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Notes from City Hall
Discarding of fat, oil and grease in drainage pipes
The City of Kimberley asks that you please do not pour fat, oil or grease down your drains. When kitchen equipment is cleaned the fat, oil and grease (FOG) is washed off and enters the city’s plumbing system. The FOG accumulates in private drains, sewer pipes, and sewer lift-stations creating blockages. Blockages in the wastewater collection system are serious, causing sewage spills, manhole overflows, or sewage backups in homes and businesses. FOG also obstructs effective treatment at the wastewater treatment plant, sanitary systems are not designed or equipped to handle the FOG that accumulates on the interior of the sewer collection system pipes.
City crews and roadwork
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 is urging motorists to please be extra cautious and obey all road speed signs within city limits. Thank you for your cooperation.
Pothole reporting
City crews fix potholes on a regular basis, fitting the work in between other duties. You can help by reporting potholes so we can add them to our list. Be sure to take note of the street address or crossroads nearest the pothole and report it to Operations & Environment Services by emailing [email protected] (link sends e-mail) or by calling 250-427-9660.
Free Downtown Shuttle
The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle is a free scheduled service between the ski resort base area, the upper mountain accommodations, and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants. The shuttle service operates every day (except statutory holidays) until March 26. The shuttle schedule is posted at Kimberley.ca or contact [email protected].
Spring Break Camps at the Aquatic Centre
From March 14 to 18 and March 21 to 24 bring your kids to the Aquatic Centre for some fun! This includes indoor & outdoor play, swimming, crafts and games! For children four to 10 years of age from 8 a.m-3:30 p.m. Call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.
Spring Break Swimming Lessons
March 14 to 18 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. there are lessons running for Salamander/Sunfish, Crocodile/Whale, and Swim Kids one to six. Private Lessons are also available. For registration and details please call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and select the Aquatic Centre shortcut to view the full lesson schedule.
Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Course
These courses run from March 14 to 18, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please contact the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.
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