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Notes from City Hall
Be Bear Smart
Bears are in search of food before going into hibernation. Some simple steps to follow to help avoid a run-in with bears:
- 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.
Wood Burning Appliances
For those using wood burning appliances to heat their homes this fall and winter, the City of Kimberley asks that you familiarize yourself with our Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Control Bylaw. Please visit our website for more information.
Marysville Arena
The arena is now open for bookings! Please call the Operations Desk at 250-427-9660 for more information.
Public Skating
It is that time of year again! Public Skating at the Marysville Arena will begin on Sunday, October 29 from 5 to 6 p.m. To view the new Public Skating Schedule (which includes Public Skating, Parent & Tot, Senior Skating, as well as Shinny Hockey) and to keep up to date on any changes and/or cancellations to the Public Skating schedule please visit our website.
If you have any questions please call the Operations Desk 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 13 at 12 p.m. For more information on the neighbourhood rink program, please contact the Operations, Parks and Facilities Department at 250-427-9660.
Free Public Swim
Come to the Kimberley Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Public Swim on Wednesday, November 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. sponsored by Kootenay Monument Installation.
Red Cross Babysitting Course
The Aquatic Centre is offering the course on Friday, November 3 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The recommended age is 11 and older. The cost is $82.35 and candidates must attend all dates and times of the courses.
For registration or details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and click on the shortcut to Aquatic Centre Info.
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