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Council Meeting Schedule
The only scheduled regular meeting of City of Kimberley council for the month of September will be held on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. There is also only one Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting scheduled, to be held on Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. All meetings are held in Council Chambers, upstairs at City Hall. There are only two scheduled meetings for September because the Mayor and some council members are attending the 2019 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Annual Conference.
Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick
On Wednesday, September 11, 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 and CAO.
2020 Community Grants Program
The City of Kimberley Community Grants Program is underway. Applications will be accepted up to and including October 15, 2019 for funding for the 2020 program year. Within this program, city council considers financial support to community organizations within the city, in the form of both cash and in-kind grants. This support is provided in recognition of the value these organizations provide to the well-being and vibrancy of the community and in helping the city retain a strong community focus. The city recognizes that supporting volunteer community-based organizations is fundamental to maintaining our quality of life. The city thereby budgets an amount not exceeding two per cent of the municipal tax levy annually to the Community Grants Program. The goal of this policy is to establish open and transparent guidelines for the evaluation and distribution of Community Grants.
All inquiries can be directed to Pamela Walsh, Manager of Communications and Community Development, at [email protected] or call 250-427-9653. Program information and application forms can be found here.
Category 2 Open Burning Ban in Effect
Though the summer months are coming to a close, the Category 2 Open Burning Ban remains in effect. Specifically, a Category 2 prohibition includes:
- open fires larger than 0.5 metres wide by 0.5 metres high;
- stubble or grass fires of any size over any area;
- the use of burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description;
- the use of air curtain burners, sky lanterns, or binary exploding targets (e.g., for target practice);
- the use of fireworks.
These prohibitions do not apply to campfires that are smaller than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Campfires should not be lit or kept burning during windy conditions. Anyone who lights a campfire must ensure that sufficient water, tools and people are on hand to contain it. Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Red Cross Swim Programs
Register now for Fall Red Cross Swim Lessons and After School Programs. Don’t forget we have Saturday morning lessons too! Learn to Dive! Explore the sport of diving, flipping, spinning and twisting for fun in an enthusiastic and supportive environment.
Get ready for the Lifesaving Society Bronze Programs with Bronze Prep. This is a fitness-based program and registrants must be able to swim 200 consecutive meters and tread water for five minutes. Recommended age 11 or older. For registration and details call 250.427.2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and follow the link to Aquatic Centre info.
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