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Family Day Closure
Kimberley City Hall, Public Works and the Marysville Arena will be closed for B.C. Family Day on Monday, February 13.
The Civic Centre Arena will be open to the public for a free skate from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Aquatic Centre will be open for a free family swim from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Waste that would have been picked up on Monday, February 13 will be picked up on Tuesday, February 14. Happy Family Day Weekend from all city staff!
FREE Downtown Shuttle
The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle (pictured above) 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 April 2. To view the shuttle schedule please visit www.kimberley.ca.
Snow piles around the city
We would like to remind residents of the dangers of children sliding on snow piles that accumulate from plowing and scraping the roads, especially the ones around Mark Creek. The water moves quickly in the creek and the ice is always changing, creating a dangerous area. The snow is often heavy and full of ice chunks, which can also cause injury. Please remind your children that these snow piles are not a safe place to be playing.
Snow hauling
Please give city staff room to operate during snow removal. In areas where snow piles are to be hauled away, the city will post temporary “No Parking” signs the afternoon before snow hauling commences. Vehicles will be towed if they do not comply with the signage.
Clearing snow and ice
Icy sidewalks can be a hazard for everyone including seniors, children, mail carriers, meter readers, firefighters, and paramedics. As the weather warms up and then freezes again, water from melting snow can run onto cleared sidewalks. Here are a few tips to help maintain your walkways:
– Warm weather during the day can make ice soft, so it’s easier to chip or shovel away.
– Spread sand or gravel on icy patches to make your sidewalk safer for pedestrians. Spreading sand on a sidewalk before ice forms can also make future ice easier to remove.
– Microwaving sand in a microwave-safe container and spreading it while it is still warm will make the sand embed itself into the ice, creating a gritty top layer.
– Pile snow in a place where it will not run across your sidewalk when it melts and aim your downspouts away from areas where people walk.
Non-Instructional Day Camp
On Monday, February 20 bring your kids to the Aquatic Centre for a day of fun! This includes indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts and games! For children four to 10 years of age from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cost is $45. For registration and details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and follow the link to Aquatic Centre info.
Free Family Swim
Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Family Swim on Wednesday February 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Rockies Law Corporation. Remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
How prepared are you?
The City Kimberley is conducting a community survey to assess the level of preparedness of Kimberley residents in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. The survey can be accessed at www.Kimberley.ca until February 13. If you are unable to access the online survey paper copies available at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street.
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