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Notes from City Hall
How does the city decide what city lands require fuel treatments?
The City of Kimberley has a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP), which has identified areas of wildfire risk to the community and residents. Most of the large city lands have received treatments and the city is currently requesting to amend the CWPP to include all city lands as well as the lands received from Teck.
If the lands are classified a high hazard, they will be in the CWPP to be treated in order of priority. The city cannot work on private property, but homeowners can. A new program called ‘Fire Smart Communities Program’ provides information to residents to Fire Smart their properties, and can be found on the City of Kimberley webpage. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Kimberley Fire Department at 250-427-4114.
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 discolouration 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.
Outdoor washrooms closures
Please be advised that the outdoor washrooms at Lions Park, the Skate Park and Rotary Park are now closed for the season.
Non-Instructional Day Camp
Wondering what to do with the kids on October 21? The Aquatic Centre is hosting a day camp for four to 10-year-olds from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts, and games! The cost is $45. For registration and details call 250-427-2983 or visit HERE.
Free Family Swim
Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Family Swim on Wednesday, October 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary. Remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Halloween at the Pool
On October 28 from 2 – 6 p.m. come to the pool for a family friendly Halloween Boo-Nanza! For $5 this fun filled afternoon will include Halloween games, a Haunted House, Goodie Bags, and a Toonie Swim!
For the brave at heart, aged 11-18! On October 28 come to the pool for a spooktacular time. Register for a pumpkin hunt from 7-9 p.m., the cost is $10/person or $30/team (four people). There will also be a haunted house and a tween/teen swim from 8 – 10 p.m. The cost for the swim is $7 per person.
Please visit HERE or call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 for more information.
Sponsored by the City of Kimberley
