The following is an update from Kimberley City Hall.

2015 Home Owner Grants and Property Taxes are due July 2

For your convenience, payment can be made through online or telephone banking or at City Hall. Please note that we do not accept credit cards. Cash, cheque or debit only please. Eligible homeowner grants must also be claimed before Thursday, July 2, by submitting your completed form to City Hall or claiming the grant online at www.Kimberley.ca/services/online. If you don’t wish to use the online feature and can’t make it in to the office during our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. please use our after-hours drop box or send it through regular mail (post marks are not accepted).

Canada Day Garbage Pickup

Garbage that would normally be picked up on Wednesday July 1, will be picked up on Friday, July 3. For more information contact the Operations & Environment Services Department at (250) 427-9660 or email [email protected].

Water Conservation

As this summer is anticipated to be hotter than average, the Water Smart Ambassador is starting a lawn flag program where flags will be placed as a reminder to residents to follow the water restrictions that are set in place. If you receive a lawn flag please contact the Ambassador at 250-427-9660 or email [email protected].

The Water Smart Ambassador will be setting up an information booth at the Farmers Market on Thursday, July 2. This is a great chance to meet the Ambassador and ask any questions you may have relating to water conservation and the Water Smart Initiative.

Hot weather reminder

Watering should be done between the hours of 4 to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Residents of properties with odd numbered addresses should water only on odd numbered days. Residents of properties with even numbered addresses should water only on even numbered days.

Deer

Deer are starting to fawn in the community and the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responding by placing signboards in neighbourhoods to warn of deer in the area. Please respect their space, stay back 15 to 20 metres, and do not approach. Female deer (does) can be especially aggressive during the fawning season from May through July. They will often leave their fawn from time to time in search of food; please do not attempt to remove the fawn for fear of abandonment or feed them.  To learn more about what to do if you encounter deer, please check out our web site here: https://kimberley.ca/community/safety-health-environment/wildlife

If you encounter an aggressive deer, or other types of wildlife, please report it to the Province’s Conservation Officer at 1-250-489-8540 or toll free at 1-877-952-7277.

Summer Swimming Lessons and Camps

Registration is now available! Lots of swimming lessons and fun summer programs to choose from. Don’t forget to get your kids registered for our summer camps, we have single day or weekly registration available. For a list of all lessons, programs, and camps please visit our website at www.kimberley.ca, click on the Aquatic Centre Info section under shortcuts, or call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-5311.

Cardboard Boat Race

The third annual Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Friday, June 26 at the Aquatic Centre.  Register now to build and race a boat, or just come and watch!  The Kimberley Fire Department. will be on site with an engine and racing a boat.  Hot dogs and snacks will be available, along with fun and prizes!

Dog Etiquette

Please keep your dog on a leash in public places within city limits, including the Rails to Trails. There are a few designated off-leash area within the city, please check our website for more information. Now that it is time to get out and enjoy the sun and walking trails, it would be appreciated if all dog owners would clean up after their dog(s).

Meeting schedule

The next regular meeting of council will be held on June 29 at 7 p.m. Meetings are reduced to two meetings per month for July and August with Committee of the Whole Meetings commencing again in September 2015.

City of Kimberley

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