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Notes from City Hall
Brownbag Lunch with Mayor McCormick
On Wednesday, August 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.
Fire Ban
Until further notice, a FIRE BAN has been issued for the City of Kimberley and the entire Southeast Fire Centre. All fire permits including BBQ pits are suspended. These prohibitions do not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The use of a campfire apparatus that does not meet these specifications is prohibited. For more information please visit our website.
Emergency Grab and Go Kit
Build an emergency kit to grab and go in case of an evacuation or emergency. This easily accessible kit should contain: two litres of water per person per day, non-perishable foods, can opener, flashlight and batteries, seasonal clothing, blankets, cell phone charger, pen and notepad, personal toiletries, maps, candles matches or a lighter, battery powered or wind-up radio, first aid kit, prescription medications, infant formula if needed, extra keys, cash in small bills, and a list of contact information.
Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best! Go here for more information.
Invasive Weeds
The city will be undertaking an invasive weed 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.
Upcoming Courses at the Aquatic Centre
Red Cross Babysitting Course: This course is offered August 27 from 3 – 8 p.m. and August 28 from 3 – 8 p.m. The cost is $83.79 and is recommended for ages 11 and up.
Standard First Aid & CPR-C: This course is offered August 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and August 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The cost is $211.64 and you must attend both days. This is recommended for ages 15 and up and requires you to bring a pocket mask.
National Lifeguard Pool – Full Course: This course is offered August 20 – 24 and August 27 – 29 from 8 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. The cost is $477.42 and has specific pre-requisites.
Minimums are required for each course and candidates must attend all dates and times of the courses. For registration or details call 250-427-2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and click on the shortcut to Aquatic Centre Info.
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.
Off Leash Areas
Did you know that Kimberley has three off-leash areas to exercise your animal? The Kimberley Nature Park, Lois Creek Trails and the Marysville Flats are all designated off-leash spaces. Maintaining control and cleaning up after your animal still applies in these three off-leash areas. If you are walking your pet in any other city park or play field area, please remember that your animal must be on a leash at all times. To learn more, click here and follow the link to Animal Control.
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