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City Hall/Library Building design takes shape

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Save the date, West Kelowna!

Beginning Monday, Sept. 20, you’ll have the opportunity to provide input on the City Hall/Library Building in the second and last round of consultation. Your input will help finalize the Detailed Design of the City Hall/Library Building. Feedback will remain open through to Sunday, Oct. 3.

Here’s how you...

Council Highlights – Sept. 7, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

Permit approved for Shannon Lake townhouse development

Council authorized a development permit with variances at 2735 Shannon Lake Road for 58 townhouses with amenity space, and seven optional units in a future phase. Council permitted a height variance from nine to 12.87 metres to accommodate rooftop patio accesses.

Automotive sales granted extension in Westbank Centre

Council approved a one-year temporary use permit extension until September 30, 2022...

Water Quality Advisory issued for Lakeview-Rose Valley Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Sept. 3, 2021

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory, until further notice, for the Lakeview-Rose Valley Service Area due to turbidity in the source supply – Rose Valley Reservoir.

View a map at westkelownacity.ca/waterquality to confirm if your property is in the affected system.

The Shannon Lake area and portions of the West Kelowna Business Park, within the Lakeview-Rose Valley system, which were placed...

Make road safety a priority as students return to school

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021

Kids hit the books Sept. 7, and motorists are reminded to slowdown in school and playground zones, stop for buses, watch for students riding and walking to school and catching the bus, and ensure they follow the rules of the road.

“As children return to classes after this coming Labour Day long weekend, West Kelowna RCMP asks motorists to keep kids safe by staying alert and sticking to the 30 kilometre per hour speed limits in school zones, unless otherwise...

Human-Bear Conflicts in West Kelowna

For Immediate Release: from WildSafeBC

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021

There is currently an exceptionally high level of bear activity occurring in West Kelowna. Neighbourhoods of highest concern include Glenrosa, Westbank, Smith Creek, Shannon Lake and Rose Valley; however, other neighbourhoods, including around Mt Boucherie are also experiencing visits from bears. All residents have a critical role in preventing conflict situations from developing by managing attractants - thus keeping both the bears and...