C I T Y PAG E

Feb 15, 2023

Council Calendar

The public, media, delegations, and staff are encouraged to par ticipate in meetings vir tually through Zoom or to observe through the City YouTube channel

Februar y 22, 2023

1:30 pm - Development and Sustainability Committee

Februar y 27, 2023

1:30 pm - Civic Operations Committee

Februar y 28, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

Februar y 28, 2023

7:00pm - Public Hearing

March 7, 2023

10:00am - Committee of the Whole

The complete 2023 Council Calendars is available online at:

Kamloops.ca/CouncilPor tal

Council

Meeting Recap

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Yard Waste Site Closures

The Bunker Road and Barnhar tvale Yard Waste Sites are now closed for the season. Cinnamon Ridge remains open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily

Indoor Walking Track

The Sandman Centre concourse is available for walk ing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm until April 2023. Due to K amloops Blazers home games and concer t schedules, some designated walk ing dates may not be available

Pothole Season

With the current warm weather trend, you may notice more potholes popping up on our streets If you see a pothole, please slow down and proceed with caution We can only fill the ones we are aware of, so help us by repor ting a pothole with the MyK amloops app at: Kamloops.ca/MyKamloops

Consider a Career With Us

Join our team of over 700 employees who work in a variety of fulfilling and challenging careers Visit: Kamloops.ca/Jobs

Repor t an issue: 250-828-3461

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Do you k now an outstanding citizen of K amloops who deser ves to be recognized for their contributions to the community? Don' t miss out on your chance to nominate them for an Exemplar y Ser vice Award

Each year, City Council formally ack nowledges individuals who have dedicated their time and ser vice to the City with Exemplar y Ser vice Awards. Nominations are accepted in two categories:

• Young adult - under 30

• Adult - 30 and over

The nomination deadline for 2023 is 4:30 pm on March 13, 2023. Find more information about nomination criteria and how to submit a nomination at: Kamloops.ca/Exemplar ySer viceAward

Fa M I Ly Day F E S T I Va L

On Family Day, the City of K amloops will transform the Tournament Capital Centre into a festival for families with children of all ages! The 9th Annual Family Day Festival is a free event that will take place on Monday, Februar y 20 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Festival goers will have an oppor tunity to join a princess tea par ty, get creative with ar ts and crafts, have their faces painted, experience live per formances, learn about all thing’s science, practice k arate, and tr y new spor ts With a wide variety of booths and activities, there will be something for ever yone

In addition to this free family festival, residents are encouraged to take advantage these programs on Family Day :

• Free public sk ating at Valleyview Arena 9:30–10:30 am and 10:45–11:45 am. Sk ate and hot chocolate sponsored by the Nor th K amloops Lions Club Sk ate rentals available • Toonie public swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre from 10:00 am–2:00 pm. $2.00 per person.

To learn more, visit: Kamloops.ca/FamilyDay A

B U D G E T I N F O R M AT I O N S E S S I O N 2023 I S T O DAY !

The City would like to consult and engage with residents about the 2023 budget as we plan for the next five -year budget c ycle (2023–2027). Join staff and Council on Wednesday, Februar y 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Spor ts Centre Lounge at McAr thur Island Spor t & Event Centre for an update and discussion on the provisional budget.

Par ticipants will also learn about and discuss a number of business cases brought for ward by City staff and community groups, which Council will consider as additional budget items this year

This will be the first budget approved by the newly elected City Council Let them k now your perspective on how it will affect you and your community

For up -to - date event information and to subscribe for updates, visit: LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/Budget2023

Let's Talk K amloops is our engagement website where you can share your voice and shape our city Please subscribe to the project of interest to receive updates Sign up and speak up at: LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca

The Ar ts and Culture Engagement Group currently has openings for multiple community members for a two -year term (at least four meetings per year) to assist and suppor t with matters related to ar ts and culture in the community Members of the public with exper tise and a passion for ar ts and culture are encouraged to apply.

The City is look ing for community members with the following experience and attributes:

• experience in the par ticular engagement group’s related fields or sectors

• experience work ing with City staff on plans, projects, and initiatives

• demonstrated independence and innovative think ing

• proven collaboration, offering constructive ideas in group dialogue

• demonstrated track record of commitment to the community

Deadline to apply is 4:00 pm, on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Apply online at: Kamloops.ca/Volunteer