Home »
Notes from City Hall
Stay Bear Aware
We are still receiving reports of bear sightings in and around the City of Kimberley. Please stay diligent about encounter prevention and safety while you recreate, and manage attractants for wildlife in and around your home. First and foremost, ensure household waste is stored securely indoors, only placing cans out to the curb on the morning of collection. Thank you for doing your part to keep wildlife wild and communities’ safe!
Garbage Reminder
Garbage pick-up begins at 7:30 a.m. Garbage must not be set out before 5 a.m., as unattended garbage attracts bears and other wildlife. If you choose to put out your garbage later than 7:30 a.m. and the garbage truck passes earlier than usual, you run the risk of not having your garbage collected that day.
Each household may put out up to two cans out per week, containing two bags per garbage can. Garbage cans should be a maximum of 77 litres (20.3 gallons) similar to the Rubbermaid “Roughneck” garbage cans. The maximum weight allowed is 13 kilograms per bag (28.6 lbs). Any garbage containing recyclables will not be collected. Loose garbage or garbage not placed in a bin will not be collected.
Please familiarize yourself with the city’s Solid Waste Rates and Regulations Bylaw.
For more details on the garbage collection schedule or garbage can specifications, visit HERE or call Operations at 250-427-9660.
Outdoor Rinks
The City of Kimberley is offering interested residents and neighbourhood volunteers the opportunity to enjoy a community/neighbourhood outdoor ice rink. Neighbourhood volunteers will flood and maintain the outdoor rinks. The rinks will be set up at Swan Avenue and/or Garden Park. Volunteer/resident commitment is an essential requirement to establish and maintain these neighbourhood rinks. Deadline for volunteer/resident commitment submissions is Monday, November 14 at 12 p.m. For more information on the neighbourhood rink program, please contact the Operations Department at 250-427-9660.
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 were not moved before October 31 will be subject to towing and/or fines.
Free Family Swim
Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Family Swim on Wednesday November 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Western Financial Group. Remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
City of Kimberley
