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Property Secured for Fire Station Relocation
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2019
Mayor Gord Milsom announced Tuesday, October 22 that the City of West Kelowna has secured property in Lakeview Heights for the relocation of Fire Station No. 32.
The City has agreed to purchase 2509 and 2513 Harmon Road and will relocate the Lakeview Heights Fire Station, currently located nearby at 2708 Olalla Road. This station has served its community well for decades, however, the current location and state of the building is past its life expectancy and can...
Obstacle Course for All Ages at Vineyard Park
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 08:00 AM
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October 22, 2019
The City of West Kelowna has begun installation of an obstacle course in Vineyard Park in the South Boucherie neighbourhood that will be fun for all ages.
Five playground obstacles will be located along a trail circuit at the park located on Vineyard Drive. These obstacles include an A-Frame Cargo Net, an Angled Balance Beam, a High Step (cargo net), a Peg Bridge and a Rope Climb. The obstacle course is intended for kids and fun loving adults.
Work is expected...
New Fire Recruits On The Job
Posted on Friday, October 18, 2019 06:30 AM
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October 17, 2019
After six weeks of intensive training, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has now added 10 new firefighters to the roster meaning, for the first time ever, Lakeview Heights Fire Station No. 32 is fully staffed around the clock.
West Kelowna Council’s commitment to public safety included the addition of eight new firefighters to West Kelowna Fire Rescue in 2019. Two other recruits replaced vacancies in the department. Having the new recruits in place now means Fire...
Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:30 PM
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October 15, 2019
The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.
The Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the Lakeview System. The Bulk Water Station at Asquith and Shannon Lake Roads remains available as a safe, alternative source. Bring clean hoses and bottles for filling. The tap is located on the...
Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Parts Of Westbank Centre
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2019 03:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2019
The City of West Kelowna is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - due to a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.
The area affected stretches from Paynter Road continuing east to Carrall Road and from Butt Road south as far as Powers Creek. Customers to the south and west of Powers Creek and north of Butt Road are not affected. Residents and businesses on Westbank First Nation are on a different water system...
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