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Kimberley and Marysville Water Line Flushing
In order to ensure safe drinking water and maintain the Water Distribution System, the City of Kimberley 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.
Catch basins
As winter approaches, the city is asking homeowners to help keep catch basins clear by not sweeping leaves from your property onto the streets. We appreciate your assistance in helping to keep the catch basins clear and ready to handle any precipitation. If you see a catch basin that is clogged or full of debris and cannot clear it, please call the Operations Department at 250-427-9660 and we will send someone to take care of it. Thank you for your cooperation.
On – Street Parking
As we are preparing for the winter season, all trailers and vehicles from on-street parking should have been removed by October 15. This includes all travel, recreational, and utility trailers. Any containers or recreational trailers without a Street Occupancy Permit that are not moved before October 31 could be subject to towing and/or fines.
Be Bear Smart
There have been several bear sightings recently within the city and on the Rails-to-Trails. Bears are in search of food before going into hibernation.
Some simple steps to follow to help avoid a run-in with bears are:
– Store garbage in a secure building or a bear proof container until pickup. Do not put it out for collection before 5 a.m. on the day of collection.
– Pick all fruit off your trees daily and allow the fruit to ripen indoors. Do not allow fruit to accumulate on the ground.
– Take birdfeeders inside and keep the ground clear of spilled birdseed.
– Keep pets and pet food indoors, if pets are fed outside please ensure the food is all cleaned up.
– Ensure that your BBQ is completely cleaned after use, making sure to clean the grease trap thoroughly.
Using common sense all year round helps limit human-bear conflict, but being extra cautious right now will aid in saving a bear’s life and help to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear! For more information on living with wildlife please visit our website.
To report wildlife-human interaction where public safety is an immediate risk, please call the Conservation Officer Service RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277
Free Public Swim
Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, November 2 from 5-6 p.m., sponsored by Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary.
Marysville Arena
The arena is now open for bookings! Please call the Operations Desk at 250-427-9660 for more information.
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