Kimberley councillors appointed to local groups as representitives

Kimberley city council went through the process of approving councillor appointments at the first regular meeting on Monday.  

The purpose of the appointments are to assign councillors to city committees, boards, community organizations, and not-for-profit societies as city representatives. 

Councillors are appointed for one-year terms ending December 31, 2027 and reflect the council members areas of interest. 

Council is made up of Grant Farquhar, Sue Cairns, Woody Maguire, Angela Symes, Travis Fooks, and Craig Janzen.

Councillor Woody Maguire was appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Kimberley Public Library, and the Kimberley Arts Society (Centre 64).

Councillor Sue Cairns was appointed to the Kimberley Nature Park Society, as well as the Mark Creek Integrated Watershed Committee.

Councillor Craig Janzen was appointed to the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce.

Councillor Grant Farquhar was appointed to the Kimberley Health Centre Society.

Councillor Angela Symes was appointed to the Tourism Kimberley Board.

Councillor Travis Fooks was appointed to the Kimberley Trails Society.


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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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