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Category 3 Fire Ban
As of 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, the Southeast Fire Centre will be under a Category 3 fire ban. This ban prohibits the burning of any materials piled or un-piled larger than 2 metres high or three metres wide, stubble or grass fires over an are larger than 2,000 square metres, or the burning of more than two piles of any size. Campfires smaller than half a metre in diameter and barbeques are still permitted. This does not affect your approved backyard cooking permits.
Mandatory Water Restrictions
Did you know that the City of Kimberley has a bylaw in response to potential water shortages?
Section 3.2 of the ‘Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527’ states: “If no restriction stage is in force on June 1st of any year, stage 1 restrictions come into force automatically on that date without prior declaration.” As of Thursday, June 1 the following became mandatory:
If your residential property has an EVEN address, you are permitted only to water your lawn on EVEN days during the Stage 1 restrictions. Example: 122 Main Street can water on the second, fourth, sixth, etc., day of the month.
If your residential property has an ODD address, you are permitted only to water your lawn on ODD days during the Stage 1 restrictions. Example: 123 Main Street can water on the first, third, fifth, etc., day of the month.
During Stage 1 restrictions, homes are permitted to water ONLY between the hours of 4 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.
Non-residential properties follow a different schedule which can be found in ‘Schedule A’ of Bylaw No. 2527.
Hand-watering of plants or gardens, using a hose to wash surfaces (vehicles, sidewalks, etc.) is ONLY permitted if the hose is equipped with an automatic shut-off device.
If you are planting a new lawn (seed or sod), please contact Operations to discuss how to obtain a permit for watering outside of the allowable dates and times.
To view the full bylaw, please visit our website. For any questions relating to watering restrictions, please call our Operations Department at 250-427-9660.
Off Leash Areas
Did you know that Kimberley has three off-leash areas to exercise your animal? The Kimberley Nature Park, Lois Creek Trails and the Marysville Flats are all designated off-leash spaces. Maintaining control and cleaning up after your animal still applies in these three off-leash areas. If you are walking your pet in any other City park or playfield area, please remember that your animal must be on a leash at all times. To learn more, visit the city’s website and follow the link to Animal Control.
Free Family Swim
Come to the Kimberley Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Family Swim on Wednesday, June 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Kimberley United Church. Remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Cardboard Boat Race
Join us at the Aquatic Centre on Friday, June 30 at 2 p.m. for the fourth annual cardboard boat race! Registration is $5 per individual entry or $20 per team, and this includes a participation prize and toonie swim. Please call the pool at 250-427-2983 with any questions or to register.
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