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Council Highlights - April 14, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Date of Issue: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived within one business day. Please visit pub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com to view the April 14 webcast archive.

Advocating for West Kelowna priorities in Victoria

On behalf of Council, Mayor Milsom travelled to Victoria at the end of March to meet with provincial representatives to push for...

City of West Kelowna discusses key priorities during advocacy trip to Victoria

Date of issue: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

On behalf of West Kelowna Council, Mayor Gord Milsom travelled to Victoria at the end of March to meet with provincial representatives to continue to push for action on key issues important to West Kelowna. Top of the agenda was policing on the Westside, affordable housing opportunities, increasing mental health services, and building relationships with provincial representatives in Victoria.

Mayor Milsom was joined by Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel and...

Boil Water Notice rescinded for Smith Creek area

Date of Issue: Monday, April 13, 2026

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Notice in the Smith Creek area within the Powers Creek Water Service Area.

Turbidity levels and the presence of entrained air within the water mains have improved. Water quality data sets have been confirmed to meet the requirements of the Provincial Drinking Water Protection Regulation and the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

Please note that the bulk...

Local artists’ display on Sunday, April 19!

Date of Issue: Monday, April 13, 2026

Spring is blooming, and so should your local art collection. Whether you’re seeking inspiration from other artists or buying a one-of-a-kind piece to brighten your home, step into a space full of colour, creativity, and local talent at this year’s Spring Art Exhibition! 

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street

Visitors and residents are encouraged to bring friends and family to explore the...

Boucherie Road temporary closure for spring maintenance

Date of Issue: Friday, April 10, 2026

On Thursday, April 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Boucherie Road will be closed between Hayman and Stuart Roads to conduct spring maintenance.

Crews will:

• Clean catch basins and medians
• Fix irrigation lines
• Mow, trim, prune and weed
• Repair potholes
• Sweep streets and sidewalks
• Hydrant Maintenance

Work requires a full closure of the road, bike lanes and sidewalks to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Motorists, please use Highway 97 and Hudson Road or Hayman and...