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Blasting Permit Issued in Upper Vineyard Estates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 21, 2020

The City of West Kelowna advises that it has issued a blasting permit to T&A Rock Works for lot grading in the vicinity of a former cell phone tower site on the south slopes of Mount Boucherie. The City anticipates that blasting work will take approximately one month.

Activity will occur in an area above Pinot Noir Drive from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

As part of WorkSafeBC requirements, safety horns will sound before the blast and once the...

Please keep clear of wildfire prevention work when hiking north Mt. Boucherie area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 17, 2020

Hikers, please avoid the northern sections of Mt. Boucherie as crews conduct forest fire mitigation work over the next two to three weeks in and around Eain Lamont Park, off Lakeview Cove Road and Trevor Drive.

Hikers are encouraged to stay on the primary, southbound trail through the park, leading from the main parking lot, instead of using the paths to the north and west. Please use caution in the park, obey signs, avoid work staging areas and watch for crews and...

Supporting Business and Driving Economic Recovery in the Central Okanagan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

April 15, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Mayors’ and WFN Chief’s Economic Recovery Task Force (Economic Recovery Task Force) was launched today. The Economic Recovery Task Force was initiated by the Mayors of Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake County and Peachland, as well as the Regional Board Chair and Chief of Westbank First Nation. They will act to support the immediate needs of local business and drive for...

Open Burning and Campfires Banned

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central OkanaganApril 15, 2020

Open burning season has officially come to an early end in the Central Okanagan.  The April 3 ban across the region also continues for all wood-burning campfires.

Local fire departments across the Central Okanagan remind everyone that illegal burning including campfires not only impacts the health of others but requires fire department resources which increases the physical distancing health risks of responding...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 09, 2020

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory notice for the Lakeview Water System.

The water quality advisory was required March 25 due to elevated turbidity levels in Rose Valley Reservoir. The City has conducted comprehensive testing and received all mandatory laboratory confirmations necessary to rescind the Water Quality Advisory.

The City thanks users for their patience while our Utility crews...