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Soulful sounds take the stage at Music in the Park

Date of Issue: Monday, June 30, 2025

The stage is set for a blues-filled evening at Music in the Park on Friday, July 4!

The Cat Wells Blues Band will kick off the night with powerful vocals and funky blues stylings, followed by the soulful, harmonica-driven sounds of Sherman Doucette and the Tank Full of Blues. Concertgoers can expect heartfelt melodies, high-energy performances, and classic blues brilliance.

This free, family-friendly event takes place Friday nights at the scenic Annette...

Westside youth to benefit as former West Kelowna Parks Building is given new purpose

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Friday, June 27, 2025

Going from parks to youth education, the former West Kelowna Parks Building will be leased out to Central Okanagan Public Schools for their important Take a Hike Program, which provides alternative education in support of youth mental health and emotional well-being.

On June 24, West Kelowna Mayor and Council voted unanimously to lease 3717 Elliott Road to School District 23 for $1 per year, plus the cost of utilities.

“This is a terrific, win-win...

Eh-mazing Canada Day events happening right here in West Kelowna

Date of Issue: Thursday, June 26, 2025

The City of West Kelowna wishes everyone a happy and safe Canada Day long weekend!

On Friday, June 27, take in our first Music in the Park concert of the summer. These family-friendly, free concerts run every Friday evening, starting June 27, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre at Memorial Park at 3737 Old Okanagan Highway. The concert series takes one short break Friday, July 11 for the great line-up of Westside Daze concerts that...

Construction on the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor Project begins next week

Date of Issue: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The City of West Kelowna is upgrading the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity. This active transportation corridor project will enhance pedestrian and cyclist access between key neighbourhoods, schools, parks, and commercial areas.

Construction is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 2, and will continue throughout the summer, with anticipated completion in fall 2025. Crews will work weekdays from...

Property Tax Deadline is July 2

Date of Issue: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The City of West Kelowna is reminding all property owners to pay their 2025 property taxes to the municipality and claim their Home Owner Grant through the Province of B.C., if eligible, by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Any unpaid taxes, outstanding balances, or unclaimed Home Owner Grants as of July 2 must will automatically be charged a 10 per cent late penalty on July 3.

Please note that City staff cannot reverse this statutory penalty.

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