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Update! Gellatly Boat Launch Closed A Bit Longer for Gas Line Relocation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Updated: October 01, 2019

The City of West Kelowna is extending the closure of the Gellatly Road Boat Launch from Tuesday, October 01 to Thursday, October 03 and reducing access to the facility to one lane on October 4.

The closure is required to accommodate Fortis Gas line relocation. Boaters with small vessels can use the Dupuis Boat Launch off Casa Loma Road. Those with larger vessels should access Okanagan Lake via other launches.

The City will also need to close Powers Point...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2019

Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview Water System.

No remaining water quality advisories are in effect in the City of West Kelowna’s systems at this time.

The City of West Kelowna advises the public of changes in water quality through its website and web subscription service. Residents are encouraged to sign up for e-notifications through the City’s website...

West Kelowna Meetings at UBCM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2019 

At this week’s meetings at the 2019 Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver, West Kelowna Mayor and Council are continuing to lobby for support from provincial representatives for power redundancy, transportation improvements, an urgent and primary care centre, new open burning permit regulations, supportive housing and removal of West Kelowna from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax.

Mayor Gord Milsom, members of West Kelowna Council and staff are...

Despicable Theft at Westbank Cemetery

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September 23, 2019

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers on 53 cemetery plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. The thieves had cut the lock on the cemetery gate to gain access.

The City was notified by the West Kelowna RCMP of the theft on Monday, September 16 as part of its active investigation in to this depraved act.

Understanding the significant emotional impact this theft may have on loved ones, City staff began contacting impacted families immediately...

Water Quality Advisory Issued for Lakeview Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 16, 2019 

Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has issued a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview Water System due to elevated turbidity in water drawn from the Rose Valley Reservoir. 

A Water Quality Advisory means children, the elderly, people with weakened immunity and anyone else seeking added protection should use boiled water, or an alternate, safe source, for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and...