Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick

On Wednesday, February 8, and on the second Wednesday of each month, Mayor Don McCormick will host a brown-bag luncheon at City Hall from noon until 1:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch and have a discussion with the Mayor.

Preventing Frozen Water Pipes

Did you know that frost sinks lower as the air temperature climbs higher?  Now is the time to take action to prevent frozen water pipes. If the water service line to your home has ever frozen or you have noticed a reduced water flow in your home during the winter, leave one tap running cold water day and night (stream should be the size of a pencil). This will help to prevent your lines from freezing.  Since frost sinks deeper into the ground when air temperatures rise after a period of extreme cold, you will need to keep the water running 24/7 until mid-April to avoid having the line freeze.

The city encourages residents who have experienced frozen water service lines in the past to be pro-active; ensure indoor lines are properly insulated; keep a good snow cover over the ground above the service lines; and install a bleeder line system.  Stop by the Operations desk for your free bleeder fitting while supplies last. For more information.

Committee Volunteer Opportunity – Board of Variance

The City of Kimberley invites applications from community members interested in becoming a member of the Board of Variance. One three-year term position is available. The board is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on requests to vary, or relax, development regulations such as building size and siting requirements. See website for more info or contact.

CBT Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program Funding

Each year, the Regional District of East Kootenay, under the direction of the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), supports projects identified as priorities within individual communities. The programs are designed to help address the needs of Basin communities and incorporate community-based funding decisions (by council) to better meet local priorities. Applications are due to the RDEK by 9 a.m. on February 14. Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information please visit HERE.

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.

How prepared are you?

The City Kimberley is conducting a community survey to assess the level of preparedness of Kimberley residents in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. The survey can be accessed at www.Kimberley.ca until February 13. If you are unable to access the online survey paper copies available at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street.

City of Kimberley Smoking Bylaw

There is no smoking inside public buildings, within 7.5 metres of an entrance, air intake or window of a public building, in or within 7.5 meters of a public municipal open space (ex. Platzl, playgrounds, outdoor rinks, etc.), and in or within 7.5 meters of an outdoor special event area. Please obey the signage that has been installed at numerous locations within the city. To view the full bylaw and listing of places smoking is prohibited, please visit our website.

City of Kimberley

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