Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program Funding

Each year, the Regional District of East Kootenay, under the direction of the Columbia Basin Trust, 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 2 p.m. on January 21. Late applications will not be accepted. Please visit HERE for more information.

Frozen Water Line Prevention

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 of Kimberley encourages residents who have experienced frozen water service lines in the past to be pro-active by ensuring indoor lines are properly insulated, keeping a good snow cover over the ground above the service lines and installing a bleeder line system. For more information.

Frozen Sewer Lines

To aid in preventing frozen sewer lines, it is important to run hot water through your sewage system once per day when we are experiencing cold temperatures. If you suspect your sewer line to be freezing, fill your bathtub one quarter full of hot water then release the water to thaw the sewer line (while monitoring for possible backup in the line). Control the release of the water with the drain plug. This may need to be repeated one or two times, and possibly every day or two to ensure the line does not freeze. Performing a load or two of laundry each day using hot water will also help to reduce freezing issues. Please contact a plumber if you have attempted this and nothing is draining or changing.

Snow Piles Around the City

We would like to remind residents of the dangers of children sliding on 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.

Public Skating

Public skating is in full swing at both the Civic Centre and the Marysville Arena. To view the new Public Skating Schedule and to keep up to date on any changes &/or cancellations to the Public Skating schedule please visit our website. If you have any questions, please call the Operations Desk at 250-427-9660.

Garbage Collection

Here are some friendly reminders regarding household garbage collection:

• Place carts out for collection no earlier than 5 a.m. and no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day.
• All regular household garbage can be placed inside the cart.
• Waste must be bagged and tied. This will prevent garbage from becoming airborne as well as help keep your cart clean. Anything that is placed inside the cart must be able to fall freely when dumped.
• Do not over-fill your cart; the lid must be able to close completely.
• The maximum weight load for a cart is 59 kgs (130 lbs). Please keep in mind that excessive weight in your garbage cart could result in damage to the cart.
• Ensure cart is placed on the ground, level at the road edge and not upon snow banks and that there is 1 metre of clearance around the entire cart with no overhead obstructions.

In order to prevent odours and avoid attracting bears and other wildlife, residents will still need to securely store their garbage collection carts until their neighbourhood collection day. Please ensure that you: Wash your cart out regularly with a mild non-toxic detergent; Place your garbage into garbage bags inside your cart; Keep the lid closed at all times.

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 closing weekend of the ski season.

On weekdays, for $6 return trip from Cranbrook, you can catch the KC Commuter bus for a worry free day on the slopes! The shuttle is jointly funded by the participating businesses, the City of Kimberley, Tourism Kimberley, the Kimberley Alpine Resort, BC Transit, and the Province of BC Resort Municipality Initiative. For more information, please visit the city’s website.

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