians.
Taxfiler Income, 2003
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, compiled by Statistics Canada
21 Source of Income Source of Income, 2001 Total community income was 64% derived from employment KIMBERLEY EAST KOOTENAY REGION BC in 2001, a slightly lower share than the provincial average of Employment 64% 70% 66% 66%. Kimberley’s heritage as a mining town is reflected in Pension 19% 13% 12% the importance of pensions, which contributed 19% of total Investment 4% 6% 8% community income compared to only 12% in BC. Retirees Self Employment 3% 3% 5% are clearly more likely to rely on pensions than on their own Other 7% 5% 5% personal investments, which accounted for only half as much Tax-Exempt 4% 3% 3% income (4%) as the provincial average of 8%. Source: Canada Revenue Agency, compiled by Statistics Canada
Source of Income Trends Income source trends in Kimberley are consistent with general North American trends of an aging population. Throughout British Columbia the share of income from employment is steadily declining while the share of employment from pensions is increasing.
Source of Income Trends Year Employment Pension Investment Self Employment Other Tax-Exempt 1996 65% 16% 7% 3% 5% 4% 1997 67% 16% 5% 2% 5% 4% 1998 67% 17% 5% 2% 6% 3% 1999 66% 17% 5% 3% 5% 3% 2000 66% 18% 5% 2% 5% 4% 2001 64% 19% 4% 3% 7% 4%
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Taxes
Property Tax Property tax in British Columbia is levied on the value of land and buildings. There are no property taxes on the value of inventory, machinery and equipment, or other tangible goods. Municipalities collect all property taxes, including the portions that are allocated for schools, hospitals and the regional district. Taxes are calculated by applying the tax rates in the table below to the assessed value of land and buildings, as determined each year by BC Assessment, a Crown corporation. Each property is assigned to one of ten classes that reflect its use – the most common of these are shown in the table. Starting in 2006, the City of Kimberley will implement a $100 parcel tax for the financing of the new Aquatic Centre. The parcel tax will be applicable to each folio and will cover capital and operating costs. In 2007, the estimated parcel tax will be $135.
Property Tax Comparison Municipality Class 1 - Residential Class 5 - Light Industry Class 6 - Business Class 8 – Recreation/ Non-Profit Invermere 8.37592 36.71135 23.21607 14.28883 Kimberley* 8.72456 32.85510 34.34804 16.19590 Golden 9.95830 32.43430 28.49870 11.06140 Fernie 10.92043 31.96178 23.67223 11.08493 Cranbrook 15.15220 40.12230 38.44490 19.46860
*Kimberley also has a residential flat tax of $686 for land with improvements (buildings) and $275 for land with no improvements. Sources: BC Ministry of Community Services
Total Residential Taxes and Charges on a Representative House, 2005 Because the total amount of property tax paid is affected by land values in each community, a comparison of tax rates does not reveal the whole story. The next table Golden $1,970 compares total residential taxes and charges (including municipal fees for things like Kimberley $2,248 water, sewer and libraries) for a representative house. Cranbrook $2,395 Fernie $2,588
Invermere $2,866
Source: BC Ministry of Community Services
Federal and Provincial Taxes The Province of British Columbia has a 7% sales tax. Various business inputs, including production machinery and equipment, software development and construction labour are exempt from the tax. Canada has a 6% value-added tax called the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is fully recoverable for all business inputs. Corporate and personal income taxes are levied by both the federal and provincial governments, although all taxes are filed together and paid to the federal Canada Revenue Agency. These taxes are summarized here. 2% Hotel tax will be in place December 1, 2006. Funds collected by the tax will be used for tourism projects, promotion and marketing.
23 Corporate Income Tax, 2005 Small Business* Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing Federal Rate 13.12% 22.12% 22.12% Provincial Rate 4.50% 12.00% 12.00% Local Rate None None None
Total 17.62% 34.12% 34.12% * Small Business is defined as having less than $200,000 CDN of net business income.
Personal Income Tax, 2005 Federal Provincial Local Capital Gains 8% - 14.5% 3.03% - 7.35% None Earned Income 16% - 29% 6.05% - 14.7% None Unearned Income (e.g. dividends) 3.33% - 19.58% 1.19% - 12% None
Source: Material adapted from Invest BC (see www.investbc.com for more information ).
Employers pay workers compensation and employment insurance premiums on their company payrolls. Workers compensation premiums are determined by the type of business activity and average $1.98 per $100 of gross payroll for all types of businesses. The average rate for office workers is $0.26 per $100 of gross payroll. Employment insurance premiums are based on gross payroll up to $39,000 per worker. The rate is 2.73% of payroll so the maximum annual cost per worker is $1,065 (if worker is paid $39,000 or more). For a complete summary of taxation in British Columbia, see the Invest BC website at www.investbc.com/businesstaxation.htm
Development Cost Charges Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are used by some municipalities in British Columbia to pay for servicing and public amenities associated with new developments. They are usually levied on new developments based on the number of housing units or the total area of industrial or commercial development.
Kimberley does NOT levy Development Cost Charges on development projects at this time.
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Real Estate
Housing Prices Single Family Home Sales Housing prices have increased rapidly in Kimberley KIMBERLEY KOOTENAYS in recent years, rising 49% from 2003 to 2005. Units Average Units Average Average prices throughout the Kootenays rose by Sold Price Sold Price 27% over the same time period. 1993 101 $68,698 1,558 $97,661 The average price of a home in Kimberley was 20% 1994 108 $81,601 1,454 $113,886 less than the Kootenay average in 2005. As recently 1995 98 $79,858 1,229 $117,598 as 1998, Kimberley homes were 37% cheaper than 1996 104 $85,585 1,459 $118,150 the Kootenay average. 1997 79 $86,695 1,529 $123,073 1998 125 $76,734 1,464 $121,127 1999 128 $84,861 1,426 $125,265 2000 89 $95,179 1,416 $126,366 2001 77 $93,040 1,525 $131,802 2002 146 $94,831 1,678 $136,704 2003 162 $97,968 1,885 $143,378 2004 211 $116,917 2,456 $153,205 2005 173 $146,419 2,498 $181,913 Average Annual Growth 6.1% 5.4% *Defined as the area covered by the Kootenay Real Estate Board. Source: Kootenay Real Estate Board
Building Permits After several years of strong growth, building activity in Kimberley exploded in 2005. The total value of building permits was 39.3 million, nearly three times the 2004 total. The number of housing starts reached 162, an increase of more than 150% from 2004. Large multiple unit projects have a significant influence on building permit totals in a given year. The $15.5 million value of commercial permits in 1999, for example, was greater than the total of all permits issued in Kimberley in any of the following five years. This large number is associ- ated with the construction of new facilities at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Building Permits Value of Building Permits ($ thousands) Residential Industrial Commercial Institutional/Government Total Housing Starts 1999 $6,902 $364 $15,460 $108 $22,834 65 2000 $7,982 $0 $2,368 $40 $10,390 64 2001 $3,621 $300 $192 $6,142 $10,255 31 2002 $5,062 $0 $1,518 $2 $6,582 32 2003 $12,660 $19 $1,451 $951 $15,081 94 2004 $11,102 $135 $1,098 $648 $13,283 60 2005 $35,182 $0 $2 $4,150 $39,334 162 Source: Statistics Canada and City of Kimberley
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Business Profile
As of the end of 2004, Business Establishments by Sector, 2004 the Statistics Canada NAICS Sector Total Establishments Total with Employees Business Register shows Construction 68 31 Retail trade 63 38 389 business establishments in Real estate and rental and leasing 39 9 Kimberley, including 217 with Other services (except public administration) 38 25 Accommodation and food services 36 22 employees. Establishments Professional, scientific and technical services 31 15 without employees are entirely Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 19 11 owner-operated or use only Health care and social assistance 19 17 contract or family labour. Transportation and warehousing 18 10 Arts, entertainment and recreation 12 8 Manufacturing 11 4 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 5 Wholesale trade 7 7 Finance and insurance 6 4 Mining and oil and gas extraction 3 3 Leading Information and cultural industries 3 3 Management of companies and enterprises 3 2 Employers Educational services 2 0 Public administration 2 2 Utilities 1 1 1. Kimberley Alpine Resort Total 389 217 2. School District #6 Source: Statistics Canada Business Register 3. City of Kimberley Small companies dominate the business community in Kimberley, with 90% of all business establishments 4. Kimberley Special having fewer than 10 employees and 99% having fewer than 50 employees. Care Home Business Establishments by Number of Employees 5. Bootleg Gap Golf Employee Range Number of Establishments 1 - 4 150 39% 6. Overwaitea Food & Drugs 5 - 9 28 7% 10 - 19 23 6% 7. Kimberley Golf Club 20 - 49 11 3% 50 - 99 1 0.3% 8. Barrie MacKay 100 - 199 3 0.8% Contracting Ltd. 200 - 499 0 0.0% 500 + 1 0.3% 9. Mark Creek Market Total with Employees 217 56% 10. Kootenay Savings Total without Employees 172 44% Total Establishments 389 100% Credit Union Source: Statistics Canada Business Register [COMMUNITY PROFILE]
Education
Kimberley’s public school system has a total of four schools. Primary Schools Grades Lindsay Park School Kindergarten to 3 Marysville School Kindergarten to 3 McKim Middle School 4 to 7
Secondary Schools Selkirk High School 8 to 12
Post-Secondary Kimberley is home to a regional campus of the College of the Rockies. The Kimberley campus features several specialized programs, university transfer courses (based on local demand), and a full range of vocational and general interest courses. The specialized programs offered in Kimberley include: Timber Framing Program – Timber frame techniques are taught through a 12-week program intended to prepare students to work in the timber frame industry, or a 5-day course providing an overview of timber frame construction. The 12-week program introduces students to CAD drafting, square rule layout, design and joinery. CADWORKS – This course is designed for timber frame and log home construction and teaches students about versatile computer design in two and three dimensions, interface with AutoCAD, and designing special features like staircases. Straw Bale Construction Workshop – This new workshop covers both theoretical and practical aspects of building a straw bale home from the ground up. Topics covered include the construction of foundations and windows, running electrical, plastering walls, and raising the roof.
In addition, the college provides facilities for specialized training, including video conferencing, computer-based courses, satellite training for accessing training programs throughout North America, and a learning support centre with computer lab and projection screen. College facilities are also used as part of the Kimberley Community Skills Centre, which is a community-led organization that facilitates affordable training for community groups. Nearby Cranbrook hosts the main campus of the College of the Rockies, which offers programs in Trades, Recreation (including Adventure Tourism Business Operations, Mountain Activity Skills Training, and Eco-Tourism Leadership), Tourism, Business, Computer Science, Health, Child Youth, and University Studies (designed for transfer to a university). The Rocky Mountain Sport School in Kimberley offers world-class sports training opportunities for students in Grades 6 to 12. Classes are arranged to allow for optimum training in hockey, tennis, horse riding, skiing and snowboarding.
Kimberley is also home to a collection of schools run out of the Chapman Camp Education Centre, including Alpine English School (for non-English speakers from overseas) and the Kimberley Dance Academy, and the Children of the Rockies music and learning center.
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Transportation
Kimberley is well served by its transportation connections, with easy air or road access to western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Road Distance from Kimberley to Major Centres Km Miles Kimberley is located on Highway 95A. It is slightly removed from Cranbrook, BC 28 17 Highway 3, one of the main east-west routes running west to U.S. Border (Kingsgate, BC / Eastport, Idaho) 108 67 Vancouver and east through the Crowsnest Pass into Alberta. Kalispell, Montana 243 151 Highway 95A runs north as the combined Highway 93/95 to Lethbridge, Alberta 326 203 meet the Trans-Canada Highway at Golden. Kimberley is located Spokane, Washington 332 206 in close proximity to two U.S. border crossings – at Kingsgate via Calgary, Alberta 392 244 Highway 95 and Roosville via Highway 93. Kelowna, BC 580 360 Edmonton, Alberta 683 424 Seattle, Washington 779 484 Vancouver, BC 870 541 Air The Canadian Rockies International Airport is a 15-minute drive from Kimberley. It provides direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary and is undergoing a runway extension and expansion of the terminal area to accommodate larger aircraft from more distant North American and European locations. This will increase tourist visitation and enhance Kimberley’s viability as a location for businesses that require occasional travel to major North American markets. In addition, there are three other sizable airports within a few hours drive of Kimberley that provide further access to locations throughout North America and Europe.
Daily Flights Website Canadian Rockies International Airport Cranbrook, BC (15 minute drive) Vancouver, Calgary www.cranbrookairport.com Glacier Park International Airport Kalispell, MT Salt Lake City, Seattle, Spokane, Minneapolis, (2.5 hour drive) Calgary, Phoenix www.glacierairport.com
Non-Stop Destinations Calgary International Airport 27 Domestic locations (including Toronto, Calgary, AB (4 hour drive) Vancouver, Ottawa), 15 United States locations (including Newark, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando), 9 International locations (including London, Amsterdam, Munich) www.calgaryairport.com
Spokane International Airport 13 United States destinations (including Los Angeles, Spokane, WA (3.5 hour drive) Chicago, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver Phoenix), 1 Canadian location (Calgary) www.spokaneairports.net
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Public Transit Kimberley is served by Kimberley Public Transit, which provides service through the city as well as scheduled round trips to Cranbrook on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the Cranbrook shuttle, seats must be booked ahead and customers with medical appointments have priority over customers travelling for shopping. Door-to-door service is available for the mobility-impaired. For more transit info, call 427-7400 or go to www.busonline.ca.
Customs Ports of Entry The closest customs port of entry is at the Canadian Rockies International Airport. Other ports of entry are at the two border crossings at Kingsgate (108 km away) and Roosville (120 km away).
Transportation-Related Services Kimberley has ready access to a full variety of transportation-related services located in Kimberley, at the nearby Canadian Rockies International Airport, or in Cranbrook. Courier and Delivery Services Location Phone Canada Post Kimberley (250) 427-2833 Greyhound Canada Kimberley (250) 427-3722 ACE Courier Services Cranbrook (250) 426-2601 BDC Courier Service Cranbrook 1-866-SHIP-BDC Federal Express Cranbrook 1-800-GO-FEDEX DHL Canada Cranbrook 1-800-CALL-DHL Overland Freight Lines Cranbrook (250) 489-4615
Air Freight Services Air Canada Cranbrook (250) 426-7719 (www.aircanada.ca) BDC Courier Service Cranbrook 1-866-SHIP-BDC Pacific Coastal Airlines Cranbrook 1-800-663-2872 (www.pacific-coastal.com)
Trucking Services (Local) Canadian Freightways Ltd Kimberley (250) 427-5627 Dumontier Trucking Kimberley (250) 427-4971 Equicare Kimberley (250) 427-3088 Klaus Trucking Ltd. Kimberley (250) 427-3029 Overland Freight Lines Kimberley (250) 427-1822 Canadian Freightways Limited Cranbrook 1-888-868-7923 Cranbrook Parcel & Delivery Cranbrook (250)489-4615 Detroit Diesel-Allison British Columbia Ltd Cranbrook (250) 426-8271 L S McLellan Trucking Ltd Cranbrook (250) 417-2988 Tom Buzzell Trucking Cranbrook (250) 426-3941 Glen Transport Ltd Skookumchuck (250) 422-3535
Passenger Bus Service Greyhound Daily from Calgary & Vancouver. Six buses daily go west and one east. 1-800-661-8747 Vehicle Rentals U-Haul Kimberley (250) 427-7729 Budget Canadian Rockies International Airport (250) 489-4371 Avis Canadian Rockies International Airport (250) 417-2847 National Car and Truck Rental Canadian Rockies International Airport (250) 489-3689 Rent-A-Wreck Canadian Rockies International Airport (250) 426-3004
Shuttle Services and Taxi Services L & K Taxi Kimberley (250) 427-4442 Key City Cabs (Cranbrook) Cranbrook (250) 426-1111 Star Taxi (Cranbrook) Cranbrook (250) 426-5511 A Touch of Class Limousine Service (Cranbrook) Cranbrook (250) 421-8612
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Utilities
Water and Systems Water System Sources of Water Mark Creek, Matthew Creek Water and sewer systems in Kimberley System Facilities Concrete dam with 275 million litre reservoir, 8 are provided by the City of Kimberley. concrete storage reservoirs, 3 chlorinating plants, 3 pump stations, over 115 km (71 miles) of water Water is drawn primarily from Mark Creek and Matthew main pipe Creek. Water is stored in a 275 million litre reservoir Rated Capacity 12 million gallons per day (mgd) located on Mark Creek about 6 km upstream from the Average Daily Demand 3.6 mgd city for servicing all of Kimberley except the Marysville Peak Demand 6 mgd (south Kimberley) area. Marysville water is drawn from $ per 1,000 gallons* (industrial) $1.18 a direct inlet in Matthew Creek about 8 km to the west. Water Connection Fee* $1,500 Kimberley has one sanitary sewage treatment facility, called the Pollution Control Centre (PCC), in Marysville Sanitary Sewer System near the confluence of Mark Creek and the St. Mary System Facilities 1 treatment facility with an aerobic digester, River. It uses the activated sludge method of treatment 2 settling ponds and 2 clarifiers; 2 lift stations; and discharges treated effluent into the St. Mary River. more than 80 km (50 miles) of sanitary sewer lines Rated Capacity 14,500 cu.M. Average Daily Flow 4,000 cu.M.
Peak Flow 12,000 cu.M. Sewer Connection Fee* $1,450.00 *Rates are subject to change.
Kimberley’s storm sewer system has 38 km (23.6 miles) of sewer mains and 626 catch basins. It discharges water into various drainage courses that ultimately reach the St. Mary River via Mark Creek or is discharged into ground.
Telecommunications Electricity Natural Gas High speed internet is available throughout BC Hydro provides electrical service to Natural gas infrastructure in Kimberley Kimberley from Rogers Cable. DSL service Kimberley. Information on services and rates is provided by Terasen. Information on from Telus is currently available throughout for a particular business situation can be service and rates can be obtained by calling Kimberley with the exception of Marysville. obtained by calling 1-800-224-9376 or visiting 1-888-224-2710 or visiting www.terasengas.com. Service is expected to be extended to Marysville www.bchydro.com. The provision of natural gas service in British in 2006. Columbia is currently being “unbundled”, Local telephone service is provided by Telus. meaning that it will be possible to purchase Long distance service is available from a variety gas from a variety of competitive firms of providers. (similar to the ability to purchase long distance telephone service from a variety of Cellular telephone coverage is available from companies). This is currently available for Telus Mobility, Rogers or Bell. commercial operations only and the situation may change rapidly as new companies enter the gas-reselling market.
31 Quality of Life Recreation Opportunities Kimberley is home to a huge variety of recreational opportunities. The city’s spectacular natural setting along the St. Mary River, surrounded by the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, provides the perfect location for world-class outdoor activities, festivals, and cultural events.
Summer Winter Attractions Rafting & Kayaking Backcountry Travel Sullivan Mine Railway & Boating & Fishing Cross-Country Skiing Golfing & Disc Golf Snowmobiling Interpretive Centre (250) 427-2573 Hiking & Walking Tours Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Mountain Biking Dog Sledding Kimberley Arts Centre (250) 427-4919 Wildlife Viewing Snowshoeing Camping Fitness Kimberley Summer Theatre (250) 427-4080 Horseback Riding Yoga Chairlift Rides Kimberley Dynamiters (Junior B The Platzl and Cuckoo Clock Basketball hockey team) Bocce Public Skating Kimberley Heritage Museum (250) 427-7510 Lawn bowling Curling Regalanes Bowling Alley (250) 427-2722 Skateboarding Hockey Tennis Speed Skating Werner Movie Theatre (250) 427-2803 Soccer Figure Skating Baseball & Softball Volleyball Kimberley Public Library (250) 427-3112
Festivals Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships* : 2nd week in July July Fest: 3rd weekend in July
Kimberley Arts Festival Arts on the Edge: August
International Music & Dance Festival: 1st weekend in September Kimberley Country Fair: September International Folk Dance: September “
*In July 2005, 644 accordion players gathered at Kimberley’s International Old Time Accordion Championships and shattered the Guinness World Record for the largest 32“ accordion ensemble by playing for a consecutive 29 minutes and 30 seconds! Quality of Life
Forest Crowne Park +Trails Mark Creek Trails Parks and Garden Park Marysville Eco Park Giegerich Park Marysville Falls Amenities Kimberley Lions and McDougal Park Rotary Nature Park Nordic Trails 107th Avenue Park Kimberley Nature Park Purcell Park Al Fabro Walkway (trail) Kimberley Riverside Campground Rotary Park Bocce Pits Legion Park St. Mary River Boat Launch Central Park Lions Park Swan Park Cominco Gardens Lois Creek Forest Triangle Park Recreation Site Coronation Park/Centennial Hall Upper Lois Creek
Golfing
Trickle Creek Golf Course The only golf course in BC to earn a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine. 18 holes, par 72, 6896 yards Way Lyn Ranch Golf Course Cranbrook Golf Club (250) 427-5171 A challenging country-style One of the highest-rated semi- 1-888-874-2553 executive par 3 course. private courses in the Rockies. www.tricklecreek.com 18 holes, par 62, 3007 yards 18 holes, par 72, 6803 yards (250) 427-2825 Cranbrook Kimberley Golf Club 1-866-427-2210 (250) 426-7812 Founded in 1924, the Kimberley www.waylyngolf.com 1-888-211-8855 Golf Club has hosted a number of www.golfcranbrook.com championships over the years. St. Eugene Mission 18 holes, par 71, 6251 yards Mission Hills Executive Par 3 (250) 427-4161 Golf Course This friendly public executive par 3 www.kimberleygolfclub.com Les Furber-designed course was course offers lessons from a CPGA awarded a top three ranking in professional. Golf Digest’s “Canada’s Best New Bootleg Gap Golf Club Courses” category for 2001. 18 holes This championship course includes Cranbrook a unique 9-hole course. 18 holes, par 72, 7007 yards (250) 489-3009 Cranbrook www.golfmissionhills.ca 27 holes, par 72, 7182 yards (250) 420-2000 1-877-427-7077 1-866-292-2020 (250) 427-7077 www.steugene.ca/golf www.bootleggapgolf.com
33 Quality of Life Rich Sporting Indoor Recreation Facilities Heritage Civic Centre Kimberley Skateboarding Club (Home of the Kimberley Dynamiters) (250) 427-2591 Indoor Ice Arena Kimberley has a history of producing sporting Kimberley Aquatic Centre (250) 427-5311 for bookings champions. Kimberley native Gerry Sorensen, (To open in 2006) whose name now graces the road leading to Marysville Arena Tanglefoot Training Centre Kimberley Alpine Resort, was a five-time winner Indoor Ice Arena (250) 427-9339 on the World Cup ski circuit in the early 1980s. (250) 427-5311 for bookings She became only the second Canadian woman to win the World Alpine Downhill Championship, Kimberley Curling Club capturing the title at Schladming, Austria in 1982. Six sheet curling rink (250) 427-2591 In hockey, the Kimberley Dynamiters have brought worldwide renown to the community. Kimberley Indoor Sport Centre They captured the Allan Cup, Canada’s senior Two indoor tennis courts hockey championship, in 1936 and again in 1978. (250) 427-1616 The 1936 team was Canada’s representative at the world hockey championships in London, England in 1937, and successfully brought the world title back to Canada. Kimberley produced a former Dominion welter- weight boxing champion, Jack Butula, who captured the title in a bout in Vancouver in 1952. Patrick Morrow, who in 1982 became only the second Canadian to scale Mount Everest, was also a Kimberley resident.
Paralympic Clubs and Services Sports Organizations North Star Ski Racers Sport Facility Kimberley Nordic Club Kimberley Lawn Bowling Club Kimberley Gymnastics Club In 2005, Kimberley was awarded $3.9 million in Special Interest Kimberley Shotokan Karate funding to develop a world-class Paralympic Kimberley Senior Citizen Society Seniors Fastball League athletic training centre – the first of its kind in Royal Canadian Air Cadets Canada. The multi-sport development and Bicycle Club Kimberley Pipe Band competition centre will allow athletes with a Ladies Baseball League Kimberley Camera Club disability the opportunity to train for all four Slo-Pitch (Mixed Softball) Paralympic winter disciplines in one community: Kimberley Wildlife & Kimberley Junior Dynamiters Wilderness Club Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, Wheelchair curling North Star Figure Skating Club Sullivan Mine & Railway and Sledge hockey. This initiative will draw Historical Society athletes with disabilities from across the country Seahorse Swim Club North Star Quilters Association and supports Kimberley’s ongoing efforts to St. Mary Fly Fishers Kimberley Community Literacy provide an accessible community to all. Kimberley Open Darts League Program Rocky Mountain Riders 34 Kimberley Garden Club Quality of Life
Churches Holy Cross Lutheran Church Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Service St. Andrew’s Presbyterian All Saints Anglican Church Kimberley Fellowship Baptist Church Marysville Community Church Clubs United Church of Canada Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart Kimberley Pentecostal Church United Way Knights of Columbus Alcoholics Anonymous Knights of Pythias Kimberley Nature Park Society Kootenay Society for the Handicapped Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Legion Canadian Cancer Society Ladies of the Eagles Canadian Diabetic Association Ladies of the Rebekah Kimberley Chamber of Commerce Lady Lions Club Eagles Lions Club (Kimberley) Friends of the Kimberley Public Library Lions Club (Marysville) Children’s Clubs Eastern StarMasons Elks (B. P. O. E. #90) Parent-Teachers’ Association Lee Haskell Youth Centre Helping Hands Food Bank Gymnastics Club Kimberley Family Pythian Sisters Temple #27 Centre Kimberley Dance Red Cross Academy 4H Club Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary North Star Racers Seniors Helping Seniors Girl Guides of Canada Jack Rabbits Nordic Kimberley Rotary Club Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts Skiing Kimberley Arts Council North Star Skating Baby Goose Royal Canadian Legion (Kimberley) Club Kimberley Play and Kimberley Community Minor Hockey Learn Development Society Minor Baseball Wildsight Toastmasters Minor Soccer
Average January temperature -8.6 C/approx -14 F Average July temperature 17.4 C/approx 66 F 35 Quality of Life
Distance from 3.2 km (2 miles) city centre Top Elevation: 1982m (6500ft) Base Elevation: 1230m (4035 feet)
Total vertical rise: 751m (2465 feet) - Parking facilities available Skiing Lift facilities: 2.5k Quad-chair, 2400 skiers per hour 1829 m (6000 ft.) T-Bar, 950 skiers per hour Tamarack Double Chair, 1080 skiers per hour 1098 m (3600 ft.) Easter Triple Chair, 1200 skiers per hour 1981 m (6500 ft) Rosa Triple Chair, 1500 skiers per hour Dining Facilities: Kootenay Haus Kimberley Alpine Resort Kelsey’s Restaurant Box 40, Kimberley BC Stemwinder Bar and Grill Slope Side Cafe and Deli Canada, V1A 2Y5 Ski School & Services: Kimberley Alpine Resort - contact directly (250) 427-4881 Ski Season Early Dec. to Average Snowfall: 400cm - 150” Mid April Average Temperature: -5°C / 23°F Cross Country Skiing: 26 km (16 miles) prepared cross-country ski trails, 3.5 km (2.1 miles) lit loop Trails open every evening until 10: 00 pm. Night Downhill Skiing: One of the longest illuminated runs in North America Quality of Life Health And Community Service
Hospitals Medical Clinics East Kootenay Regional Hospital Kimberley Medical Clinic (Cranbrook) with specialty services in (250) 427-4861 Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, General Kimberley Vision Care Surgery Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & (250) 427-3696 Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Pathology. Retirement (250) 426-5281 Communities Kimberley Health Centre Pioneer Lodge & Lion’s Manor (250) 427-2215 (250) 427-3596 Kimberley Hospice Society Gardenview Lodge (250) 427-2844 (250) 427-1998 Kimberley Family Resource Centre The Pines (250) 427-2449 (250) 427-4807 Kimberley Veterinary Clinic Valleyview Lodge (250) 427-5515 (250) 427-3515 Social Housing Western Lodge Gatehouse Gardens (250) 427-4423 (250) 427-5266
Community Protection Services In case of emergency Dial 911 in Kimberley Police Protection: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Kimberley detachment (250) 427-4811 www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Citizens on Patrol (250) 427-1948 Victim Services (250) 427-5621 Fire Protection: Kimberley Fire Department (250) 427-4114 Emergency: 911 Search & Rescue: Kimberley Search & Rescue (250) 427-5998 www.kimberleysar.org Ambulance: BC Ambulance Service EMERGENCY (250) 427-3500 37 Business
For further information relating to the planning and development of Kimberley,Guide contact the Planning and Development Services department:
Manager Planning and Development Services Economic Development Officer (250) 427-5311 ext 218 (250) 427-5311 ext 220 [email protected] [email protected] 03The Business Guide on the following pages provides an overview of City of Kimberley regulations for land use, the development and construction of buildings, and other relevant licensing and regulations for businesses. The final page of the guide also provides links to registration and startup tools for all new businesses in British Columbia.
The Official Community Plan (OCP), adopted July 12, 2005, acts as a framework for continuing development in Kimberley. Zoning regulates how land is used. Each property is assigned a zone, as described in Kimberley’s Zoning Bylaws. The bylaws specify the use or range of uses that are allowed in each zone, as well as the allowed building densities, site coverage, and building form. ZONING
Rezoning and OCP Amendment To determine the zoning of a Rezoning is changing the zoning of a property. particular property, contact: A property owner may request a change in their Corporate Administration property’s zoning to obtain a use or a density Assistant that is not permitted under the existing zoning. Zoning and OCP amendment applications (250) 427-5311 ext 212 Zoning can only be changed by applying for an are reviewed by staff and presented to the [email protected] amendment to the City of Kimberley Zoning Administration Committee and Council prior Bylaw or the Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw. The to staff drafting an amending bylaw. If the proposed zoning must conform to the land use zoning amendment is supported by Council, Detailed development information is designation outlined in the Official Community the necessary amending bylaws are drafted for available on the City of Kimberley website: Plan. If this is not the case, an OCP Amendment the required Council readings and a public application is also required. www.city.kimberley.bc.ca hearing. All zoning amendments affecting properties within 800 metres of Highway 95A are referred to the Ministry of Transportation for their approval.
40 [BUSINESS GUIDE] Zoning Amendments The application process has these steps: 3. The approval process then commences with a staff review of the application, a recommendation by the Administration 1. Complete the “Application for Zoning Amendment” form. Committee to Council, and if Council elects to proceed, the 2. Include with the application the following items: drafting of a bylaw, initiation of a public hearing, and if required, a. Certificate of title, dated within 30 days of the application submission to the Ministry of Transportation for approval. (available from the Kamloops Land Title Office or a 4. If all necessary approvals are granted, Council gives final notary public or lawyer). consideration and votes to adopt or reject. Rejected applications b. Five sets of property maps or sketches – if greater than can not be appealed but may be resubmitted after a period 11” by 17” in size, one additional copy reduced to 11” by 17”. of six months.
c. Five copies of all additional information in support of the application, which may include photographs, For further information on zoning or OCP development proposal and rationale with conceptual amendments, contact: drawings, or a municipal policy review. Manager, Planning and d. Payment of application fee. Development Services (250) 427-5311 ext 218 e. A completed Site Profile form in accordance with the [email protected] Waste Management (Amendment) Act.
Subdivision ownership and an Environmental Site Profile. The process is more involved for large complex Subdivisions are defined as the division of subdivisions than for simple one or two lot land into two or more parcels. This includes a subdivisions. simple lot line adjustment, but with respect to this approval process, does not include a site consolidation. These subdivisions are governed Subdivision Application Process by the Land Title Act. Converting a building or bare land into strata parcels pursuant to the The following information is generally required. Strata Property Act is also a subdivision. The a. The proposed dimensions and subdivision procedure following is general in areas (m2) of the proposed lots, nature and the complexity or simplicity for including parking locations and the procedure will be dependent upon each number of spaces. subdivision application. b. The location of any existing build- It is recommended that all applicants make ings, structures, utility poles and preliminary enquiries at City Hall to determine underground service lines if any are the feasibility of the proposal prior to proceed- located on the property proposed ing. The applicant completes the Application for subdivision. for a Subdivision and submits it to Administra- tion along with the associated fees, proof of
[BUSINESS GUIDE] 41 Subdivision Application Process (cont’d) If the subject parcel does not contain acceptable lands for the City park and trail system, the owner of the land being subdivided must pay to Dependent upon the complexity of the subdivision, this may not have the municipality an amount that equals the market value of the land to be a legal survey plan, but should be legible and easily interpreted. according to the provisions outlined in the Local Government Act. Larger more complex subdivisions may also need to provide: Following the technical review, the applicant is informed of the c. The proposed access route(s), including width and servicing and other requirements which must be met prior to final alignment details. subdivision or the application is denied. d. All proposed and existing works and services (water If the applicant receives conditional approval, a BC Land Surveyor lines, sewers, drains, culverts and other utilities). City needs to be retained to prepare the required plans for final approval staff may be able to assist in obtaining this information. and registration in the Kamloops Land Title Office. e. All bodies of water and drainage courses. f. Topographic information (contours). For general questions regarding subdivisions, g. Surrounding properties and their respective land use. contact: (250) 427-5311 ext 209 h. The five percent dedication of land for parks upon [email protected] subdivision will be used to acquire lands that complement the City’s park and trail system and to fulfill park needs.
Building Permits Building permits are used to regulate building construction to ensure e. Application fee calculated on the basis of the project’s that all buildings comply with health, safety and zoning requirements estimated construction value. Minimum charge is $25 for as established by the Province of British Columbia and the City of values less than $1,000, plus $6 per $1,000 of construction Kimberley. value up to $50,000, plus $5 per $1,000 of construction value over $50,000. All fees are subject to change. The application process includes the following steps: 2. The application will be reviewed by the Building Inspector for 1. Complete the “Application for a Building Permit” form and building code and zoning compliance and the building permit fee include the following items: will be assessed. Once the fee is received, the permit will be issued.
a. Proof of property ownership or letter of authorization 3. As the construction project proceeds through the various by owner. stages, it is the owner or his authorized agent’s responsibility to b. Detailed plot plan, indicating the location of the request and arrange for inspection. The stages of inspection will proposed work on the property in relationship to be noted on the Building Permit. the distances from the property lines.
c. Construction blueprints/sketches in duplicate showing building dimensions, details of the foundation, For futher information on building floor plans with proposed use, elevations, and structural permits, contact: section details. Building Inspector (250) 427-5311 ext 208 d. Provide Homeowner Warranty Registration form (for all new dwellings). [email protected]
42 [BUSINESS GUIDE] Development Permits c. Five sets of all relevant plans and documentation, which may include a site survey, development program, site plan, Development permits are required when the property to be developed is sit- floor plans, elevations and sections, roof plan, signage scheme uated within a development permit area, as designated in the Official Com- landscape and grading plans, preliminary building code munity Plan. A development permit is a permit approved by Council that analysis, and on-site and off-site servicing plans. Where sets forth conditions for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial plans are greater than 11” by 17” in size, one additional copy development. Once approved, it becomes binding on the existing and future reduced to 11” by 17” must be submitted. owners of the property. A development permit may specify requirements regarding the character of development, including landscaping, siting, form, d. Application fee of $1,500 for a new development permit and the exterior design and finish of buildings, including paint, siding, and or $200 for an amendment to an existing development windows. Development permits may also have conditions for environmental permit (note that all but $100 will be refunded in both cases protection or protection from hazardous conditions. if the application does not proceed to registration with the Land Title Office). All fees are subject to change. A development permit may vary or supplement other bylaws, including those regarding land use and subdivisions. Development permits cannot 4. The approval process then commences with a staff review vary the permitted uses of land or the density of development. A development of the application, including referral to provincial agencies if permit is not a building permit (required for construction), but must be necessary, and will include staff workshops and meetings with obtained prior to the building permit application. The development permit the proponent throughout the process. process can proceed only after any necessary rezoning approval is in place. 5. Following the resolution of issues and appropriate amendments to the proposal, a staff report is prepared for Council’s consider- ation. The proponent should be prepared to present their proposal to Council. For contentious proposals, Council may elect to hold a public information meeting to obtain public comment before making a final decision.
6. Council has four options: (1) approve the proposal, (2) approve the proposal subject to the satisfaction of specified conditions, (3) request further information and/or modification of the proposal prior to further review, or (4) reject the proposal.
7. If Council approves, the final step is to post a letter of credit to cover all proposed landscaping and paving.
8. The Development Permit is filed with the Land Title Office and becomes binding on the current and any future property owners. Any amendments must be approved by Council.
The City of Kimberley is currently offering a fee exemption for revitaliza- The development permit application process includes the following steps: tion projects. Development permits for exterior building upgrades, such as 1. Discuss the proposal with City of Kimberley staff before painting, windows, doors, siding, etc. are now exempt from the $200 submitting a formal application. application fee, although the regular development permit approval process must be followed. 2. If the proposal is in the resort lands, it must be presented to the Design Review Committee, which is an advisory body appointed by the resort owner with one City representative. If the proposal design evolves over time, subsequent presentations to the Design Review Committee are required For further information on development permits contact: to ensure continued Committee support of the application. Manager, Planning and Development 3. Complete the “Development Permit Application” form and Services include the following items: (250) 427-5311 ext 218 a. Certificate of title, dated within 30 days of the [email protected] application (available from the Kamloops Land Title Office or a notary public or lawyer). b. Letter certifying the calculation of gross floor area. Detailed development information is available on the City of Kimberley website:
www. city.kimberley.bc.ca
[BUSINESS GUIDE] 43 Development Variance Permits Under Section 922 of the Local Government Act, Council may vary most land use To determine the zoning of a particular bylaw requirements except those that govern land use and the density of development. property contact: All other variances of Zoning, Subdivision or Sign Bylaws may be authorized by issuing (250) 427-5311 ext 212 a development variance permit. [email protected] Variances that are commonly requested are to regulations governing building height setbacks and signage. Once the development variance permit has been approved, a building permit must be obtained for the construction of any buildings. See also the following section on the Board of Variance as a possible alternative to a development variance permit. The application process for a development variance permit requires completion of the “Application for Development Variance Permit” form but is otherwise the same as the development permit process.
Board of Variance
The Board of Variance in Kimberley consists of three members of the public For futher information on building selected in accordance with the Local Government Act. A person can make permits, contact: application to the Board of Variance for a minor variance from the bylaw if the Building Inspector person alleges that compliance would cause the person hardship. (250) 427-5311 ext 208 The Board of Variance can vary a bylaw respecting the siting, dimensions or [email protected] size of a building or structure, as well as servicing requirements in an area zoned for agricultural or industrial use. Application can be made after a building application has been submitted and refused by the Building Inspector. A $75.00 application fee is required. All fees are subject to change. Adjacent property owners will be notified and provided an oppor- tunity to express any concern at a hearing. The Board will subsequently make its decision to either approve or deny the request.
44 [BUSINESS GUIDE] Sign Permits Sign permits are required BEFORE constructing, placing, erecting, displaying, painting, For additional information regarding altering, repairing, or relocating a sign. The City’s general objectives with respect to the Sign Bylaw contact: signage are as follows: Manager, Planning and Development • Identify individual establishments with signage that contributes to the Services/Signage Approval Officer (250) 427-5311 ext 218 character and interest of both the businesses and the town. [email protected] • Signage should be primarily orientated toward pedestrians and slow- moving traffic. • Encourage refinement, variety and creativity in signage without clutter.
• Signage should not be the most dominant visual element of the town’s commercial areas.
• The sign permit application process requires completion of the form “Application for a Sign Permit” and payment of a $30 fee. All fees are subject to change.
Business Licenses • Building permits are required for any building construction, including alterations, repairs or additions. All businesses located in or providing services within the City bound- aries must be in possession of a valid business license. The license runs • Businesses in the downtown pedestrian-only Platzl area and for the full calendar year and has variable fees based on the type of those located nearby are are subject to an annual fee for the business licensed. Fees are pro-rated to half the annual rate after Au- provision of three City parking lots. gust 1 of each year. Licenses are acquired by completing an applica- • If your business is located in the Platzl, you will be subject to an tion form and paying the appropriate fee. annual fee for restoration work through 2017.
• If your business will use public sidewalks for a cafe or similar Checklist for New Businesses use, you must acquire additional insurance naming the City of • Fire and building inspections may be required before a business Kimberley as an additional named insured. license is granted.
• Provincial health and liquor inspections are required for For further information on business licensing, contact: businesses preparing food or selling liquor. Chief Corporate Administration Officer • Comply with the appropriate Zoning Bylaw and any legal (250) 427-5311 ext 211 restrictions on the property. [email protected] • Apply for a sign permit before erecting exterior signage. For further information on business startups, contact: • If your business is located in a designated Development Permit Areas (DPAs), you will need a development permit for exterior Economic Development Officer (250) 427-5311 ext 220 construction. [email protected]
[BUSINESS GUIDE] 45 British Columbia and Canada Information Detailed information on starting a business in British Columbia and the range of provincial and federal regulations affecting new businesses may be obtained through the Canada/BC Business Service Centre at www.smallbusinessbc.ca. Relevant topics are covered for every stage from initial business plan- ning to the expansion of existing companies. Some of the relevant topics include:
Registering a business name. Exporting Business planning Complying with tax regulations Becoming an employer
Further Information Further information on municipal regulation can be obtained from Business investment outside the Greater Vancouver the staff at City Hall in Kimberley. They are happy to answer any area (e.g. Kimberley) is one of the goals of the program questions and provide assistance with application processes necessary and therefore enhances immigration applications. to obtain permits. Further information is available at: City Hall is open Monday to Friday www.ecdev.gov.bc.ca/ProgramsAndServices/PNP/index.htm. 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM More general business immigration information for There are several programs relevant to international British Columbia is available at: migrants interested in relocating to British Columbia. www.ecdev.gov.bc.ca/ProgramsAndServices/BusinessImmigration/ These include the BC Provincial Nominee Program, index.htm. which facilitates the immigration of individuals with the most potential to contribute to the BC economy.
City of Kimberley 340 Spokane Street, Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8 Kimberley Vacations Kimberley Chamber phone (250) 427-5311 • fax (250) 427-5252 1 800-667-0871 (Reservations) of Commerce [email protected] (250) 427-4893 (Manager) (250) 427-3666 www.city.kimberley.bc.ca www.kimberleyreservations.com www.kimberleychamber.com www.investkimberley.com [email protected] [email protected]
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Mike Dodd George Stratton Bob Smith Chief Administrative Officer Chief Corporate Administration Officer Manager, Operations Services (250) 427-5311 ext 222 (250) 427-5311 ext 211 (250) 427-5311 ext 221 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Norma Ennis Heather Harper Deputy Chief Corporate AdminOfficer Corporate Administration Assistant Building Inspector (250) 427-5311 ext 209 (250) 427-5311 ext 212 (250) 427-5311 ext 208 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Nancy Henderson Randy Feduik City of Kimberley Manger, Planning and Development Services Manager, Leisure Services 340 Spokane Street (250) 427-5311 ext 218 (250) 427-5311 ext 234 Kimberley, BC V1A 2E8 [email protected] [email protected] (250) 427-5311 phone (250) 427-5251 fax Heather Hornoi Holly Ronnquist [email protected] Economic Development Officer Chief Financial Officer www.city.kimberley.bc.ca (250) 427-5311 ext 220 (250) 427-5311 ext 203 [email protected] [email protected]
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