Home »
Notes from City Hall
Sidewalk Cafe Licenses
It’s that time of year to submit a Renewal Agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Café Patios. Forms can be found on the city’s web site or are available for pick up at City Hall front reception area. If you are thinking about installing a sidewalk patio for your downtown restaurant please contact [email protected] for more information.
Spring Yard Clean up
By Friday, April 22 crews will be finished spring clean up for residents who have regular garbage pickup on Fridays. For City of Kimberley residents who have a regular garbage collection day of Thursdays, your spring clean up will begin on April 26. Please visit the city’s website for more details, including when the other garbage routes can set out yard waste for collection.
City crews and road work
To ensure the safety of all concerned, please keep a respectful distance in construction zones (minimum 90’ / 30 m) from any city crews or contractors, open ditches and heavy equipment. The city urges motorists to please be extra cautious and obey all road speed signs within city limits. Thank you for your cooperation.
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 and through the media.
AKBLG 2016
Kimberley was chosen to host the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) annual general meeting. Next week there will be approximately 200 elected officials and sponsors from throughout the region attending the three-day conference on April 27 to 29. Hosting the AKBLG conference will provide a boost to the local economy during shoulder season, and enhance Kimberley’s reputation as a world-class destination.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Offered at the Aquatic Centre on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates must attend both days.
New Stroke Improvement Classes at the Aquatic Centre
From beginner through advanced, we have a class for you! Learn strokes, improve technique, increase your distance, or set your own goals. These classes are for ages 15 years and older and run from April – June. For registration and details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and click on the shortcut to Aquatic Centre Info.
City of Kimberley
