Snow and Ice Management Plan

At the November 14 regular meeting of council, the 2017-2018 Snow and Ice Management Plan was approved by council. This plan is revised annually, and is a guide to the city’s snow and ice control policies intended to advise the public, council, and city staff of when and how snow and ice will be dealt with by the Operations Department. Please visit HERE to view the plan and other important information about snow removal.

Wood Burning Appliances

For those using wood burning appliances to heat their homes this fall and winter, the city asks that you familiarize yourself with our Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Control Bylaw. Please visit our website for more information.

Free Family Swim

Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Family Swim on Wednesday, November 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Dr. Craig Spowart. Remember persons 18 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Be Bear Smart

Bears are in search of food before going into hibernation. Some simple steps to follow to help avoid a run-in with bears are:

• Store garbage in a secure building or a bear proof container until pickup. Do not put it out for collection before 5 a.m. on the day of collection.
• Pick all fruit off your trees daily and allow the fruit to ripen indoors. Do not allow fruit to accumulate on the ground.
• Take birdfeeders inside and keep the ground clear of spilled birdseed.
• Keep pets and pet food indoors, if pets are fed outside please ensure the food is all cleaned up.
• Ensure that your BBQ is completely cleaned after use, making sure to clean the grease trap thoroughly.

Using common sense all year round helps limit human-bear conflict, but being extra cautious right now will aid in saving a bear’s life and help to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear! For more information on living with wildlife please visit our website.

To report wildlife-human interaction where public safety is an immediate risk, please call the Conservation Officer Service RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277

Aggressive Deer in the Community

In the late fall, male deer enter into the breeding (or rutting) season. This causes them to be more dominant, agitated and aggressive. They can be observed rubbing shrubs or trees with their antlers, displaying dominance by strutting, circling around and tail flicking. Please remember that a doe with fawns can be just as dangerous. For your own safety, please do not approach deer and give them lots of space when walking your pets.

City Hall has been receiving a large amount of phone calls regarding aggressive deer in the community. If you are concerned for your safety or have deer in your neighbourhood that are no longer scared of people or pets, please call the RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) Line at 1-877-952-7277. This line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The city can only regulate issues in regards to people feeding deer.

For more information on the City of Kimberley Deer Feeding Bylaw No. 2296, 2006 please visit HERE.

Lead image from Bear Smart Society

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