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Council Highlights - Feb. 23, 2021

Council shows support for 2021 Pink Shirt Day

Council donned pink to support anti-bullying initiatives. The City has a respectful workplace free of harassment and bullying and Council applauds staff and community members who show kindness at work, school and in their daily lives. Pink Shirt Day is Feb. 24. It began in 2007 when a community rallied around a youth whom kids had bullied because he wore a pink shirt to school. 

2021 Budget consultation continues

Public consultation on the 2021 Budget...

First-ever Community Vision sets direction for West Kelowna’s future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

West Kelowna Council officially endorsed its first-ever community-inspired Community Vision. The Community Vision establishes the direction for the next 10 years and beyond.

“Establishing a long-term vision for West Kelowna is a significant accomplishment for our Council and our community and will serve as the foundation for the City’s Official Community Plan update that we will undertake this year,” said Mayor Gord Milsom. “A strong Community Vision...

UPDATE - Glenrosa Road briefly closed to northbound traffic between Morningside and Yorkton

UPDATE

Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

Continuing Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 a.m., a short-term closure of the northbound lane of Glenrosa Road near Walnut Glen Drive will be required to accommodate storm sewer tie in work.

Weather affected plans to complete the work before end of day, Friday, Feb. 19.

Northbound traffic must detour along Yorkton Road and Morningside Drive on Monday, Feb. 22 and possibly again on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Crews will maintain access for emergency vehicles through the area at all times.

Southbound...

Glenrosa Road briefly closed to northbound traffic between Morningside and Yorkton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 a.m., a short-term closure of the northbound lane of Glenrosa Road near Walnut Glen Drive will begin to accommodate storm sewer tie in work.

Crews will finish construction by end of day Friday.

Northbound traffic will be detoured along Yorkton Road and Morningside Drive. Crews will maintain access for emergency vehicles through the area at all times.

Southbound traffic may experience minor delays but can continue...

Participate online in 2021 Budget consultation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021

Join the conversation on the City of West Kelowna’s Draft 2021 Budget and learn more about Council’s updated 2021-2022 Strategic Priorities.

Visit our virtual open house anytime from Feb. 16 to 25 at westkelownacity.ca or register to take part in a one-hour online information session Feb. 18 or 25.

Find out about the City of West Kelowna’s annual capital and operating budgets designed to support Council’s Strategic Priorities and keep our community...