Boulevards

The Operations Department would like to remind residents that in accordance with the “City of Kimberley Streets and Traffic Bylaw No. 1877, 1995”, it is your responsibility to look after your Boulevard. A person being the owner or occupier of land shall:

508.1:   cut grass and weeds on the boulevard abutting that person’s property; and

508.2:   keep in good repair and up to City standards, driveways crossing the boulevard abutting that person’s property.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact operations at 250-427-9660 or [email protected].

Invasive Weeds

The city will be undertaking an invasive weed (pictured above) management program in the coming weeks with a local certified contractor. If you see an area of concern on city property that requires treatment, please contact the Operations Department at 250-427-9660. For concerns regarding weed management on private property please contact the City Bylaw Department at 250-427-9663.

Mosquito Control

Mosquitos need water to complete their life cycle. You can help reduce mosquito populations around your home by following these tips:

• Remove discarded containers from your property;

• Replace water in bird baths and livestock troughs regularly;

• Clean clogged eaves troughs, drain pipes, and ditches;

• Store boats, canoes or other objects so that they do not collect rain water.

You can learn more about mosquito control here

The Scoop about Pet Waste

If you are disposing of pet waste, please remember to place it in securely tied, double plastic bags (i.e. pet waste bags or shopping bags) before putting it in the larger bag contained inside your garbage bin. This will help ensure the safety of our Solid Waste Collection Operators and is a requirement pursuant to section 5.3 of the City of Kimberley Solid Waste Regulations & Rates Bylaw No. 2520.

Pets and Hot Weather

With the weather warming up, the Bylaw officer would like to remind people not to leave your pets in vehicles. Animals confined in an unventilated vehicle can quickly succumb to the high temperatures and die of heat stroke. Please leave your animals at home where they will be more comfortable. The MTI Bylaw 2540, Animal Control Schedule Section 10, allows for a $150 fine for animals left in an enclosed space unventilated vehicle. Let’s keep our dogs safe this summer!

Unsightly Premises Bylaw

Under this bylaw, no owner or occupier of a property within the City of Kimberley shall permit or allow their property to become, or remain, untidy or unsightly. Every owner or occupier of property shall remove any accumulations of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, brush or other growth cuttings of any kind. The City may, by its employees or contractors, enter the property and affect the removal of the offending material at the expense of the person defaulting. Please see the ‘City of Kimberley Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1872, 1995’ at www.kimberley.ca/city/bylaws.

Building a new home?

The City of Kimberley has recently updated the Energy Efficient Building Incentive Program. All new homes with building permits issued after January 1, 2018 are eligible for a $500 rebate to help offset the cost of a pre-construction performance evaluation of the building plans. The project is then eligible for a further rebate of 10-60% of the permit fee based on the post-construction energy performance of the building. If you are building a new home in Kimberley, please visit our website at or contact the Building Inspector at 250-427-9655 or [email protected] for more details.

Summer Swimming Lessons and Camps

Registration is now available for swimming lessons and fun summer programs. Don’t forget to get your kids registered for our summer camps, we have single day or weekly registration available. For a list of all lessons, programs, and camps please visit our website at www.kimberley.ca, click on the Aquatic Centre Info section under shortcuts, or call the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983.

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