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Are You Thinking Before You’re Sprinkling? Help Us Make Our Water Reserves Last

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June 12, 2019

 Just because the weather is warm and dry doesn’t mean sprinkling systems should be working overtime. The City of West Kelowna reminds residents to follow Stage 1 Water Regulations, which are always in effect, unless a need for further conservation becomes necessary:

• Think odd. Oddly numbered addresses water on odd calendar days.
• Stay even. Evenly numbered addresses water on even calendar days.
• Avoid burn out. Watering between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited – the...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Sunnyside/Pritchard but Remains for West Kelowna Estates

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June 11, 2019

In consultation with the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard water service area has been rescinded.

A Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the West Kelowna Estates water service area due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intake. 

A Water Quality Advisory means that there is some risk associated with consuming the drinking water and it is recommended that children, the elderly, people with weakened...

Wine Trail – Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Official Opening with Mayor and Council

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June 10, 2019

In celebration of the completion of the Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Project, the City of West Kelowna is holding a ceremonial sabering event Thursday, June 13, 2019 on the corner of Boucherie and Douglas Roads at 2:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to join the Mayor and Council, as well as representatives from wineries along the Westside Wine Trail, project contractors, for the sabering and some socializing.  Sabering is a technique used for ceremonial occasions...

CNR Wharf Closing for Repairs Next Week

 

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June 07, 2019

CNR Wharf on West Kelowna’s waterfront will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, June 11.

High water levels and wave action during last year’s flooding led to erosion under the CNR Wharf. The City has obtained the necessary permits from its provincial partners, and has hired engineering and environmental professionals to supervise the repairs.

Repairs are expected to take approximately one week.

Water Quality Advisory Issued For West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Systems

 

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June 07, 2019

 

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has issued Water Quality Advisories for the West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Water Systems due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intakes.

A Water Quality Advisory means that there is some risk associated with consuming the drinking water and it is recommended that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone else seeking added protection should use boiled...