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Notes from City Hall
Winter Parking Regulations around Kimberley Alpine Resort and Nordic Club
Snow sport enthusiasts are reminded that parking is restricted on North Star Drive, Stemwinder Drive and in the vicinity of the bridge on Gerry Sorensen Way. Parking within five metres (15 feet) on either side of a fire hydrant is prohibited as well. These parking regulations were put in place for fire safety and to ensure access for emergency vehicles. Vehicles parked in contravention of the posted parking regulations or vehicles blocking access to a fire hydrant will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
Winter Driving
Snow is building up on the sides of the roads and in the boulevards, reducing visibility and making roadways narrow and at times slippery due to ice and snow. Drivers are encouraged to reduce speed and drive to the conditions of the road. Drivers and pedestrians are also asked to be aware that sight lines may be significantly reduced at this time and to use caution when entering intersections or crossing roads. Visit ICBC’s website for more winter driving tips.
Streets and Traffic
The City of Kimberley’s Bylaw Officer continues to enforce the Streets and Traffic Bylaw 1877, 2015 and reminds residents of the following:
- Campers and licensed cars, trucks, trailers, RVs, boat trailers, etc. are not to be left or stored on streets, lanes or boulevards which interfere or obstruct snow plowing and/or snow removal.
- Recreational vehicles must be off the streets and boulevards. Unattached utility and construction trailers are not permitted on city streets. They must be attached to a vehicle, or stored on private property.
- Unlicensed vehicles, trailers, boat trailers, etc., are not to be parked on streets, lanes or boulevards at any time.
- All waste, refuse, building materials, rocks, wood, bricks, dirt, yard clippings etc. from private property are not to be placed on lanes, boulevards and other public property, as this may impede snow plowing and/or snow removal and cause damage to City equipment and injury to equipment Operators.
Non-Compliance with the Streets and Traffic Bylaw may result in a fine, or the city removing or towing these items at the property owner’s expense. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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.
FREE Downtown Shuttle
The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle is a FREE scheduled service between the ski resort base area, the upper-mountain accommodations, and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants. The shuttle service operates every day (except statutory holidays) until March 29. To view the shuttle schedule please visit www.kimberley.ca.
Free Public Swim
Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Public Swim on Wednesday, March 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. sponsored by The Grater Good.
Spring Break at the Aquatic Centre
Spring break camps are running March 19 to 23 and 26 to 29, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts & games for four to 10-year-olds. The cost is $47 per day and there is no minimum number of children required for the camp to run.
For registration and details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and click on the shortcut to Aquatic Centre Info.
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