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Annual watermain flushing program resumes

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 With the return of consistently warmer overnight temperatures, crews can resume the City’s annual watermain flushing program, which will proceed in scheduled zones, to remove accumulated sediment within the distribution system. During flushing, which will resume in Zone 3, in the general Lakeview Heights neighbourhood, customers may experience reduced water pressure or discolouration. Any disruption should be brief and only occur while mains in the area are being flushed....

Unleash your creativity at the West Kelowna Art Exhibition

Monday, March 25, 2024

Canvas the creativity of local artists at the two-day West Kelowna Spring Art Exhibition. Admission to the event is free and approximately 20 artists will be on hand to showcase their work in a variety of mediums including paintings, pottery, metal works, fibre art, jewelry, photography and glass works. Most of the artwork is available for purchase. Join us at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street on:

• Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, April 7...

Official results: long-term borrowing supported to partially fund Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 22, 2024

Eligible electors in West Kelowna have indicated the support for long-term borrowing up to $8 million for the City of West Kelowna to partially fund the Fire Hall #32 Replacement Project.

Official results from the statutory Alternative Approval Process (AAP), which began Feb. 20, indicated that 68 eligible Elector Response Forms were received at City Hall prior to the 4:30 p.m. March 21 deadline.

Following the close of the AAP period with 68 eligible...

Enjoy our parks and trails while crews prepare sports fields for the season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The weather is perfect for enjoying one of our many stunning parks and trails, but please keep off sports fields as they need a few more weeks’ prep time.

City of West Kelowna crews have sprung into action to prepare outdoor spaces for you to enjoy.

And while many of our beautiful amenities are now ready for you to enjoy, using sports fields before they are prepped can cause significant damage and prompt field closures.

🏃 What is open?

• Walk or bike along...

2024 spring street cleaning begins in West Kelowna

Friday, March 15, 2024 We are sweeping away winter and welcoming spring throughout the community with the start of our annual street sweeping program. Starting the week of March 18, crews will begin sweeping in the Gellatly Bay, Glen Canyon and Goats Peak neighbourhoods and working their way to higher elevations. Help clean the way Residents can help ensure a clean sweep by:

• Watching for “No Parking” signs.
  • When the signs appear at entrances to your neighbourhood, and crews are working in the area,...