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Solid Waste and Regulations Bylaw No. 2520
City of Kimberley council adopted the ‘City of Kimberley Solid Waste and Regulations Bylaw No. 2520 at the September 28 regular meeting. The city asks that you please review the bylaw to educate yourself on the changes. Here are a few of the changes that were adopted:
– Garbage must be set out in cans only. Each household may put out a maximum of two garbage cans. For allowable garbage can specifications, more details on our garbage collection program, please see our website at http://www.kimberley.ca/services/garbage-pickup-schedule.
– No recyclable materials will be collected. All yard and garden waste, paper, cardboard, glass containers, etc. (refer to the websites below for more details) are to be taken to the Kimberley Transfer Station at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way. City crews will not collect your garbage if there is recycling or yard waste mixed in with it. There are yellow bins set out in key locations around the City for recycling paper, cardboard, tin and aluminum cans and plastic milk jugs. The City asks that you lend a hand to any neighbours requiring assistance in getting their recycling to the appropriate bins or their yard waste to the landfill.
Please visit our website HERE.
If you have any questions please contact Operations & Environment Services at 250-427-9660.
The Recycling Program and the Transfer Station are managed by the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK). Please visit the following websites for more information: RDEK recycling and RDEK transfer stations.
Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick today
On Wednesday, October 14, and on the second Wednesday of each month, Mayor Don McCormick will host a brown-bag luncheon at City Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch and have a discussion with the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer.
2016 Community Grants
The 2016 Community Grant Application forms are now available on the City’s website at www.kimberley.ca. The deadline to submit an application is October 15. Please note that all 2015 grant recipients must complete a final report to be considered for a 2016 Community Grant.
Free Family Swim this eve
Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, October 14 from 6-7 p.m., sponsored by the Kimberley Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League.
How does city decide what lands require fuel treatments?
The city has a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP), which has identified areas of wildfire risk to the community and residents. Most of the large city lands have received treatments and the city is currently requesting to amend the CWPP to include all city lands as well as the lands received from Teck. If the lands are classified a high hazard, they will be in the CWPP to be treated in order of priority. The city cannot work on private property, but homeowners can. A new program called ‘Fire Smart Communities Program’ provides information to residents to Fire Smart their properties, and can be found on the City of Kimberley webpage. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Kimberley Fire Department at 250-427-4114.
Free Transit on Voting Day
Please phone 250-427-7400 before 3:30 p.m. to book your free trip to vote at Centennial Hall on Monday, October 19.
Washroom Closures
Please be advised that the Lions Park, Skate Park, and Rotary Park washrooms will be winterized and closed for the season.
School Day Camp
The Aquatic Centre is holding a day camp for four to 10-year-olds on the non-instructional day Friday, October 23 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts and games! Phone the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 to register.
Halloween at the Pool
Pre-register a team of four for a pumpkin hunt from 7-9:30 p.m. and also a late night spooky swim from 9:30-11 p.m. on Friday, October 30, for ages 10-17. The Children’s Boo-Nanza is a family friendly event on Saturday, October 3t from 1-4 p.m. Please visit HERE or call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.
Free Family Swim
Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, October 21 from 6-7 p.m., sponsored by Kootenay Monument Installations.
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