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Stage 2 Water Regulations now in effect - July 17, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, July 17, 2023

The City of West Kelowna has initiated Stage 2 water regulations for utility customers to help reduce demand during drought conditions and protect available supply until further notice.

Below normal seasonal precipitation and high customer demand are causing reservoir levels to decline rapidly. We are asking all customers to reduce outdoor water use by 30 per cent. Conserving water now will help us protect our water resources to ensure adequate supply in...

Provide input at our Official Community Plan Public Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The City of West Kelowna is hosting a Public Hearing to consider the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 300.

• Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers at West Kelowna City Hall – 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna

The OCP update was initiated in 2021 to accommodate the more than 12,000 new residents anticipated to call West Kelowna home by 2040 and following the creation of the Community Vision.

The proposed OCP (2040)...

We're Hiring! - July 13, 2023

Come join our team!

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

• Payroll Coordinator
• IS Project Coordinator
• Development Engineering Technologist
• Engineering Technologist I
• Operator III - Irrigation
• Facilities Operator III
• Utility Operator III

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

City of West Kelowna,

HR Team

Council Highlights - July 11, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

2023 Westside Daze celebrations appreciated and applauded

Council praised the Westside Celebration Society’s board and volunteers for a job well done in hosting Westside Daze festivities from July 7 to 9. Council acknowledged the great work that went into offering community events, many of them free, during the three-day summer festival, including the parade, concerts and fireworks. Council also thanked City staff who supported and participated in the...

More terrific talent is on tap at Music in the Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Take in more great tunes this Friday at West Kelowna’s Music in the Park!

Free concerts will run every Friday evening until Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the beautiful setting of the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre at Memorial Park at 3737 Old Okanagan Highway.

Headlining on the Music in the Park stage this week, with her indie folk and pop storytelling style, is 2020 JUNO Award winner, Celeigh Cardinal. Indigenous songwriter and storyteller Francis...