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Watermain flushing program moves to Shannon Lake, Shannon Way neighbourhoods

The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews starting work in Zone 5 – Shannon Lake and Shannon Way, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway, starting Thursday, May 23 and continuing until further notice.
 
Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During flushing, customers in Zone 5 may experience reduced...

Splash, run, play and scavenger hunt in our great outdoors

Friday, May 17, 2024  It’s time to get outside and enjoy all West Kelowna has to offer as we get a head start on summer. 😎 Grab sunscreen and a bathing suit: The Kids Care Spray Park is open Our popular children’s spray park will open to the public starting Friday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and continue throughout the summer. It is located in Westbank Centre Park. The Kids Care Spray Park is free to use and offers 20 motion-activated pieces of equipment including geysers, hoops, shower...

West Kelowna Begins Public Service Administration at New City Hall Building

Friday, May 17, 2024

The City of West Kelowna’s first purpose-built City Hall will open its doors to serve the public with administration functions starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.

The last of the front-counter administrative services from the existing Mt. Boucherie Community Centre are being transferred to the new City Hall at 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy and the City will be ready to serve the public for administrative services starting Tuesday.

The existing temporary City Hall at Mt. Boucherie...

Bring the whole family to FireSmart Family Day!

Friday, May 17, 2024

Enjoy fun activities, watch FireSmart demos, and more at our annual FireSmart Family Day on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall #31 located at 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Everyone is invited to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue firefighters, staff and special guests for this free event as we all work together to become a more FireSmart community.

Activities include:

• 🎈 Play in the kids activity zone

• 🦊 Meet Ember the Fire Fox and Sparky the Fire Dog

• 🌭 Enjoy free food and...

Minor traffic interruptions expected for World of Wheels Car Show

Thursday, May 16, 2024 

On Sunday, May 19, motorists should expect minor traffic interruptions due to the World of Wheels Car Show in Kinsmen Athletic Park at 3170 Shannon Lake Road.

The free car show will welcome visitors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, motorists can expect delays in the area throughout the day in the vicinity of the Shannon Lake Road, Shannon Way and Asquith Road intersections, as volunteers and participants set up. Volunteers and traffic control flaggers/supervisors will be on...