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BOIL WATER NOTICED RESCINDED Replaced with Water Quailty Advisory Due to High Turbidity Levels Date: May 6, 2017 @ 5:30pm Water samples collected from our water system indicate that it is no longer necessary, for the majority of people, to boil water prior to consumption. We suspect that a laboratory or sampling error occurred and was the trigger for the Boil Water Notice issued on May 4, 2017. However, the Boil Water Notice is being replaced and downgraded to a Water Quality Advisory due to a separate issue. Recent heavy rain and runoff has resulted in high turbidity (cloudiness) levels in our surface water source but is not yet at a level where another Boil Water Notice would be issued. Elevated turbidity is a common occurrence during the wet spring season in Nelson. A high turbidity level may impair the effectiveness of the disinfection treatment system. If disinfection is impaired, disease causing microorganisms may escape into the water distribution system resulting in the risk of intestinal illness. People with undeveloped immune or severely weakened immune systems, infants and the elderly may be at increased risk. Due to the above concerns and as a precautionary measure, water users may still choose to boil their water - bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and let it cool before using it, or use bottled water. We will inform residents when the Water Quality Advisory, due to High Turbidity Levels, is removed. Enquiries: Please call the Manager of Municipal Services at (250) 551-8103 or Interior Health Unit at (250) 505-7200

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UPDATE ON BOIL WATER NOTICE May 5, 2017 at Noon The City of Nelson has implemented our Emergency Response Plan for Drinking Water and has issued notifications to the general public through local radio, print and social media and via direct communication (phone, fax or in-person) to Hospitals, Childcare Facilities, Seniors Homes, Home Support and Health Units, Physicians and Dentists, Police and Fire, Restaurants, Grocers, Plumbers and a list of residents who have special medical needs. Following the issuance of a Boil Water Notice, the Interior Health Authority requires the City of Nelson to submit two (2) compliant water quality samples, taken 24 hours apart and from the same location in our water distribution system. The City of Nelson has received the first of these sample analyses, taken yesterday and analyzed by the laboratory overnight: This sample is clean and fully compliant. We are currently flushing the system and sampling for a second time. Results from the lab should be available tomorrow afternoon, and if compliant, the Boil Water Notice can be lifted with the final approval from the Interior Health Authority. The earliest that we can lift the Boil Water Notice is the afternoon of Saturday May 6, 2017. We thank residents and businesses for sharing this information with friends and neighbours in Nelson. If you own or operate Food Preparation Premises, Interior Health provides a guidance document that provides operational guidance during a Boil Water Notice: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/FoodSafety/Documents/Food%20Premises%20During%20a%20BWN%20Guidelines.pdf

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BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR CITY OF NELSON May 4, 2017 4:00pm Please be advised that there is a boil water notice in effect for residents of Nelson until further notice. Please share with friends and family who are in Nelson. City staff will notify residents as soon as the notice is lifted or if there are any updates. For details, please go to: http://www.nelson.ca/assets/Default/05-04%20(Boil%20Water%20Notice).pdf

NOTICE OF UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING Friday, May 5th, 2017 at 5:00pm The purpose of this meeting is to pass the Five-year Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaws. https://nelson.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/53316?preview=56629

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC May 1, 2017 - Public Works Projects Ward Street Paving (May 2nd) The City’s paving contractor SPL, will be milling and paving the west lane of the 400 and 500 blocks of Ward Street. This work will begin Tuesday, May 2nd at 9:00am and should be complete by 7:00pm, weather permitting. IODE Park Landscaping (May 1st - 15th approx.) This project is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintain and enhance our public spaces. City crews will begin landscape and utility work in IODE park (above the Hall St. plaza) beginning Monday, May 1st. This work includes tree, shrub, ornamental grass and ground cover planting, creation of a pathway and terraced seating areas. Park enhancements include a new picnic table, two new benches and solar pathway lighting. Prior to the landscape work commencing, crews will replace a short section of 1930’s vintage water main that runs through the park. This work is expected to last 10-15 days (weather permitting).

POWER OUTAGE IN NELSON Sunday, April 30, 2017 *Update at 2:25pm* Power has been fully restored to Nelson. There remains a small number of customers without power on the North Shore. Crews are working to restore power to these customers. It is suspected that today's outages were a result of the small windstorm that took place this morning. Nelson Hydro, once again, thanks their customers for their patience. ________________________ Please be advised that Nelson Hydro crews are currently working to restore power to areas affected on the North Shore and in Nelson. It is anticipated that power will be restored in approximately 2-3 hrs. (1:00pm - 2:00pm). The outage hotline will be updated periodically. Please call 1-877-324-9376 for updates. Thank you for patience as crews deal with the outage.

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FREE YARD WASTE DROP OFF AND BURNING PERIOD FOR RESIDENTS There will be free yard waste drop-off on Saturday, May 20th and May 27th at the Old Transfer Station at 70 Lakeside Drive. You can also contact the Fire Hall about getting a Burning Permit. Call (250) 352-3103 for more information. For all the details, check out the Media Release below. http://www.nelson.ca/assets/City~Services/Fire~And~Rescue~Services/April_27_2017_Burning%20Period_Media_Release.pdf

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Photo Credit: Al Danks Taken on April 28, 2017 on Svoboda Road above Nelson.

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NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, May 1st, 2017 Special Meeting May 1st @ 4:00pm: https://nelson.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/53316?preview=56382 Regular Meeting May 1st @ 7:00pm: https://nelson.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/53316?preview=56427

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NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES 120 YEARS OF SERVICE On Monday, April 24th, 2017, Mayor Deb Kozak presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Nelson to the Nelson Police Department during the Committee of the Whole Meeting . The Mayor presented the Certification of Appreciation to Chief Constable Burkart to honour the 120 years of dedication and distinguished service of the Nelson Police Department to the residents of Nelson.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY - The City is hiring! COURT LIAISON / BYLAW ADJUDICATION CLERK An exceptional career opportunity exists for the role of Court Liaison / Bylaw Adjudication Clerk at the Nelson Police Department. We offer a competitive compensation package, plus training and educational opportunities. Apply today to join our amazing team at the City of Nelson and come live in one of the most beautiful and dynamic little cities in British Columbia. For more details and to apply, go to: http://bit.ly/Court_Liaison_2017 Posting closes on May 10th, 2017