City of Kimberley
340 Spokane Street V1A 2E8 Kimberley, BC, Canada

City Hall closes at 4:00 p.m. today. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 29th. Have a wonderful holiday! #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

Need a lift to the hill? Or a lift downtown for an apres-ski adventure? Beginning Sunday, December 27th, Kimberley Transit will drive you for FREE! Keep this schedule handy throughout the ski season! #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

City of Kimberley Newsletter for December 22, 2020. You can also view the newsletter on the City's website at https://www.kimberley.ca/eye-your-city-weekly-newsletter

Hey Kimberley, that’s a lot of snow! All available crews and equipment are out and doing their best to clear the roadways as fast as possible. Unfortunately, windrows will be inevitable for many residents. Please be patient and help a neighbour in need if you can!

Here is the latest 2020 Civic Centre public skating and walking track schedule. Please follow these important health and safety protocols: - Masks are mandatory in the building and on the ice surface during public skating; - The west doors of the Civic Centre will be the only entry point for all public skating participants. The east doors are to be used for exit only; - Entry time for skating is 15 minutes prior to public skating start time; - Doors will be locked once the p...articipants have entered at the public skating start time. (They will open from the inside); - All participants must sign in for contact tracing; - No spectators allowed in the building; - Chairs are set up 6 feet apart at south end of building to allow participants to put on skates. See more

The Annual Terry Fox Run is a go! Check out the Kimberley Bulletin article below for details on what to expect this Sunday! Register online at www.terryfox.org

City Crews will be upgrading the outdoor rink in Townsite (Lois Creek Rink) beginning this week. Improvements include replacing old chain link fencing with new safety netting, rebuilding arena boards, painting, and crack sealing the playing surfaces. Read the full press release here: https://www.kimberley.ca//city-upgrading-outdoor-rinks-ahe

City Newsletter for September 15th, 2020. Check out the tips for protecting yourself from wildfire smoke!

City Council meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. Watch the live stream on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyzfkBwcRsY or follow the same link to watch the meeting anytime after.

Schools are back in session this week! Please watch for kids heading to bus stops and schools on foot and bikes. Slow down and pay attention to posted speed signs and crosswalks. Thanks for doing your part to keep our kids safe!

Bridge maintenance is getting underway this week. Crews will be working on the St. Marys Ave and Kimberley Ave wooden bridges. They will do their best to keep them open as much as possible though there may be short periods when they are closed. Please pay attention to posted signage. Thanks for your patience! #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

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The fire on Highway 95A near Forest Crowne Estates has been extinguished. Crews will continue to monitor the site through tomorrow. Thanks to the Kimberley Fire Department for their quick action and for the support of BC Wildfire Service, BC Ambulance, RCMP and BC Hydro.

Have a safe long weekend. Keep your circle small, wash your hands often, and stay home if you feel sick! #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

WildSafeBC community coordinator Danica Roussy asks residents of Cranbrook and Kimberley to take a proactive approach in deterring bears this season. Although there is a lot of talk about bears and garbage, it is important for people to realize how much of an issue fruit trees can be if they are not cared for with wildlife in mind. Once a bear gets a reward from a fruit tree, they will return to the tree again and again. Although fruit might seem like a natural food source for these bears, fruit in our backyards leads to habituation of wildlife - something that is dangerous and cannot be undone. Find out how you can manage your fruit trees here: https://kimberley.ca/news/manage-your-fruit-trees

The City of Kimberley is launching a new online portal to help residents and visitors easily report issues and concerns happening in and around the City. With the launch of the Lightship Public Inquiry Portal, citizens can let City Operations staff know about issues quickly and efficiently with just a few clicks on a computer or device. Find all the details here: https://www.kimberley.ca//city-launches-lightship-public-i

City Newsletter for September 1st, 2020!

COVID-19 has touched virtually every part of our province communities large and small. No matter where we live or travel in BC, we must continue to carefully ...balance restarting our activities while protecting our most vulnerable. To see a map of COVID-19 cases by local health area visit http://www.bccdc.ca/healt/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

Stay safe out there!

Wipes and paper towels of any kind ARE NOT FLUSHABLEeven if they say so on the package. Please dont flush anything other than toilet tissue. This includes wipes of any kind, paper towels, diapers, sanitary napkins and tampons, or anything else that isnt toilet paper.

Stage 1 Water Restrictions remain in effect. Watering must be done between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. AND 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Residents of properties with odd-numbered addresses will water only on odd-numbered days and residents of properties with even-numbered addresses will water only on even-numbered days. Thanks, Kimberley!

The City of Kimberley Fire Department is recruiting! The Fire Department is seeking paid-on-call firefighters (not full-time). For more information on the application process please visit www.CKFD.org/recruiting, email [email protected], or call (250)-427-4114 (weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). There will be an optional physically-distant open house held on September 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station 2 located at 900 304th Street in Marysville. Please email [email protected] to pre-register. This will give you an opportunity to see what the City of Kimberley Fire Department does for this community.

Dont forget your mask if you are riding BC Transit today! Masks are now mandatory on all bus routes. #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

Building a house or renovating? The City Planning Information Portal contains an abundance of information for builders and property owners. Find info related to zoning, maps, property searches, permits and licenses, and related bylaws. The portal can be accessed from the City website shortcuts or follow this link : https://planning.kimberley.ca/

The Kimberley Aquatic Centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future - or at least until the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and provincial sporting agencies change the many guidelines and limitations to re-opening that are outlined in their return to sport documents. City staff will continue to monitor their direction and update the public again in late September. PLEASE READ the full press release here: https://www.kimberley.ca//kimberley-aquatic-centre-closure

City Newsletter for August 18, 2020

Kimberley City Council meets tonight, August 17th, at 7:00 p.m. for their regular meeting. Watch from home on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11gApXWRY_E. Tonights agenda includes a Public Hearing on proposed lane changes near the new Save On Foods store. Call-in submissions will be heard during the meeting. Please call 1-800-741-7180 by 6:50 p.m. to register. Enter the meeting number (access code)146 032 7854. See tonights full agenda here: https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/75160

Thank you to the BC Wildfire Service for their hard work gaining control of the 2.9-hectare fire at Stirton Road. The fire is now listed as Under Control thanks to their quick action. It is anticipated that smoke will be visible for the next 24-48 hours. Investigators are on-site to determine the exact cause of the fire. (Photo: BC Wildfire Service) #kimberleybc #bcwildfireservice

As we head into another summer weekend, lets remember these important safety tips. Together we can help stop the spread of COVID-19! #kimberleybc #agoodplacetobe

Why does the City turn off the taps at the Splash Park and Platzl Fountain at 4:30 p.m.? The short answerto keep you safe! The long answerCity staff have carefully planned re-opening of City parks and facilities in order to help flatten the COVID-19 curve. It has been proven that UV rays from the sun will sanitize, or deactivate viruses (including SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19), on surfaces. Most importantly, those surfaces need to be dry and the sun needs time to work. A 4:30 p....m. close time allows staff to shut off the water, allows surfaces to dry, and allows the sun to do its job and deactivate any viruses so that facilities are ready for play the next day. This is similar to why Rotary Park washrooms close at 4:30 p.m. In order to keep you and City staff safe, washroom cleaner needs time to work. At 4:30 p.m., City staff enter the washrooms and spray a thick layer of disinfectant on everything. They then activate air exchangers to remove any airborne viruses. They close and lock the door to let the disinfectant do its job, returning in the morning to wipe everything down. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause however, we have carefully planned a coordinated re-opening of the facilities at Rotary Park in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We will continue to monitor the situation going forward and will be sure to post any changes to the Splash Park and Platzl Fountain operating hours on the City website at www.kimberley.ca and on our social media accounts. Thank you for your patience. If youd like more information, please email [email protected].

BC Wildfire Service firefighters have extinguished a small fire in the Mark Creek area. The lightning-caused fire began on August 2nd and did not grow larger than 0.5-hectares. We wish to thank BC Wildfire firefighters for their quick action and hard work. The City of Kimberley Emergency Operations Centre has been deactivated.

City Newsletter for August 4, 2020

Provincial Fire Fighters are working to extinguish a small 0.5-hectare fire west of the City of Kimberley. The fire, which began on Sunday, August 2, is believed to have been caused by lightning. Though overnight wind conditions were high, the fire has not changed in size. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has deemed the fire a top priority. Weather conditions are favourable and BCWS ground crews are working on gaining access to the fire as it is located near the top of a mounta...in. Air tankers and bucket helicopters will be skimming on St. Marys Lake today so please use caution on the lake. The City of Kimberley Emergency Operations Centre has been activated at Level 1. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. The public can also watch for updates on the provinces B.C. Wildfire Dashboard found here: https://bit.ly/3go2XXi.

As we head into the long weekend, please remember that we all play a part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Follow these guidelines and wear a mask in enclosed spaces and when physical distancing is difficult. Be safe out there!

Category 2 Open Burning is prohibited throughout the region, including Kimberley and surrounding areas. Specifically, a Category 2 prohibition includes stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Campfires should not be lit or kept burning during windy conditions. Anyone who lights a campfire must ensure that sufficient water, tools and people are on hand to contain it. Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area f...or any length of time. Thank you for your cooperation. - open fires larger than 0.5 metres wide by 0.5 metres high - stubble or grass fires of any size over any area; - the use of burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description; - the use of air curtain burners, sky lanterns, or binary exploding targets (e.g., for target practice); - the use of fireworks. Category 2 Open Burning is prohibited throughout the region, including Kimberley and surrounding areas. Specifically, a Category 2 prohibition includes: stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Campfires should not be lit or kept burning during windy conditions. Anyone who lights a campfire must ensure that sufficient water, tools and people are on hand to contain it. Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Lets all do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. #kimberleybc #kimberley #bc #agoodplacetobe #eastkootenays #kootenays #stopthespread #washyourhands

As temperatures rise, lets remember optimal watering times. Residents can water between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Watering during extreme temperatures is less efficient and wasteful as water will evaporate before reaching plant roots. Watering your lawn daily will create a shallow root system, which dries out fast and weakens your lawn. Watering every other day, even numbered addresses on even numbered days and odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days, will help strengthen your lawn. Thanks, Kimberley!

Please maintain physical distance from others, keep your circle small, wash your hands often, be patient with others, and stay home if you are feeling sick. Its also a good idea to wear a mask when in close quarters. Do your part to limit the spread of COVID-19! #kimberleybc