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Notes from City Hall
Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick
On Wednesday, September 9, and on the second Wednesday of each month, City of Kimberley 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.
Speed Signs
The City of Kimberley is urging motorists to please obey all road speed signs within city limits. Please be extra cautious in school and playground zones, as school is back in session next week.
Aquatic Centre
Summer is almost over, but that does not mean your time in the water has to stop! We have programs for available for seniors, adults and kids. Come and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre. For more information please call 250-427-2983 or visit the Aquatic Centre shortcut on our website at www.kimberley.ca.
Labour Day
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day.
Meeting Schedule
The city has concluded the summer schedule for council meetings. Committee of the Whole meetings will be held the first and third Monday of the month, with the regular meetings the second and foutth Mondays.
The regular meetings of council for the month of September will be held on Monday, September 14 and on September 28 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. The only Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled this month due to a conference will be held on Tuesday, September 8.
City Fire Ban rescinded for BBQ pits
With the Southeast Fire Centre rescinding its campfire prohibition due to cooler and wetter conditions in the forecast and decreased wildfire risk in the region, the City of Kimberley has also lifted its fire ban as well for backyard BBQ pits. Any backyard BBQ pit requires a permit for operation through the Kimberley Fire Department. The Fire Department can be contacted at (250) 427-4114, Monday – Friday, from 8 to 430. All Back Yard BBQ Permits issued prior to the fire ban have been re-activated.
SunMine Tours
SunMine (pictured above) has generated 510 MWh (Megawatt hours) between June 22-August 31, resulting in $51,670 in revenue from BC Hydro. Smokey skies in August resulted in 80% of expected production for the month.
SunMine tours have proved to be very popular! There are five seats available for the 9 a.m. tour this Saturday; three seats for the 11 a.m. Saturday tour, and two seats for the Sunday 1 p.m. tour. Please email Nicole at [email protected] to register. For more information on SunMine please visit www.sunmine.ca.
Banff Film Festival at the Conference Centre
The Kimberley Conference Centre presents the Banff Mountain Film Festivals Radical Reels Tour 2015 on Tuesday, September 8. A presentation of the best high-adrenaline films entered into the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival competition. The Radical Reels program is made up of short, action-packed climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE jumping, skiing, snowboarding, and other adrenaline sport films. With food & beverage service, doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Please visit www.meetkimberley.ca for tickets.
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