August 5, 2021 : The province has declared the Kettle Watershed area at level 5 drought conditions.  The City continues to operate at Stage 3 outdoor water use restrictions at this time.  Thank you to all residents who have been complying with these restrictions and helping to keep the City’s overall water use down.

CURRENT STAGE

STAGE 3 – Once per Week Watering  (Effective July 19, 2021)

Stage 3 restrictions are in effect, outdoor watering is limited to the follow days and times.

ODD numbered Civic addresses:  Sundays only.

EVEN numbered Civic addresses:  Saturdays only.

During Stage 3 restrictions, no person shall fill a swimming pool, garden pond, or decorative fountain, or wash vehicles, boats, bikes, RVs, ATVs, sidewalks, decks, or driveways at any time.

Manual Sprinklers:

Residents using manual sprinklers may water from 7:00am to 9:00am and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on their designated watering day.

Automatic Timed Sprinklers:

Residents with automatic timed sprinklers may water either from 12:00am (midnight) to 4:00am OR during manual sprinkling hours on their designated day.

In addition, Flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and newly planted lawns may be hand-watered at any time using a hand-held nozzle (not manual sprinklers).

To spread water consumption throughout the week, municipal watering will be scheduled to avoid overlap with residents’ use on the weekend.  Watering of municipal assets may be prioritized in order to preserve boulevards, planters, and City Park over other grassy spaces, while achieving a net reduction of at least 50% in outdoor water use.

The 2021 Sprinkling Regulation policy including all stages of water restrictions may be downloaded here:  2021 Sprinkling Regulations – 2021-06-21

The RDKB is looking for input to the Boundary Recreational Trails Master Plan – Complete the survey at http://jointheconversation.rdkb.com.

City Hall remains open for counter service, however the public gallery is closed for council meetings.  Residents may view all Council proceedings online:  http://www.grandforks.ca/live/