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Bear-in-Area Alert for City of West Kelowna - Rose Valley and Mt. Boucherie trail systems
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 12:00 PM
Information Bulletin: From WildSafeBC Okanagan Westside
Updated 3:40 p.m. to include Rose Valley Trails; originally posted 2:50 p.m. regarding Mt. Boucherie Trails.May 01, 2020
Please be advised of a bear-in-area notice for both the City of West Kelowna’s Mt. Boucherie and Rose Valley trail systems. A black bear sow and cub(s) is known to be on or around the trails in both these areas and was most recently sighted Friday afternoon, May 01.
To avoid bear encounters:
- • Make noise
- • Travel in groups
- •...
New Gellatly Bridge Opens On Schedule
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 09:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 01, 2020
The first cars crossed the new Gellatly Bridge over Powers Creek as the modernized infrastructure opened to the public on time and within budget.
Bridge replacement construction began in January, and despite minor service changes during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the project finished on schedule and incurred no cost overruns. Along with the opening of the bridge, Rotary Trails Park and parking lot, which crews used for a construction staging area, have also...
Click, Call or Check Before You Dig
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020 09:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2020
With construction and gardening season underway, the City of West Kelowna reminds everyone – contractors and residents – to click, call or check before digging – the service is free!
From water main breaks to natural gas line leaks and damage to sewers and drains, the repercussions of not checking before breaking ground can cause injuries or even death, delay your project, impact utility services provided in the community and damage your property and the surrounding...
Council Highlights - April 28, 2020
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:30 AM
Council Meeting
April 28, 2020
Council encourages ongoing support for local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
On behalf of Council and City staff, Mayor Gord Milsom thanked the many Westside businesses that have modified their service delivery models to ensure safe provision of essential and priority services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Milsom encouraged residents to continue to support local businesses as best they can during these challenging times. He also applauded initiatives to...
Council amends 2020 property tax penalty date to help ease financial hardship during COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 01:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2020
West Kelowna City Council has unanimously approved extending the 2020 property tax penalty effective date from July 3 to October 1 for residents and businesses as an additional measure to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The property tax due date for both residents and businesses remains July 2, 2020. The 10 per cent late penalty for both residents and businesses starts on October 1, 2020.
Typically, the City would charge a 10 per cent penalty on any amounts...
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