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Let’s work together to stay cool during extreme heat

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

With record-breaking hot, dry weather and extreme fire hazard persisting in the Okanagan, the City of West Kelowna in partnership with other local governments and agencies, is offering information to prevent wildfires and to help residents beat the heat and keep everyone cooler, healthier and safer.

Campfire ban and fire prevention

Effective noon Wednesday, June 30, and until further notice, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral...

Traffic Advisory - Temporary full closure of Gellatly-Carrington intersection starts next Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, June 28, 2021

 

Starting Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9, the Gellatly-Carrington intersection will be completely closed to the public for construction of the concrete apron for the inner circle of the roundabout.

The Gellatly Road South and Elk/Boucherie detours will remain in place while crews complete the forming and pouring of the concrete rollover curb and concrete travel apron. The Gellatly-Carrington intersection will re-open Friday evening, July 9, in...

Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan

From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

June 28, 2021 

Effective 12:00 p.m. this Wednesday, June 30, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. 

Due to extreme temperatures, dry conditions and the high-extreme fire danger rating, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan including the City...

Council Highlights - June 22, 2021

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Limited public attendance permitted at Council meetings in keeping with BC’s Restart Plan

In accordance with provincial health COVID-19 guidelines, West Kelowna Council meetings will now accommodate up to three members of the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. The City continues to encourage the public to watch Council Meetings via live stream at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts.

2020 annual reporting completed

Council received the 2020 Statement of Financial...

Tax deadline approaches - use these tips to pay taxes, and claim your BC Home Owner Grant on time

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, June 24, 2021With the 2021 tax payment deadline quickly approaching in just one week, the City of West Kelowna has pointers to help you skip lines and avoid wait times at Municipal Hall and to claim your Home Owner Grant on time, through the Province of BC.Lines are longest during the final week leading up to the 4:30 p.m. July 2 deadline.Did you know?

• If you have not received your City of West Kelowna property tax notice in the mail, email us at