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The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Public Engagement and Social Media Coordinator

For further information check out our careers page https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/

 

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Council Highlights - April 23, 2019

Council Meeting
April 23, 2019 

Snow Stars
Mayor Gord Milsom praised the efforts of the City’s 2018 Snow Stars, two of which were in attendance at the meeting to receive their award. The City’s Snow Star Program recognizes residents who assist others in the community without being asked or expecting thanks. The 2018 Snow starts are Jack Blackburne, Mike DeSchutter, Lee-Ann Morcom, Steve McKenny, Gordon Leverington, and Peter Neukomm. These residents were nominated by neighbours who they helped...

Committee of the Whole Highlights

April 16, 2019

BC Hydro on Power Security
Council was provided information by BC Hydro about a planned upgrade to the Westbank Substation which BC Hydro says serves 22,000 customers in West Kelowna and Peachland.  The upgrade is intended to increase capacity of the substation, served by a single transmission line running from the Nicola Substation to Westbank, and to replace old equipment and accommodate a connection for a new transmission line. BC Hydro had promised in 2015 that a new transmission...

Pitch-In Week April 22 to 29 in West Kelowna

Public Service Announcement
April 17, 2019

Sponsored by Tim Hortons, Pitch-In Week is April 22 to 26 in West Kelowna and the public is invited to take part in our community.

Organize a clean-up, educational activity, community beautification project or join a local campaign. Be sure to email a photo of your group cleaning up on the Westside to recreation@westkelownacity.ca to be entered to win great prizes.

If you or your group are interested in participating please contact the City of West Kelowna Recreation...

Greater Westside Elected Officials Hold Inaugural Meeting

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 16, 2019

Elected officials from Westbank First Nation, the City of West Kelowna and the District of Peachland met Monday to discuss items of mutual interest at what is anticipated to be the first of many such council-to-council meetings.

“While each of our communities are unique, together we share a number of common issues which affect us all,” said Chief Roxanne Lindley. “Discussing these important topics will help to ensure the health and well being of our Greater...