Holiday Schedule

Tuesday, January 1 is a statutory holidays for City of Kimberley employees. Garbage pick-up scheduled for Tuesday January 1 will be picked up on Monday, December 31. The Aquatic Centre will be open from 1 – 4 p.m. for a free public swim on January 1. Please visit our website for more information, clicking on the Aquatic Centre shortcut.

2019 Utility Rate Adjustments

City council is committed to maintaining and upgrading Kimberley’s aging water and sewer system infrastructure as well as our garbage collection equipment.

To fund planned utility infrastructure renewal and budgeted operating cost adjustments, effective January 1, 2019 Utility Rates for residential properties will increase by a total of $2.17 per month ($26.04 per year).

This adjustment relates entirely to an increase to sewer rates with the bulk of the additional revenue collected being directed to helping fund the future construction of a new waste water treatment facility to replace the existing plant.  The flat rates for Water and Garbage will remain at 2018 levels. The new aggregate rate for Water, Sewer, and Garbage Collection for residential properties in 2019 will be $73.90 per month ($886.80 per year).  This amount will be billed in equal quarterly instalments of $221.70. Sewer flat rates for commercial and all other classifications of use will be adjusted by the same percentage increase as the residential rate.

Winter Parking Regulations Around Kimberley Alpine Resort and Nordic Club

Snow sport enthusiasts are reminded that parking is restricted on North Star Drive, Stemwinder Drive and in the vicinity of the bridge on Gerry Sorensen Way. Parking within five metres (15 feet) on either side of a fire hydrant is prohibited as well. These parking regulations were put in place for fire safety and to ensure access for emergency vehicles. Vehicles parked in contravention of the posted parking regulations will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense in the tow away zones. Vehicles blocking access to a fire hydrant will also be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Outdoor Rinks

The Townsite rink is weather dependent and city crews are working to have the safest ice possible. Please respect the “Closed” signage when conditions are not ideal. The Swan Avenue and DeWolfe Avenue rinks are also open for use and are being managed by neighbourhood volunteers. For more information about the outdoor rinks, please visit our website.

Christmas Tree Disposal

The Regional District of East Kootenay Transfer Station located at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way is the designated area for disposal of Christmas trees.  All residents are encouraged to have their discarded Christmas trees delivered to this area. City trucks will make one pass through each neighbourhood the week of January 14 – 18, to pick up any remaining trees (dependent upon weather events). If you are unable to dispose of your own tree, please leave it at your garbage collection location in a manner that will not conflict with snow removal equipment.

Angle Parking

The city would like to remind residents that angle parking is not permitted in the City of Kimberley, unless otherwise posted. Angle parking impedes snow plowing and narrows the traveled portion of the street, which obstructs the safe passage of emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks. Thank you for your cooperation.

Clearing Snow and Ice

Icy sidewalks can be a hazard for everyone including seniors, children, mail carriers, meter readers, firefighters, and paramedics. As the weather warms up and then freezes again, water from melting snow can run onto cleared sidewalks. Here are a few tips to help maintain your walkways:

• Warm weather during the day can make ice soft, so it’s easier to chip or shovel away.
• Spread sand or gravel on icy patches to make your sidewalk safer for pedestrians. Spreading sand on a sidewalk before ice forms can also make future ice easier to remove.
• Microwaving sand in a microwave-safe container and spreading it while it is still warm will make the sand embed itself into the ice, creating a gritty top layer.
• Pile snow in a place where it will not run across your sidewalk when it melts and aim your downspouts away from areas where people walk.

Free Public Swim

Come to the Aquatic Centre and enjoy a Free Public Swim on Wednesday, January 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. sponsored by Kootenay Best Blinds.

City of Kimberley

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