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Spring Yard Clean up
By Friday, April 15 crews will be finished spring clean up for residents who have regular garbage pickup on Tuesdays. For residents who have a regular garbage collection day of Fridays, your spring clean up will begin on April 19. Please visit the City of Kimberley’s website for more details, including when the other garbage routes can set out yard waste for collection.
Pitch-In Canada
Operation Clean Sweep will be held from April 17 to 23. This is open to any groups, neighbourhoods, schools, or individuals that would like to help clean up along the trails, streets, or fields and parks. Take a photo of your group and we will share it on the city’s Facebook page! To register and receive five free garbage bags please call the Operations Department at 250-427-9660.
Water quality
While colour and turbidity are present at low levels for most of the year, higher turbidity occurs during spring runoff (April – June). What is Turbidity? Turbidity is a water quality term that refers to the relative clarity of water, and occurs when microscopic organisms are picked up by water as it passes through a watershed. It is measured in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU). How much turbidity is acceptable? Interior Health has the following ratings for turbidity levels related to water quality: GOOD – 0 to 1 NTU; FAIR – 1 to 5 NTU; and POOR – 5 NTU and above. What is a Water Quality Advisory (WQA)? The city will issue a WQA if turbidity levels exceed 1 NTU but is less than 5 NTU. Children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection will be advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Ongoing information will be available on the city website, and through the media. What is a Boil Water Notice (BWN)? The city will issue a BWN if turbidity levels exceed 5 NTU. All users will be advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Ongoing information will be available on the city website at www.kimberley.ca and through the media.
Aquatic Centre reopening
Starting April 18, following the annual maintenance shutdown the Aquatic Centre will reopen to the public. Thank you for your patience!
Kimberley Aquatic Centre After-School Programs: The Kimberley Aquatic Centre has several after-school programs for you to choose from:
– Happy Hoppers: Children must be potty-trained. This is a play-based water orientation program
– Sea Squirts: Children must be comfortable in the water. This is a play-based water orientation program that builds a child’s swimming skills and confidence.
– Angelfish Mini Rescuers: Group games, teamwork, drown-proofing, focus on self-rescue, and more. Must be able to swim on your front for 25m and tread water.
– Junior Lifeguard Club: Working on swimming under water for one width, stroke improvement, teamwork and leadership skills, learning to assess risk and basic first aid skills. Must be able to swim front crawl for 50m and tread water for two minutes.
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