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 bird feeders 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

Wood Burning Appliances

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

Rebates for Renovations or New Construction

Energy efficiency improvements are a great way to reduce your energy use and make your home more comfortable and affordable to operate. EfficiencyBC provides information to answer your questions and help you learn about energy improvement options for your home.  Check www.EfficiencyBC.ca or call 1-844-881-9790 to find out more about incentive programs, eligibility requirements and how to apply for them.

Planning for the Future

Kimberley’s Official Community Plan (OCP) establishes objectives and policies to guide local decisions on land use, infrastructure, environment, community facilities, transportation, social and economic issues. Adopted in February 2018, the OCP sets a high-level policy framework to guide local government decisions toward the community’s desired vision for the future and to ensure that Kimberley continues as “a good place to be”. Find out more HERE

Kimberley and Marysville Water Line Flushing

In order to ensure safe drinking water and maintain the Water Distribution System, the city annually flushes water lines in the community using city fire hydrants. The city will be flushing hydrants throughout the community beginning in Townsite (Lois Creek area) and moving systematically through the city from north to south. This program started the first week of October and continue for up to five weeks.

Residents may notice discoloration in the water during this process. Please note that this is not a public health concern. The city monitors the quality of the water during this process. Flushing and maintenance operations will be underway during the next several weeks. In the event that cloudy water is experienced, turn on an outside tap (preferred) or your bathtub faucet and run until the water clears up. For further information, please contact the Operations & Environment Services Department at 250-427-9660.

Public Skating

It is that time of year again! City of Kimberley Public Skating (which includes Public Skating, Parent & Tot, Senior Skating and Shinny Hockey) at the Marysville Arena will begin on Tuesday, October 30. 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.

Outdoor Rinks

The City of Kimberley is offering interested residents and neighbourhood volunteers the opportunity to enjoy a community/neighbourhood outdoor ice rink.  Neighbourhood volunteers will flood and maintain the outdoor rinks.

The rinks will be set up at Swan Avenue and/or Garden Park. Volunteer/resident commitment is an essential requirement to establish and maintain these neighbourhood rinks. Deadline for volunteer/resident commitment submissions is Tuesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.

For more information on the neighbourhood rink program, please contact the Operations, Parks and Facilities Department at 250-427-9660.

City of Kimberley

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