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Frozen Water Services
A combination of recent cold weather, less snow cover than previous years for ground insulation and rapidly warming temperatures is resulting in utility pipes freezing at numerous locations throughout the City of Kimberley.
At this time many homes in Kimberley are experiencing frozen pipes and unfortunately this has resulted in a backlog of homes waiting for thaws. The city asks that those on the waitlist please be patient as crews work their way through the list to your home.
To help prevent pipes from freezing it is recommended that residents keep a tap running constantly with a stream of water measuring AT LEAST the width of a pencil or more, in a bathtub or sink. For more information about how to prevent frozen water and sewer service lines, please visit http://bit.ly/2HjgCjs.
Shower use for Affected Residents
For all Kimberley residents affected by frozen water services, the city would like to offer the use of the shower facilities at the Kimberley Aquatic Centre free of charge.
The showers are available for use during normal operating hours of 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday.
For any questions not relating to pool hours, please call the Operations Desk at 250-427-9660. For questions related to pool hours, please contact the Aquatic Centre at 250-427-2983 or visit the city’s website.
Minimums at the Aquatic Centre
The Kimberley Aquatic Centre will no longer be requiring a minimum number of eight registered participants for day and summer camp programming. Day and summer camps are offered on Non-Instructional days, Christmas and Spring Break as well as during the summer months. Sign up now as space is limited.
Spring Break at the Aquatic Centre
Keeps your kids active over spring break and register them for a camp at the pool! Spring break camps are running March 18 to 22 and 25 to 29, from 8:30 am – 4 pm. Indoor and outdoor adventures, swimming, crafts and games for five to 11-year-olds. The cost is $47 per day (or $55 per day for supervised swimmers).
Lifesaving Society’s Standard First Aid/CPR-C Course
March 26, 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The recommended age is 15 years or older and the cost is $229.62 (Course manual & taxes included). Candidates must attend all dates and times and bring your own pocket mask.
Non-Instructional Day Camp
On Friday, March 22, bring your kids to the Aquatic Centre for a day of fun! The pool is closed for the annual maintenance shutdown, but the camp is still running! This includes indoor & outdoor adventures, crafts and games! For children five to 11-years-of-age from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $47 per day or $55 per day for children under seven, or for swimmers that require supervision.
For registration and details for the above programs, please call 250.427.2983 or visit www.kimberley.ca and follow the link to Aquatic Centre info.
Play field Allocation Meeting
All organizations/groups (baseball, soccer, football, rugby, volleyball, Frisbee, concerts, movies, JulyFest, festivals, events, etc.), requesting to utilize the City of Kimberley play fields in 2019 are to attend the Play field Allocation Meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 27 at the Kimberley Aquatic Centre
Earth Hour
Turn your lights out from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. For more information please visit www.earthhour.org/.
Smoke Alarms
The City of Kimberley Fire Department would like to remind you to check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
The sad reality is that on average, fire kills eight Canadians every week. Residential property fires account for 40% of all fires and a staggering 73% of all fire deaths – mostly caused by human carelessness. Keep your family safe and check your smoke alarm battery regularly.
If you are a senior or if you know of a senior in need, for no charge the Kimberley Fire Department will evaluate the current smoke alarms within the home. If during the inspection there is a need, we will change batteries, relocate, or provide you with a new or additional smoke alarm. If you have concerns or require any assistance please contact the CKFD weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 250-427-4114 or email [email protected] to request an inspection.
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