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Get inspired this summer and cross off some items from that bucket list

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 8, 2021Adventures, attractions and activities abound in four new publications from Visit Westside – the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation’s tourism partnership.You’ll be inspired to get out and explore the Greater Westside thanks to the great ideas, stunning places and special spaces featured in the pages of the:

• 2021-2022 Visitor Guide
• Hiking and Biking Trail Guide
• Birding Map and Guide
• Westside Farm Loop Brochure

Discover a new outdoor adventure;...

The stage is set – Music in the Park returns July 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 6, 2021  

The return of live, local performances is music to our ears.

After a yearlong intermission, West Kelowna’s free Music in the Park concerts return this summer, starting with our first show Friday, July 9 at Kinsmen Park upper field. Headliner Lindsay May, a multitalented blues and pop/rock artist, takes the stage at 7:40 p.m. Singing prodigy Scotty Berg opens the show at 6:40 p.m.

Lindsay May is a multi-talented singer/songwriter and instrumentalist...

We're Hiring!

The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Building and Licensing Manager

Intermediate Accountant

Police Services Assistant

Construction Foreman

For further information check out our careers page https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/

 

City of West Kelowna,

HR Team

Final days to pay property taxes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Remember to pay your property taxes by end of day this Friday to avoid the 10 per cent late penalty. 

Taxes are due into to us here at the City of West Kelowna, and Home Owner Grants must be claimed through the Province of BC, by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 2. We must charge the penalty July 3 to all taxes owing to the City and any grants unclaimed through the Province by the deadline; our staff is unable to reverse the amount. Regardless of whether you...

Heatwave postpones Music In the Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Sorry, Music in the Park fans, it is just too hot to host the hottest ticket in town!

With persistent soaring temperatures, the City of West Kelowna will reschedule the first Music in the Park performances of 2021, which we had slated for July 1 at Kinsmen Park. 

Recreation and Culture staff will work with artists and vendors to determine a new date. Stay tuned! We thank fans for their understanding.

For other activities and attractions that will allow...