Parks

Confirmed black bear sightings in the Rose Valley neighbourhood

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Multiple confirmed black bear sightings, including a sow with young cubs, have been reported in the Rose Valley neighbourhood. These bears are seeking easy food sources in unsecured garbage containers and other unnatural food sources, which, if not prevented, can create human-bear conflicts.

WildSafeBC in cooperation with the City of West Kelowna is alerting you to this situation to encourage everyone to secure all attractants that may lead to conflict with these bears. If the bears do not find food,...

2020 Music in the Park cancelled due to COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:45 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020

The City of West Kelowna has cancelled the 2020 schedule for Music in the Park to adhere to the restrictions of no large group gatherings as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.

“We are starting to see the restrictions lift on outdoor recreation spaces but the province has made it clear about the importance to adhere to no large group gatherings this summer,” says Mayor Gord Milsom. “We recognize the importance of events like Music in the Park to our sense of...

City to re-open Skateboard Park, Pickleball and Tennis Courts tomorrow

Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 08:30 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2020

West Kelowna will re-open its skateboard park, pickleball and tennis courts on May 16 in response to the phased strategy unveiled in the Province’s Restart Plan as part of the COVID-19 recovery.

“It’s exciting to enter this new phase and in time for the long weekend,” says Mayor Gord Milsom. “I strongly encourage you to get out and take advantage of the amenities that are open while following the existing social distancing protocols that have become our new normal.”

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Local Governments in the interior Okanagan taking coordinated approach to phased reopening

Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:00 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 13, 2020

Following the recent unveiling of the BC’s Restart Plan outlining the phased reopening strategy for British Columbia, municipalities and districts across the interior Okanagan have been working closely to determine how it applies to local and regional programs, services and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

In addition to parks, beaches and sports fields which are currently open for casual use, the following spaces will reopen in the coming weeks:

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Bear-in-Area Alert for City of West Kelowna - Rose Valley and Mt. Boucherie trail systems

Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 12:00 PM

Information Bulletin: From WildSafeBC Okanagan Westside

Updated 3:40 p.m. to include Rose Valley Trails; originally posted 2:50 p.m. regarding Mt. Boucherie Trails.May 01, 2020

Please be advised of a bear-in-area notice for both the City of West Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie and Rose Valley trail systems. A black bear sow and cub(s) is known to be on or around the trails in both these areas and was most recently sighted Friday afternoon, May 01.

To avoid bear encounters:

• Make noise
• Travel in groups
•...