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Information Session and Open House on Proposed Development Cost Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan
August 28, 2019 

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is proposing amended Development Cost Charges (DCC) to assist with future improvements to the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and East Trunk Sanitary Sewer Main. 

The proposed DCCs will be used to invest in sewage and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure required due to growth in the community. These fees specifically support development...

Be Bear Aware

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2019

Please manage wildlife attractants around your home and watch for bears in our parks.

As bears prepare for winter denning by increasing their food intake, the chances for human-bear conflicts can increase due to easily accessible unnatural food sources in orchards and neighbourhoods attracting bears into the community. Ripe and fallen fruit, nuts and vegetables, birdseed, pet food, unsecured garbage and unclean barbecues are all examples of wildlife attractants.

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Last Music in the Park of Summer - August 30!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2019

Another line up of amazing talent and terrific music will close out the 2019 Music in the Park Season this Friday and you will not want to miss it!

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne headlines the final concert of summer at West Kelowna’s spectacular Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park! The Blues Boss blends blues, boogie-woogie and jazz and gets audiences tapping their feet with decades of award winning hits that he has performed around the globe. The Boogie...

Watch Your Speed in School Zones Starting September 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2019 

Kids return to classes after Labour Day and drivers must slow down, leave their phones alone, yield to buses, watch for children walking and cycling and obey parking signs.

Starting September 3, West Kelowna RCMP and Bylaw Compliance Officers will be at school zones around West Kelowna issuing friendly reminders to stick to speed limits in school zones and park in designated areas. Officers will issue tickets and fines to drivers who ignore the message.

The...

Aquatic Centre Closed for Annual TLC

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2019

The usual late summer maintenance shutdown at Johnson Bentley Aquatic Centre begins Saturday, August 31. 

Crews must close the pool section of the facility for cleaning and minor repairs for two weeks through Sunday, September 15. Aquatic fitness classes, swim lessons and public swimming break Friday, August 30 and resume Monday, September 16.

A one-week closure is required to maintain the gym, circuit area and recreational programming rooms. The dry land...