Snow and Ice Management Plan

Did you know that the City of Kimberley has a detailed Snow and Ice Management Plan?

This plan includes information about when snow clearing begins, how many operators are deployed and what equipment is used.  Learn more about the Snow Removal and the Snow and Ice Management Plan.

Clearing Snow and Ice

Icy sidewalks can be a hazard for everyone including seniors, children, mail carriers, meter readers, firefighters, and paramedics. As the weather warms up and then freezes again, water from melting snow can run onto cleared sidewalks. Here are a few tips to help maintain your walkways:

• Warm weather during the day can make ice soft, so it’s easier to chip or shovel away.
• Spread sand or gravel on icy patches to make your sidewalk safer for pedestrians. Spreading sand on a sidewalk before ice forms can also make future ice easier to remove.
• Microwaving sand in a microwave-safe container and spreading it while it is still warm will make the sand embed itself into the ice, creating a gritty top layer.
• Pile snow in a place where it will not run across your sidewalk when it melts and aim your downspouts away from areas where people walk.

Snow Piles Around the City

We would like to remind residents of the dangers of children sliding on or playing in snow piles that accumulate from plowing and scraping the roads, especially the ones around Mark Creek. The water moves quickly in the creek and the ice is always changing, creating a dangerous area. The snow is often heavy and full of ice chunks, which can also cause injury. Please remind your children that these snow piles are not a safe place to be playing.

Outdoor Rinks

The Townsite rink is open for use with great ice conditions. The cold weather aided the city in building thick ice that should be able to withstand warmer conditions, and routine scraping and flooding will be performed as needed. The Swan Avenue and DeWolfe Avenue rinks are also open for use and are being managed by neighbourhood volunteers.

For more information about the outdoor rinks, please visit our website.

BBQ Fire Pits

As of December 31 all back yard BBQ pit permits have expired. The rules and regulations are regulated by ‘Schedule A’ of our Open Burning Bylaw, which can be viewed on our website.

To renew or obtain a permit, please contact the Fire Department at 250-427-4114 or [email protected].

Free Public Swim

Come to the Aquatic Centre (pictured above) and enjoy a Free Public Swim on Wednesday, February 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. sponsored by Kimberley Alpine Resort and Trickle Creek Lodge.

Non-Instructional Day Camp

On Monday, February 19 bring your kids to the Aquatic Centre for a day of fun! This includes indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts and games! For children 4 to 10 years of age from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $47. For registration and details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and follow the link to Aquatic Centre info.

City of Kimberley

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