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Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview/Rose Valley System
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, has rescinded the Water Quality Notice in the Lakeview/Rose Valley System.
The water quality advisory was issued May 19, 2020 after the City’s Reservoir Consultant determined an algal bloom was causing high turbidity, which may affect the performance of the chlorine disinfection process. Once crews completed all the required comprehensive testing and received all mandatory laboratory confirmations...
Council Highlights - May 26, 2020
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:30 AM
Council Meeting
May 26, 2020
City holds first socially distanced public hearing in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines
Council held its first Public Hearing during COVID-19 on May 26 to continue to allow the community to provide in-person feedback regarding a proposed multi-unit cannabis production facility in a light industrial complex at 2648 Kyle Road. The applicant requests zoning amendments that, if approved, would reduce the minimum required buffer between the operation and the Brookhaven Care Facility...
Playgrounds reopening June 1 across the Okanagan
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020
As phased reopening plans continue to progress, the next phase will see playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment opening on June 1 across the region. This includes outdoor playgrounds located in municipal and regional parks as well as playgrounds located at public schools in the Okanagan.
Once barriers are removed, such as caution tape or fencing, it will signify that playgrounds have been inspected and are now open for public use. Residents are asked to refrain...
Confirmed black bear sightings in the Rose Valley neighbourhood
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 01:00 PM
Multiple confirmed black bear sightings, including a sow with young cubs, have been reported in the Rose Valley neighbourhood. These bears are seeking easy food sources in unsecured garbage containers and other unnatural food sources, which, if not prevented, can create human-bear conflicts.
WildSafeBC in cooperation with the City of West Kelowna is alerting you to this situation to encourage everyone to secure all attractants that may lead to conflict with these bears. If the bears do not find food,...
West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents encouraged to get FireSmart and access 2020 grants
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2020
The City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation are dedicating $30,000 in funding to encourage residential property owners to protect their homes using FireSmart principles and initiatives. This work will reduce the risk of wildfire damage to their homes and in the community.
Residents can apply online now for grant funding that will help cover the costs of these FireSmart improvements. Actions that residents take within 10 metres of their homes will have the biggest...
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