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Water Quality Advisory issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley System
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 07:00 AM
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May 19, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. This new Water Quality Advisory is in addition to the ones issued in the West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside/Pritchard Systems.
According to the City’s Reservoir Consultant, an algal bloom, that is not harmful to human health, is causing the turbidity,...
Trail closures in Horizon and Moonbeam Parks next week
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 01:30 PM
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May 15, 2020
Work is starting next week to replace the aging staircases in Horizon and Moonbeam Parks.
A portion of the trail at Horizon Park will be closed beginning Monday, May 18 to replace the staircase and restore a portion of the trail on the northeast corner of the park off of Horizon Drive. The closure is expected to be in place for a week.
The trail in Moonbeam Park will also be closed to the public next week beginning Wednesday, May 20 to allow for the replacement...
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 12:30 PM
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May 15, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard water system, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. This new Water Quality Advisory is in addition to the Water Quality Advisory in the West Kelowna Estates system that was issued on May 9, 2020.
The cause of the higher than normal turbidity in the Sunnyside/Pritchard system is due to sediment...
City to re-open Skateboard Park, Pickleball and Tennis Courts tomorrow
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 08:30 AM
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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.”
Anyone...

Expect Delays on Old Okanagan Highway For Gas Main Upgrade
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:30 PM
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May 14, 2020
Motorists can expect delays along Old Okanagan Highway beginning next week as FortisBC crews put in a major gas main upgrade.
Starting May 19, FortisBC crews will be working along Old Okanagan Highway between Reece Road and Gosset Road. Construction will take approximately five weeks to complete.
The gas main upgrade is required to keep up with the demands of the growing City.
Traffic control personnel will be on site using single-lane alternating traffic methods,...
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