Home »
Notes from City Hall
Mandatory Watering Restrictions
As dam levels are low, City of Kimberley staff are urging residents to please obey all mandatory watering restrictions. The city is now sprinkling all parks off the Mark Creek system every third day and only for ten minutes at a time. The Platzl fountain will only run from 12-5 p.m. The water department will be out looking for leaks in certain zones, all water leaks are top priority and will be fixed in a timely matter to prevent more water loss. The city is trying to prevent placing further restrictions on residents.
Residents of properties with even-numbered addresses water only on even-numbered calendar days and residents of properties with odd-numbered addresses water only on odd-numbered calendar days. For more information on water conservation, lawn assessments, and irrigation efficiency, please contact the City’s Water Ambassador at 250-427-9660 or email [email protected] for a free audit.
Wildfires, what can you do to be prepared?
Many wildfires in B.C. occur far from cities and towns, but sometimes they threaten homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Help keep your family safe by preparing in advance for a potential evacuation alert or order. Develop a household plan, put together your emergency kit, and connect with your neighbours. Please visit HERE for information on how you can be prepared.
Evacuation Stages:
– Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. Local police or RCMP enforce evacuation orders. You are encouraged to register all family members at the reception centre so emergency responders know that you are safe.
– Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice. If you leave before or during this alert, it’s called a voluntary evacuation.
– Evacuation Rescinded: All is currently safe and you can return home. Stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or orders.
After School Programs
Check out the Kimberley Aquatic Centre’s September to December after School Programs. We have something for kids of all ages (three to 14-years-old). For more information please call 250-427-2983 or visit the Aquatic Centre shortcut on our website at www.kimberley.ca.
Banff Film Festival at the Conference Centre
The Kimberley Conference Centre presents the Banff Mountain Film Festivals Radical Reels Tour 2015 on Tuesday, September 8. A presentation of the best high-adrenaline films entered into the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival competition. The Radical Reels program is made up of short, action-packed climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE jumping, skiing, snowboarding, and other adrenaline sport films. With food and beverage service, doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Please visit www.meetkimberley.ca for tickets.
City of Kimberley
