Forest Crowne News Today

The City of Kimberley invites you to be inspired by some local homeowners who have created climate friendly and energy efficient homes right here in Kimberley.

Forest Crowne water to be shut off July 25

Last week, my wife and I took a brief neighbourhood invasive weed cruise around parts of Kimberley.

Last week, my wife and I took a brief neighbourhood invasive weed cruise around parts of Kimberley.

When Kimberley City Council set the date for a public hearing on allowing a duplex on a lot in Forest Crowne, they did so knowing it was likely that there would be a good deal of comment on the zoning change.

Forest Crowne duplex rezoning approved

Back in December, despite quite a few letters of opposition, Kimberley council decided to go ahead with a zoning change in Forest Crowne that would allow the applicant to build a carriage house on their property.

Fuels management work on the go today in Kimberley

Affected areas include Highway 95A near Forest Crowne, the Kimberley Cemetery, Black Bear Crescent, Lois Creek Trails, parts of Wallinger Ave and other areas as necessary.

The city of Kimberley’s efforts to allow more flexible zoning in certain parts of town in order to provide more diverse housing options ran into some opposition last week, as a zoning change in Forest Crowne received a public hearing.