Aggressive deer in the community

In the late fall, male whitetail and mule deer enter into the breeding (or rutting) season. This causes them to be more dominant, agitated and aggressive. They can be observed rubbing shrubs or trees with their antlers, displaying dominance by strutting, circling around and tail flicking. Please remember that a doe with fawns can be just as dangerous. For your own safety, please do not approach deer and give them lots of space when walking your pets.

Kimberley City Hall has been receiving a large amount of phone calls regarding aggressive deer in the community. If you are concerned for your safety or have deer in your neighborhood that are no longer scared of people or pets, please call the RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) Line at 1-877-952-7277. This line is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The city can only regulate issues in regards to people feeding deer. For more information on The City of Kimberley Deer Feeding Bylaw No. 2296, 2006.

Catch basins

As the cold weather approaches, the city is asking for the public’s support by helping keep leaves, and debris off the catch basins. Please report any blocked catch basins to the Operations Department at 250-427-9660 or [email protected].

Kimberley and Marysville Water Line Flushing

In order to ensure safe drinking water and maintain the Water Distribution System, the city annually flushes water lines in the community using city fire hydrants. The city will be flushing hydrants throughout the community beginning in Townsite (Lois Creek area) and moving through the entire system.

Residents may notice discoloration in the water during this process. Please note that this is not a public health concern. The city monitors the quality of the water during this process. Flushing and maintenance operations will be underway during the next several weeks. In the event that cloudy water is experienced, turn on an outside tap (preferred) or your bathtub faucet and run until the water clears up. For further information please contact the Operations & Environment Services Department at 250-427-9660.

City of Kimberley Smoking Bylaw

City council adopted a Smoking Bylaw on January 25. The new bylaw regulates smoking within the City of Kimberley. There is no smoking inside Public Buildings, within 7.5 metres of an entrance, air intake or window of a Public Building, in or within 7.5 meters of a Public Municipal Open Space, and in or within 7.5 meters of an Outdoor Special Event area. Please obey the signage that has been installed at numerous locations within the city.

Please visit our website to view the full bylaw.

Wood Burning Appliances

For those using wood burning appliances to heat their homes this fall and winter, the city asks that you familiarize yourself with our Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Control Bylaw. Please visit our website for more information.

2017 Community Grants

The 2017 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 2016 grant recipients must complete a final report to be considered for a 2017 Community Grant.

Free Family Swim

Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, October 5 from 5-6 p.m., sponsored by Kimberley United Church.

City of Kimberley

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