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New Fire Recruits On The Job

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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Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded

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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The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break on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

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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...

Fund Created to Accept Donations for Cemetery Theft Victims

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October 09, 2019 

West Kelowna Council has created a fund to accept donations to help victims of the recent theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements.

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. On September 23, the City was advised that, through excellent police work and local tips, the stolen bronze markers were recovered, however, 19 were damaged beyond repair.

Hearing...

Council Highlights - October 08, 2019

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October 8, 2019 

BC Cannabis Store

Council gave first two readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendments for a non-medical, provincially-operated retail cannabis shop at 2475 Dobbin Road. The application will now be scheduled for an upcoming public hearing. Council had previously approved rezoning applications for five other non-medical retail cannabis stores in West Kelowna. The proposed provincial cannabis retail store would also include the regional office for BC Cannabis Stores in...