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Fund Seeks Donations to Help Cemetery Theft Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 08, 2019

The City of West Kelowna will accept donations to help victims of theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements until Friday, December 6.

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. On September 23, the City was advised that through excellent police work and local tips, the stolen bronze markers were recovered, however, 20 were damaged beyond repair.

Hearing...

Join Us for the Multi-Sport Dome Grand Opening!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 07, 2019 

The public is invited to join West Kelowna Mayor and Council and special guests at the Grand Opening Celebration of the City’s new Multi Sport Dome.

Multi Sport Dome Grand Opening

Saturday, November 16, 2019

10 to 11:30 a.m.

2139 McDougall Road, West Kelowna

Come check out the spectacular indoor sports facility and find out what makes West Kelowna’s dome special while helping Mayor and Council cut a ribbon to officially open the facility.

Most Sports Fields and Public Washrooms Closed for Winter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2019

Crews have completed winterizing and shutting down most athletic facilities and seasonal restrooms for 2019.

Crews closed all fields as of October 31 except for Rosewood Park on McDougall Road, which will remain open through the third week of November for football practices. Fortunately, this fall the new indoor Multi Sport Dome is opening, providing opportunities for practices and mini-games for a variety of sports including baseball, football and soccer. The...

Obstacle Course for All Ages at Vineyard Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2019 

The City of West Kelowna has begun installation of an obstacle course in Vineyard Park in the South Boucherie neighbourhood that will be fun for all ages.

Five playground obstacles will be located along a trail circuit at the park located on Vineyard Drive. These obstacles include an A-Frame Cargo Net, an Angled Balance Beam, a High Step (cargo net), a Peg Bridge and a Rope Climb. The obstacle course is intended for kids and fun loving adults.

Work is expected...

Fund Created to Accept Donations for Cemetery Theft Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 09, 2019 

West Kelowna Council has created a fund to accept donations to help victims of the recent theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements.

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. On September 23, the City was advised that, through excellent police work and local tips, the stolen bronze markers were recovered, however, 19 were damaged beyond repair.

Hearing...