Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy-Kimberley

11/05/2026

💰It's ! What better time to start your money management journey than when you're young? Building healthy financial habits early can set kids up for a brighter financial future!

11/03/2026

Help needed! If you are clearing out your winter clothes, please drop them off at our CBAL Office at 370 Wallinger Ave so we can share with our community ❤️ If anyone has ladies winter boots size 10.5 and 9 and warm layers top and bottom sizes small and medium we’d love to connect! Please call (250)687-4681 if you have any questions! Thank YOU!! 🙏

11/03/2026

✨ Join CBAL and Kootenay Savings this Friday for a FREE virtual workshop. Learn about different types of scams, how to spot red flags, and how to protect yourself and your money.

This workshop is open to all community members.

To learn more or register, contact Tamara 👉
💬 250-427-6027
📩 [email protected]

10/30/2026

Join our effort to bring more free books and literacy programs to children, youth & families in Kimberley:



💫 Be part of the Books for Kids campaign!

Buy some Blue Sky Clothing socks at Kootenay Savings

Donate online at cbal.org

Donate by e-transfer (please contact us for details)

Donate by cheque (please contact us for details)



For more info, contact Kayla Wilson:

📱 250-687-4681

📩 [email protected]

🌐 cbal.org/booksforkids/



Blue Sky Clothing, Photography by Larissa, Black Press Media, Kootenay Savings

10/29/2026

✨ Our clothing swap is coming up! ✨

👗 Bring your clothing on the day of the swap, or drop it off at the CBAL office Monday-Friday before November 21st. Women's, men's, and children's clothing will be accepted, as long as it is clean and in good condition. Outdoor great is appreciated, too!

For more information, text or email Tamara 👉
💬 250-427-6027
📩 [email protected]

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

We're excited to share details about our upcoming AGM!

🗓️Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
🕐Time: 3:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. MT
📍Location: On Zoom or in person at The Confluence (1995 6th Ave, Castlegar)

Using the link below, you can sign up for the AGM, become a member (or renew membership), or both.

Once signed up, you will be given options to pay for your membership – fees start at $2 for individuals.

https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/agmmembership

By becoming a member, you will be supporting CBAL's important work while gaining access to free professional development and training opportunities.

10/28/2026

What do you think of when you hear the word literacy? Most would answer with things like reading, writing and speaking. All familiar, all true. But the reality is literacy is woven into every aspect of our lives. Our communications coordinator, Barb Szuta, boldly told us we can connect literacy into...

10/28/2026

Join our effort to bring more free books and literacy programs to children, youth & families in community:

💫 Be part of the Books for Kids campaign!

Buy some socks at Kootenay Savings
Donate online at cbal.org
Donate by e-transfer (please contact us for details)
Donate by cheque (please contact us for details)

For more info, contact Kayla Wilson:

📱 250-687-4681

📩 [email protected]

🌐 cbal.org/booksforkids/



Blue Sky Clothing, Photography by Larissa, Black Press Media, kimberleybulletin.com, Kootenay Savings

10/27/2026

🤓 November is Financial Literacy Month! Join Kimberley CBAL and Kootenay Savings Credit Union to learn to protect yourself from fraud and scams.

Details:
📅 Friday, November 6th
🕛 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📍 Online via Zoom

To register or learn more, contact Tamara 👉
💬 250-427-6027
📩 [email protected]